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

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A beach with a wooden fence, a wooden walkway, and a building with multiple stories. - Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! (Nags Head)
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting. - Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! (Nags Head)
A row of colorful houses along a road with a clear sky. - Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! (Nags Head)
A fire pit with a white Adirondack chair in the background. - Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! (Nags Head)
A compact living space with a red sofa, a light blue chair, a wooden console table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. - Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! (Nags Head)
Close to Jennette's Pier, Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand! provides a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 454 sq m

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

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

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

  • A pier with a building on stilts, a fish logo, and a sign reading "Jennette's Pier".
    Nags Head Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A road sign for the IANGER OUTLET CENTER and a sign for the FACTORY MERCHANTS OUTLETS.
    Outlets Nags Head
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A pier with a building on stilts, a fish logo, and a sign reading "Jennette's Pier".
    Jennette's Pier
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A coastal golf course with a sandy beach, grassy areas, and a clear blue sky.
    Nags Head Golf Links
    3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Whalebone Junction
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Blue Moon Beach Grill
    5 min drive
  • Miller's Waterfront Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Fish Heads Bar & Grill
    5 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    3 min drive
  • Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row
    5 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 Full Throttle Speedway. Outlets Nags Head and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time had by all!

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cottage was super cute and a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfectly sized cottage for our small family and puppy. Check-in was easy, communication was thorough, and everything was as described.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with Amy…Cottage is very well stocked if you choose to cook. Very clean. Beach is a couple minute walk across the street…..there is a Long Beach mat to assist getting up the dune…. which is helpful …especially if you are working on various pains and other injuries…..beach is very private during the week….a bit more sun people during the weekend. We came to relax so spent time relaxing in cottage…watching sports and such….Living room couch was very uncomfortable….bed was nice….Overall excellent time……would stay again…. again….
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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