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Dining
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Beach nearby

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 714500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • OBX Laser Tag
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

This cottage places you next to Dowdy Park and within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • OBX Laser Tag - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome.

Walking distance to the beach and the YMCA's awesome facilities. If you're looking for a small affordable family cottage in a quiet location within an easy walk to the beach, then this is it! Very comfortably furnished and well-equipped (especially the kitchen), kept in great shape by part-time local owner, the Cooley Cottage offers a quiet yet very convenient location. There is just a short walk to a beach access with a lifeguard stand. Virtually no traffic on this cul-de-sac, yet right in the heart of Nags Head activities, whether it be swimming at the beach or sound, shopping, or a variety of outdoor family activities. Plus it’s pet friendly! Grab those boogie boards and take a short walk to the beach where your family and your pooch can enjoy the Atlantic Ocean at its best.
Restaurants, Nags Head Fishing Pier, coffee shops, shopping, and a variety of family amusements are all a short walk away from the quiet yet convenient location of this cottage. This is the perfect spot for those athletes coming for marathons! The cottage is a block from where the November race starts!

Other listings provided by Blair James (see reviews from other happy travelers - put listing number in "search destination" to locate:
Property ID - 3643209 Sand Joy I
Property ID - 4359060 Sand Joy II
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

Property manager

Blair James

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Unit size: 14,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $175 pet fee for 1 dog

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
Onsite 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 28

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this cottage?

Located steps from Dowdy Park, this cottage is in Nags Head, and within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Seaside Art Gallery. You'll also find Jockey's Ridge State Park and Nags Head Fishing Pier less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. ?

Couples staying at this historic cottage will appreciate amenities such as a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Does Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is 12.3 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. ?

Yes, every accommodation at Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. comes with a deck.

Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
My spouses family comes to OBX every year and has been for 50 years now, this is only my second year but it was allot of fun. We met the owner as well and she was very sweet and helpfull. We truley hope we can schedual next years visit here as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle R., Lancaster, PA

Great location close to beach, restaurants, grocery, & shops.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cottage

This was great for a family with kids! It is an easy walk to the beach with access that allows for a wagon. There is also a close playground that has a farmers market on Thursdays. It is an easy drive to activities and restaurants too. It was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas and Corrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Get Away

It was a clean, nice home for our fishing trip! We are hoping to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We were incredibly impressed with this property. It was very very clean and was just beautiful with up to date furnishings, kitchen, and bathrooms. There was a lot of useable outdoor spaces that were equally as nice. So comfortable! The walk to the beach access was short and there were plenty of great shops, restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores very close by. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week at OBX

CCC is a wonderful cottage, very clean, well appointed and a great location for all the area offers. Highly recommend and hope to return again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The place was great. On a cul de sac, quiet. Walkable to beach. It was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient

Most everything was walking distance! Love the park and Farmers Market at the park. Clean and comfortable and the owner was friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness

“Our” OBX beach house

We have been coming to CCC for over 20 years - love the house updates thru the years and the convenient location to many of our favorite places in OBX. This is the only place we have stayed and already looking forward to our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ccc

Very nice property and walking distance to beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Short but sweet vacation

Clean and cozy cottage is in a quiet cul-de-sac. This place had everything we needed for a low-key vacation. Grocery store, and kids' activities were all close by. The beach was about a 3-4 block walk which could be tricky if you have a lot of gear, but there was a nice big parking lot we would drive to every morning. There is also a lifeguard station with clean bathrooms next to the parking lot, so you didn't have to run back to the house. Overall, I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy and very-well located

Was very good. Plenty is space, particularly liked having an outdoors sitting area under the deck. A few extra basics to help with the on arrival would have been helpful, dish soap and a few coffee filters. In other places I have stayed charcoal for the BBQ is usually provided. We had a wonderful week and would definitely want to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really enjoyed our stay!!

My wife and daughter had a great week and really enjoyed the staying here. The property was nicely furnished with a welcoming and relaxing feel. The property manager was very thoughtful and responsive. We highly recommend this vacation home and will remember it for future visits to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing beach stay!

Property was pleasant and clean. Close proximity to beach, restaurants and activities. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this cottage!

We always love our stay at CCC. So close to the beach, walking distance to Dowdy Park, Tortugas Lie, and Morning View, and on a quiet cul-de-sac... you can't ask for a better location. Amenities are great with two full bathrooms and an outdoor shower, plus a great kitchen if you decide to cook in. And we will return later in the year with our pup!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

Had a great time returning to the Outer Banks with my family. Great location and loved that we were able to bring the dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We love staying at CCC! Some highlights? The size of the cottage is perfect for a family, the kitchen is updated and well appointed, the beds are very comfortable, and the outdoor shower is great! Best of all is the location… walking distance to the beach, Dowdy Park, and Tortugas Lie. We will stay here again and again!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time in Nags Head

Couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to stay. Short walk to the beach, clean, reasonably priced, and willing to take the dog. Would absolutely stay there againl
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation!

We loved returning to this awesome house. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at CCC

The home is very tastefully and lovingly decorated. Many of the pieces of artwork were created by the grandchildren of the owners. You can tell the this is truly a family vacation home and that they take pride in the cottage. The kitchen is well equipped and the family room/ kitchen are very comfortable. Easy walk to the beach. Located near lots of restaurants and shopping. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Very good stay and trip
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location!

CCC was in the perfect spot! Easy walk to the beach. Yummy ice cream and açaí bowls right around the corner!! Easy walk to Food Lion. Our family had a great time. The cottage is beautiful and impeccably clean! Checking in and out was easy and communication with Blair was quick. Looking at 2024 dates for a potential return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at the CCC!

We thought this was just the perfect cottage for our young family’s beach vacation! The location was perfect for getting to the beach with two kids and a wagon, playing on the playground at Dowdy park, close to so many restaurants and Harris Teeter, quick drive to manteo and duck. The house itself was lovely with ample space for a family for four and dog. Kitchen was well stocked. Laundry on site was amazinggg with little kids. And the outdoor shower was a great option for keeping the inside sand level controlled. Plenty of space to spread out beach stuff under the deck to dry. We met Ms. Cooley one day when we were outside and our four year old considers her a “new friend”! We definitely plan on visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Cottage

What a wonderful stay we had at CCC. The cottage is in a lovely quiet cul de sac and a short walk to the public beach access. It was our first time bringing our pups to the beach and I am so glad to have found a pet friendly rental. Beach tip: we packed our car full of our beach gear and cooler and parked in the public beach parking in the morning. I walked the dog back to cottage after parking the car. The walk to the beach is an easy 5 minutes but it was so nice to have a car to drive back to the cottage after a full day at the beach and not have to tote a wagon or carry our stuff in the heat. The cottage was clean and beautifully decorated. The best part? The large outdoor shower! Communication was fluid and the owners were very responsive to questions. Be sure to eat and drink at Tortugas and Mama Kwans, 2 long lasting staples in Nags Head.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023