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Classic Flat Top, Beach 3 min walk, Pets Stay Free
So glad this listing was available definitely exceeded my expectations. It’s hard to find a home so accommodating to the fur babies. I was floored walking into a clean home fully stocked with all the amenities plus. It was like staying in a hotel with the feeling of being at home. Hands down the best beach stay ever totally recommend and hopefully I get that chance to visit again.

Spiced Rum-steps to beach, updated cottage, pet
We had a wonderful stay! The description was accurate and Danielle provided everything that we needed for our trip to go easy. She communicates so well and the house is beautiful with an easy walk to the beach.

Unique, Steps to Beach, EV Charger & Pet Friendly
We had an amazing time! The house was incredible and so close to the beach. It was also extremely clean! We will definitely be back - loved how close the house was to everything, especially the coffee shop!

Second Wind~4 bdrm, Steps2beach,Gas Firepit, Pets!
Great Place and a Great Host!

OBX Tree House (Avon, NC)
Our stay at the OBX Treehouse was an amazing getaway! The house itself was clean, comfortable, and well-decorated with a seaside vibe that instantly made us feel relaxed. The location was perfect, just steps away from the beach ,so we could head out for a sunrise stroll or a quick dip in the ocean without ever needing to load up the car. The outdoor shower was a great touch after a sandy beach day, and we loved unwinding on the deck in the evenings, listening to the waves. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, yet still close to great restaurants, coffee shops, and other local spots. The hosts were incredibly responsive and thoughtful, providing helpful recommendations and making sure everything was just right for our stay. We truly felt at home here and would absolutely come back again. Highly recommend this OBX Tree House!

Historic Beach Cottage 700ft to ocean #singlestory
We absolutely loved our stay in southern shores! This lovely cottage is a 2 min stroll to the beach on a quiet dead end road and a 10 min bike ride into the town of duck! We enjoyed the peaceful beach as well as the wonderful screened in porch to start and end each day! The beach toys and bikes were a great addition! We can’t wait to come back for another visit!

Quaint Beach Cottage in 4WD-OBX
We had a great stay at Kimberlys place. She was extremely awesome at communicating throughout the process. The house met and exceeded all of our expectations. Would highly recommend!

Ocean View, Family Cottage Located on Beach Road
This cottage was SO cute. It is in a good location with a very short walk across the street. The street is not super busy because it’s not the main busy road going through town. The cottage was clean, comfortable beds, shower amenities provided and even coffee pods. Sarah was SO nice and responsive to questions we had. We would stay here again.
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Horses-Views-Dog Friendly-4WD Area
The place was perfect. Very well stocked and pet friendly. We saw horses daily by the rental. Very easy access to the beach. Only thing it needs is a sign out by the entrance of the driveway with house #. We came in at night during a storm and it took us a few minutes to find the drive. I definitely recommend.

The Sea Perch~ Stylish Beachbox with Hot Tub!
This place was exactly what we needed to relax and enjoy Memorial Day weekend with friends! Clean, clutter free, and the hot tub was awesome for an early morning soak or late night kick back. About a 15 minute walk from the beach and located in a quiet neighborhood. Also, very short 1-minute drive to large grocery stores. The hosts were communicative and friendly. I would definitely stay here again if visiting OBX.

Easy Breezy beach house on secluded waterfront
Our family had the best time at Easy Breezy. Alex had thought of everything when it comes to a vacation home and I can't even put into words how peaceful it was. We kayaked, paddle boarded, fished , napped, sun bathed on the dock and enjoyed the hot tub which was an amazing perk. We caught 6 crabs and some ocean perch. This place had everything you could want and we didn't want to leave. It was by far the best rental we have ever stayed at. Our dogs even had a blast!

OBX Beach House *Heated Pool&Hot Tub* in Duck
This place has it all! Nicely placed so it’s a quick 3-5 min walk to the downtown area and a quick 5 min walk to the beach. The pool and hot tub are clean and well maintained. Absolutely no worries about cleanliness. The house itself has so much and is an oasis to hang at away from the beach. We had two perfect beach days and one rainy day. Usually we’d go stir crazy on a rainy day and hunt for something to do, but the pool, hot tub and house kept us entertained. Only regret is we didn’t book a longer stay, but next time we will! Thank you for a fabulous time at Donald Duck’s Beach House.

Lake Front/Pool Access/Pet Friendly/Wifi
Loved my stay !!! Beds were super comfy! And the house was super nice with a 10 min walk to the beach !

Seahorse Shanty
We had an excellent stay as a group of 8 adults. The home offered great access to a semi-private beach, just a short 5-minute walk away. Kendra was proactive and clear with her instructions, making check-in and our overall experience smooth and stress-free. The neighborhood was very quiet, providing a relaxing atmosphere, yet still conveniently located with shops just a short drive away. After long days at the beach, the hot tub was a refreshing bonus. This home is perfect for both families and adult groups—highly recommended!

Kitty Hawk Cottage w/ HotTub, Fire pit, Ocean View
My friends and I absolutely loved our stay here. The patio is incredible, it goes up above the roof where you can see the ocean. The walk to the beach is short, but you do either have to use stairs or go up a steep hill to access it. That was fine for us, but could see it being a challenge for the less able bodied. The surrounding neighborhood is cute and is very quiet which we appreciated, and is nearby to a lot of great restaurants. It’s not very walkable but very quick drive to anything you need. Only negative was we thought there would be bikes but there weren’t any (as far as we could find) but that was ok, we still had a great time! We would definitely stay again.

*Hot-Tub* Pet Friendly Community Pool, Cottage KDH
We had such an amazing time here! She was quick to respond and the place was beautiful! The backyard was perfect for our toddler to play in and I really appreciated that there was a baby gate for upstairs. We will definitely be coming back!
Private cottage rentals

Charming Oceanside Retreat - Steps from the Beach
This place was exactly as described. Perfect little bungalow RIGHT next to the beach - cozy place with extremely clean and necessary amenities. Five minute walk to the beach, super close to everything. Right next door to a great pub.

Outer Banks Cottage, Steps to Ocean, No Pets
Very clean and well stocked home. We enjoyed our stay even though it rained half of the time. Cosy living room and great outdoor furniture, both covered and open with plenty of seating. Outdoor shower and closet were excellent and a lot of beach supplies were available if needed. The walk to the beach was short and no major roads needed to be crossed. Would definitely stay here again!

Crews Cottage on Roanoke Island (Outer Banks, NC)
Lynette and Tom were wonderful hosts and Crews Cottage is beautiful! Bright and immaculate, roomy and welcoming . . . it was the perfect spot to land in between activities for a wedding in Manteo. Will definitely be back in the future with more time to explore . . . Thank you ever so much!

ManeStay Island Beach Cottage - Wild Horses Roam
This is our third time staying at Diane’s place and it was wonderful as usual. It’s always refreshing to experience the quiet atmosphere and peaceful surroundings. Great place to relax.

Beachburg - Walk to the beach!
Her place was perfect for our family of four. The walk to beach was super easy and loved she had all the beach toys for the kids and the cart was super nice to have. Her place was very clean and stocked with everything we needed. Definitely will keep her place in my favorites for when we come down again. She was a great host and she was very easy to communicate with. Thanks again for a great stay!

Modern Surf Bungalow*Steps to the beach
We had a blast at Rachel's home in Duck! We went for a long weekend with two kids and my parents. The house is cozy but we felt like we had plenty of room for all. The house was very clean and had beach supplies which was so helpful. The location was great; you can walk to the beach which was private for that neighborhood, you can walk on the path, you are close to the Town of Duck, but also not far from the conveniences of Kitty Hawk/Kill Devil Hills. The swings under the house were a nice touch for the kids, and overall, would recommend!

Historic Lennon Cottage at the Mother Vine
My husband and I have rented many vacation homes and this home was exceptional. The house was furnished with antiques but it was cozy, not cold and stuffy. The home was exceptionally clean. We enjoyed the front porch and the dock very much. Bicycles were available but we preferred to walk in the quiet neighborhood. Manteo is a nice town, full of history and beautiful neighborhoods, restaurants and a short drive to the beach. I would recommend John and Kerry's home and we definitely will be back.

Bubba's Cottage, Charming A-frame Oceanfront
This place was super cute and right near the beach! You only have to walk over one dune/path that leads right from the backyard. Extremely quiet and beautiful! A great place to rest and relax.
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- Coquina Beach
- Duck Island
- Ocracoke Beach
- Jennette's Pier
- H2OBX Waterpark
- Jockey's Ridge State Park
- Corbina Drive Beach Access
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- Old Lighthouse Beach Access
- Bald Beach
- Salvo Day Use Area
- The Lost Colony
- Black Pelican Beach
- Pea Island Beach
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- Cape Hatteras National Seashore ORV Ramp 48
- Triangle Park
- Avon Beach
- Duck Town Park Boardwalk
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- Rye Beach
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