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Escape to a peaceful retreat at this charming one-bedroom home, perfectly suited for couples. Surrounded by live oaks and just a short walk from public beach access, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere with WiFi and Prime Video or explore nearby attractions like Nags Head Woods and Wright Brothers Memorial.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Garden Cottage By The Sea

Ten minute walk to public beach access. Quite private location with live oaks providing shade. Bottom level of a private home. One bedroom/one bath. Perfect getaway for a couple. Easy access to restaurants, shops, and local attractions. Walk to Nags Head Woods or Barnes Street Park. A short drive or bike ride to Jockey’s Ridge, Wright Brothers Memorial, and Nags Head Ecological Preserve. WiFi, and Prime Video. TVs are also set up for your other steaming services. Kitchen with all essentials ready for your culinary needs. Washer/dryer. Top level is a home business with a separate entrance, which is not lived in. The bottom level is all yours.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Located in Nags Head, this vacation home is near the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at OBX Laser Tag and Destination Fun. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Nags Head travel guide
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NC, Nags Head

What's nearby

  • NagsHead_SeasideArtGallery_6299269_05
    Seaside Art Gallery
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • An awesome place to take sunrise pictures!
    beach
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jockey\'s Ridge State Park showing tranquil scenes
    Jockey's Ridge State Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dowdy Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • OBX Laser Tag
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    3 min drive
  • Biscuits N’ P*rn
    2 min drive
  • Plaza Azteca
    3 min drive
  • Circle K
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage By The Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage By The Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage By The Sea?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage By The Sea located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Dowdy Park and Outer Banks Beaches. Seaside Art Gallery and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Garden Cottage By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 130 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

We love staying at this location. It is convenient to everything including the beach. We also appreciate how the owner always responds in a timely manner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dempsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gard'.:en cottage

This place was perfect. The host was absolutely wonderful and accommodating there was a slight issue on check in but was quickly remedy and meg went above and beyond to make it happen. This will definitely be my new go to place when staying on the outer banks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger B., Fishers

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Garden Cottage by the sea, isn't by the sea, but was a good quite location. Comfortable accommodation, i would stay again and recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nags Head Cottage

Great way to spend a few days close to the beach, dunes and Nodie Lighthouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OBX Getaway

The property was nice and clean and the bed was super comfortable. It is close enough to the beaches to easily drive there in a couple of minutes and far enough away to avoid the inflated cost of rentals on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was quaint, quiet and lovely. The walk to the beach was relatively quick. My stay here was relaxing and the home was clean and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little nook!

We really enjoyed the property and the location to everything Outer Banks! Everything was properly provided, clean, and welcoming! We enjoyed our time in the cottage as much as we did at the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Garden Cottage

Good location. Very clean. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nags Head

Great location, walking distance to beach and short drive to fishing. The cottage was clean and well appointed. Enjoyed the location in the shade after a hot day on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spot for a getaway

The place was way more spacious and functional than we expected, making for an incredibly comfortable stay. Huge bed, quiet neighborhood, awesome layout with two porches and an outdoor shower that’s clutch for the summer. We comfortably walked our gear to the beach and back from this location and got in a ton of delightful meals all within walking/biking distance as well. We hope we have the opportunity to stay here again as this quickly became our favorite rental property of all our stays in OBX over the past 6 trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B., Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and clean!

We loved this space. It was conveniently located, spacious and immaculate. We did miss having oil supplied in the kitchen, but would not keep us from seeking to stay again. Great couples retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nag’s Head visit

The house was clean and pleasant. The neighborhood was quiet. The public beach access is a 5-10 minute walk but you can drive in 2 minutes. There was always parking available at the Barnes Street beach access but we usually walked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Perfect house for couple. Very clean and comfortable. Nice quiet neighborhood. Easy and quick access to Barnes street beach parking. Central location for Nags Head, trips north and south, restaurants, etc. Owner is very nice and communication easy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet place-secluded yet close to everything.

The house was very nice and equipped with most everything we needed. Although we didn't do any cooking there are plenty of cookware and utensils. The rooms were very clean. It was perfect for a couple to get away and enjoy the serenity. There are plenty of excellent restaurants within a few minutes driving (and we ate at a different one most every day). There's a public beach entrance about 3 or 4 blocks away. We would stay here again if we came back to Nags Head.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming & Efficient

Well appointed property. Adequate for our stay and day trips to various areas of the outer banks. Kitchen was a little slight on cooking equipment but manageable. TVs were a little complicated but we managed as our preferences was outside on the darling back porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

It was as pictured and described. It was clean. Neighborhood was quiet. I left it as I found it. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

shelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty good

Place was well kept and clean and just enough room for us, It had just about everything we needed. A note to travelers bring or get your own coffee, creamer sugar or whatever gets you thru the morning. Bring your own beach towels as none are available at this property. the iron and ironing board was a lucky find and saved the day for our special event we were there for. Oh and we got a nice little visit from a raccoon on the back porch, he was more scared of us though!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

~*Magical Forest Getaway*~

Location was unbelievable. The garden was breathtaking. The mattress was perfect. I had a Saved By The Bell Marathon, created my annual vision board with plenty of room to work and did yoga and had unbelievable photographs throughout the space to use as visual meditations. Who could forget the VIP parking! The internet was top notch as I hosted Zoom meetings effortlessly and they provided a lot more supplies than the other rentals do. The kitchen design is quite unique and fun. Book and game collection is superb. I would definitely stay here again. It is a very healing special place that will inspire you and unleash a creativity and self love beyond your wildest dreams. A part of me didn't want to share the review because I wanted to keep this secret garden all to myself : )
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice neighborhood

The pros: lovely quiet neighborhood, clean, a good size space Cons: A pretty early checkout by 10:00am. The Roku tv remote in the living room does not work. We finally figured out the bedroom tv late Friday night. There definitely should be tv instructions by each television. All of the towels & wash cloths smelled very moldy, only (1) washcloth and (1) towel per person for a two night stay. We ended up buying towels at Homegoods. We were required to empty the trash, start the dishwasher, strip the bed and start the clothes washer before we left. In my opinon a cleaning fee should not be charged if you are expected to do the work yourself. There wasn't anything for coffee, nothing in the refrigerator as far as condiments or water of any kind. A completely empty frig. I think a lot of owners want rental fees but do not want to provide basic amenities and services anymore. It's like you are expected to pack your entire house and bring it with you for a day and a half stay, then clean on your way out. Standards in hospitality are gone these days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It felt like home if you are tired of hotels its a great space
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VERY CLEAN house just the right size for two! Very comfortable and close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it. It was perfect for the two of us for what we wanted. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and convenient. All consumables supplied for our stay. Bed was very comfortable. As were sofa and chairs. Communication was outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as expected!

Perfect stay for a couple staying the weekend in Nags Head. Easy check in process and great location. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025