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Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences

Beachfront vacation home with a water park and a fitness center

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Crawford Cottage is a serene oceanfront retreat where generations of family gatherings and special celebrations have taken place. This historic Nags Head beach cottage seamlessly blends classic charm with spacious modern living, offering private walkways to the beach and expansive sundecks for relaxation. Enjoy the amenities like a private pool, hot tub, game room with wet bar and pool table or unwind in the screened porch.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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13 bedrooms13 bathroomsSleeps 30897 sq m

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  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Gym

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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.

Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences

Crawford Cottage has been home to family gatherings and special celebrations for generations. Our oceanfront home combines the historic charm of the classic Nags Head beach cottage with spacious modern living. It offers privacy, convenience, your own walkway to the beach and an oasis to enjoy your gathering.

You’ll find the Main house and the Cottage co-exist in harmony. The original updated 1940’s 4-bedroom oceanfront Cottage is connected by covered walkway to an exquisite, modern, 9-bedroom house. Natural wood throughout ties the buildings together with a warm glow, inviting you to savor your time with family and friends. Each bedroom is well appointed with ensuite bathroom. Situated on an acre of oceanfront property, the Cottage is an anomaly in Nags Head with over 9,500 sq ft of indoor living space and, best of all, 2,500 sq ft of sundecks and covered porches. If your family has grown enough to fill a small hotel, then Crawford Cottage is the perfect fit.

Special features include elevator, private pool, hot tub, cool dipping pool (3 ft depth), poolside cabana lounge, game room with wet bar and pool table, playroom with a ping pong table, 2 full well appointed kitchens (one in the Main House and smaller one in the Cottage), large rooftop sundeck with oversized chess board, screened porch, antique heart pine flooring, smart TV's, gas fireplace, wet bar with ice maker, ceiling fans, 3 washer/dryers and outdoor showers.

You’ll find a special and memorable space for all guests at Crawford Cottage! Below is an overview of the sleeping accommodations:

In the Main House (9 bedrooms total)

* Top Floor - 1 King room with ensuite bathroom (handicap accessible). The top floor includes the kitchen, main living area, covered screen eating area, sitting balcony and ocean views.

* 2nd Floor - 4 King rooms, 2 Queen rooms
All of the second floor bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms; please note one of king bedroom shares a Jack& Jill bath with one of the queen bedrooms; otherwise all other rooms on this floor have private bath/shower. This floor includes a small TV lounge with sitting balcony, a coffee/wet bar, the main laundry room and access to the large sun deck. One of the King rooms includes a futon bed.

* 1st floor - 2 Children/teen bedrooms

One of the bedrooms has 2 pyramid bunk beds (double bed on bottom/twin above) and second bedroom has 2 twin beds. There is a Jack & Jill bath connecting the children's room, as well as another full bath on this floor in the main area. This floor also houses the game room with TV area and pool table and has direct access to the pool cabana and pools.


In the original Cottage: (4 bedrooms total)

Master bedroom - King bed with ensuite bathroom
2nd bedroom - King bed shared bath with children’s room
Children’s bedroom - 2 twin beds
Bunk room - 1 twin bed, 1 bunk bed with ensuite bathroom

The Cottage originally built in 1947 is a quintessential Nags Head home. It has been lovingly restored but maintains its original charm. It is all on one one floor with a kitchen and open living area. There are three bedrooms off of the living area and the 4th bedroom (referred to as the teens bunk room) is connected to the large playroom with ping pong table.


Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 13 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 13 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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: 9,650 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Rules

Hot Tub Fee for winter months $100.00 Pool opens Mid-May - closed for winter months Jan-April
No fireworks or fires on the property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Property Event Fee of $1000

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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: 50
Note from host: Property Event Fee of $1000
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • OBX Laser Tag - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Kill Devil Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nags Head vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, OBX Laser Tag, and Seaside Art Gallery. Nags Head Fishing Pier and Dowdy Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at the Crawford Cottage. We had a large family get together and the house worke great. The pictures do no do the place justice as far as how large it is.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

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

Family vacation

Unique place. Perfect for our family gathering. 4 generations, 25 of us. Plenty of room to be together or quite places to sit read/relax. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Grandchildren did not want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathryn s.

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

Beautiful home and location

Excellent vacation. The cottage is well thought out for visitors. The Kitchen is nicely equipped. We were 23 people, and everyone had a great time. Thank you Maria!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Big Family Big Memories

All my siblings, nieces, nephews and parents spent the week at Crawford Cottage and the 26 of us had plenty of space for the week!! The house had so much for the kids to do and the fact we were right on the beach and had our own pool was even better!! If we ever come back to OBX we will definately be looking this one up again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana H., Pilot Hill

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

Fantastic Family Reunion

Something for everyone - swimming, soaking, splashing on the beach, puzzles, games, cooking together - many great memories. The many nooks and crannies allowed a quiet space to read or nap or one-on-one conversations. It was the perfect place for us to become reacquainted and meet new family members as we are spread across the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Wonderful family vacation

Exceeded expectations! Our first visit to OBX with the whole family. Kids especially loved the pool! Access to the beach, and the third floor balcony overlooking the ocean, what more could you want? Plenty of space, loved having the older cottage as a quiet spot option. Sandy was an excellent communicator and fantastic host! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

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

Fantastic house, fantastic location, fantastic vacation!

Crawford Cottage was a perfect setting for our wonderfully relaxing OBX vacation. The property is spacious to accommodate our large and growing family (19 adults, 2 teens, 5 little ones) and well equipped with everything wanted and needed. Maria and her assistant Dan are super, very attentive and easy to talk to. We've done these beach reunions several times in the past and everyone agreed this is the place we want to gather from now on!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., Newark, DE

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

Fun Family Vacation

We vacationed with family the week of 8/14-8/21/21. Our party of 24 included all adults ages 20-81. Crawford Cottage was exceptional with regard to the location, accommodations and amenities provided. It was definitely up to the task of providing a wonderful beach vacation for a large group with diverse preferences. It is one of the more unique and interesting properties we have rented in the 20+ years we have vacationed on the Outer Banks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

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

Turner Celebration

We had a marriage celebration at the cottage with 30 of our closest friends and family and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Everyone felt at home. The house provided all that we needed. We took a chance with the weather for March but the sun came out and we enjoyed the beach too! Many many memories made at Crawford Cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

marty b., odessa

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

Awesome Vacation

My family of has been to OBX six times over the past 15 years. For this stay we had 29 family members ranging from 6 years old to 76. This house accommodates everyone. The kitchen and dining areas well planed out with room to spare. The layout, cleanliness, and activities that this home affords you is one of a kind. . Sandy Huber is a fantastic communicator and this house is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharad K., New Jersey, USA

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

Excellent and very thoughtfully designed large house at a great location. Maria is great !

We were a large group of 8 families - 21 adults and 9 children. The house was large enough to accomodate everyone comfortably - giving both the private space rqd as well as large space for group gathering. We really enjoyed the stay and would love to come back again ! Maria has been extremely collaborative and helpful right from the time we booked the place 4-5 months ago. She is very prompt and relevant with responses. Thanks a lot !
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ashley M.

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

Beautiful location for our big family!

This house is breathtaking, there is so much space that everyone in the family can enjoy the getaway! The kitchen is very large with 2 of everything (dishwasher, oven, stovetop, sinks, refrigerators) which made our stay even more enjoyable! Maria is very helpful and answered all of our questions leading up to our trip, making our prep for our trip a lot easier. The only negative we found was the stairs into the main house and the stairs and walkway to the beach need to be updated. Multiple nails and lose boards made it a bit hazardous, also there aren’t railing on the stairs going to the beach (taking young children on these were always nerve racking). Over all we had an amazing week and can’t wait for our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark K., New York, USA

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

Super Awesome time at the Crawford Cottage

We went with a group of 20+ to the Crawford Cottage @ Outerbanks (Nags Head) and had a wonderful time. The house is really awesome and the pictures do not do it justice. The main house (3 floors with service elevator) is very very modern. It has 2 awesome bedrooms on the bottom floor with bathroom and another shared bathroom near the pool table and foosball. The 2nd Floor had many modern bedrooms, well equipped with TV's and most if not all had their own bathrooms as well. This floor also had a common area with TV, business computer and printer, patio, and entry to the elevated sun deck with large chess game, chairs, etc. It also had a small kitchen area with ice maker, sink, and fridge. Really really convenient. The top floor had a HUGE Kitchen, multiple large tables, 2 giant fridges, common bathroom and a King bed Suite. The indoor pool was cute for the little ones and the main pool one of the main attractions for the teens. What's really awesome for this house is it's location and setup. It's very large, very well equipped, located on the beach side, has 2 entrances to a very nice beach area . The beach area and ocean are great, not crowded at all and the waves are really great for boogeyboarding. We picked up boogey boards and some portable beach chairs at one of the many shops along the main street. The house also has 2 BBQ gas grills, the one near the main house is very large and we were able to kick steak, chicken, burgers, dogs for the 20+ of us with ease. The house also has grill tools and is gas powered grill so no need to worry about propane! The parking area of the house was VERY large, we had no issues at all parking the 5 SUVs there. There is also a driveway path to to get to the cottage to make it easy for anyone staying there. Plenty of giant garbage cans also in a very convenient area to dispose of your stuff. I can't capture how much we loved the house and the vacation. Again I'm sure Im missing a bunch but having the wireless speaker system in the house, ping pong table in the cottage, multiple laundry and dryers, Roku everywhere, good wifi coverage, ...... I will say the cottage could be updated a bit as it was part of the original build but our guests staying there loved it as it had its own kitchen, living room, etc. Thank you again for letting us share your house. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Great stay

Property was very nice and as listed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

craig c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice but has some rough edges

Lets start with the good - Host was great and very responsive. House was big and good for a large group. Lots of nooks and spaces for people to spread out. The not so good. House is older and could use better maintenance. Walkway to beach is bad. They say wear shoes to avoid splinters ... I say it needs to be replaced. Second house is dark and musty. Living room couch is not really a couch but outdoor patio furniture. Overall, I was expecting the house to live up to its 4.8 Star rating so my expectations were high... I feel a 3 or 3.5 star rating is more in line.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

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

Beach trip

Great stay in a wonderful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne Y., Baldwinsville, New York

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

Our family reunion 2023

The property was just as advertised. We all enjoyed the two pools and the hot tub. It was maintained twice during our week. The house was fully stocked including tons of beach towels. All the bedrooms were very comfortable with adjoining bathrooms. There were 17 of us and the teenagers loved the smaller cottage. We would highly recommend this property. Also the owner (Sandy) was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April N., Fort Worth, TX

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

Perfect space for family get together of all ages

This was the perfect space for a multiple family get together. Plenty of space for our group of 25 to spread out and large areas for us to all gather together. Sandy was an excellent host and very prompt with responses to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie B.

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

Super quaint!!

We rented out the four bedroom cottage only. It was quintessential/vintage Nagshead! Definitely glad we did it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

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

Great home

Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

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

Memorable!

Our extended family group of 24 had a fantastic vacation. Location was perfect, recreational opportunities were varied and plentiful, and there was almost everything you could hope for in amenities. Sandy was helpful, communicative, and a great host. Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Had a great time

House was perfect for our family, plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone. Kitchen was well stocked. Owner eager to help with problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

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

Relaxation and fun

We always enjoy Nags Head and the Crawford Cottage has been the perfect place to accommodate our large and growing family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sammy P.

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

Beautiful and right on the beach.

Sandy is amazing to work with, and the home is beautiful. There are a few things that need touched up, ie a few broken screens in the porches. But the home is beautiful, in a great location, and easy for everyone to be around in- plenty of room for everyone to be in or outside if they want to be alone away from the rest of the group.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hollie B.

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

Unforgettable Ocean Front House and Wedding Venue

My now husband and I vacationed here with our closest friends and family from 5/17/22-5/23/22. We had 25 people staying at the house. We also held our wedding at Crawford Cottage on 5/21/22. I cannot say enough good things about Crawford Cottage. There is ample space for everyone and so much to do just at the house. From the easy walk to the beach, the pool, to the pool table, and the bar located on the lower level. Just WOW. It has something for everyone. In addition to vacationing at Crawford Cottage we held our wedding with 65 people at this location. Planning a wedding all in itself can be stressful, but Sandy made the process seamless and so easy. She exceeded all of my expectations and went above and beyond, from helping with coordinations to meeting up with our Wedding Planner and her team to look at the house (as we are from MA). And even sending flowers, (which made Mom cry within her first hour at the house). Between Sandy and the property manager, we always had responses within mnutes when something came up or we had questions. The house was everything we expected and then some. Our friends and family keep raving about Crawford Cottage and how nobody will ever be able to top our wedding/vacation week. This was the perfect space for us to host our closest friends and family! We can't wait to come back someday and continue to make lasting memories.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022