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Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand!

Nags Head vacation home in Ocean Side Court area

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A beach with a wooden fence, a wooden walkway, and a building with multiple stories.
A fire pit with a white Adirondack chair in the background.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A compact living space with a red sofa, a light blue chair, a wooden console table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A row of colorful houses along a road with a clear sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4576 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets Nags Head
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Ocean Side Court vacation home, you'll find Miller's Waterfront Restaurant and Full Throttle Speedway. Also, Outlets Nags Head is within half a mile (1 km) and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nags Head Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Outlets Nags Head - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whalebone Junction - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Jennette's Pier - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬5 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.

Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand!

Summary:
Take a step back in to simpler times. Your family and friends will love this 1950's Fisherman's cottage charmer - a little hidden gem in OBX! The property has been painstakingly renovated to bring back the good ol' days while providing guests with all the amenities of home.

We're dog friendly - WOOF! We do have a two dog maximum policy (no cats, please!), but no additional pet fees. Located across the street from a beach access, the two bedroom, one bath cottage sits on a semi-oceanfront lot. The building has been lifted so you can enjoy views of the sound, catch beautiful sunsets, and watch kite-boarders in the distance. Other property features include WIFI, flat screen TVs (3), a well-stocked kitchen, and a fire pit. 

One of two cottages on site, the property is a part of one of the few cottage courts still existing in Nags Head. 

There is a two-dog maximum, we do not allow cats, and we do not charge a pet fee. There is no smoking allowed in the unit. This unit is not handicap accessible. We have a 30-day cancellation policy - refunds will only be issued if cancellation is submitted in writing to the property manager outside of 30 days from check-in date.

Thank you for considering Tandem Cottage! 


What Our Past Guests Are Saying About Tandem Cottage

Do yourselves a favor and book this one-of-a-kind beach cottage!


Cannot recommend this charming cottage enough - i'd go back in a second! 


Absolutely adorable - the pictures don't do it justice

Guest Access:
Guests are welcome to access all parts of the listing.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Food and drink

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 576 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please see VRA.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Free

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.4 mi (12-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.6 mi (9-min drive) from Outer Banks Beaches and 0.1 mi (1-min drive) from Nags Head Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! to downtown Nags Head?

This vacation home is 4.6 mi away from Nags Head.

Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 192 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute pet friendly cottage. Close to beach access, the pier and restaurants. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Direct walk across to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with Amy…Cottage is very well stocked if you choose to cook. Very clean. Beach is a couple minute walk across the street…..there is a Long Beach mat to assist getting up the dune…. which is helpful …especially if you are working on various pains and other injuries…..beach is very private during the week….a bit more sun people during the weekend. We came to relax so spent time relaxing in cottage…watching sports and such….Living room couch was very uncomfortable….bed was nice….Overall excellent time……would stay again…. again….
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is in the perfect location! Right across the street from beach access and close to all the nice shops. It was pet friendly which was great! The host was amazing and continued to check in throughout our stay. We will definitely be booking another vacation here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

First time in obx great experience great cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property is a 2 minute walk to touch the ocean, which you can hear from the porches as waves crash. The kitchen has some views of the sound. The property was very clean, and had everything we needed for a 2 night stay (and could have accommodated a full week if we tried). There was abundant natural light thanks to windows every where possible, and the ambient lighting in the house made it feel luxurious. The beds were comfortable, bathroom was clean and tidy, and kitchen had everything we needed and more. Overall, this is one of the best properties we’ve had the benefit of enjoying, and it was a great last minute deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot hope to be back again

Property was clean and very convenient to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Valentines Day get away

Had a great time with my wife and our dogs, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

We love me our stay, perfect for us two and our two small dogs. Location is great and home has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable Cottage

Great location, cozy and a fantastic getaway! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tandem cottage stay

Great getaway for a couple with a dog. Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday getaway

Great tiny house close to everything!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Get Away

Just perfect as a base to get around and see what OBX has to offer. Everything one needs for a comfortable stay, near to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful little cottage

Absolutely perfect spot. 2 minute walk to the ocean in a quiet neighborhood.?Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a clean and cozy little cottage. Very well taken care of,everything was great .Will be renting this again next year for our vacation, been coming to nags head for years,and this is by far the best home we have ever rented.mikeand lisa checked on us to see if we needed anything the day we checked in ,you don't get that from many property enwers or caretakeres
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

April vacation

My husband, dog and myself enjoyed our stay. Loved being across from the beach for morning walks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Tandem Cottage

Lovely, quiet and restful get-a-way. Neighbors were great. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We will want to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy and Relaxed Visit of Nags Head

Tandem Cottage was overall a wonderful place to stay and might make it our go to spot for vacation. The place was very clean and updated. Amenities and supplies were plentiful! Definitely the spot to rent for small family getaways with your fur babies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stayed here for a long weekend with pups.

Super cute house! Loved being able to walk over to the beach and walk the dogs easily. It was close to everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time had by all!

Love the fire pit 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check in process was very easy! The home was very neat and the perfect size for myself, my fiancée and our pup! Near all of our favorite obx spots too! We did have an issue with the air conditioner BUT Mike & Lisa responded and had the issue taken care of right away!! Awesome tenants!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute ‘n Comfy

Cute little place, quiet and clean. Very close to beach and pier. Would be happy to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely place in a lovely location. I stayed at one of the "Just Coast" apartments, which are on the second floor with great light and air. There was a very easy check-in process, the recommendations for food made by the property owner were wonderful, you could walk across the street to the beach, or drive a few minutes to the National Seashore, there were lovely shops and food places nearby, but mostly the very laidback, relaxed, beautiful beachy atmosphere of both the rental and the location were wonderful. Can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

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