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Sunday to Sunday summer bookings for Families

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A two-story house with a balcony, a wooden deck, and a garage.
A bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, a dresser, and framed pictures on the wall.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television on a wooden cabinet. A kitchen with wooden cabinets and appliances is visible in the background.
A wooden-paneled kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, stove, and a refrigerator.
A cozy living room with a television, a white dresser, a glass coffee table, and a sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Jockey's Ridge State Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, OBX Laser Tag
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sunday to Sunday summer bookings for Families

During the summer months, the cottage is only available by the week, Sunday to Sunday. Avoid the slower Saturday traffic!

Designed for your family -
dog friendly (1)
king suite on the 2nd fl w windows on all 4 sides
2 additional BR's on 1st floor, ea w/ 2 twins
2 full baths
dependable Wi-fi
good kitchen for eating in w kids

If interested in our cottage, please leave a note w/ some info about your family (including your dog) What brings you to the OBX?

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Yes to your dog UPON APPROVAL before booking!

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 359644vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this cottage is near the beach. OBX Laser Tag and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outer Banks Beaches. Ready for a night out? Consider Outer Banks Brewing Station and Jolly Roger Restaurant. Jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • OBX Laser Tag - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nags Head Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seaside Art Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kill Devil Hills Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Azteca - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Seafood & Steak House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunday to Sunday summer bookings for Families pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Sunday to Sunday summer bookings for Families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunday to Sunday summer bookings for Families?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunday to Sunday summer bookings for Families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunday to Sunday summer bookings for Families located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nags Head Beach and Nags Head Fishing Pier. OBX Laser Tag and Seaside Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

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. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

T-shirts and flip-flops.

Great location, easy walk to anything you need. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hofmann Family Vacation

We had a blast at the property and the location from the grocery store and the beach were perfect! Carol Hennessey was super polite and responsive during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2021
Justin, thanks for your kind words! And I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. Happy guests make me a happy cottage owner :-). Hope to see you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location

Carol was fantastic and easy to work with. The cottage in Nags Head has a great location, close to beach, shopping and quiet street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2020
Thanks for the kind words Hennessy family! It was great to have you in the cottage! ~ the other Hennessey family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage in Nags Head

Great location! Cottage as described! Short walk to beach and close to many places to eat, groceries, activities! Carol is a fantastic host!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location and value!

We had an amazing week at Carol’s property. We had one issue and it was taken care of very quickly. We hope to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Kyle, thanks for the kind words. Life is not without its issues or problems (even on vacation!). It's how we handle them that counts. I appreciate you getting in touch to let me know, and being such a great guest. Glad you had a great week, and hope to have you return!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Thanks

Thanks Carol we had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage!

My family had a great time at the beach house! The location is perfect...within walking distance of groceries, coffee, and beach access. The area is quiet, which is a must with young kids. Carol was quick to respond when I reached out and very helpful! I look forward to staying here again for future beach trips!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Alex, thanks for your kind words! I just love having families like yours enjoy our beach cottage as if it was your own. I'd love to have you return to make more memories in Nags Head! Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and comfortable

The cottage was just as described but even better. Comfortable and relaxing; close to grocery store and restaurants; central to the northern, middle and southern Outer Banks. Very easy walk to the beach. We will definitely stay there again in the future. It was only the 2 of us but plenty of room for more people. Owner was available to answer questions and was very quick to respond. Thanks, Carol, for making our vacation perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2023
Betty, it's guests like YOU that make it all worthwhile! The best part to me is knowing you had a wonderful time on the Outer Banks and could call my little beach cottage home-away-from-home. Come back soon! Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

This was our first time in OBX and our family of 5 had a great week. The house was very clean and cozy. The beds were comfy, and it had everything we needed. The kitchen was well appointed, and the location of the Food Lion mere steps from the house made it really easy. The beach is a quick walk. The neighborhood is fairly quiet. One thing to note is that the master bedroom on the second floor (it is the only room on that floor) does not have a door, so keep that in mind for privacy when you are there with your kids. Our favorite feature was the amazing outdoor shower. Heaven. Thank you to our host for an amazing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2020
Jennifer, thanks so much for your review. I'm so glad your week was memorable! I especially love hearing about the experiences of families visiting the OBX for the first time. Hopefully we'll see you again! Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient, cozy vacation spot for families

Had a great week at the beach with my family of four (kids aged 5 and 8)! This home is conveniently located 2 blocks from the closest public beach access which is equipped with a shower to rinse after a day on the beach. Just across the street is a Food Lion and the Front Porch Cafe. Located around MM 10.5 you’re just a short drive from many attractions. The home itself was perfect for us; although they had the space to have their own rooms, my kids chose to share a bedroom for sleeping, and mom and dad had some privacy upstairs in the master suite. We loved the outdoor shower and almost exclusively bathed outside for the week. Not a single complaint from us or the dog (he had a great stay too!).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Get Away

We had a lovely vacation, the location was perfect, close to the beach as well as great restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2021
Carolyn, thanks for taking the time to write a review! I really appreciate it. And I greatly appreciate you treating the cottage as if it were your own! Looking forward to having you back. Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage in a great location

This is a beautiful cottage located close enough to everything we neeeded and wanted! Beach, grocery store, coffee shops, and ice cream shops all within walking distance. Carrol was outstanding to communicate with! Anytime we needed anything, she would answer with a quick response! We enjoyed our week here, and will definitely be looking to go back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2021
How did I miss this wonderful review and not respond quickly?! Patrick, thanks for the good details. So happy y'all had such a great week, and hope you'll consider our cottage again! Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

We had a great time at the beach. The house is in a great location in a quiet neighborhood. We liked that the grocery store was right around the corner. Clean property with plenty of amenities. We would visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Kim, thanks so much for the nice review! You covered so many things people are looking for. Hopefully it was worth the long drive. I look forward to having you visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Cottage Feels Like Home

We can’t say enough nice things about Carol and her beach cottage! From providing helpful traveling tips and food recommendations, we had an amazing experience. The cottage is located about a block (although we chose to walk further down to the other public access with a ramp to make it easier to roll the beach wagon) from the beach, food (Red Drum Tavern and Tortugas Lie (Guy Fieri recommends), and an ice cream and shaved ice place. It is also conveniently located to the grocery store. Carol’s cottage feels like a “home away from home” and we are already planning our next visit to the OBX!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2021
April, thanks for your kind words. When I can help create a great experience for folks who visit the Outer Banks, and make them want to return to the cottage, my job is done! Can't wait to have you and the family back. And I'm sure Bertie agrees!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem by the beach in the OBX

Our stay honestly couldn’t have been better. Carol’s place is extremely clean, well stocked, and has great light from the many windows. You can have your coffee on the beautiful front deck and then walk just a few minutes to the local beach, which we thought was one of the nicest areas of the beach in the OBX. The house feels very private while still being centrally located. Carol is the best host - she’s responsive, helpful, and so kind. We can’t recommend her place enough!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2020
Thanks for the kind words! Guests like you make it fun to rent our cottage!! Hope to see you again. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb OBX Find

Wonderful Covid relief. The house and Carol are wonderful, and we had a great break away from the day to day home office confinement. Carol’s high speed internet was superb which allowed us to relax when we could. We used the carport for a homemade gym and walked to the beach daily (a Whooping 2 minute walk). We loved the outdoor deck for dining and it was a great space for our dog to enjoy, as well. The house is so conveniently located and well stocked for dining in - which we did nearly every night. It is a quiet neighborhood and safe to walk run bike everywhere! Thank you Carol.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Betty, you and your family are welcome anytime! It's guests like you who make sharing my cottage a real pleasure. So glad you were able to get some vaca relief from the covid situation, and enjoy the town of Nags Head. Only 9 more months til next summer. . . . Thanks for being a part of Summer 2020! Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and clean!

Our family of 5 had a wonderful week in Nags Head! This cottage is perfect in many ways. The location allows for an easy quick walk to the beach. Went up in morning, back for lunch then back to beach for afternoon. Was so awesome that we could take our black lab as she loves the beach/swimming too! Was easy to hose her off and have her dry on deck. The outside shower is great and spacious! The hammock swing was enjoyed by our girls. The ability to literally walk across street to Food Lion Is so convenient. Shrubbery hides the fact that it’s there so not an eyesore or uncomfortable at all. The delivery trucks were not bothersome at all. The main floor living space is very comfortable and has all that you need. The girls enjoyed having their own space as did we up in the Huge private master bedroom. My husband loved the nice TV’s! Having the keypad lock on the door is such a nice feature as no worrying about passing a key around or losing it. The communication with Carol was amazing and so helpful. She made us feel so comfortable staying in her home before we ever even got there!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Precious memories

After having to cancel our original vacation due to Covid we made a last minute decision to try OBX. Great experience with Carol and very comfortable accommodations. Thanks for everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2020
So glad you and your family enjoyed your first week on OBX. I know it was a long drive, but hope you'll return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house two blocks from the beach

We had a wonderful time staying at the cottage. The house was the perfect size for our family and has a wonderful large master bedroom. We have a two year old and an infant with us and there was plenty of room for two pack and plays. The house is two blocks to the beach, and we were able to bring our dogs which was a huge bonus (to the beach too). You would never know from walking into the house that Carol allows pets - there is no odor and the house was very clean. While we didn't dine out or go to the grocery store at all due to the coronavirus, the house is literally across the street from Food Lion and very close to local restaurants. The only inconvenient part is that large delivery trucks are constantly coming to and from the grocery store, even in the night. But our two year old loved watching the big trucks, and it was nothing that would dissuade from me staying here again. I wish there were more cleaning supplies at the house, since guests clean up after themselves, but otherwise it was a great experience and we would love to return. The Outer banks are beautiful and the water was surprisingly warm. Thanks, Carol!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2020
Thanks Melissa! I'm so glad y'all had a great time and the cottage was 'just right' for you. It's dog owners like you, who are willing to abide by the rules, that make it possible for me to be dog friendly. Everybody wins! Hope to see you next summer! Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Take me back to T-shirts and Flip Flops!

We can’t say enough great things about our stay here at Carol’s cottage! Our rental experience and communication with Carol was top notch! The cottage is clean, quaint, and cozy! Plenty of room for our family. My husband and I enjoyed the master suite upstairs with a king size bed which was very comfortable and the 4 girls each had a twin bed in the 2 downstairs bedrooms which they reported comfy as well! We brought our own sheets, pillows and comforter sets but there are comforters and pillows available for use. We cooked all our meals and found the kitchen to be well stocked with all our cooking needs! We enjoyed playing games nightly at the large dinner table as well as on the deck where there is another good size table and lots of chairs! The absolute gem was everyday after our very short 2 block walk to the beach we were able to clean off in the outdoor shower! The neighborhood is quiet and convenient to most everything you could want by either walking (grocery store, coffee shop, ice cream etc) or driving to local attractions. Our family made amazing memories during our week stay we will never forget. This was our first time staying in OBX we can’t wait to return and would absolutely rent from Carol again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2020
Tracy, it's a lot of work maintaining and renting the cottage each summer, but it's so worth it when I hear such great reviews and experiences had by 'first timers'. I'm so glad you could ALL be together, and am happy to have been a very small part of something memorable for your family in 2020! Hope to see you again ~ Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

COVID-19 retreat

My daughter, 2 dogs and myself enjoyed a restful and relaxing stay. We practiced social distancing, wearing masks and hand sanitizer. We mainly went to the beach and relaxed away from crowds!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2020
So glad the four of you were able to relax for the week. Although there's a lot to see and do on the OBX, relaxing and enjoying family is always my top priority! Hope you return! Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice location, 2 blocks from the beach. Carol was great to work with and cottage was great!

This was our first visit to the OBX, we really enjoyed all of the nice beaches it had to offer. Our cottage had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location for beach or store access. Clean, perfect size and very relaxing beach cottage.

I really enjoyed our stay at your beach cottage. Everything was so convenient. The house was so nice and had everything you would need to have an amazing relaxing time at the beach! I didn’t want to leave!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2020
Love hearing you had a great week and enjoyed the cottage as much as we do. 'Amazing' and 'relaxing' is what it's all about! Family time at the beach is all about memories, and I'm always happy when my guests take some home with them!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location, easy stroll to the beach and shopping.

Owner was wonderful to work with. Great location with easy strolls to the beach, shopping and coffee houses!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great first time at the outer banks!!

First time at the outer banks and we enjoyed every minute of our stay. Thank you Carol for opening up your home, it was perfect. We hope to do it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2020
Victoria, thanks for taking the time to write such a nice note. Nothing makes me happier than first timers to the OBX who enjoy being in my home! I'm so glad you thought it was perfect! Carol

About the host

Hosted by Carol Gunn Hennessey

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With a former 15 year career as an elementary teacher, a second 15 year career in sales & marketing, as well as being a mom of 4 kids who grew up vacationing and working summers on the OBX, we enjoy nothing more than time at our beach cottage, whether it's for a weekend or a week. 'T-shirts and flip flops' are the attire for a guaranteed fun and relaxing stay in Nags Head. I especially love sharing the cottage with folks new to the Outer Banks, so others can experience the same enjoyments of the area as we do. I've never considered our cottage a 'rental unit' since it is truly our home away from home. Our family photos are scattered around as you would see in any home!

Why they chose this property

Having grown up vacationing on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I wanted to enjoy the small town beach atmosphere as a permanent part of my life. As you come over the bridge you can't help but take a deep breath and leave all stresses behind. A walk on the beach alongside the waves, or along the beach road is a get-away all your own. But there is plenty to do to make memories with family and friends when you get back to the cottage!

What makes this property unique

While staying at our simple beach cottage, enjoy the simplicity of walking to the grocery store and nearby shops, swinging in the hammock swing, enjoying dinner on the deck, and relishing the very private outdoor shower.

If you want to venture out, you don't need to go far to enjoy various water sports, fishing, the Wright Museum, miniature golfing, and the quaint town of Manteo with NC's Aquarium and antique shopping. For a day trip, enjoy a drive down Rte 12 to Hatteras and its historic lighthouse. The drive and views are breathtaking!

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