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Fourth Estate Cottage:Historic oceanfront, sandy path to the beach, comfy & cozy

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On the beach
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10152 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Fourth Estate Cottage:Historic oceanfront, sandy path to the beach, comfy & cozy

Fourth Estate Cottage: A comfy and cozy historic oceanfront home located in the heart of Nags Head that has a sandy path to the beach and offers guests YMCA access during their stay!

Bed Sizes: 3 Queen, 2 Double

Families have maintained the look and feel of these historic homes located in Nags Head and the Fourth Estate Cottage c.1935 lets you step back in time when families came to the beach and enjoyed each other's company, children played on the beach and everyone gathered on the wide spacious covered decks to talk about life. Imagine the stories that have been told for generations here and will be told for generations to come. Evening cocktails and morning swims were a part of the tradition so make sure you do the same. The Old Nags Head charm still exists here but with added modern conveniences this home will be the place to rest, rejuvenate and make unforgettable memories. The lower level offers living, dining, and kitchen areas where everyone can gather for family time and delicious meals. The original bath on the main level has a claw foot tub so you have that rustic charm and the top level has four bedrooms and upgraded baths so everyone will be sure to find the perfect spot to end an adventurous day. Bring the family to this unforgettable home where you can share in the history and memories of years past.

Exploring the OBX: Fourth Estate Cottage is close to Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head Fishing Pier, Dowdy Park, grocery stores, and many of our favorite local restaurants and unique shops.

Beach Access: Private beach access directly behind home. Sandy path to the beach.

No Smoking/Vaping. No Pets. This home offers YMCA access.
Milepost 11.30

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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Outer Banks Beaches and 8 minutes by car from Jennette's Pier
Fourth Estate Cottage:Historic oceanfront, sandy path to the beach, comfy & cozy offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Coastal Carolina Vacations

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,633 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Minors are welcome with their accompanying parents

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 indicated that 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
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.

Property is also known as

518966

Fourth Estate Cottage:Historic oceanfront, sandy path to the beach, comfy & cozy Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, beautiful beach

The location could not be more perfect at this property that epitomizes old Nags Head. The relaxing porch leads to a gorgeous beach. The interior of the house is old, but newer bathrooms - as described in the listing. The kitchen provided the basics (plates, utensils, etc) but could’ve benefited from some essentials (like dish soap and dishwasher detergent). More bath towels would’ve also been helpful. Communication from the property manager was timely and thorough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second time

This is the second time we have stayed in the space, while the pathway in the back is a bit overgrown leading to the beach, it is one of the most relaxing and peaceful places to slip back into the “bygone age” of Kitty hawk. With the old style charm and newer amenities and the proximity to everything makes it the perfect place for a family who doesn’t really care about having a pool but is actually at the beach to enjoy the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness

House with Character

We were very happy with the property. This house is obviously much older than a lot of the houses in Nags Head, and it has so much character. The modern upgrades were a nice touch. If there was a walkway over the dune the house would be perfect. That wasn't a big deal, but it's hard for older people to walk over.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time here

Everything was nice. Love the vintage charm of the house. We did have some trouble with the internet but it was taken care of promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Dan M., Polk City, Iowa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house but was a work in progress.

Location was great. Basic necessities were met. Repeated HVAC maintenance/repair was an issue and an interruption. Security system was a hassle, random internal beeping alarms went off repeatedly. Unable to silence, turn off completely or unplug security system. Path to the beach needs to be trimmed/pruned back. Steps and a walkway to the top of the dune would be great, like the neighbors. Rough pine wood floors were hard on the bare feet. Beds and bathrooms were good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023