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A wooden deck with white rocking chairs and a wooden house with multiple windows.
Exterior
A wooden interior with a map, a sign reading 'The Ocean Fixes Everything,' and a large fish mounted on the wall.
A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a wooden wall, a dining table with benches, a kitchen area, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1350 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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S. Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

With a stay at this cottage in Nags Head (South Nags Head), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Outer Banks Beaches and 9 minutes from Jennette's Pier. .This cottage is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Outer Banks Fishing Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 4 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 6 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 6 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Chef - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar - ‬11 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.

Come on "Down South"! Steps to ocean, gorgeous sunset views

Enjoy your morning coffee or beautiful evening sunsets on the large wrap around deck or screened in porch of this 3BR/2BA cottage. You will love the sound view and watching the boats come & go from the unobstructed view of the National Park Service Reserve while hearing the ocean sing. Renovated 2026 with new windows, floors, fresh paint, new furniture and new HVAC system. This cottage is fully stocked with kitchen necessities to cook any meal you desire. Large yard, driveway & lots of space under cottage, including a special area for cleaning fish, located on a quiet street. Basketball Goal.

AMENITIES INCLUDE:
Microwave, New quiet Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, TV's in Family Room and all bedrooms; WI-FI, Ceiling Fans in all rooms, Books, Games, Deck Furniture for screened porch and outside deck. Sheets and towels are not provided.

Beach towels, beach wagon, beach chairs, beach umbrella and beach toys for your convenience.
Under house parking, Charcoal Grill, Enclosed outside shower w/dressing area

Located at Mile Post 21, a short 5 minute walk to the beach. At the southern town line of S. Nags Head and then another 5 miles of natural beach to explore with large dunes and no houses ending at Oregon Inlet. A one mile drive south takes you to the Bodie Island Light House which you can climb to the top and have a view of the entire island or walk over to the sound for some back sound fishing. The Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is just 4 miles further south where you can charter a trip for yourself or see the afternoon catch from the charter boats. Just over the bridge is Pea Island where you can walk on inlet side or the beach. Heading the opposite way, is a short drive to the Nags Head Fishing Pier and Fish Heads Bar & Grille. A few miles further is great shopping and restaurants. A few miles further you can visit the Aquarium in Manteo or the Wright Brother's Memorial and Jockey's Ridge.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features books, games, and a playground. Recreational activities include ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: NO PETS

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING

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, 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

This property does not have elevators

Come on "Down South"! Steps to ocean, gorgeous sunset views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and host. Always enjoy our stays here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 6th year coming here as a family and it never disappoints.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay Down South!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noble O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay close to everything to have a great time on the top 3 list of stays we have been foing to the obx for 6 years now and would recommend this stay for surw
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

K C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is as described and in a safe, convenient area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds. Upstairs was quite warm but adjusted AC vents and corrected problem. Overall an excellent stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justyna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing peaceful stay. The property is clean and located very close to the ocean. Also, its quote and intimate and has beautiful sunsets.Laurie has been extremely accommodating and helpful
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam E.

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

Awesome place

It was a lovely place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great large porch. Lots of rocking chairs. Love the Hammock chairs!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at “Down South”! The house was exactly as described and met our expectations. Centrally located on the islands allowed us to visit places north and south. The beach was just a short walk from the house. We saw a couple of coyotes out and about, so be careful when walking in the evening!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in just about every way. Enough beds for me and my friends, steady wi-fi, In walking distance from the beach, and a short drive away from everything we wanted to do. We would definitely rebook at this house if we ever come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

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

Great Spot

Loved our few days. Easy walk to the beach and great location to explore local attractions. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Cozy place

Second time we stayed there. Nice place to stay for what we like to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia P.

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

Awesome!

The house was super convenient to everything we wanted to do in the area. It was well stocked with all essential items and many extras. I have been coming to the Outer Banks for over 60 years, so I know what I like.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herb J.

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

Very nice can’t wait till next year

Stay was awesome host was very good and helpful can’t wait to book for next year thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family vacation

Older property but excellent location. Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Derrick J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Pretty clean but a little bit outdated.Find out last minute we had to bring our own sheets and towels, not convenient at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Wonderful place

This house was perfect for our family! We loved the proximity to the beach and the view of the beautiful sunsets from the back deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herb J.

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

Wonderful

Very nice quiet and relaxing stay. Wish I could have stayed longer
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great time Down South

We have stayed at this property once before. We enjoyed it once again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

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

The perfect place.

We loved everything about our stay at Down South and will definitely be returning. The house had EVERYTHING and then some that one could need at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Great time

House was well equipped and as described. Our family had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Big and comfortable

Very nice place. We enjoyed the spacious home and had a great time in the outer banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rani S.

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

Awesome place

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at down south! The house was clean upon arrival and very cool and comfortable. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed sitting on the screened porch. We will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alanna S.

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

The house was comfortable. The walk to the beach was short..

We would consider renting this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023