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Easy Breezy beach house on secluded waterfront
🏝️🌞🐬 Take it easy at this unique and tranquil beach cottage nestled in the woods on the Albemarle sound! This hidden gem provides a unique combo of a rural getaway and the beach! Wildlife is truly plentiful at this romantic escape or family vacay- see dolphins, otters, turtles, etc. Enjoy 3 cozy bedrooms, new hot tub, private dock, kayaks, personal balcony off each room with amazing views! Located conveniently between downtown Elizabeth city and Outer Banks. Relaxation and serenity awaits you!🌊🏖️☀️

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)

The Sea Shanty - Deepwater Canal, Dogs Ok, Fenced!
Welcome to the Sea Shanty at Colington Harbour in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Epitome of Country at the Beach with views of the Albemarle Sound in the backyard. Swim, Fish, Play, Layout & Watch the Sunsets. Professionally cleaned and sanitized. Open concept, 3BR 2 Full Baths (1 King w/Ensuite, 1 Queen, 1 Full over Full Bunk), Outdoor Shower, Fire Pit, Cornhole, Games, High Speed Internet & Wifi, Smart TV's in each room, Kayaks and more! the Nautical Lifestyle awaits! Pool and Racquet Club Available.

Cozy Winter at the OBX Carolina Cottage
Our private downstairs apartment is close to both the beach & the sound! Bring your bikes or walk to enjoy the sunset on the sound or the beach access that is 1/2 mile away. Centrally located with grocery stores, shopping, Target, gas stations & restaurants only 1/2 mile away. The space has a private key-less entry, outdoor dining & living, outdoor shower & comfortable clean living. Our place is good for couples, small families with infants/toddlers, solo guests & business travelers.

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!

Waterfront 2 bedroom cottage/hot tub/dock access
Welcome to "Seas the Bay" surrounded by water and majestic live oaks! This quaint 1,000 sqft cottage offers stunning views of Kitty Hawk Bay from the house, deck, & dock. Just 5 min from the beach, local food, & nightlife. Our dock on the bay is a perfect place to enjoy sunrises on the water. This listing is for 4 guests, perfect for a family, friends, or couples. Another airbnb rental is on the same property to the left, there is shared parking, but no living spaces shared.

Seaside Bungalow
Seaside Bungalow is a super cute cottage right across the street from the ocean. Gorgeous views and easy beach access make this the perfect relaxation spot. Be ready to kick off your shoes and enjoy this freshly renovated space. You will have 3 bedrooms, 1 queen, 1 king, and 1 trundle daybed which make for comfortable accommodations. Kitty Hawk is a great central location on the Outer Banks with shopping and restaurants. We provide beach chairs and umbrella for your use.
Popular amenities for Southern Shores cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Horses-Views-Dog Friendly-4WD Area

The Sea Perch~ Stylish Beachbox with Hot Tub!

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

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

Seahorse Shanty

Beach House with Private Hot tub & Firepit!

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

*Hot-Tub* Pet Friendly Community Pool, Cottage KDH
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A Swell Kept Secret ~from a long time SuperHost!

Spiced Rum-steps to beach, updated cottage, pet

Cooter's Cabin

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

On Cloud 9 | Pet Friendly | Fully Stocked | MP7

Sun Fun Cottage , Pet friendly & walk to the beach

Sandy Shenanigans

Sea Captain's Cottage 3 (Oceanfront Cottage Court)
Private cottage rentals

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

Waterfront Getaway—Serene setting w/ private dock

Mid-century cottage*walk to beach*Southern Shores

The Mermaid Cottage

NEW-Walk to beach- hot tub-beach items-SUP

The OBX Coast Office! Charming Beach Road Cottage

Waterfront OBX Retreat with Dock on the Sound

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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