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Come on "Down South"! Steps to ocean, gorgeous sunset views

Cottage with kitchen, near Outer Banks Beaches

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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S. Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Come on "Down South"! Steps to ocean, gorgeous sunset views

Enjoy your morning coffee or beautiful evening sunsets on the large wrap around deck or screened in porch of this 3BR/2BA cottage. You will love the sound view and watching the boats come & go from the unobstructed view of the National Park Service Reserve while hearing the ocean sing. This cottage is fully stocked with kitchen necessities to cook any meal you desire. New Washer/Dryer in 2022. Large yard, driveway & lots of space under cottage, including a special area for cleaning fish, located on a quiet street. New Basketball Goal.

AMENITIES INCLUDE:
Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, TV's in Family Room and all bedrooms; WI-FI, Ceiling Fans in all rooms, Books, Games, Deck Furniture for screened porch and outside deck.

Beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrella and beach toys for your convenience.
Under house parking, Charcoal Grill, Enclosed outside shower w/dressing area, beach chairs

Located at Mile Post 21, a short walk to the beach. At the southern town line of S. Nags Head and then another 5 miles of natural beach to explore with large dunes and no houses ending at Oregon Inlet. A 1 mile drive south takes you to the Bodie Island Light House which you can climb to the top and have a view of the entire island or walk over to the sound for some back sound fishing. The Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is just 4 miles further south where you can charter a trip for yourself or see the afternoon catch from the charter boats. Heading the opposite way, is a short drive to the Nags Head Fishing Pier and Fish Heads Bar & Grille. A few miles further is great shopping and restaurants. A few miles further you can visit the Aquarium in Manteo or the Wright Brother's Memorial and Jockey's Ridge.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
NO PETS
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Nags Head

Located near the beach, this cottage is in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. While the natural beauty of Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Jennette's Pier. 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.
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S. Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • beach - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 8 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sea Chef - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come on "Down South"! Steps to ocean, gorgeous sunset views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Come on "Down South"! Steps to ocean, gorgeous sunset views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come on "Down South"! Steps to ocean, gorgeous sunset views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Come on "Down South"! Steps to ocean, gorgeous sunset views located?

Located in South Nags Head, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Bodie Island Lighthouse. Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noble O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay close to everything to have a great time on the top 3 list of stays we have been foing to the obx for 6 years now and would recommend this stay for surw
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great large porch. Lots of rocking chairs. Love the Hammock chairs!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W., Smithfield, VA

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

Wonderful place

This house was perfect for our family! We loved the proximity to the beach and the view of the beautiful sunsets from the back deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

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

The perfect place.

We loved everything about our stay at Down South and will definitely be returning. The house had EVERYTHING and then some that one could need at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Another great time Down South

We have stayed at this property once before. We enjoyed it once again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Big and comfortable

Very nice place. We enjoyed the spacious home and had a great time in the outer banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alanna S.

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

The house was comfortable. The walk to the beach was short..

We would consider renting this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Easy vacation home

This house has all the supplies you could want for a relaxing stay - - lots of kitchen supplies, games, puzzles, books, beach chairs & umbrella. It's a short walk to the beach, in a very quiet neighborhood, and backs to the marsh for a good view of the sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

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

Down South Close to the Beach

The house was just as described. The location could not have beeb more perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

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

Perfect house for our needs

We chose this house for the parking and under house parking for our hotrod. It was perfect for four adults attending the car show.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

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

Down South Stay

Our second year at this very comfortable beach house. We love the location, short walk to the beach and fabulous sunset views. Laurie us a great host and very responsive should you have any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli F.

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

Great location

Property was just as described. Great location. Property owner is quick to respond. Close to beach access and fishing access. It is warmer on the 2nd floor so I would recommend a portable a/c for the warmer months. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

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

Hope to visit again

Very quiet and comfortable stay for the entire week. Close enough to the beach to enjoy and to other places you may want to visit. The last night we had deer in the yard which was very cool. Overall an excellent trip and accommodations with a gracious host. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

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

The Perfect Beach Retreat

It's always a shot in the dark when booking onlone, just as it's a delight when property is so much better than you could have imagined. Down South is absolutely comfortable, with even beach reading mags and books stashd ere and there. The back view is serenely glorious and the neighborhood is lovely and peaceful. The host is gracious and easy to communicate with. We're already planning our next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth K.

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

Great Location in Outer Banks

Communication with owner before we arrived was easy and quick. Check-in was easy and we enjoyed the location which is a backyard and street away from the ocean. The neighborhood was quiet and safe and convenient to going either north or south on the Outer Banks. We enjoyed our time at "Down South". We did not realize we needed to bring our own sheets and towels. We stopped at a thrift store in Kitty Hawk on the way down and bought some. We left them behind in hopes that someone else will be able to use them in the future. Since we were flying from other locations and not coming from our home bringing sheets and towels was not possible. The thrift store seemed to be a good source for them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Awesome Cottage in Nags Head!

This place is awesome. Need I say more? Just in case, I’ll elaborate. It’s homey. It’s roomy. It’s clean. It’s in the absolute perfect location. 10 minutes away from everything. Very close to Bodie Island lighthouse. Wonderful views from the back deck. Very short walk to the beach (follow the directions on which walking path / bridge to take). Check-in process was dummy proof and super simple. And the morning after check-in, the owner Laurie texted me directly, to make sure all was good! That was nice and made me feel better, having a direct line to the owner. (We all hate VRBO messaging Don’t we? Lol) Thanks again, Laurie! We hope to be back soon! 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds. Upstairs was quite warm but adjusted AC vents and corrected problem. Overall an excellent stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

K C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is as described and in a safe, convenient area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at “Down South”! The house was exactly as described and met our expectations. Centrally located on the islands allowed us to visit places north and south. The beach was just a short walk from the house. We saw a couple of coyotes out and about, so be careful when walking in the evening!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and host. Always enjoy our stays here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justyna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing peaceful stay. The property is clean and located very close to the ocean. Also, its quote and intimate and has beautiful sunsets.Laurie has been extremely accommodating and helpful
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in just about every way. Enough beds for me and my friends, steady wi-fi, In walking distance from the beach, and a short drive away from everything we wanted to do. We would definitely rebook at this house if we ever come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay Down South!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia P.

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

Awesome!

The house was super convenient to everything we wanted to do in the area. It was well stocked with all essential items and many extras. I have been coming to the Outer Banks for over 60 years, so I know what I like.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Always great

This property is our home away from home at the beach, always comfortable and relaxing. Probably the most well stocked kitchen we’ve seen of all the places we’ve ever stayed - we cooked all sorts of things during the week. Quiet neighborhood, but close to most everything. This time, we found Coquina Beach, about a three minute drive to the south on Rt. 12 - also pretty quiet. Laurie is a very responsive host and has always kept us informed about and during our stays.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Griswell

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