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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.

Spring Specials 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!

Crews Cottage on Roanoke Island (Outer Banks, NC)
Located in the forested dunes of Roanoke Island, Crews Cottage is attached to the main house of owners through a breezeway and screened porch. No steps! (See Accessibility section.) Approximately 1000 square feet in total size, it features a large private bedroom (queen bed) with bathroom/shower. The great room has a pullout sofa bed (full) and love seat bed (twin). Kitchenette features full-sized refrigerator, convection microwave oven, toaster, and coffee maker. Sorry, no pets.

Beach House with Private Hot tub & Firepit!
Small Cottage located on the sound side. Home has a simple modern vibe with an outdoor wood burning fire pit and hot tub, perfect for outdoor entertainment. Just a 3 minute drive to the beach or a public sound access. Road connects to bay drive, which is a sound front road that leads from Kill Devil Hills to Kitty Hawk. Perfect for biking or just bypassing the summer traffic. Home is also centrally located to shopping, dining, entertainment, and more. You don’t want to miss this!

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.

Kitty Hawk Cottage w/ HotTub, Fire pit, Ocean View
Escape to our cozy cottage in the heart of Kitty Hawk. Located at milepost 4.5, this beach bungalow is a short walk or bike ride to the beach. Enjoy the view of the ocean from the brand new deck with a crows nest, relax in the shade under the live oak trees, unwind in the hot tub, and enjoy the warmth of the fire while sitting around the fire pit on the back patio. This cottage offers the perfect getaway for families and friends to make lasting memories.
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!

Easy Breezy beach house on secluded waterfront

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

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

Seahorse Shanty

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

*Hot-Tub* Pet Friendly Community Pool, Cottage KDH
Pet-friendly cottage rentals

Classic Flat Top, Beach 3 min walk, Pets Stay Free

Juhl of the Sea

Cozy North Duck Beach Cottage – Walk to Beach + Pr

Helga Street • Classic OBX

On Cloud 9 | Pet Friendly | Fully Stocked | MP7

An Authentic Outer Banks Cottage Experience | SUPs

Sea Captain's Cottage 2; Oceanfront Cottage Court

OBX Designer Retreat | Rooftop, Games, Hot Tub
Private cottage rentals

OBX Cottage w/ Fire Pit, Steps to the Beach

Mid-century cottage*walk to beach*Southern Shores

The House with Red Shutters

The Mermaid Cottage

Cozy Cottage, sound views, centrally located!

Wave Call beckons you to this luxurious cottage!

Beachburg - Walk to the beach!

Private Coastal Nature Retreat Manteo
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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