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Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly

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A coastal residential area with multiple wooden houses, some with elevated decks, and a sandy beach in the background.
A compact living space with a sofa, a chair, a small table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a sink.
Two rocking chairs with striped cushions on a wooden deck.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a built-in oven.
A wooden outdoor shower with a corrugated metal roof, wooden steps, and a metal showerhead.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81442 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

With a stay at this vacation home in Nags Head (South Nags Head), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Fishing Pier. .This beach vacation home is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Nags Head Beach.

What's nearby

  • Nags Head Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Whalebone Junction Information Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Whalebone Junction - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬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.

Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly

***During the Coronavirus Health Scare,
We have added steps to our cleaning process to make sure you are protected from the spread of infection.

--LAUGHING GULL #1--is located at Mile post 17.5.
It is part of the Laughing Gull Cottages, an Ocean Front Community with a short walk to the ocean.

We provide an amenities package-starter package for all guest's. It includes the following:
Sheet sets for all beds(WE DO NOT MAKE THE BEDS WITH THE SHEETS. YOUR SHEET SETS WILL COME IN A VACCUMMED SEALED BAG), one towel set that the house sleeps, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bath, 2 bars of soap per bath, 2 rolls of paper towels, 2 dishwasher pods, and one travel size bottle of dish soap.

Laughing Gull #1 features a Rooftop Crows Nest which offers panoramic views of the Ocean and the surrounding areas.

It has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps up to 8 people on two levels.

The entry level offers 2 bedrooms, bath, and a large laundry room.

The laundry room is located near the entrance. It is equipped with a full sized Washer & Dryer.

As you ascend to the top level, you will be pleased to find the living room clean and comfortable.

A fully equipped kitchen with a Crockpot, Air Fryer, Blender, Mixer, & Seafood Steamer pot, is all you need to keep your hungry family happy.

Off of the living room is the Master bedroom which has a king sized bed and an adjoining full bathroom.

Walk outside and enjoy the deck, the screened in porch, or go up top to the Crows Nest.

All of the bedrooms are equipped with their own SMART TVs and the living room has a Smart TV so you can use your Streaming Apps to watch movies etc. Free WiFi access is also provided.

Inside the fenced in yard there is a charcoal grill for your use.

We didn't forget your Furry family! You will have peace of mind knowing that your pet is safe in the chained linked fenced area.

For your convenience, there is an outside shower that is fully enclosed and equipped with hot & cold water.

Where is the beach? Just a short walk down the driveway and your toes are in the sand! There is a Life Guard at this location.

Master Bedroom/Bedroom #3 - King bed Bedroom #2 - Bunk bed (Full and Full) w/ XBOX ONE S Bedroom #1 - Queen bed

Parking for 2 cars. If you have more than that there is an overflow lot behind the house.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. PET FEES are NOT INCLUDED in price.
2. College students and anyone 27 or younger considered on a "case by case' basis and will include additional student rate and security deposit. If you are under the age of 27, you must submit an inquiry first. You are not allowed to "Instant Book".
*NO Students Allowed from Memorial weekend to Labor Day weekend.

Here are some OPTIONAL Items to Make Your Trip Complete :

1. Evacuation Fee (5% of your total) will refund any days missed because of evacuation.
2. Beach Chairs & Umbrellas rental.
3. Pet fee is $100 per week per pet
Or if less than a week, Pet fee is $15 per day per pet
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television 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 desk and a microwave.
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

  • On the beach

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
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 10 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: You may smoke outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,442 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 27

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

Rules

Per NC and Nags Head law we can not have campers/RV's parked nor hooked up to any rental properties.
Age 27 and younger needs to contact us first to get approval. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21.
Note * PET FEES, and Other Options are NOT INCLUDED in price but may be added*

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
10 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Fee:$100 a wk or $15 per day Per pet + Tax

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Well maintained, very close to the beach, nice second floor deck & screened in area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
This home was a great location. Perfect for a family to enjoy a beach experience that isn’t far from all that you need. We enjoyed our time. The reason for the 4 stars is the upstairs HVAC unit did not work and it got to be very warm at times. Other than that I have no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location of this house and the crows nest!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place had everything we needed and the location was good. We will keep it in mind for future visits to the obx.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect place for our family vacation… Thanks for making the house feel like a home
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Clean, great area, would come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful stay!

We are returning guests and we love this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was cute, close to the beach and the kitchen was well stocked. We did have an issue with the upstairs AC unit, but once we reported the issue, Ronni, made sure to have someone come out quickly to resolve the issue. We were even offered an additional night, at no cost, for the inconvenience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Off season get away

Very enjoyable, dog friendly which was our favorite part.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property just a 2 minute walk from the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, decent place to stay.

Overall well worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Great spot - love the crow's nest. Had a great time in OBX - will come back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for family!

Clean, excellent customer service, stress free!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick getaway

We loved the property! It was a great location and the fenced in yard was fantastic for our dogs!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the fact that we coukd take our three little furbabies with us and we had a fenced in front yard for them.The unit was older but a great deal for the money and i will stay again.I would love to rent the same place again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun getaway

This is our third time staying at Laughing Gull #1 and it’s even had some updated furniture. We always love the house and how it is set up.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

The trip was fun! Easy access to the beach and the cottage is just as described. Enjoyed our evenings on the porch, within walking distance to the pier and other family members. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great fun!

Really like the property location and especially the small fenced yard for the dogs. Just perfect for my husband and I and our furry friends!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Nice location. Though it has a path to the beach it’s also super close to the public access which is easier to cross. The cottage itself is great for a family trip with everything that’s needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The teenagers enjoyed the game system.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location!

House is a little dated, but location was good! Right on beach and near many restaurants. Only complaint is towels feel like sand paper and are way too rough. Plus fenced in area for dog is very tiny and best for a small dog not big enough for a big dog!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely clean beach house

We couldn't have picked a nicer house with such a great beach location. It was very clean, and so easy to deal with the owner. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Beach Cottage

We had a nice weekend stay. Great location along the beach, not too far from restaurants and shopping along with easy beach access. Bedrooms were perfect for us, and a nice large family room / dining area. It was very clean and all instructions were clear. We’ll keep it in mind for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short walk to the beach

Loved the house & decor. The bed was very comfortable. I have 3 Golden Retrievers so finding a house with fenced in yard for my dogs was a must & it was such a short walk to the beach with private access.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday getaway

The house was perfect for our stay. It was clean, and super close to the beach, a quick walk to the path leading to the ocean, which was easily seen from the crows nest. My hubby and I spent a lot of time in the crows nest, drinking our coffee in the morning, aour wine wine in the
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024