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Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks!

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a brick wall on one side and a wooden railing on the other. - Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks! (Nags Head)
A wooden cabin interior with large windows, a piano, a striped armchair, and a wicker chair. - Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks! (Nags Head)
A cozy cabin interior with a brick fireplace, wicker furniture, and wooden beams. - Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks! (Nags Head)
A wooden beach entrance with a view of the beach and ocean. - Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks! (Nags Head)
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Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks!

  • Fred Wood Cottage: Historic, oceanfront home in Nags Head with wide expansive decks and awesome ocean views!

    Bed Sizes: 2 King, 1 Double, 4 Twin

    Along a two-mile stretch in Nags Head sits a row of homes that will take you back to days gone by and the Fred Wood Cottage c.1930. These beautiful oceanfront, old Nags Head style cottages are a testament to the pioneers who built these and brought their families across the sound to vacation here in the summer. The wide expansive porches are a distinctive feature of these homes, encircling four sides of the house with sloping roofs and providing a place for families to gather out of the sun. Many hours were spent on the porches watching the ocean and talking with family, friends, and neighbors. The Fred Wood Cottage is known to have the best front porch on the east coast! Inside you'll feel the history continue with the wood-paneled walls and wooden floors and charming decor. This historic home is sure to be a family favorite year after year. Fred Wood Cottage was built to withstand the elements and keep families comfortable during the summer. Take the sandy path to the beach and enjoy a day basking in the sun, surfing, swimming, and searching for seashells and sea glass. Bring your family and friends to this beautiful home and add to the new memories being made in this historic home.

    LEVEL 2
    Screened Porch - Full-Size Refrigerator, Access to Half Bath
    Sun Deck - Enclosed Outside Shower
    Front Covered Porch
    Bedroom 1 - Two Twin Beds, Private Bath
    Laundry Area
    Living Area - Deck Access, Fireplace Not Operational
    Dining Area - Deck Access
    Kitchen Area - Island Seating for 2
    Den
    Oceanside Covered Porch

    LEVEL 3
    Half Bath
    Bedroom 2 - Two Twin Beds
    Bedroom 3 - King Bed
    Bedroom 4- King Bed
    Bedroom 5 - Double Bed
    Half Bath


    Exploring Nags Head: Fred Wood Cottage is centrally located to many of our wonderful local dining options, unique shops, and historic sites to visit.

    Beach Access: Private beach access is located directly behind home.

    No Smoking/Vaping. No Pets. The fireplace is not operational. Fred Wood Cottage has central AC/Heat.
    Milepost: 13

    All reservations are offered to purchase travel insurance for an additional 7.75% of your rent and taxes. Please refer to the rental agreement you will be signing to accept or decline this coverage as your refund in the time of cancellation will be dependent on your acceptance in most situations. All guests must sign and return a rental agreement before reservations are confirmed. Payment for travel insurance, if accepted, will be processed upon receipt of this signed agreement.

    Standard cancellation policy is: CANCELLATION POLICY and SUBSTITUTIONS - Any changes, including changing dates, switching of properties, or complete cancellations will invoke the cancellation policy. Agent recommends all Renters purchase travel insurance offered at time of booking to protect them in the event of an unexpected event affecting their vacation. Please visit www.TripPreserver.com for more information. Agent cannot offer future credits or immediate refunds for unexpected cancellations due to emergencies regardless of the situation, including but not limited to weather events and acts of God, unexpected illnesses, injury or death, changing of plans, or job loss. Please do not ask. All cancellations are subject to a fifty dollar ($50.00) cancellation fee. Cancellations must be submitted to Agent in writing (email is acceptable). In the event of cancellation, no refund of monies paid will be made unless the Property is re-rented for the same price and time period of this original vacation rental agreement. If the Property is re-rented for a lesser price or time period, the original Tenant will receive a refund for the difference between the originally agreed upon rental amount and the rebooked rental amount as Owner is entitled to receive the full amount of the original rental agreement. Agent will make every effort to re-rent the Property at the full amount. Tenant acknowledges that Agent has full discretion on negotiating rental rates in an effort to get the Property re-rented and make the Owner whole, while also attempting to get the Tenant the highest refund possible.

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About the area

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is on the beach. Nags Head Golf Links and OBX Laser Tag are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outer Banks Beaches. Ready for a night out? Consider Miller's Waterfront Restaurant and Tale of the Whale. Scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Nags Head travel guide
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • A sandy dune landscape with sparse vegetation and wind turbines in the distance.
    Jockey's Ridge State Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A pier with a building on stilts, a fish logo, and a sign reading "Jennette's Pier".
    Nags Head Beach
    1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • A sandy beach with sparse vegetation and a clear sky.
    Tracks in the Sand
    3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.
    Nags Head Fishing Pier
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Outer Banks Mall
    2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Blue Moon Beach Grill
    20 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In
    3 min drive
  • Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row
    1 min drive
  • Morning View Coffee Company
    4 min drive
  • Dirty Dick's Crab House
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nags Head holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Hospital and Tracks in the Sand. Nags Head Beach and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Fred Wood Cottage:Oceanfront, historic, Old Nags Head Style cottage, wide decks! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fantastic Porches & Historic Home

I really liked this quirky old house. The porches and location cannot be beat. Excellent communication and service from Costal Carolina Vacations. I would definitely rent Fred Wood Cottage again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great beach access.

Good for a short beach stay. Could use alittle more cleaning and some updates.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful old school home as it should be. Comfortable, great decking, wonderful oceanfront view, and lots of character. We will be back for sure. Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very nice with the exception of the nails and screws all over the place from the new deck that was put on. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic, charming and perfect.

This rustic gem was perfect for our stay at the beach. It could use some improvements but is still perfect for the beach. It had everything we needed and is just a few steps off the back porch to the ocean. I laid in my bed upstairs and watched the waves crash. We hope to come back to this same house again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Historic home with old charm of a beach cottage

Beautiful location. House is historic but needs some minor upgrades (door knobs). Very charming. Rental agency very accommodating with regard to broken pipe during Christmas freeze before we arrived. All compromised and it worked out well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Service!

We loved the beach house. It was quaint, and had a great location. We had issues with the power on day 5. The Coastal Carolina staff was very accommodating and arranged for us to move into another nearby property. The transition was seamless, and the service team did a great job of communicating with us. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage History

It was wonderful to imagine what life at the cottage was like in 1930's Nags Head, without AC. No matter. The ocean breeze and magnificent wrap around porches, keep it cool. What a treasure. It was a real treat to enjoy time in a cottage from a day gone by..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024