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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!🌊🏖️☀️

Helga Street • Classic OBX
Tucked along beloved Helga Street in Kill Devil Hills, Born to Sun blends the soul of a vintage beach box—beamed ceilings and pine floors—with modern comforts for easy coastal living. With inviting spaces across two levels, everyone can spread out while staying connected—plus cozy nooks for reading and coffee. Cook in the brand-new chef’s kitchen, stroll to the beach (one house from the crosswalk), and end the day with salty hair and happy hearts. Professionally managed by Preserve Property Co.

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.

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!

Sun Fun Cottage , Pet friendly & walk to the beach
Sun Fun Cottage is an original 1950's Flat Top Cottage. This Pet friendly one bedroom home has one bath , open living area, sun porch and private fenced backyard. Beach and Sound access are just a short walk . With a public boat ramp down the street , take the house Kayak's and enjoy Kitty Hawk Bay. Walk over to the beach with the house provided beachcart and enjoy surf and sand, maybe even a a cocktail at High Tide above Avalon Pier. The perfect beach getaway for you and your pup. 2 Dog Max

Endless Oceanfront Days and Nights at Perriwinkle
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.)

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.

Honey Heron Downtown Manteo area
Cozy Cottage near Historic Downtown Manteo! This adorable cottage is fully decorated, well equipped, and located only blocks from historical downtown Manteo! Easily walk to or use the bikes. Explore the history, grab lunch and a coffee while you hit the quaint shops. If fishing and exploring is more your speed, there are several charters and tours that start at the Manteo marina area. Oh yeah, Nags Head beach, just 6 miles away!

OBX Designer Retreat | Rooftop, Games, Hot Tub
🌊 Sandy Shenanigans | OBX Designer Retreat Welcome to Sandy Shenanigans, your thoughtfully designed OBX escape just a 3-minute walk to the beach—where rooftop sunsets, game nights, and relaxing soaks in the hot tub turn into unforgettable memories. This professionally designed, recently renovated beach home blends coastal luxury with fun-filled amenities, making it the perfect getaway for families, couples, and groups.

Surf shack Rodanthe
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. Walking distance to some of the best surfing on the east coast as well as restaurants ,coffee shop, pizza! , pier , small grocery store , and kite boarding on sound . The surf shack is rustic living ! This space is designed for serious surfers and kiteboarders , if you are looking for the 4 seasons this is not it , but if you want to hit the beach you are here!

Tip Sea, close to beach, shabby chic, clean!
Tip Sea is shabby chic, a 4 minute walk to the beach, and in the heart of OBX, yet on a quieter street. It is an older cottage (including two original bathrooms) but is colorful with beachy decor-a true original beach box. The cottage is within walking distance to stores, restaurants, and a new brewery. Everything needed nearby! Older windows we ask to not open. Note: Linens are NOT provided (bed covers are). MP 9.5

Waterfront OBX Retreat with Dock on the Sound
Canal Front Cottage is your OBX reset. A peaceful waterfront escape with a brand new private dock, large upper deck with grill, chef-ready kitchen, blazing fast WiFi, and memory foam beds. Sip coffee on the screened porch, watch sunrises and sunsets over the canal, then swim, fish, or kayak all day. 65" TV and game room. Linens included. Minutes to beaches and dining. Quiet, family-friendly, and great year round.
Popular amenities for Dare County cottage rentals
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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

Beach Therapy | Ocean View, Hot Tub, Walk to Beach

Beach House with Private Hot tub & Firepit!

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

*Hot-Tub* Pet Friendly Community Pool, Cottage KDH

Hot Tub + Dog Friendly Central KDH The MOON Tower
Pet-friendly cottage rentals

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

Juhl of the Sea

Cooter's Cabin

Direct Beach & Pier Access, Clean & Renovated + EZ

An Authentic Outer Banks Cottage Experience | SUPs

OBX Tree House (Avon, NC)

Oceanside/Short walk to🏖/Fenced Yard/Dog friendly🐾

Historic Beach Cottage 700ft to ocean #singlestory
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Blue Skies-New 2023-2Br/2Ba Upstairs Soundside!

Spring Specials at the OBX Carolina Cottage

Cozy Beach House w/kayaks, bikes & gear.

Hillcrest Hideaway OBX beach escape

Cozy Beach Cottage

The Casita - Close to Beach & Bay, Outdoor Shower!

Sea Captain's Cottage 4; Oceanfront Cottage Court

The Islander Way OceanSide Cottage 1Block to Beach
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