Welcome to Whalebone Oceanside Cottage F by KEES Vacations!
A classic Outer Banks experience with a fresh new chapter. Nestled in South Nags Head at Milepost 16.5, Whalebone Ocean Cottages brings the charm of a historic cottage court into the modern era with seven thoughtfully rebuilt coastal cottages designed for easy beach living.
Just steps from the ocean, your cottage places you close to everything that makes an Outer Banks getaway unforgettable. Spend your days lounging on the sand, cooling off in the community oceanfront pool, grilling dinner with family and friends, or exploring the best of Nags Head right outside your door.
This 4 bedroom cottage offers comfortable accommodations for up to 10 guests, perfect for family beach getaways and group vacations. The bedding layout includes a King En Suite, a Queen En Suite, a Queen bedroom, and a bunk room featuring a Twin over Twin bunk bed with trundle. The refreshed living area features a new couch, loveseat, and chair, creating a welcoming space to relax after a day at the beach.
A fully equipped kitchen makes vacation meals simple, whether you're preparing breakfast before the beach or winding down after dinner at a favorite local restaurant.
When you are ready to explore, you will find shopping, grocery stores, golf, miniature golf, outdoor adventures, seafood markets, watersport rentals, and local dining all nearby. Favorites like Sam and Omie's and other beloved Nags Head eateries are just minutes away.
Every stay includes the KEES standard amenity package featuring high quality linens and bath towels, K Cup coffee maker with K Cups, soap amenity dispensers, complimentary WiFi, keyless contactless entry, and the flexibility of the KEES FlexStay system with no fixed arrival day requirements or mandatory 7 night stays.
Whalebone Ocean Cottages offers a laid-back coastal escape in one of Nags Head's most iconic locations.
This property has 3 parking spots for guests.
**Private outdoor community pools and/or waterpark play areas are available, weather permitting, beginning on Memorial Day and close after Labor Day. Please know that pool operating dates are subject to change at any point, for any reason.**
Check-In begins at 4pm. Your keyless entry code will begin granting access at this time. Check-Out is 10am.
Optional: Add a Village Beach Club Weekly Discovery Membership to Your Stay!
Turn your beach vacation into a resort experience! Add Village Beach Club access to your stay with a Weekly Discovery Membership. Lounge in luxury — enjoy dedicated food and beverage service poolside or beachfront, join a fitness class, challenge friends to a game of pickleball, or simply unwind in a cabana or lounge chair by the pool. With beach chairs and umbrellas, surfboards, oceanfront dining, and daily live music and entertainment all at your fingertips, Village Beach Club transforms your Outer Banks getaway into a full resort destination.
Weekly Discovery Memberships are $100 per person and can be purchased through the Village Beach Club website. KEES guests will receive an exclusive deal after booking your vacation rental for $25 off per person. Children 2 and under are free.
Parking passes are required for the Village Beach Club. Pricing is dynamic based on demand, with a maximum of $15 per day or $45 per week. The Village Beach Club pool is open from May 20 to October 1. The pool is open daily from 8:00am to 7:00pm with lap swimming available from 8:00am to 9:00am.
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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Nags Head
Located near the beach, this cottage is in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Wright Brothers National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Jockey's Ridge State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Full Throttle Speedway, or consider a night out at Tale of the Whale. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Jennette's Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Whalebone Junction - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Whalebone Junction Information Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Outlets Nags Head - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Sonic Drive-In - 5 min drive
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - 3 min drive
KFC - 10 min walk
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - 3 min drive
Sam & Omie's - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage F have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Whalebone Oceanside: steps to ocean?
As of 5 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whalebone Oceanside: steps to ocean on 2 Nov 2026 start from AU$567, 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.
Is Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage F pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage F?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage F?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage F?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage F located?
Located in South Nags Head, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Whalebone Junction, Tale of the Whale and Whalebone Junction Information Center. Outlets Nags Head and Miller's Waterfront Restaurant are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place to stay..quiet location and convenient to beach and pool on property.
Lewis W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2024
Hello Lewis,
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed you stay with us at the Whalebone Cottages & hope that we are able to host you again in the future.
Thank you,
KEES Vacations
Always love mags head and there’s lots for the kids to dk
Felicia B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
"Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. Whether good or bad, we listen to our guests and take the information provided back to our team for improvement. "I'm so glad you enjoyed the view!" We look forward to your next visit!
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Jamie E.
6 June 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Location, cottage, complex-GREAT! Kees vacation management-horrible. Had to request extra towels twice, received them on the 3rd day. Response from Kees was always the next day. It did not get over 65 the first two days there, with 20-30mph winds. The second night is when we found out the heat did not work in our cottage. It was 61 by 3am in the cottage. My daughter woke up sick. Kees tried to say they did not know, I asked them why are we the only cottage with AC window units in the whole complex. Then they said oh, well we are waiting on a part. They knew the heating/cooling unit at cottage F was down and they still rented out the cottage to us. Cooler nights were in the forecast, so we asked to move to another cottage, no response. They left us to figure it out on our own. We will be back to OBX, but will never stay at a property managed by Kees ever again. I have used VRBO for 8 years, first bad review ever from me.
Jamie E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the location, cottage, and overall complex.
Our team was actively working to address the HVAC issue during your stay, and maintenance efforts were underway as parts and service scheduling were being coordinated. We also note your comments regarding the timing of towel delivery and communication response times. Guest feedback provides valuable insight and is reviewed with the appropriate teams as part of our ongoing efforts to evaluate and improve operations.
We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing to stay with us
The property was everything as described. We were thrilled with the rental and plan on returning in future years, the process from finding the place through check in was seemless, and we will be using Kees and VRBO any time we return to the Outer Banks
James A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Hi James, thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We are glad to know that the process from start to finish was smooth and seamless. We are excited to become your destination for stays in the Outer Banks and cannot wait to host you again in the future!
The cottage was beautiful! It was conveniently located to everything we wanted/needed. Could not have picked a better location for our first time in the OBX and our first visit to the ocean 🌊
Nicole C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Brian S.
18 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
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Brian S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2024
Hello Brian, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to host you again in the future.
mostly great! - would have appreciated a few hangers in the closet. Also, black mold on the shower curtain.
Brian R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2023
Hi Brian! We are happy to hear about you enjoying the stay! We do apologize for this issue and have taken action to get it resolved for the next guest.
Cottage had a nice layout, convenient to the beach, comfortable beds/ rooms, and clean. Gave 4 starts b/c there were a couple of things that were not fully addressed: The dishwasher was broken; notified the property manager, but issue was not fixed during our stay. The beds were comfortable, but only included sheets- only one bed had blanket/ comforter. Housekeeping stopped by to drop blankets (we got one blanket and one mattress pad- there were 4 of us in the cottage). Regardless of these smallish matters, everything was fine and we had a good time.
Kerri H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Hi Kerri! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay minus the few incidences.