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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!🌊🏖️☀️

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)

Lost Boys Hideout | Comfort & Style | Nags Head
Professionally hosted by OBX Sharp Stays: You will be central to everything OBX. Shopping, dining & only 0.8 miles from the beach. This 1900sq.ft freshly furnished home is in the perfect location for a beach getaway. Located on a quiet street in a peaceful neighborhood, this cottage backs up to the Nags Head Woods which offers privacy & serenity. The cottage is walking/biking distance from the beach, Dowdy’s Park, YMCA, coffee shops, great restaurants, & is less than a mile from Jockey's Ridge.

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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.

A Charming OBX Cottage | Bikes | Firepit | Grill
Professionally hosted by OBX Sharp Stays: Welcome to the Charming Outer Banks Cottage, one of the original cottages on the OBX at MP 6.5 in Kill Devil Hills. This cottage features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and an outdoor shower. Central Air and Heat. Less than a mile from the ocean and sound, it offers a true Outer Banks experience! Enjoy outdoor living with a wrap-around porch, beautiful patio, and a firepit. Close to shopping, dining, beach and more! Bicycles provided for your convenience!

Serendipity OBX:Oceanside Cottage on the Beach Rd
Looking for the perfect couples or solo adventurer's beach getaway? Serendipity OBX is a historic OBX beach cottage with stunning ocean views. Our cottage is situated on Beach Road, and just 200 feet from the beach. The cottage is dog-friendly and features a fenced-in backyard, rooftop deck, front deck, back deck, sun porch and outdoor shower. The cottage is a 5 minute walked to great restaurants and bars. Book your stay at Serendipity OBX today and start planning your beach escape!

Classic Cottage Experience | Bikes | Grill | MP6.5
Hosted by OBX Sharp Stays: Experience one of the Outer Banks' ORIGINAL cottages! This 2-bedroom, 2-king bed retreat (with TVs) is nestled in Avalon Beach and fully stocked for your convenience. Just under a mile to Avalon Fishing Pier and steps from Bay Drive Boat ramp/sound access for breathtaking sunsets. Explore the neighborhood bike/walking path to Wright Brothers Monument, Kill Devil Hill, or the historical museum. Close to shopping, dining, and the ocean. Come, be our guest!

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!

Direct Beach & Pier Access, Clean & Renovated + EZ
Intelligently Designed beach homes for the unique elements of vacation stays: • User Friendly • Prime Locations • Sparkling Clean • Quick & Attentive Local Support • Thoughtful Touches Would you like to eliminate the gamble of reserving a poorly maintained, carelessly managed or icky ‘second home’? Stay with us, you won't regret it! The Avalon Beach Bungalow OBX is an original OBX 'Bungalow' style home, that was re-imagined and renovated by Live Swell Custom Homes in 2018.

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.

Atlantic Winds Cottage~ Cozy, Quaint, Steps2beach!
Atlantic Winds Cottage (1968), an original Nags Head bungalow, is newly remodeled! The cottage is on a private street with only two other cottages. (See 2ndwind and Cackalacky Dreamin' to rent together.) Beach access is just 100 yards away, down a secret path just steps from the cottage! Step out on the front porch to chill, read a book or chat with family and friends. The back deck faces the beach with adirondack chairs, picnic table, and a park grill for grilling.

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!
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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

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

Juhl of the Sea

A Swell Kept Secret ~from a long time SuperHost!

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Spiced Rum-steps to beach, updated cottage, pet

Helga Street • Classic OBX

SwellShack! Boutique Couples Hideaway

Just Enough! -Canal Front Home, BIKES & KAYAKS
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Banks Cottage - cozy minimalist escape by the sea

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McDowell Cottage in the Heart of Downtown Manteo

Papa Nicks Semi-Oceanfront Beach Cottage

Cozy cottage, steps to the beach

Hillcrest Hideaway

Salty Seahorse-POOL, 1 min walk to BEACH, 3 kings

Beachburg - Walk to the beach!
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