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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A

Welcome to Whalebone Oceanside Cottage A 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.

Set slightly apart from the other cottages, Cottage A offers an added sense of privacy and a quieter coastal setting, making it an ideal retreat for those looking to unwind in a more peaceful atmosphere. This 3 bedroom cottage comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests with 2 Queen bedrooms and a third bedroom featuring a Twin over Full bunk bed. 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 2 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7446805
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. 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, kayaking and waterskiing 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

  • 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 - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grits Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A located?

Located in South Nags Head, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Whalebone Junction and Outer Banks Beaches. Whalebone Junction Information Center and Outlets Nags Head are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Great location!

Great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Hi Stephen, Thanks so much! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to host you again soon! -KEES Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Weekend getaway

It was very quiet and relaxing. Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you found it quiet and relaxing—just the way it should be. Hope to welcome you back again soon for another peaceful stay! Thank you, KEES Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy k.

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

Great Time in OBX

We loved the property location - short walk to the beach and short drive to conveniences. The property was in great condition. We would have preferred more than one trash bag and roll of toilet paper and other essentials as we flew in and didn’t have the capacity to take it back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2025
Hi Tammy, thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed the home and locality. We do apologize for the inconvenience the starter pack may have caused for you guys. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Was pleasant and easy

Had a great relaxing time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Hi Donna, we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Perfect Stay!

This rental surpassed my expectations! The rental was clean and had everything we needed . The private beach access was perfect! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Hi Rebecca. We are so happy that we surpassed your expectations and hope we can do it again next time you stay with KEES.
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham F.

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

Family beach Road Trip

Stayed at location as the last leg of a family beach road trip along the Outer Banks. Property was clean and well maintained, great area, check in was easy and as advertised. Communication with company was great and they were very responsive when contacted.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

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

Family Time

The property was exactly as presented in a sweet small Oceanside community with a pool. GREAT beach access! House was clean and well appointed. Would definitely stay again🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Hi Toni! We are happy to hear that you guys enjoyed the cottage.
Verified

8/10 Good

michelle d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Overall a good place to stay. There were a couple issues which had been taken care of but one. Took a couple days to get to us. Place was not that clean bedrooms were bathrooms somewhat and kitchen not so clean when we got there place ciuld use a good clean dusting lights and ceiling fans cleaning cabinets and outside of appliances
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2024
Michelle, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay overall and appreciate you bringing the cleanliness issues to our attention. We’ve already taken steps to address and improve our cleaning process, ensuring all areas, including ceiling fans, cabinets, and appliances, are thoroughly cleaned. We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Y.

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

Awesome location and beach access!

We enjoyed our stay at the Whalebone cottage. It was quiet, had a nice pool, awesome beach access with a short walk to the pier, easy check-in and check-out, and the location was convenient to everything! My only complaint was that we couldn't connect to the wifi. We did call the management company who said they would contact the owner and get back to us, we never heard back. I saw this was the same complaint from past guests. All of the other positives outshined that one negative. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your response. We are glad that you enjoyed your overall stay with us. We will definitely look into the WIFI issues that you had during your stay with us. We hope to host you again in the near future.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kelly M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Honest review to hopefully help others. We stay in vacation rentals at this price point quite often so I believe we have realistic expectations. Read the description carefully instead of looking at the pictures. You can’t see the ocean or pool from cottage A. You will receive one bath towel per person. Keep in mind there is no washer or dryer and no housekeeping service to refresh those or bring more. Be prepared to bring or buy beach towels. None are provided, nor are beach chairs or umbrellas, although you can rent from different places down there who deliver and pick up which is convenient. The beds are not the best. Cheap spring mattresses and linens. Our fitted sheet even had a hole in it. Couches are worn and stained. Otherwise, clean. First day after showering I realized there was no hairdryer. We did not pack one because the listing said one was provided. I called guest services and they were polite but offered no ETA and couldn’t reach housekeeping. We were late to meet family due to this and the fact that 3 men showed up to do a fire inspection inside our cottage which was not communicated to us in advance. Glad we were there! The only upside to this was one of them was kind enough to bring me a hairdryer from another unit. Interestingly, Guest Relations told me I couldn’t get one from another unit because they were all occupied. The man told me that was not the case and we were the ONLY occupied cabin, which was evidenced by us being the only car for days.
Couches. 3 total and all looked like this. Would have laid out towels to sit on if there were any extras.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Kelly, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that certain aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify a few points for future guests: This property is not advertised as having a washer or dryer, and we do note in our What to Pack email that beach towels and beach equipment such as chairs or umbrellas are not provided. Regarding the hairdryer, we apologize for the delay in getting one to you and for the miscommunication. While our team does their best to provide timely service, we understand how this affected your plans and appreciate the opportunity to improve our communication moving forward. Thank you again for your review. Your feedback helps us continue refining the guest experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Hi Jonathan, thank you for your review! We are happy to see that you guys enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to host you again in the future!

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