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Beach? We gotcha Beach-oceanside, only steps from uncrowded beautiful beach

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The perfect cottage for a beach getaway!
View from front porch
Just steps away from the ocean
Wide open living space
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Outer Banks Beaches
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

NE Bedrrom

1 Queen Bed

NW Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

SE Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

SW Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beach? We gotcha Beach-oceanside, only steps from uncrowded beautiful beach

"Shirl's Shores" is a 4 Bedroom, 2 bath classic beach bungalow, arranged with 2 bedrooms/1 bath on each side separated by a large open central living area. It is perfect for 1 or 2 families. SHIRL'S SHORES IS A 7 DAY, MINIMUM, SATURDAY TO SATURDAY ROTATION. Sleeps 8, with queen beds in 3 bedrooms and 2 twins in the 4th. This cottage has been owned by the same family since 1980 and has been enjoyed as a vacation site by many families and fishermen over the years. Previously, rented through a local agency, we manage it directly (retired and full time residents of Nags Head). We want you to enjoy a true beach experience. The location is ideal for beachcombers and nature lovers. (Milepost 21)-the southern side of S. Nags Head-close to the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Considering the ideal location, the rates are truly value priced. In keeping with the goal of "economy pricing", linens are not standard. Guests would bring their own sheets (3 queens, 2 twins) & towels. Bedspreads, pillows, blankets, and mattress pads are provided. We can direct you to local linen services, should you need them.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1248701vb
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Nags Head

Located in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 4 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 6 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 6 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Chef - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach? We gotcha Beach-oceanside, only steps from uncrowded beautiful beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beach? We gotcha Beach-oceanside, only steps from uncrowded beautiful beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach? We gotcha Beach-oceanside, only steps from uncrowded beautiful beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach? We gotcha Beach-oceanside, only steps from uncrowded beautiful beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach? We gotcha Beach-oceanside, only steps from uncrowded beautiful beach located?

Located in South Nags Head, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Bodie Island Lighthouse. Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house, perfect weather, perfect week, perfect host! We will be back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay. Very clean and the host was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Another Great Stay!

This is the second time we have stayed here - once again we enjoyed our stay. The location has great access to beach. The house is clean and the kitchen had been updated since our last stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Erica E.

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

Great Location

Stay was nice, house is alittle outdated
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen is newly remodeled and lovely. Check-in was very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie A.

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

April in Nags Head

Fantastic location that was peaceful, welcoming and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Great location

This is our second time here. Love the location and the layout of the house is great when staying with friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Beach house vacay

We loved how close we were from the beach. We had everything we needed to have a great family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had great weather and a great time. They updated the kitchen and it is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Great Location!

Enjoyed our stay! Great house and location. Shirley and Becky (hosts) provided great recommendations of where to eat and shop. Will try to book again next time we are at the OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Great house and location

Just as advertised and very clean, plenty of kitchen supplies for our use.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable place to stay. Close to the beach, quiet area, love the Kitchen, check in right on time & the house was well maintained. Probably could use a new shower curtain in one of the restrooms. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Great location, great house

Wonderful experience for our first VRBO. Our check-in / check-out couldn't have been any easier. The house was clean and perfect size for our family. The host was super and made sure we had her cell number before we even arrived in case we needed something
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riley W.

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

Exactly as described

This was our first time in OBX and it did not disappoint. We loved the house, it was in a great location in nags head. The owners were easy to work with. I would highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jealesa s.

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

Great little house

Check in process was smooth. Owner had great communication! Nice uncrowded beach just steps away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for choosing our cottage. We sure enjoyed having you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Perfect cottage close to the beach!

We enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing vacation here and would definitely return! The house had plenty of space for our family of four and our little dog. Loved the porches on both the front and back of the house. Perfect proximity to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
it makes me so happy that you enjoyed my little cottage. Thanks so much. Shirley Garrett
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Beach

The location of this house was perfect. It is a very short walk to the beach that is not crowded. The house was a nice size for my family and parents. We would stay here again. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

BRENDA O.

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

Family time

This is our 2nd year staying at Shirl's Shores. 4 adults and our dogs were comfortable and pleased with the house. The owners understand the meaning of family time. Highly recommend Shirl's Shores.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice J.

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

Wonderful, relaxing time in Nags Head

Our family had a wonderful time, staying at this Nags Head property. Shirley and Becky couldn't have been more hospitable. We were able to relax, and really enjoy family-time together! :D
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It makes me so happy to learn you and your family enjoyed your vacation. Thank you so much for your kind words. Shirley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ami J.

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

Great Nags Head House!

Great house with great location. Clean, organized and well equipped! A Gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

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

Felt like home had moved to the beach!

Well appointed, kitchen exceeded expectations, steps to beach, one porch always in shade! Owners were attentive, helpful and very kind! Staying here provided a worry free vacation week! We are grateful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri R.

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

Rainy vacation

Located in South Nags Head a short drive to the main strip. The house layout was great with bedrooms and bath on each side separated by the living area. A short walk to the beach it was the perfect location. Unfortunately the weather was not our friend but I recommend this beach house for a Nags Head getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Perfect

Ms Becky was great. The location ..layout of the house, just everything was exactly what we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kati W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week! The house was perfect and consistent with pictures and description in the listing. Well equipped kitchen with lots of seating at the island. We got plenty of use and appreciated the outdoor shower. Easy walk to and from the beach. Becky was friendly and met with us at check in. Appreciate the personal touch, especially compared to the rental companies!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin N.

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

Family Vacation

I booked the stay to celebrate my 50th birthday with my 3 kids (20, 18, 15) & my son’s girlfriend (also 18). We had a wonderful time. The location was perfect and convenient for relaxing, shopping, site seeing, and being on the beach. The house was cozy, stocked with kitchen equipment, and the washer and dryer were in perfect condition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shirley Garrett

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Shirley, along with her husband Allen had this cottage built back in 1980-both as a family vacation site and as an investment. She and her family loved the nature, beauty and the unique privacy that South Nags Head offers. It is the perfect site for true beach combers and for launching off to Rodanthe, Hatteras, Okracoke, etc.-yet close to the restaurants and shops in Manteo and Nags Head. She lost Allen about 10 years ago but has maintained this cottage as a family vacation rental property. It is value priced.

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