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Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome.

Cottage near Outer Banks Beaches in Nags Head

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Dining
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 714500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, OBX Laser Tag
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Dowdy Park and within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches. Seaside Art Gallery and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dowdy Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seaside Art Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬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.

Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome.

Walking distance to the beach and the YMCA's awesome facilities. If you're looking for a small affordable family cottage in a quiet location within an easy walk to the beach, then this is it! Very comfortably furnished and well-equipped (especially the kitchen), kept in great shape by part-time local owner, the Cooley Cottage offers a quiet yet very convenient location. There is just a short walk to a beach access with a lifeguard stand. Virtually no traffic on this cul-de-sac, yet right in the heart of Nags Head activities, whether it be swimming at the beach or sound, shopping, or a variety of outdoor family activities. Plus it’s pet friendly! Grab those boogie boards and take a short walk to the beach where your family and your pooch can enjoy the Atlantic Ocean at its best.
Restaurants, Nags Head Fishing Pier, coffee shops, shopping, and a variety of family amusements are all a short walk away from the quiet yet convenient location of this cottage. This is the perfect spot for those athletes coming for marathons! The cottage is a block from where the November race starts!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 14,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

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

Rules

*One dog limit! *When booking check "pet" for the fee to be added. Thank you! *Please keep your dog off of the furniture, unless covered.
If you are outside of any House Rules and/or Rental Agreement, it could result in termination of stay.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $175 pet fee for 1 dog

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. to the airport?

This cottage is 12.3 mi (19-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. to the beach?

This cottage is a short 6-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 6.2 mi (9-min drive) from Kitty Hawk Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. ?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. ?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. to downtown Nags Head?

This cottage is 0.3 mi away from Nags Head.

Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's always a good time staying at CCC. Great location. Well stocked kitchen and a beachy layout help you coast into relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P., Gaithersburg, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was close to the beach, clean and comfortable. Nice community, just a block to a great park. We will definitely consider again for future summer vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic nags head beach house. Perfect home for our young family to create amazing memories. I would definitely recommend this home and will be keeping an eye out for it every time I am planning my OBX trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coach H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was an awesome place. Everything was accurate
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
My spouses family comes to OBX every year and has been for 50 years now, this is only my second year but it was allot of fun. We met the owner as well and she was very sweet and helpfull. We truley hope we can schedual next years visit here as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle R., Lancaster, PA

Great location close to beach, restaurants, grocery, & shops.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cottage

This was great for a family with kids! It is an easy walk to the beach with access that allows for a wagon. There is also a close playground that has a farmers market on Thursdays. It is an easy drive to activities and restaurants too. It was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas and Corrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Get Away

It was a clean, nice home for our fishing trip! We are hoping to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We were incredibly impressed with this property. It was very very clean and was just beautiful with up to date furnishings, kitchen, and bathrooms. There was a lot of useable outdoor spaces that were equally as nice. So comfortable! The walk to the beach access was short and there were plenty of great shops, restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores very close by. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week at OBX

CCC is a wonderful cottage, very clean, well appointed and a great location for all the area offers. Highly recommend and hope to return again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The place was great. On a cul de sac, quiet. Walkable to beach. It was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient

Most everything was walking distance! Love the park and Farmers Market at the park. Clean and comfortable and the owner was friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness

“Our” OBX beach house

We have been coming to CCC for over 20 years - love the house updates thru the years and the convenient location to many of our favorite places in OBX. This is the only place we have stayed and already looking forward to our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ccc

Very nice property and walking distance to beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Short but sweet vacation

Clean and cozy cottage is in a quiet cul-de-sac. This place had everything we needed for a low-key vacation. Grocery store, and kids' activities were all close by. The beach was about a 3-4 block walk which could be tricky if you have a lot of gear, but there was a nice big parking lot we would drive to every morning. There is also a lifeguard station with clean bathrooms next to the parking lot, so you didn't have to run back to the house. Overall, I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy and very-well located

Was very good. Plenty is space, particularly liked having an outdoors sitting area under the deck. A few extra basics to help with the on arrival would have been helpful, dish soap and a few coffee filters. In other places I have stayed charcoal for the BBQ is usually provided. We had a wonderful week and would definitely want to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really enjoyed our stay!!

My wife and daughter had a great week and really enjoyed the staying here. The property was nicely furnished with a welcoming and relaxing feel. The property manager was very thoughtful and responsive. We highly recommend this vacation home and will remember it for future visits to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing beach stay!

Property was pleasant and clean. Close proximity to beach, restaurants and activities. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this cottage!

We always love our stay at CCC. So close to the beach, walking distance to Dowdy Park, Tortugas Lie, and Morning View, and on a quiet cul-de-sac... you can't ask for a better location. Amenities are great with two full bathrooms and an outdoor shower, plus a great kitchen if you decide to cook in. And we will return later in the year with our pup!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

Had a great time returning to the Outer Banks with my family. Great location and loved that we were able to bring the dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We love staying at CCC! Some highlights? The size of the cottage is perfect for a family, the kitchen is updated and well appointed, the beds are very comfortable, and the outdoor shower is great! Best of all is the location… walking distance to the beach, Dowdy Park, and Tortugas Lie. We will stay here again and again!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time in Nags Head

Couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to stay. Short walk to the beach, clean, reasonably priced, and willing to take the dog. Would absolutely stay there againl
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation!

We loved returning to this awesome house. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023