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Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach

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Property grounds
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach

The Live Oak Cottage is a beautiful guest suite situated under sprawling live oak trees. The studio suite and main house was originally a US Coast Guard Lifesaving Station built in 1901 - and moved to its current location in the 60s. The suite has been restored to bring it up to date with modern amenities, while retaining its rustic charm. A full kitchenette, with fridge, plug in cook top, gas grill + more. Sit back and relax on your private deck or walk to the beach in just 5 minutes. Note: this is a tiny house / studio - so it is one room with a king bed, kitchenette with stool seating and a separate full bathroom.

This guest cottage is located behind the main house, but detached so you have your own deck, entry, and privacy. There is a kitchenette, full bathroom with shower, king size bed and a flat screen TV. We have a toaster, Keurig, plug in induction cook top, microwave, and all needed cooking utensils, pot and pan. There is a private deck out back for you to relax under the sprawling live oak trees with outdoor shower rinse off, gas grill + seating area.

We live in the main house and are available via text or airbnb message.

Located in Southern Shores and on a quiet street just 5 minutes from the beach.

5 minute walk to the beach, 5 minute drive to the Town of Duck or Kitty Hawk.

We do allow pets with prior approval. Pet fee is $95 per stay ( we allow only one pet). The pet fee is non negotiable, we have pets and want to keep our rentals pet friendly but even the best of pets have more wear and tear than you’d think. The property is situated on a quiet street but does back up to Duck rd. There is a privacy fence but you can hear the cars passing by. We still love the area and privacy this woodsy land provides. ***Outer Banks & Bugs - the outer banks has a variety of wildlife - and palmetto bugs / water bugs are one of them - especially after heavy rains and high humidity - we have all our rentals on monthly pest control treatment but we like to give guests a heads up as sometimes you will see them dead inside***

Property manager

Two Brothers Vacation Rentals

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: One pet allowed with prior approval - with pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

orp5b5e125x

About the neighborhood

Map
NC, Kitty Hawk

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 4 min drive
  • Duck Woods Country Club - 6 min drive
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 12 min drive
  • The Sanderling Spa - 12 min drive
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Smoothie Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and within 3 mi (5 km) of Greenleaf Gallery and Aqua Spa. Duck Boardwalk and Scarborough Lane Shoppes are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage in the oaks
The cottage was very quaint. It was clean and well furnished. Although small it has what we needed Since I’m a bit disabled it was a little challenging at times but that was my choice to pick this particular place . I was a bit disappointed that we never met the owners
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in OBX
Adorable cottage and wonderful stay! Would absolutely recommend for a couple looking for a relaxing place very close to the beach! We brought our pup and he loved looking at the view of the trees out of the large windows. We even had some deer visitors at the windows right when we checked in! The place is super private with a very comfortable large bed and was well equipped with everything we needed. A fantastic location in Southern Shores close to Duck and such a short walk to the beach. I especially appreciate the historic preservation aspect of this cottage and that it’s a repurposed former life saving station building. Host also responded to all communication almost immediately! 10/10 would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine and William A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful!
The property waa truly fantastic. The bed was incredibly comfortable and it was wonderful to have a full size fridge. We appreciated having beach chairs available for our use and loved that was such a short walk to the beach. 100% recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not for older folks
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The tiny house was cozy and clean and there were a lot of thoughtful little touches like recommendations to restaurants and coffeeshops. We appreciated the clever use of space and the close walk to the beach. It was a lovely getaway. A couple suggestions: 1) include instructions for the hot plate . 2) Store items outside in a shed; the property looked a little cluttered.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Haven
Super perfect for our needs, sooooo close to the beach incredible all round.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway for two!
Lovely stay at this quaint cottage! Beautifully decorated and well situated in a quiet neighborhood. Walk to the beach in 10 minutes. Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This was a great place to stay! Very clean and cozy. Will definitely rent one of these properties in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent
The property was very cozy, clean and secluded. Would love to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

Great location
Great location, close to restaurants of Duck and Kitty Hawk. Loved the style of the cottage.

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Cool Spot!
Love this cute little cottage , feels very private and love the neighborhood! Perfect size for a couple!

10/10 Excellent

Ashton B.

Perfect Tiny Home
This tiny house is so cute and the location is beyond perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Great Place
Great house, perfect size for our weekend getaway to explore OBX. Love the location

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Perfect Spot!
We love this tiny house / guest cottage! The Live Oaks surrounding it are beautiful and the walk to the beach is very easy. We loved how close to everything this spot was. The bed was also so comfortable!