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★Booking 2026★1 Block to Dowdy Park★Oceanside by Tortuga's Lie★Guarded Beach

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A beach with a wooden fence, grassy dunes, and a pier in the distance.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, microwave, and a coffee maker.
A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining area.
A wooden beach house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a teal island with bar stools, and a window providing natural light.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61248 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Dowdy Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

When you stay at this vacation home in Nags Head, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Nags Head Fishing Pier and Dowdy Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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What's nearby

  • Dowdy Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seaside Art Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nags Head Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • OBX Laser Tag - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Seafood & Steak House - ‬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.

★Booking 2026★1 Block to Dowdy Park★Oceanside by Tortuga's Lie★Guarded Beach

★ " It is the best-equipped property we have ever stayed at!"

Welcome to your home away from home! Sweet Caroline is the perfect 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom (plus outdoor shower) home for your family to come back to after a full day in the sun.

The location is a dream, especially to those families with young children or older family members. In less than 5 minutes, you are able to walk to the brand new Bonnett Street beach access, Tortugas Lie, Morningview Coffee Shop, Galaxy Golf - Mini Golf, Waveriders Deli, Coffee + Pub, Dowdy Park/Playground + The Spot Ice Cream, just to name a few!

The Bonnett Street bathhouse/access is a rare find in the Outer Banks. It is fully equipped with restrooms, showers, handicapped accessible and mostly importantly, a lifeguard!

Only a block away from the NEW Dowdy Park! There is a great playground for kids as well as summer concerts at the band stand!

★"This place was a true gem!"

Amenities Included:
Keyless Entry

Basic Essentials will include the following: Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Trash Bags, Laundry Pods, Dishwasher Pods, Sponge

Bed Linens and Towels at no additional cost

Cable TV

Cornhole Boards

And many, many, more!

We are a pet friendly home (dogs only). There is a non-refundable $125 per pet fee.

Cleaning fee $160.

**There is not a hot tub for the 2022 season, it has been removed. Old reviews mention the hot tub but it will not be there.**
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Cable programming and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,248 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 26

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: Dogs Only. $125 non refundable per pet fee

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 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

"extremely Clean + Such a Great Location

"extremely Clean + Such a Great Location.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Extremely clean + such a great location.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

★Booking 2026★1 Block to Dowdy Park★Oceanside by Tortuga's Lie★Guarded Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Annual Beach week

Excellent location and great for a small family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean T.

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

Great beach house perfect location!

Beach house very comfortable for family of 6 and had all the amenities. Location was ideal with walking distance to beach, park, and multiple restaurants. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, and communication with the host was easy and efficient. Great home and area, easy access to everything. House was setup great for young kids as well. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

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

Sweet Caroline

Great beach cottage! Close to beach and very clean. Would definitely look to rent again next time we are in Nags Head.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greer V.

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

Stay

Wonderful cottage, great amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Wonderful Vacation Spot

We had an awesome stay. The property was clean and very close to the beach. The kids had a great time playing basketball and skating down to the park at the end of the road. We couldn't believe how close we were to the ocean. We will definitely plan to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

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

A 2nd great stay at Sweet Caroline

Another great stay at Sweet Caroline. Amanda was a fantastic host. Great location at 2 blocks walking distance to the beach. The cottage is well appointed and included all needed amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Amore

We had a wonderful stay at “Sweet Caroline”. The house was very nice, comfortable, clean, and within walking distance to the beach. The outdoor shower was a plus and enjoyed by everyone. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yarnell S.

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

Sweet Caroline

Absolutely beautiful and clean property! Feels like being at home. Perfect for adults and suitable for a family. Very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion H.

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

Best vacation decision!

Can’t say enough about experience at Sweet Caroline… communication awesome! House was awesome! Location was awesome! Cleanliness impeccable.. loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

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

Amazing house and great location!

Our family had such a wonderful stay for spring break at Sweet Caroline. The house was extremely clean and organized including a fully stocked kitchen with everything we needed. The outdoor shower was great for after the beach. The house is within walking distance of shops, a great coffee shop and our kids loved Dowdy Park. We would hands down stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison V.

Perfect on every way!

Carolina Dreaming was perfect. The house was spotless and attractively decorated. Check in/out procedures were easy. Beach, restaurants, and a park were all within walking distance. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

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

Family friendly

We had a great week as a family of 4 with 2 small children in Nags Head. This home fit our needs very well and had lots of family friendly details- close to Dowdy park, bins of toys for the kids to play with and nightlights in the rooms. Plus it was a close walk to the beach and space for the kids to run around.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

First Vacation to OBX

Great centralized location in Nags Head with quick access to amenities, beach, restaurants, etc... but in a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood. Property is very well maintained. The host was excellent! She was always accessible if needed, with quick responses and great advice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay here. The house was immaculate and exceeded our expectations! Kitchen fully stocked with cookware, dishes, utensils etc. The pictures didn’t do it justice. Very open floor plan on main level with high ceilings made it feel very spacious! My family had a very relaxing time here ( pups included) and will certainly be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Great time with my family of 4

One word. Outstanding!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

End of Summer getaway

Wow!! Just unbelievable. The location, the city, the Vibe. We will be back. Prefect for our family of 5 and 3 Under 8!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ismael Z.

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

Beautiful House.

The house was sooo clean and so organized. Felt like home. Walking distance to the beach. Quite neighborhood. Exactly what we were looking for us and our dogs. First time in the outerbanks. Communication with Amanda was great. We definitely will stay again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Excellent Beach Vacation!

Our stay in Nags Head was absolutely wonderful. We had 4 adults and two children under 2 and the house was perfect with all the kid friendly toys and items already there. The beach wagon was a particularly big hit with my 1 year old walking to and from the beach. The house was spotless when we arrived, and thanks to an early departure from the previous guests we were able to check in early. The location was absolutely perfect, and we enjoyed having the enclosed upper porch for the kids to use. Would definitely stay again in a heartbeat, a week just wasn't long enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Sweet Caroline vs Dorian

We were scheduled to arrive when hurricane Dorian came through. The manager was amazing keeping us posted on our check in progress and making sure we were aware of the situation the entire time and was able to accommodate our trip. The home was cute and comfortable and super close to the beach. It looked just as cute or nicer than the pictures and we really enjoyed our relaxing stay at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

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

Wonderful Stay at Nags Head

I had a wonderful stay at “Sweet Caroline”! This was an extended weekend for me and my dog (first time to Outer Banks and Nags Head). The cottage is in an amazing location just 5 minutes walk to the beach and short driving distance to many attractions. The place is very well appointed, super confortable with all amenities you need - the sun room and the decks were great and allowed us to enjoy the good weather we had during the stay. Our host Amanda was super helpful and responsive - thanks so much for all your recommendations on the wonderful places to eat and visit! Hope to be back in the future and will definitively recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime D.

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

First time to Nags Head!

We had a wonderful visit to Sweet Caroline!! The photos in the listing are a perfect example of this lovely home. Upon arrival the house was spotless & contained just about every amenity you might need. They even had toys & books for our 3yo!! The location was perfect for our family as it was close to the beach, the park & mini golf… not to mention many great restaurants & ice cream spots! Being able to bring our dog really topped off our trip as we could relax without worrying about leaving our girl behind! Thanks so much for a memorable week… we hope to be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

WONDERFUL Stay!

We are still smiling from the wonderful time our family had at this beautiful beach house. It was exactly as described & pictured…even better actually. The host was excellent in her communication. The area was perfect for our family. The park was a super quick scooter ride or walk from the house as was the beach. We walked to the surf shop, ice cream shop, and coffeehouse close by. We loved the hot tub too! The house is perfectly organized with families in mind. Kiddos loved the toys and corn hole too! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kimberly l.

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

Fabulous Fourth

We had a great beach week at Sweet Caroline. House comes stocked with so many essentials compared to other homes. Nephews wished beach was closer but walk was fine by the adults! We could see the Nags Head pier fireworks from the deck of the house which was awesome! Kitchen is well stocked with cookware and dishes. Hot tub was a nice treat. Everyone slept well. Lots of beach chairs so leave yours home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

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

Loved Sweet Caroline!

Our family loved our long weekend stay at Sweet Caroline. We have 2 teenagers and found so much to do- we played cornhole, rode bikes to the beach and coffee shop, enjoyed the hot tub, and most of all just enjoyed unplugged family time. We're Hokies, so the 6 OT win against UNC yesterday was also a highlight. The house was just perfect and so well maintained. The wine and snacks at check-in were quite the treat. We hope to be back. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful house! And thank you to Amanda for the great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

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