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Garden Cottage By The Sea

Vacation home with a water park, near Outer Banks Beaches

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Escape to a peaceful retreat at this charming one-bedroom home, perfectly suited for couples. Surrounded by live oaks and just a short walk from public beach access, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere with WiFi and Prime Video or explore nearby attractions like Nags Head Woods and Wright Brothers Memorial.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Garden Cottage By The Sea

Ten minute walk to public beach access. Quite private location with live oaks providing shade. Bottom level of a private home. One bedroom/one bath. Perfect getaway for a couple. Easy access to restaurants, shops, and local attractions. Walk to Nags Head Woods or Barnes Street Park. A short drive or bike ride to Jockey’s Ridge, Wright Brothers Memorial, and Nags Head Ecological Preserve. WiFi, and Prime Video. TVs are also set up for your other steaming services. Kitchen with all essentials ready for your culinary needs. Washer/dryer. Top level is a home business with a separate entrance, which is not lived in. The bottom level is all yours.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 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
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Garden Cottage Sea House Nags Head
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Garden Cottage By The Sea Private vacation home Nags Head

About the neighborhood

Map
Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • OBX Laser Tag - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 11 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kill Devil Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage By The Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage By The Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage By The Sea?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage By The Sea located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Dowdy Park and Outer Banks Beaches. Seaside Art Gallery and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Garden Cottage By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy M.

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

Exactly as expected!

Perfect stay for a couple staying the weekend in Nags Head. Easy check in process and great location. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan G.

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

Getaway

Nice quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Comfortable spacious well appointed

Great location for seeing the sights we wanted to visit. Quiet neighborhood and close to grocery store. Very spacious, clean and comfortable. The bed was comfy and the kitchen had all we needed. So enjoyed the pictures decorating the walls! Would return here on our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger B., Fishers

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

Great stay

Garden Cottage by the sea, isn't by the sea, but was a good quite location. Comfortable accommodation, i would stay again and recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keiran R.

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

Clean, Comfortable, and Great Location

I had a great stay here—everything was just as advertised. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and check-in was smooth and easy. The location was ideal—close to restaurants and walkable to downtown, but still quiet at night. The staff was friendly and responsive when we had a quick question about parking. I’d definitely stay here again and recommend it to others looking for a relaxing and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dempsey S.

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

Gard'.:en cottage

This place was perfect. The host was absolutely wonderful and accommodating there was a slight issue on check in but was quickly remedy and meg went above and beyond to make it happen. This will definitely be my new go to place when staying on the outer banks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

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

Wonderful peaceful getaway

Absolutely beautiful Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

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

Perfect little nook!

We really enjoyed the property and the location to everything Outer Banks! Everything was properly provided, clean, and welcoming! We enjoyed our time in the cottage as much as we did at the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

The visit

Great location for a quiet neighborhood close to beaches .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold M.

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

Mr

Great, I don’t know what else you need the 5 stars says it all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Nags Head

Great location, walking distance to beach and short drive to fishing. The cottage was clean and well appointed. Enjoyed the location in the shade after a hot day on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Nags Head

We enjoyed our stay here, so much. Everything we needed was available. It was just the place for a little getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

Quaint

Very nice an well kept
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Fantastic spot for a getaway

The place was way more spacious and functional than we expected, making for an incredibly comfortable stay. Huge bed, quiet neighborhood, awesome layout with two porches and an outdoor shower that’s clutch for the summer. We comfortably walked our gear to the beach and back from this location and got in a ton of delightful meals all within walking/biking distance as well. We hope we have the opportunity to stay here again as this quickly became our favorite rental property of all our stays in OBX over the past 6 trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Nag’s Head visit

The house was clean and pleasant. The neighborhood was quiet. The public beach access is a 5-10 minute walk but you can drive in 2 minutes. There was always parking available at the Barnes Street beach access but we usually walked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy T.

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

July 27 - August 3, 2024

Although I could not go on our weekly vacation, due to an unexpected medical emergency, we had family members go in our place. They said the pictures on Vrbo didn’t give the place justice. They said it was a beautiful retreat. We’re looking forward to renting this again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al M.

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

Nice quiet place-secluded yet close to everything.

The house was very nice and equipped with most everything we needed. Although we didn't do any cooking there are plenty of cookware and utensils. The rooms were very clean. It was perfect for a couple to get away and enjoy the serenity. There are plenty of excellent restaurants within a few minutes driving (and we ate at a different one most every day). There's a public beach entrance about 3 or 4 blocks away. We would stay here again if we came back to Nags Head.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Connor L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
I wish the trees in the front of the property were a little better maintained. Overall good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

michael b.

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

Nice cottage

Nice place for 2 people. Very clean, bed was comfortable, easy check in and out.Great location more or less centrally located for all the attractions. Close to restaurants and shopping. Quiet neighborhood. Host was very responsive. The only drawbacks were lack of kitchen supplies and linens. Only 2 threadbare towels provided 2 washcloths 2 hand towels. Bring your own towels if you stay here. Minimal amount of cooking supplies except for spices. Also only a 5 cup coffee maker.TV in living room has no volume control and if you mute it you have to turn off and on again to get it unmuted. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

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

Great place!

Well maintained and set up. Nice owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Unimpressed

Unimpressed. House needs some updates. Floors need to be cleaned. Needs more cooking utensils in the kitchen. Feel the cleaning fee is a little extra. We have to strip bed, put on laundry, take out trash, wash dishes.. we are basically cleaning all we used. Cheaper to stay at an extended stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

OBX Getaway

The property was nice and clean and the bed was super comfortable. It is close enough to the beaches to easily drive there in a couple of minutes and far enough away to avoid the inflated cost of rentals on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

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

Charming & Efficient

Well appointed property. Adequate for our stay and day trips to various areas of the outer banks. Kitchen was a little slight on cooking equipment but manageable. TVs were a little complicated but we managed as our preferences was outside on the darling back porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

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

~*Magical Forest Getaway*~

Location was unbelievable. The garden was breathtaking. The mattress was perfect. I had a Saved By The Bell Marathon, created my annual vision board with plenty of room to work and did yoga and had unbelievable photographs throughout the space to use as visual meditations. Who could forget the VIP parking! The internet was top notch as I hosted Zoom meetings effortlessly and they provided a lot more supplies than the other rentals do. The kitchen design is quite unique and fun. Book and game collection is superb. I would definitely stay here again. It is a very healing special place that will inspire you and unleash a creativity and self love beyond your wildest dreams. A part of me didn't want to share the review because I wanted to keep this secret garden all to myself : )
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was quaint, quiet and lovely. The walk to the beach was relatively quick. My stay here was relaxing and the home was clean and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024