SEMI-OCEANFRONT 70 Steps to Beach! 3 Decks/Ocean Views. Delightful Family Fun!!!
Your family will love this beautifully updated one level Semi-Oceanfront cottage AND it's location in quiet South Nags Head near the 20.5 mile marker! Just one house back from the ocean, "Saltwater Cure" is only 70' to the beach (closer than many oceanfront homes). Enjoy outstanding views from plentiful, comfortable seating on each of the three decks, including the roof-top crow's nest. Quiet, beautiful beach! Located on a private, ocean side street (no roads to cross, no traffic - great for kids) with it's own private beach access. So close and convenient - it's not a chore to take all your gear to the beach!
"Saltwater Cure" is a true owner-managed property with lots of attention to detail that a commercial property does not have. Updated with granite counters and stainless appliances, it is a well-maintained, super clean cottage decorated with local artwork and furnished with a beautiful, coastal style. "Saltwater Cure" offers a one level, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath “H” PRIVACY floor plan (two bedrooms and bath on one side of the central living area, one bedroom and bath on the other side - a solid door keeps each "suite" separate from the living area). The large open great room provides a fun gathering space with its 14’ high wood-beamed planked ceilings. You'll enjoy comfortable dining for 4-6 at the convertible console/table and 5 stools at the granite kitchen counter.
Three bedrooms each have a queen bed and 32" wall mounted TV with Roku and Streaming Spectrum App.
Three large separate decks including a rooftop crow’s nest provide awesome ocean views. Sunrises and sunsets in all directions! Lots of seating for outdoor chillin’ and dining! There is a 6' picnic table with umbrella for family fun and dining on the large front deck. In addition, there is another hightop table with 6 more counter height chairs. Another table and four chairs plus two counter height adirondack chairs are on the shaded back deck. Additional ground level areas provide spaces for relaxing, rocking, swinging, playing, and parking. So many places to sit and relax! There is a large fish cleaning table for your fresh catch. Everyone loves the fully enclosed spacious outdoor shower with hot and cold water. It's the very best place to take your shower!
Convenient ground level storage room for beach toys and equipment. Feel free to enjoy whatever chairs, boogie boards, and other equipment that are in the closet!
Inside washer/dryer, central air/heat, microwave, 4 flat screen TV’s - 50” Smart TV in Living room, and 32” in each bedroom. RokuTV with Streaming Spectrum App and high speed wireless Internet, outdoor shower, charcoal grill, large fish cleaning table.
****PLEASE NOTE THAT LINENS (SHEETS AND TOWELS) ARE NOT INCLUDED - this is very customary in the Outer Banks. There will be clean Comforters, mattress pads, and pillows on each bed. Please bring your own Queen sheets, bath, and beach towels. Several local companies provide delivery and pick-up of linens and beach supplies. A few suggestions: Ocean Atlantic Rentals, 252-441-7283 Just For the Beach, 252-441-6048 Moneysworth, 800-833-5233
****If you choose to order Linen delivery for the day prior to arrival, the house cleaner can make the beds for an additional charge of $10 per bed. Please inquire with the owner if you are interested in this service.
No roads to cross or thru-traffic means it’s safe and convenient for families with young children. At the end of the street, enjoy the multi-use path for biking and walking which extends for miles throughout Nags Head. Sea turtles nest most every year on the beach at the end of the street.
Escape the traffic, crowds, and noise to one of the best stretches of beach in the Outer Banks - away from all the hustle and bustle, yet close to all the fun! Highly desirable South Nags Head is a low density residential-only area that is enveloped by the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. With a great central location at MP 20.5, you’ll discover some of the best attractions the Outer Banks has to offer just minutes away. You can even bike to Outer Banks Fishing Pier and local favorite’s Fish Heads Bar and Grill with live music nightly! Just 4 miles north to shops, restaurants, and all the recreational activities you could ever want.
Ocean-Front Notice Due to storms that occur on the Outer Banks, the environment, size, or condition of the beaches in our area cannot be guaranteed. Mother Nature is in charge! Our beaches change daily (that’s the fun part) and refunds will not be given. Beach nourishment is a procedure that occurs every few years to maintain and restore the beaches. It is scheduled in the Outer Banks for this summer - 2026.If beach nourishment is active in our area during your vacation, here's what to expect (it is very interesting to watch and it’s easy to access a different beach nearby): Large parallel pipelines running across the beach for sand pumping, with sand ramps for ease of crossing to the ocean. Presence of bulldozers and excavators, however, work areas will be marked off from a great distance to not allow interference with work.
Check out Dare County's website on Beach Nourishment: https://www.darenc.com/government/beach-nourishment/upcoming-projects
Sleeps 6: Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Bedroom 2: Queen Bed Bedroom 3: Queen Bed 2 full baths plus outdoor shower w/ hot and cold water
NO SMOKING or VAPING on this property! Minimum Tenant Age: 27 years. Occupancy is 6 people maximum. Sorry, but no pets are allowed.
This is a perfect cottage for a small family or couples.
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Owner will email Guest a rental agreement for return with signature, guest list, and copy of driver license within 3 days of receipt.
The lessee shall be present on the premises throughout the rental period and CANNOT rent the property for other persons. The max number of guests is 6
We highly recommend you obtain trip insurance. We do NOT give refunds for any reason outside of the cancellation policy.
Important information
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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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Nags Head
Located in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head, this cottage 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 5 min drive - 8.5 km
Bodie Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
beach - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Jennette's Pier - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 8 min drive
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - 9 min drive
Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - 8 min drive
Fish Heads Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is SEMI-OCEANFRONT 70 Steps to Beach! 3 Decks/Ocean Views. Delightful Family Fun!!! pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at SEMI-OCEANFRONT 70 Steps to Beach! 3 Decks/Ocean Views. Delightful Family Fun!!!?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SEMI-OCEANFRONT 70 Steps to Beach! 3 Decks/Ocean Views. Delightful Family Fun!!! on 27 June 2026 start from AU$778, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at SEMI-OCEANFRONT 70 Steps to Beach! 3 Decks/Ocean Views. Delightful Family Fun!!!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at SEMI-OCEANFRONT 70 Steps to Beach! 3 Decks/Ocean Views. Delightful Family Fun!!!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SEMI-OCEANFRONT 70 Steps to Beach! 3 Decks/Ocean Views. Delightful Family Fun!!!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is SEMI-OCEANFRONT 70 Steps to Beach! 3 Decks/Ocean Views. Delightful Family Fun!!! located?
This South Nags Head cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Outer Banks Beaches, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and Pamlico Sound. Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Bodie Island Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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The owner is very friendly and accommodating. The house is great with just a short walk to the beach. There's great views from the crows nest that helped us wind down our night. We definitely recommend this property.
Chris O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
So happy to hear that you and your family had a great stay at "Saltwater Cure". I love it when guests enjoy the OBX as much as I do and I will welcome you back anytime!
Carolyn
Location! Location! Location! This house is perfect with younger kids if you have to go back and forth to the beach. We have stayed here 2 years in a row and would be happy to stay here again in the future. A very quiet street with no traffic.
Jan L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
I'm so glad that you came back and that you and the family had a great time! I welcome you to come back again!
Saltwater cure was the perfect small house for a family. The house is very close to the beach with great views of the ocean. There are plenty of places to relax both inside and outside the house including a third story viewing deck. The check-in and check out process was very simple and painless. We would absolutely recommend this house to anyone and we can't wait to stay there again.
Rose E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
I'm so happy to hear that you loved the cottage and its location. I want all of my guests to have a great time! I hope you all will come back again!
We loved our stay at Saltwater Cure. It was clean, beautifully decorated, comfortable, and had all the essentials we needed. The views of the ocean and short walk to the beach made it even better.
Robin L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
I'm so glad you had a great time at Saltwater Cure. I love it when folks have a great time. I hope you will come back again!
Our family had a wonderful time staying at Saltwater Cure. It was the perfect place for our family of 4 and just steps away from the beach. Great location as well!
Danielle A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
So glad your family had a wonderful time - I hope you will come back!
The house was very clean, and well-maintained. We enjoyed our stay. It was a great week at Nags Head.
Amanda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2024
Thanks so much for the great review, Amanda! And I appreciate you taking such nice care of the cottage. I'm so glad you had a great vacation and will welcome you all back anytime!
The house couldn’t be in a better location and was very clean. Everything you could want/need in a beach vacation. Highly recommend.
Cody S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for the great review, Cody! I'm so happy to hear that your family loved the cottage and location. I hope you got the kids out to the beach for a ghost crab hunt at night and I welcome you all back anytime!
My son and I enjoyed a wonderful week here. We loved the views from the deck and being so close to the beach. We enjoyed daily bike rides and visiting the nearby Wright Brothers Memorial. I would definitely rent here again.
Analisa S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your great review! I am so glad to hear that you had a wonderful week and welcome you back anytime!
We greatly enjoyed our stay. Carolyn is a gracious and thoughtful host. Sadly the weather cut our trip short but we so loved our time there.
Bethany P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for the sweet review, Bethany. I'm so sorry that the weather for your week was so yucky due to the storm, Debby. I sure hope you will come back another time during sunny skies!
This is one of the nicest rental homes we have ever stayed in: beautifully decorated, well stocked, and lots of personal touches. The location is right on the beach and close to great local spots. The views from the decks are perfect, and it’s a child-friendly home. Highly recommend.
Wendy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I am so happy that you and your family enjoyed my home and your time spent in South Nags Head and I will welcome you again for another vacation!
Loved our stay! Homeowner was attentive and helpful! The house was probably one of the cleanest we’ve stayed at! Will definitely come back!
Pearlie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thanks so much for the great review, Pearlie! I'm so glad you two enjoyed your stay and will welcome you back anytime. Hope you can stay longer next time!
We had a terrific week of family beach time in South Nags Head. Charming place, so close to the beach and super clean. Thank you Carolyn for your super attentive responses to a few visit questions!
Andrew W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
So happy to hear that you and your family had a great vacation! I hope you will come back! Carolyn
We had an absolutely relaxing wonderful
Time at the Salt water Cure
The owner was fantastic
Very helpful
Always available
The cottage was so clean, cozy and comfortable
Loved the location
So quiet
Beach was so close
Loved the sunrise every morning right out on the beach
I would love to stay there again
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Lisa G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your great review, Lisa. I am so happy that your family had a wonderful time at Saltwater Cure. I welcome you back anytime!
We just returned after spending a week at Saltwater Cure and everything about this place was perfect and as advertised. Carolyn was great to deal with and helped out a lot during the entire process. Everyone in our group agreed that we will staying there again next year!
Craig J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Thanks so much, Craig, for your nice review. I am so glad that you all had a great vacation. It is super important to me that my guests enjoy my cottage as much as I do - I'm so happy to hear that you all had fun and I welcome you back anytime!
Carolyn
This cottage had everything we needed and then some! Perfect location- just steps from the beach.
The cottage is beautiful! It had everything we needed & then some. Very clean and in a perfect location…steps to the beach and beautiful view of the ocean from the decks.
The owner was fantastic and sent us everything we needed about the house and check-in code etc., a month before we arrived. We can’t wait to go back!!
Debra G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for the great review - I'm so glad you and your family had a great vacation and enjoyed the cottage. It makes me so happy when I hear that my guests are happy! I hope you all will come back to "Saltwater Cure"!
About the host
Hosted by Carolyn B
I am local Outer Banks fine art photographer and retired NC Real Estate Broker. This is my year round home except for the summer months when I leave this perfect spot to travel around, visit family, or have a new adventure. A native North Carolinian, I have lived in many different states, but love my home here the best of all! Beachcombing and photographing the birds, boats, and beaches are what I love to do the most. I strive to ensure that my guests feel as much at home as I do and try to provide all the info they need to relax and have a wonderful family vacation here in the Outer Banks. I want them to enjoy my home and to love the area as much as I do!
Why they chose this property
This is the perfect spot for me. I rented this cottage 14 years ago for a month in the Fall. I came with my little dog and a sign that says "Saltwater Cures Anything". I was a new widow and was looking for a place to be happy for just a little bit. My family has vacationed in the Outer Banks all my life, so this seemed like the place to be. During the month I met some new friends and found a new way to be happy. After a few years of moving about to different cottages, this one came on the market and I snapped it up. You'll see the sign sitting on top of my kitchen cabinet ~ I love this place!
What makes this property unique
South Nags Head is the most relaxing area in the Outer Banks. Mostly just residential homes - some old, some new. I like my street and know most of the owners in the area. Our beach is so great for swimming, shelling, fishing, walking - whatever you want to do. Sunrises and sunsets are amazing. Sea Turtles come back each year to nest on our beach - hope you'll find one over the dune. The beach here changes daily and it's never dull. It's quiet with minimal foot and car traffic, yet close to all the super fun activities the Outer Banks has to offer. I hope you love it as much as I do!
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