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Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand!

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Step into the charming Tandem Cottage, a 1950's Fisherman's cottage in OBX. Enjoy semi-oceanfront views of the sound and beautiful sunsets from this two-bedroom retreat with WIFI, flat screen TVs, a well-stocked kitchen, and fire pit.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4576 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand!

  • Summary:
    Take a step back in to simpler times. Your family and friends will love this 1950's Fisherman's cottage charmer - a little hidden gem in OBX! The property has been painstakingly renovated to bring back the good ol' days while providing guests with all the amenities of home.

    We're dog friendly - WOOF! We do have a two dog maximum policy (no cats, please!), but no additional pet fees. Located across the street from a beach access, the two bedroom, one bath cottage sits on a semi-oceanfront lot. The building has been lifted so you can enjoy views of the sound, catch beautiful sunsets, and watch kite-boarders in the distance. Other property features include WIFI, flat screen TVs (3), a well-stocked kitchen, and a fire pit. 

    One of two cottages on site, the property is a part of one of the few cottage courts still existing in Nags Head. 

    Thank you for considering Tandem Cottage! 


    What Our Past Guests Are Saying About Tandem Cottage

    Do yourselves a favor and book this one-of-a-kind beach cottage!

    Cannot recommend this charming cottage enough - i'd go back in a second! 

    Absolutely adorable - the pictures don't do it justice

    Guest Access:
    Guests are welcome to access all parts of the listing.


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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 576 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please see VRA.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Ocean Side Court, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Full Throttle Speedway, or consider a night out at Miller's Waterfront Restaurant. Visit our Nags Head travel guide
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • NagsHead_FullThrottleSpeedway_6299080_06
    Full Throttle Speedway
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • ADDT2D Tanger factory outlet center Barstow California USA
    Outlets Nags Head
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jennette's Pier
    Jennette's Pier
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Whalebone Junction
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Moon Beach Grill
    5 min drive
  • Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
    3 min drive
  • KFC
    17 min walk
  • Sam & Omie's
    13 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! located?

Located in Ocean Side Court, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Miller's Waterfront Restaurant and Outer Banks Beaches. Full Throttle Speedway and Outlets Nags Head are also within 15 minutes.

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Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 183 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property is a 2 minute walk to touch the ocean, which you can hear from the porches as waves crash. The kitchen has some views of the sound. The property was very clean, and had everything we needed for a 2 night stay (and could have accommodated a full week if we tried). There was abundant natural light thanks to windows every where possible, and the ambient lighting in the house made it feel luxurious. The beds were comfortable, bathroom was clean and tidy, and kitchen had everything we needed and more. Overall, this is one of the best properties we’ve had the benefit of enjoying, and it was a great last minute deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

We love me our stay, perfect for us two and our two small dogs. Location is great and home has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garnet F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Get Away

Just perfect as a base to get around and see what OBX has to offer. Everything one needs for a comfortable stay, near to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy and Relaxed Visit of Nags Head

Tandem Cottage was overall a wonderful place to stay and might make it our go to spot for vacation. The place was very clean and updated. Amenities and supplies were plentiful! Definitely the spot to rent for small family getaways with your fur babies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Tandem Cottage

Lovely, quiet and restful get-a-way. Neighbors were great. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We will want to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time had by all!

Love the fire pit 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back home visit

This was a great place to stay while visiting family. Quick walk to the beach. Dog friendly. And nice outdoor area with firepit. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away @ Tandem Cottage

The property was pretty much as described,except for arriving to a dirty toilet and lavatory sink which we quickly cleaned,ourselves,and half the amount of towels and washcloths needed for the two of us for our 4 day stay,after a couple of times contacting the caretakers and property manager, and a couple of days later it was taken care of. Good location acrosshwy 12 from beach access,and close to food and activities, plus shopping at Nags Head.Thecottage was good and would recommend to couples,for a great getaway to the obx
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizaeth b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent stay

clean property. excellent communication with owner. nice kitchen. comfortable beds. pretty bathroom. perfect for 2 adults. beach access across the street and over a dune.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

We loved this cottage and look forward to booking for our vacation next year! A cozy cottage big enough for us and our two corgis, steps away from the shoreline and a mile down the road from Food Lion and, of course, Duck Donuts! The proximity of the cottage to Hatteras was a plus for us as we love beach driving and also took a day to go down to Ocracoke! There is so much to see and do on OBX, Nags Head is a great location to go to multiple areas with ease. The property managers were wonderful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would definitely return!

Amazing cottage right across from the ocean!! Plenty of space for myself, my husband, and our dog. Very clean and newly renovated cottage. Only thing I would have changed was that provided some basics like a roll of paper towels or a sponge if they expect things properly cleaned. Would definitely return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We loved this cottage! It was very clean and comfortable. It worked perfectly for us. The kitchen is very well stocked, with everything we needed to cook dinners, etc. The beds were comfortable and the house is quiet. The bathroom was very clean. The location is great, being very close to the beach (basically across the street), and restaurants and grocery stores. We didn't have any problems but the host responded quickly when we had a question. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place

This place was fantastic. It was extremely clean! I would never have known that they allow dogs because of how clean it was. It had everything that we needed for a great week at the beach. The location is great. The beach access is very close. It’s an older cottage but it’s very cozy and clean. Everything that matters is updated and nice. The laundry is shared with the neighboring cottage. Not a problem at all, just something to be aware of. Checking in and out was hassle free. We didn’t have any problems but I could tell that the care takers and owner were available if needed. The communication was perfect. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a lovely bungalow

Really can’t say anything about this place but WONDERFUL! The host was so very attentive with my texts. The house was extremely clean and there is nothing more inviting than to walk into a clean smelling house as we did here. The bedding sheets were crisp just as we like but a few more towels for people staying a week would have been nice. Also the house doesn’t have a vacuum cleaner just a broom and dust pan. For us that have furry shedding animals that sure could have been a plus to have a vacuum. I’m the type that likes to leave a place clean when I leave even tho I paid for the cleaning service. Speaking of which, the fact that they don’t even ask what kind or size of your animal is something that was refreshing. Lastly I would give them 5 stars and definitely be staying here again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute pet friendly cottage. Close to beach access, the pier and restaurants. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Direct walk across to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is in the perfect location! Right across the street from beach access and close to all the nice shops. It was pet friendly which was great! The host was amazing and continued to check in throughout our stay. We will definitely be booking another vacation here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

First time in obx great experience great cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carliegh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check in process was very easy! The home was very neat and the perfect size for myself, my fiancée and our pup! Near all of our favorite obx spots too! We did have an issue with the air conditioner BUT Mike & Lisa responded and had the issue taken care of right away!! Awesome tenants!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a clean and cozy little cottage. Very well taken care of,everything was great .Will be renting this again next year for our vacation, been coming to nags head for years,and this is by far the best home we have ever rented.mikeand lisa checked on us to see if we needed anything the day we checked in ,you don't get that from many property enwers or caretakeres
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Cottage

Great location, cozy and a fantastic getaway! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot hope to be back again

Property was clean and very convenient to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely place in a lovely location. I stayed at one of the "Just Coast" apartments, which are on the second floor with great light and air. There was a very easy check-in process, the recommendations for food made by the property owner were wonderful, you could walk across the street to the beach, or drive a few minutes to the National Seashore, there were lovely shops and food places nearby, but mostly the very laidback, relaxed, beautiful beachy atmosphere of both the rental and the location were wonderful. Can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Valentines Day get away

Had a great time with my wife and our dogs, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020