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Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores

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A wooden boardwalk leading to the beach with benches and railings.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a bookshelf, a dining area, and a kitchen visible in the background.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by dense shrubbery.
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a yellow umbrella.
A screened bunk room underhouse with two beds, a small table, chairs, and a window with a view of trees.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81256 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Southern Shores, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Aycock Brown Welcome Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Monument to a Century of Flight
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kitty Hawk

When you stay at this vacation home in Kitty Hawk, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Kitty Hawk Beach and Monument to a Century of Flight. .This vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kitty Hawk Pier and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Aycock Brown Welcome Center.

What's nearby

  • beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Aycock Brown Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Monument to a Century of Flight - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Duck Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • The Sanderling Spa - 22 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sandtrap Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cosmos Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores

Tucked into the trees for peace and privacy, TARA is just a one block stroll from the life-guarded Chicahauk beach. Families continue their tradition of vacationing at comfortable TARA, with its many amenities designed for rest and relaxation, and with access to nearby Chicahauk tennis courts, playground and bike trails for the more active. Rental guests often refer to TARA as the best bargain on the beach!

Under House:
Screened bunk room, picnic table, hammock, swing. (No AC)

Main House:
Great room with flat screen TV, fireplace, Dining room table seats 6 - 10 and the breakfast counter seats 4. The kitchen is well-equipped including a dishwasher, microwave, and wet bar. Laundry closet off of Kitchen. 3 bedrooms (1 with Queen, 1 with Twins, 1 with Pyramid bunk, roll-away), 2 baths (1 with tub and shower; 1 with shower). Screened porch with ceiling fan, dining table, lights, and swing. Wrap-around sundecks with furniture and picnic table.

Tara has access to nearby Chicahauk community amenities which include tennis courts, a playground, and basketball court. In addition to being just a short walk to the life guarded Chicahauk beach access, with light controlled crosswalk. This vacation home also offers easy access to the Southern Shores multi-use path that can be used for biking, walking, or jogging. It is just about a mile from a yoga studio and some great Southern Shores and Kitty Hawk restaurants, including: Steamers, Duck Donuts, and High Cotton BBQ, to name just a few.

This traditional Outer Banks cottage is perfect for those looking to be close to the beach in a relaxing neighborhood setting.

Property Amenities
Beds: 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 1 Pyramid bunk, 1 Roll-away
Cathedral ceiling
Kitchen appliances, dishwasher, microwave, Jenn-air, breakfast and wet bars
Wood burning fireplace
CATV, VCR/DVD player, high-quality sound bar, stereo/radio with USB port
Books, games, puzzles
Screened porch with ceiling fan
Gas and charcoal grills
AM/PM sundecks with swings, furniture, good breezes
Cable and wireless internet access, computer desk; professional technical services provided
Expansive decks and furniture, with an umbrella for the picnic table
Enclosed outdoor shower
Near tennis courts and playground
Benches, hammock and swings, foliage for privacy
Under house parking, screened bunk room (no AC), and a picnic table for rainy day activities
Horizon ocean view
Approximate distance to beach access: 167 yards
NO SMOKING
PARTIAL WEEKS ALLOWED
GUESTS' PETS NOT PERMITTED
SHEETS, 8 TOWEL SETS, AND TERRY BATH MATS PROVIDED
Community Amenities
Playground with basketball and soccer areas
2 beach parking lots (parking pass provided)
Chicahauk Tennis

RESERVATION DETAILS, RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT & ADDITIONAL FEES:
Southern Shores Realty manages more than 300 privately owned vacation homes on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and serves as the Agent for the property Owner. Guests are responsible for reviewing the complete listing, including the "About the Host" section, prior to booking. Property substitutions or alternative accommodations cannot be arranged after arrival. Following booking, a rental lease will be sent electronically and must be reviewed and signed within 24 hours to complete the reservation. Questions regarding the lease should be directed to the telephone number provided therein. Additional fees may apply that are not displayed or collected through this website, including, but not limited to, pet fees, pool heat, early check-in, security deposits, and special event fees.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home offers a stereo, books, and games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,256 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Rules

Family Groups ONLY (parents, their children and relatives are permitted). Groups of unrelated individuals or students are not allowed
Private Pools & Hot Tubs (if available at the property) are usually available from Mid-May through Early October.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

325568

Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Place was extremely great me everyone loved it and we will be back!

amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage 1970’s “beach box”. Very comfortable and quite well equipped. Lots of parking. Easy to get to. Obviously hosted many “family retreats” over the years.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Les W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025