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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 454 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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

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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During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Full Throttle Speedway. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a TV and a DVD player in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with washing machine, TVs and DVD players
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Full Throttle Speedway and Outlets Nags Head
As a guest of Tandem Cottage: Cozy Coastal Cottage, Short Walk to the Sand!, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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

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

Rules

Please see VRA.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wes S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. Direct walk across to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a lovely place in a lovely location. I stayed at one of the "Just Coast" apartments, which are on the second floor with great light and air. There was a very easy check-in process, the recommendations for food made by the property owner were wonderful, you could walk across the street to the beach, or drive a few minutes to the National Seashore, there were lovely shops and food places nearby, but mostly the very laidback, relaxed, beautiful beachy atmosphere of both the rental and the location were wonderful. Can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas h.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a clean and cozy little cottage. Very well taken care of,everything was great .Will be renting this again next year for our vacation, been coming to nags head for years,and this is by far the best home we have ever rented.mikeand lisa checked on us to see if we needed anything the day we checked in ,you don't get that from many property enwers or caretakeres
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora B., Greenville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet J.

Liked: Cleanliness
WARNING! For those bringing little dogs, I want to share a vital lesson I learned. During my recent five-day trip, I had to cut my stay short to ensure my furry friends' safety. I discovered and moved to a wonderful pet friendly oceanfront haven with a full kitchen at a lower cost, just a mile away at the Seafoam Motel. What I didn't realize initially was that the cottage in front of mine was managed by the same owner, and it was home to an 80lb dog with aggression issues. This dog attacked my innocent 5lb and 2lb Chihuahuas as they walked by, and it was only by quick reflexes that I saved them from harm. The dog tore through the screen door, and I had to swing my dogs in the air to safety while calling for help. The management's response was disheartening, as they refused to acknowledge the risk posed by aggressive dogs. I chose to prioritize my dogs' well-being and leave the next day. The aggressive dog's pet owner apologized and explained that their rescue dog had issues with other dogs, but it was a valuable reminder that our pets' safety is in our hands. Let's look out for one another and create a safe, harmonious environment for all our furry friends.Be safe when traveling and ask what type of dog/dogs will be in the cottage in front of this cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keith W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rene H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable Cottage

Great location, cozy and a fantastic getaway! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short walk to the beach

Nice place. Clean. Nice bed. Good shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Nate I.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

First time in obx great experience great cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Olivia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Garnet F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Barb P., Wilmette, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Clifton R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and comfortable

It was relax
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizaeth b.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time had by all!

Love the fire pit 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Obx

We had a problem that was quickly addressed by management. Overall, a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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