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Sanderling Escape in Duck
Updated Beach Cottage, short 5 min walk past 7 homes to the beautiful uncrowded beach. See reviews! Soundfront community pool 5/19-10/13 & tennis! Modern kitchen, baths, flooring, furnishings, appliances, decor. Comfortably sized bedrooms, open great room & dining. (1 K, 1 Q, 2 Twins). 2 TV's. Open decks, large screen porch, laundry, grill. Linens provided. Very quiet low density family neighborhood. Walk/bike to beach, Town of Duck for shopping, dining, soundfront boardwalk, & watersport fun.

The Boardroom Surf House • Walk 2 Sound • King Bed
Fall in love with our surf-inspired, private cottage—steps from the sound and close to the beach. Enjoy a bright modern space, cozy bedroom & peaceful porch for slow mornings, salty breezes & sunset walks to the sound. A dreamy escape for couples wanting to unwind, reconnect and feel the magic of the OBX. Walk to: • The sound (5 mins) • Sunset viewing spots • Coffee shops • Bay Drive walking path Drive to: • Beach access (3 mins) • Wright Brothers Memorial (5 mins) • Jockey’s Ridge ( 8 mins)

Historic Lennon Cottage at the Mother Vine
Due to its design and antiques the home is not suitable for children under 12. Historic cottage located on Mother Vineyard Road with private access to the Roanoke Sound across the street. The 1930's cottage was built by Robert Bruce Lennon (Kerry's Great Grandfather). Enjoy coffee on the cozy porch & admire the huge, old magnolia tree. Launch your paddle-board or kayak into the shallow sound. Bike downtown and to area attractions. Fully stocked, modern kitchen. Watch the sunset from the dock!

Dog House Surf Ranch (MP6.5 KDH) - Dog Friendly
Welcome to The Dog House Surf Ranch near MP 6.5. Epitome of Country at the Beach. Walk to the Albemarle Sound and Multi-use bike path where there's a stellar sunset view every night. Open concept, 3BR 2 Full Baths (1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Twin over Full Bunk), professionally cleaned and sanitized, Large Fenced Yard, Outdoor Shower, 3-Decks including a Crowe's Nest, Fire Pit, Cornhole, Smart TV in every Room w/Wifi. Near grocery stores, restaurants, 3 minute drive to beach, movie theatre and more.

An Authentic Outer Banks Cottage Experience | SUPs
OBX Sharp Stays presents: 'The Avalon Cottage' A 1958 original Outer Banks flat top cottage. This beautiful cottage has been renovated, offering the perfect mix of modern conveniences & true Outer Banks nostalgia. I do have several listings in this neighborhood including next door to this cottage. Centrally located, 2 king beds & rooms with Smart tvs, fully stocked kitchen, large 65” smart tv, excellent WiFi, covered patio, outdoor shower, ping pong, rope swing & new decor. Pet friendly.

Oceanfront Four Gulls historic relaxation spot
Special *Off-Season* Offer! Book 5 or more nights and get one of those nights on us! (Special not available May 15-Sept. 15. Special available for all bookings made on or after 12/31/24.) How does it work? Simply make your reservation for 5 or more nights, send us a message to let us know you qualify for the special, and we will deduct the rate of the lowest-priced rented night. Rent 5 nights? Pay for 4. Rent 7 nights? Pay for 6, etc. (The free night must be used during the same stay.)

the cottage
The cottage stands along the oceanfront in quaint area of Kitty Hawk beach. Very small cottage limited to 2 guests. Remodeled and designed in vintage beach flair. The cottage reminds me of the way coastal homes used to be: simple ; yet, thougthfully integrated into the environment. Approximately 800 square ft. of intimate living space with spacious deck for getting closer to the sea and sky. I provide all the clean linens .Please have prior reviews and be over 29 years of age.

Hillcrest Hideaway
Come enjoy this simple cozy cabin in a quiet neighborhood. Newly renovated in the winter of ‘23 this tiny house is located on the same property as the owner’s home but provides complete privacy with its own fenced in yard. Inside is a full kitchen, living area, and comfy Queen bed and is stocked with everything you need. Outside there is a living room, dining area, grill, shower, and rooftop deck. The beach and sound are both a short bike ride and the town of Duck is 2 miles north.

Beech Tree Tiny Home-OBX-1BR Cottage Near Ocean!
Explore the Outer Banks from this conveniently located getaway. Built in 2022. Less than one mile to the beach access and half mile to the sound access. Community includes sound and beach access, close proximity to great restaurants, just 3 miles from Duck. Explore Wright Memorial, Lighthouses, Jockeys Ridge, 4 Wheel Drive, Fishing, Crabbing and more! Paddle board along the many canals or the sound, enjoy yoga at the oceanfront, ride bikes, walk/jog and explore! Come play or work.

Historic Beach Cottage 700ft to ocean #singlestory
This is a true {mid-century modern} historic and classic cottage. It was built in 1956 by Frank Stick. Frank was a local artist and developer and started the “flat-top” movement in Southern Shores. We have worked hard to modernize this classic and bring it back to life with some fun twists! The porch is our favorite feature. It is 1200 sq feet of screened in, relaxing bliss. Outside family dinners and corn hole tournaments are our family’s way of relaxing at this sweet cottage!

New Pool! Ping-Pong * Near Beach & Duck Village
Welcome to the heart of Duck, NC - Your Outer Banks Beach Escape! This freshly decorated, fully stocked 3-level cottage is just .2 miles from the ocean—a quick stroll and your toes are in the sand. Designed with privacy and comfort in mind, this home features 3 spacious bedrooms, each with its own private en suite bathroom, making it the perfect retreat for a family or a group. ★ Stay tuned for photos of the brand new heated pool - opening April 2026!

Sea Y’all Soon! *Backyard path to the BEACH!*
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space with ocean views, only a short walk to the ocean! This 3 bedroom Southern Shores cottage sleeps 9 and is fully stocked with all you need for an amazing Outer Banks classic vacation. Southern Shores is centrally located to Kitty Hawk and Duck. Allowing you close access to shopping, dining and exploring the Outer Banks. From the backyard you can walk a short path right to the beach!
Popular amenities for Southern Shores cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

The Sea Perch~ Stylish Beachbox with Hot Tub!

OBX Beach House *Heated Pool&Hot Tub* in Duck

Foster Your Dreams: 5 min walk to beach, MP 8.7

Seahorse Shanty

Beach House with Private Hot tub & Firepit!

Kitty Hawk Cottage w/ HotTub, Fire pit, Ocean View

“Vitamin Sea” comfy 5br, hot tub and ocean view.

*Hot-Tub* Pet Friendly Community Pool, Cottage KDH
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Juhl of the Sea

Cooter's Cabin

Direct Beach & Pier Access, Clean & Renovated + EZ

Helga Street • Classic OBX

Second Wind~4 bdrm, Steps2beach,Gas Firepit, Pets!

Sun Fun Cottage , Pet friendly & walk to the beach

Sandy Shenanigans

ALoHA BEaCHeS. Whole house. Pet$0, semi beach frnt
Private cottage rentals

DUCK~Beautiful home perfect location!

Blue Skies-New 2023-2Br/2Ba Upstairs Soundside!

OBX Cottage w/ Fire Pit, Steps to the Beach

Charming vintage cottage for 2 and dog friendly

Mid-century cottage*walk to beach*Southern Shores

The Cottage at Church's Island

Cool Beach Cottage.

Beachburg - Walk to the beach!
When is the best time to visit Southern Shores?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ1,285 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,069 | ﺩ.ﺇ826 | ﺩ.ﺇ977 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,296 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,531 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,763 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,528 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,183 | ﺩ.ﺇ929 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,190 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,392 |
| Avg. temp | 6°C | 7°C | 11°C | 16°C | 20°C | 25°C | 26°C | 26°C | 23°C | 17°C | 12°C | 8°C |
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4.9 Average rating
Southern Shores stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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