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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Explore the area
Nags Head, NC
beach near Old Nags Head Cove
Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
5 min walk
Jennette's Pier
Place, Jennette's Pier
1 min drive
Outer Banks Fishing Pier
Place, Outer Banks Fishing Pier
2 min drive
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
13 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
"Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away
Welcome to Any Excuse – our family beach cottage located in South Nag’s Head, NC (milepost 17.5). We named our cottage “Any Excuse” because, quite honestly, we will use any excuse to spend time in the Outer Banks! Our cottage is furnished with lots of personal touches and modern amenities to make you feel right at home. Public beach access is just a short walk from the cottage (1/2 block).
Any Excuse is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage. The downstairs bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and has a screened in back porch. Upstairs, there is a large bedroom with a king bed as well as a smaller room with a queen bed. Linens are provided. Both upstairs rooms have private decks. Several air mattresses including a toddler size one are also available for use. There are two full baths, one downstairs and one upstairs with tub/shower combination in both.
We are equipped with free high-speed WIFI, 3 smart TV’s, and 2 blue ray players. The kitchen is equipped with stove/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, Keurig and a traditional coffeemaker. Dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc. are also supplied. The dining area accommodates 6 and additional seating for 2 is available at the kitchen bar. Washer and dryer are located on the main floor. Our comfortable den area includes a full size couch, oversized chair with ottoman, recliner and single swivel rocker. There is a large deck off the dining/den with 2 porch swings, and 2 chairs. This deck faces the ocean and is great for relaxing at any time of the day.
There is a nice storage space on the ground level where you will find beach chairs, beach toys, outdoor games, bikes, and boogie boards. A propane grill is available for your use. There is an outdoor shower with hot/cold water for easy and fun clean up after a day at the beach. Our extra-large driveway allows for room to enjoy the hammock or create an outside entertainment area.
This is a smoke-free cottage.
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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, 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Travelling with kids? Consider Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway. With jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Whalebone Junction - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
Jennette's Pier - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
Outlets Nags Head - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - 3 min drive
KFC - 20 min walk
Sam & Omie's - 19 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 6 min drive
Grits Grill - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away on 29 Aug 2026 start from AU$287, 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 "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away located?
This family-friendly Nags Head cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Whalebone Junction and Outer Banks Beaches. Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Whalebone Junction Information Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Yes and yes!!!! I’ve been coming to Nags Head for many years now. This was by far the nicest place I’ve ever stayed. Warm, comfortable, inviting…all I needed to bring was my clothes. Everything else was provided. I will definitely stay here again. Hopefully soon.
very enjoyable, great location, check in process was very easy, property was well stocked and very clean. would recommend this to anyone looking to stay in Nags Head.
House was very clean and had everything we needed. Great communication from the host! We would definitely stay again. We thought the location was great to shops and restaurants. Easy and short walk to the beach.
Great property, right next to beach. Amenities provided were great. Comfy and clean home. Thoroughly enjoyed the swings/hammocks. Excellent location in Nags Head. Would rent property again. Loved the access to Amenities and location. About 10 minutes from Bodie Lighthouse.
We had a great time to just relax and enjoy being away from everything. Would definitely stay at Any Excuse again and highly recommend for a family vacation.
This cottage is perfect! It is fully stocked and has everything you could need. The location is close enough to the hustle and bustle of Nags Head but far enough to just enjoy the sound of the ocean waves. There are many different outside seating options to take full advantage of a beach vacation. The outside shower with hot and cold water is a great plus as well. Overall FANTASTIC and we can’t wait to stay here again!
Great location across from public beach access. Very clean and well stocked kitchen and bathroom supplies, as well as beach towels and equipment. Nice laundry room. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
We had an excellent stay! Very close to the public beach, restaurants, and so much more. Donna responded quickly to to any questions we had. Going to have to come again!
The home was a wonderful home base for exploring the Outer Banks. The house was clean and well stocked, it had everything we needed. The beach was easily accessible, just a quick walk. We had such a wonderful time!
We had the best week at Any Excuse. The location, proximity to the beach, layout, and amenities were just right. We especially appreciated and enjoyed the best stocked kitchen we’ve ever experienced. We would love to stay here again if our group size allows.
We really appreciated attention to the small details that the owners put into Any Excuse. The house was exactly as described and very clean. The beach access was wonderful and a short walk. The public beach access was always quiet and easy for our family to find a spot. Loved the home’s outdoor shower too. We will be back next year!
An exceptional home. The home is exactly as described. An added plus is that the ground floor parking area is partial roofed so when the unexpected Outer Banks rain comes you can still sit under and enjoy the rain passing. The home is well equipped. The host communicates back to you very quickly, if you have a question or two. A very short walk to beach access.
We loved this house! Not only was it very clean, the owners thought of everything and provided anything you could possibly need during your stay! I highly recommend this home. Beach access is less than a block away. We will definitely book again in the future!
We had a really great week here at Any Excuse. This was our 2nd time here and it never disappoints. The place is like home away from home. Thanks Tim and Donna for sharing your place with us, we have a really enjoyable and great trip and awesome weather!
Bryan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Tim & Donna Robertson
Languages:
English
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