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Walk along the boardwalk to the sandy beach area.
Relax on the porch with a bench and table, surrounded by a lush lawn and flowering plants.
Cozy room with a kitchenette, dining table, and flat-screen TV.
Situated on a sandy area, this single-story building offers a large window and a wooden deck.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, dresser, and ceiling fan, offering a peaceful atmosphere.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

Located in South Nags Head within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Outer Banks Fishing Pier. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front

Welcome to Tangerine Dreams! Located on the beach in South Nags Head this cottage is exceptional for it’s authentic beach cottage feel with the modern updates that make your vacation on the Outer Banks become a tradition and not a visit. . Nestled behind the dunes with it’s own pier to the beach and a sunrise dune deck, the cottage has been updated with Central Air/Heat and a truly “one of a kind” outdoor shower/bathroom. With 3 bedrooms, the cottage sleeps 7: with two Master Bedrooms, One Bunk room with trundle bed and a futon bed in the den for that uncle that showed up unannounced and snores. In case you were wondering, there is an indoor bathroom as well. Built in the 1950’s, this cottage is located in walking distance from the Nags Head Fishing Pier. While South Nags head is sought after for it’s wide beaches and low density without the commercial sprawl, the Pier offers excellent live entertainment, fishing, great shrimp happy hours, and karaoke. The cottage is also conveniently located minutes away from the famous fishing grounds of Oregon Inlet in one direction and minutes away from Historic Manteo in another. For the City Slickers, the Tangor Outlet Mall is also 10 minutes North. There is no better location on the Outer Banks than South Nags Head to appreciate the authentic beach vacation with minimal commercialism and yet still have access to the High bustle areas.
The vacation home 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 Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

Property manager

Zachary L. Chantry

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Tangerine Dreams South Nags Head Ocean Front House
Tangerine Dreams Ocean Front House
Tangerine Dreams South Nags Head Ocean Front
Tangerine Dreams Ocean Front
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Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front Nags Head

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in South Nags Head within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Outer Banks Fishing Pier. You'll also find Jennette's Pier and Bodie Island Lighthouse within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.

Are there hot tubs at Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is 8.9 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front?

Yes, every accommodation at Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front comes with a deck with some featuring beach views.

Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M., Yorktown

Liked: Cleanliness

Little diamond in the sand

We vacationed for a week in OBX in Tangerine Dreams. This Outer Banks beach house is an original bungalow home. It sits behind a dune, but has a walkway to access the beach, directly behind the home. The house itself has all new LVP flooring throughout, an updated bathroom, all stainless steel appliances in kitchen, to include a full size refrigerator. Every bedroom now has a flat screen TV hung from the wall, plus one in main living area. We were able to cook meals without any issue with all kitchenware that is provided. We enjoyed much family time playing games we brought at the kitchen table when it rained one afternoon, while looking out the 3 windows in that area of the weather outside. There is also an outdoor shower and toilet, which are also all new. And super convenient. The location is convenient to get to Manteo or Hatteras areas, and is a nice trip to get to northern areas of beach, for restaurants and shopping. Jenette's Pier is about 2ish miles up the road as is one of our faves Sam and Omies. Fishheads Restaurant on the Outer Banks pier is about a mile up the road, an easy walk on the paved exercise trails.The owner is super responsive. We discovered a GFI outlet in bathroom was not working and he came and fixed it promptly. We also obtained earlier access to the house, than the late afternoon check in time, once the cleaners came through and finished. That was so nice and convenient! We only have positives to share! This was a wonderful stay, a hidden gem!
A view down the beach to FishHeads at the Outer Banks pier.
The walk over the dune to watch the sunrise.
Front screened in patio.
Remodeled bathroom
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Stay

Clean, cozy, and great location! We loved the cottage! On the beavh even better. Thanks for sharing your coxy cottage ith us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

valerie w.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cozy cabin with easy access to the beach. Looking forward to returning to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Cottage

This is my first VRBO. The process couldn't be more easy. Host gave me all the instructions right before the trip. The house is exactly as described. It was very clean. We had a great time and would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Don

The place had everything we needed. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall fishing

Good location and close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable

Great experience at this property. It was clean. It was comfortable. It was in a great location. The host was extremely responsive. I would definitely rent it Again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Get Away

Great location. Easy / short access to beach. Quiet area. Nice walk to Fishheads.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Clairisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Pleasant

It was very pleasant..Very nice being close to Beach... I would suggest TV's in adult rooms (especially for rainy relaxed days and at nights) Upgrade of inside bathroom...Enjoyed stay!!!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful from start to finish!

Cannot say enough positive things about our stay. Exceptional host and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

It's not tangerine!!!!

We had a hard time finding house from the road, because we were looking for tangerine! After we figured out the exact location we fell in love. We will definitely be back . Perfect little house, perfect escape! My son Niko cried when we had to leave! He didn't want to say good bye to the ocean!goobye
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashely R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love, LOVE this house and location!!

Great beach cottage with more than enough room for everyone! Literally just steps away from the beach. Southern end of Nags Head, so the beach wasn't crowded at all! Super close to tons of restaurants and shopping. Only critique being I miss the Tangerine exterior!! Lol. Hopefully the owners will paint it back at some point. Overall, we had a great stay and we will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little beach bungalow

Cute little place nestled just below the dunes. Path from the house to the beach is very narrow. Also of note the house is no longer tangerine so we were a bit confused if we had the right place or not when we first arrived. Zach was very responsive to messages when an issue with the AC arose. The problem was fixed the next day. Don’t plan on sleeping in if you stay there anytime soon. There is a new house being built next door and construction crew arrives at 7am and is throwing around tools and loudly talking and yelling at each other. They start working at 7:30am sharp using chainsaws and beating and a banging all day long until dark. I was really looking forward to a relaxing week of sleeping in but that did not happen. Ladies, there are also no plugs in the bathroom for hair dryer or curling irons so you will have to do that in one of the bedrooms. There is also no washer or dryer in this house. Despite these little inconveniences we did enjoy our stay and spent a lot of time on the screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old School Nags Head Experience

We loved this little old school beach box. It’s got everything you need— but it’s not upscale/ recently renovated so take note. It’s clean, comfortable, homey, beachy and affordable. It’s not granite counters and cutesy retro appliances. Since we spent almost all our time on the porch or the beach- that was perfect! One tip is that there’s only really one spot for putting on makeup and using heat styling was tricky. With three toget ready, it was a bonding experience… That’s not a complaint— a tip for others!! Next time, I’ll bring a lighted make up mirror for our big night out. We’re grateful a place like this is available to rent and have a low key beach vacation in
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

3rd time staying at this little gem!

You cannot beat the location of this cottage! Everything was clean and they house has great AC. We love the screened in porch in the mornings and evenings. Zac the host communicates immediately. So many great restaurants within a 10 min drive. We just LOVE this little gem! Until next time :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Three "C"s

Clean Comfortable Close A "C" is usually an average grade, but in this case the C's were all exceptional. This was my wife and I's second trip to OBX, the first time we'd stayed at a place right on the Atlantic ocean. My wife has a bad knee, and while walking in sand for any distance is a trial for her. We managed the short walk to the water almost every day for a week. We had a grand time. The king bed (the only one we slept in) and the couch are very comfortable. It has a very spacious kitchen table. We used the charcoal (my preference) grill a couple of times. One very small suggestion, if they were there I didn't know where to find any grill tools - spatula, tongs, etc., but that's a really small nit. I made do with implements I found in the kitchen drawers. This was a really great find. No regrets at all in staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous location with thoughtful amenities

We loved our dune cottage! It was such a nice time, letting the kids be able to hop over to the beach without crossing any roads. The views from the dune deck were beautiful! For those with little ones, I will say this portion of Nags Head beaches are a little steeper and deeper than other areas, but overall we never worried for safety. We loved and used the outdoor shower often, and the high-pressure hose was a life-saver on all of our feet and equipment. The beds were comfortable and the deck was so dreamy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Neil F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short getaway

Very pleased with cottage. We all commented on how well we slept….beds were very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mom daughter’s trip!

Not fancy but comfy and just right. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Retreat

It's not Tangerine anymore! But it was the perfect cottage for a getaway. Loved the location almost nestled in the dunes.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot!

This was perfect for a long weekend with my wife. Great access to the beach, and close to many awesome restaurants via the beach road. The outside "shower" is the coolest ive ever seen, and was used more than once! 😉 really great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A gem of a house

Loved this little cottage! Location, porch and ease of communication with host were among my favorite things!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, convenient, cozy

These are my top three things I loved about this rental: 1. On the beach with a beautiful view from the dune deck. This cottage sits behind a dune so to have an ocean view you have to walk up to the dune deck. 2. It's clean! 3. Price. I felt it is reasonably priced for it's location. Zach was always responsive to our messages and we thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Tangerine Dream.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023