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Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores

Holiday home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Outer Banks Beaches

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Escape to TARA, a serene Outer Banks retreat nestled among the trees. With its comfortable living spaces and ocean views, this hidden gem offers the perfect setting for rest and relaxation. Enjoy access to nearby community amenities like tennis courts, playgrounds, and basketball courts or unwind on the screened porch with ceiling fan or wrap-around sundecks.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8117 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores

Tucked into the trees for peace and privacy, TARA is a hidden gem just one block from the life-guarded Chicahauk beach. Families continue their tradition of vacationing at comfortable TARA with its amenities designed for rest and relaxation and ocean views.

Under House:
Screened bunk room, picnic table, hammock, swing. (No AC)

Main House:
Great room with flat screen TV, fireplace, Dining room table seats 6 - 10 and the breakfast counter seats 4. The kitchen is well-equipped including a dishwasher, microwave, and wet bar. Laundry closet off of Kitchen. 3 bedrooms (1 with Queen, 1 with Twins, 1 with Pyramid bunk, roll-away), 2 baths (1 with tub and shower; 1 with shower). Screened porch with ceiling fan, dining table, lights, and swing. Wrap-around sundecks with furniture and picnic table.

Tara has access to nearby Chicahauk community amenities which include tennis courts, a playground, and basketball court. In addition to being just a short walk to the life guarded Chicahauk beach access, with light controlled crosswalk. This vacation home also offers easy access to the Southern Shores multi-use path that can be used for biking, walking, or jogging. It is just about a mile from a yoga studio and some great Southern Shores and Kitty Hawk restaurants, including: Steamers, Duck Donuts, and High Cotton BBQ, to name just a few.

This traditional Outer Banks cottage is perfect for those looking to be close to the beach in a relaxing neighborhood setting.

Property Amenities
Beds: 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 1 Pyramid bunk, 1 Roll-away
Cathedral ceiling
Kitchen appliances, dishwasher, microwave, Jenn-air, breakfast and wet bars
Wood burning fireplace
CATV, VCR/DVD player, high-quality sound bar, stereo/radio with USB port
Books, games, puzzles
Screened porch with ceiling fan
Gas and charcoal grills
AM/PM sundecks with swings, furniture, good breezes
Cable and wireless internet access, computer desk; professional technical services provided
Expansive decks and furniture, with an umbrella for the picnic table
Enclosed outdoor shower
Near tennis courts and playground
Benches, hammock and swings, foliage for privacy
Under house parking, screened bunk room (no AC), and a picnic table for rainy day activities
Horizon ocean view
Approximate distance to beach access: 167 yards
NO SMOKING
PARTIAL WEEKS ALLOWED
GUESTS' PETS NOT PERMITTED
SHEETS, 8 TOWEL SETS, AND TERRY BATH MATS PROVIDED
Community Amenities
Playground with basketball and soccer areas
2 beach parking lots (parking pass provided)
Chicahauk Tennis

Southern Shores Realty manages over 300 privately owned homes on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We hope you will be satisfied with your selection. Please remember that Southern Shores Realty is employed as Agent by the property Owner, and will be acting in the best interest of the property Owner. We will be unable to make substitutions or other accommodation arrangements after your arrival. Once your reservation has been made a lease will be emailed to you. Please review and sign the lease within 24 hours of making your reservation. If you have questions please call the phone number provided on your lease.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,256 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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

Family Groups ONLY (Parents, grandparents, children, spouses of children and extended family members). Groups of unrelated individuals are not allowed

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Property is also known as

325568

About the area

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, while Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights. Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Kitty Hawk travel guide
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Southern Shores, NC

What's nearby

  • #beachbound
    Kitty Hawk Beach
    2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The rising sun visible through pier supports and is reflected in waves by the Nags Head fishing pier on the outer banks of North Carolina
    Kitty Hawk Pier
    3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • One of the northernmost towns along the coast in North Carolina, Duck is an idyllic town on the shores of the Currituck Sound.  This shot was taken from the town's boardwalk while looking West over the sounds. It is advisable to visit the location in Winter as that is off season - so you can spend more time taking in the beauty of the North Carolina coastline and also sunsets are usually much more picturesque around the time owing to the cooler temperatures and lower amount of atmospheric haze.

Plenty of things around Duck to see. Further north, there is the Currituck Lighthouse where you can climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. North of Corolla, there is an area where you can drive along the coast on the sand - 4X4s a must. Here you can spot some Spanish Mustangs, horses out in the wild. If you're lucky, you can spot them running along the beach in the surf. I'd recommend taking a tour through the Corolla Wild Horse Fund - the money from the tours is used to help the wild horses in every which way possible and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly.

Thank you for stopping by and for the support.

#colorful #goldenhour #weekend #waterlust #bestof5
    Duck Boardwalk
    9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Aycock Brown Welcome Center
    2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Monument to a Century of Flight
    2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 7-Eleven
    4 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    3 min drive
  • Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill
    6 min drive
  • Shore Coffee Roasters
    2 min drive
  • The Black Pelican
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Aycock Brown Welcome Center and Monument to a Century of Flight. Kitty Hawk Pier and Kitty Hawk Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores Reviews

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8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Georgia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage 1970’s “beach box”. Very comfortable and quite well equipped. Lots of parking. Easy to get to. Obviously hosted many “family retreats” over the years.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Place was extremely great me everyone loved it and we will be back!

amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Les W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025