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Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences

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Living area
Beach
Interior
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
13 bedrooms12+ bathroomsSleeps 30896.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

13 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Ahab

1 King Bed

Croatan

1 King Bed

Dolphin

2 Single Beds

Dune

1 King Bed

Marco

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Mermaid

1 Queen Bed

Neptune

1 King Bed

Orville

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Polo

2 Single Beds

Safari

1 Queen Bed

Sand Fiddler

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Venus

1 King Bed

Wilbur

1 King Bed

12 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 11

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 12

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 13

Toilet

Bathroom 14

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences

Crawford Cottage has been home to family gatherings and special celebrations for generations. Our oceanfront home combines the historic charm of the classic Nags Head beach cottage with spacious modern living. It offers privacy, convenience, your own walkway to the beach and an oasis to enjoy your gathering.

You’ll find the Main house and the Cottage co-exist in harmony. The original updated 1940’s 4-bedroom oceanfront Cottage is connected by covered walkway to an exquisite, modern, 9-bedroom house. Natural wood throughout ties the buildings together with a warm glow, inviting you to savor your time with family and friends. Each bedroom is well appointed with ensuite bathroom. Situated on an acre of oceanfront property, the Cottage is an anomaly in Nags Head with over 9,500 sq ft of indoor living space and, best of all, 2,500 sq ft of sundecks and covered porches. If your family has grown enough to fill a small hotel, then Crawford Cottage is the perfect fit.

Special features include elevator, private pool, hot tub, cool dipping pool (3 ft depth), poolside cabana lounge, game room with wet bar and pool table, playroom with a ping pong table, 2 full well appointed kitchens (one in the Main House and smaller one in the Cottage), large rooftop sundeck with oversized chess board, screened porch, antique heart pine flooring, smart TV's, gas fireplace, wet bar with ice maker, ceiling fans, 3 washer/dryers and outdoor showers.

You’ll find a special and memorable space for all guests at Crawford Cottage! Below is an overview of the sleeping accommodations:

In the Main House (9 bedrooms total)

* Top Floor - 1 King room with ensuite bathroom (handicap accessible). The top floor includes the kitchen, main living area, covered screen eating area, sitting balcony and ocean views.

* 2nd Floor - 4 King rooms, 2 Queen rooms
All of the second floor bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms; please note one of king bedroom shares a Jack& Jill bath with one of the queen bedrooms; otherwise all other rooms on this floor have private bath/shower. This floor includes a small TV lounge with sitting balcony, a coffee/wet bar, the main laundry room and access to the large sun deck. One of the King rooms includes a futon bed.

* 1st floor - 2 Children/teen bedrooms

One of the bedrooms has 2 pyramid bunk beds (double bed on bottom/twin above) and second bedroom has 2 twin beds. There is a Jack & Jill bath connecting the children's room, as well as another full bath on this floor in the main area. This floor also houses the game room with TV area and pool table and has direct access to the pool cabana and pools.


In the original Cottage: (4 bedrooms total)

Master bedroom - King bed with ensuite bathroom
2nd bedroom - King bed shared bath with children’s room
Children’s bedroom - 2 twin beds
Bunk room - 1 twin bed, 1 bunk bed with ensuite bathroom

The Cottage originally built in 1947 is a quintessential Nags Head home. It has been lovingly restored but maintains its original charm. It is all on one one floor with a kitchen and open living area. There are three bedrooms off of the living area and the 4th bedroom (referred to as the teens bunk room) is connected to the large playroom with ping pong table.


Property manager

Sandy Huber / Crawford Cottage OBX
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Property Event Fee of $1000
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Hot Tub Fee for winter months $100.00 Pool opens Mid-May - closed for winter months Jan-April
No fireworks or fires on the property

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Property Event Fee of $1000
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Jockey's Ridge State Park, while Seaside Art Gallery and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Destination Fun, or check out an event or a game at Full Throttle Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • OBX Laser Tag - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nags Head holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, OBX Laser Tag and Seaside Art Gallery. Nags Head Fishing Pier and Dowdy Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Great stay

Property was very nice and as listed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

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

Family vacation

Unique place. Perfect for our family gathering. 4 generations, 25 of us. Plenty of room to be together or quite places to sit read/relax. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Grandchildren did not want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

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

Beach trip

Great stay in a wonderful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda c.

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

Amazing spot, close to shops and shopping - the house was perfect!

Great spot The weather was terrible but the house had so much, pool table, ping pong and two pools, we didn’t notice!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

April N., Fort Worth, TX

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

Perfect space for family get together of all ages

This was the perfect space for a multiple family get together. Plenty of space for our group of 25 to spread out and large areas for us to all gather together. Sandy was an excellent host and very prompt with responses to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Beautiful property!

Perfect location. Wonderful amenities. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hollis P.

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

Great HQ for fishing trip

Spacious, unique and charming property was perfect for our large group. So many different places to hang out, from basement games room to pool, hot tub, decks and balconies, everyone found somewhere to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

kathryn s.

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

Beautiful home and location

Excellent vacation. The cottage is well thought out for visitors. The Kitchen is nicely equipped. We were 23 people, and everyone had a great time. Thank you Maria!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Big Family Big Memories

All my siblings, nieces, nephews and parents spent the week at Crawford Cottage and the 26 of us had plenty of space for the week!! The house had so much for the kids to do and the fact we were right on the beach and had our own pool was even better!! If we ever come back to OBX we will definately be looking this one up again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Wonderful family vacation

Exceeded expectations! Our first visit to OBX with the whole family. Kids especially loved the pool! Access to the beach, and the third floor balcony overlooking the ocean, what more could you want? Plenty of space, loved having the older cottage as a quiet spot option. Sandy was an excellent communicator and fantastic host! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gustan T.

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

Great family vacation spot!!!

This property was amazing and perfect for our large family vacation. The property had all the amenities we needed and more and allowed for all sorts of activities. We all had our own space but could all be together in the large kitchen and living room area for all our meals. The owner is very responsive and willing to accommodate the guests in any fashion she can. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

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

Memorable!

Our extended family group of 24 had a fantastic vacation. Location was perfect, recreational opportunities were varied and plentiful, and there was almost everything you could hope for in amenities. Sandy was helpful, communicative, and a great host. Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana H., Pilot Hill

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

Fantastic Family Reunion

Something for everyone - swimming, soaking, splashing on the beach, puzzles, games, cooking together - many great memories. The many nooks and crannies allowed a quiet space to read or nap or one-on-one conversations. It was the perfect place for us to become reacquainted and meet new family members as we are spread across the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

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

Fantastic house, fantastic location, fantastic vacation!

Crawford Cottage was a perfect setting for our wonderfully relaxing OBX vacation. The property is spacious to accommodate our large and growing family (19 adults, 2 teens, 5 little ones) and well equipped with everything wanted and needed. Maria and her assistant Dan are super, very attentive and easy to talk to. We've done these beach reunions several times in the past and everyone agreed this is the place we want to gather from now on!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., Newark, DE

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

Fun Family Vacation

We vacationed with family the week of 8/14-8/21/21. Our party of 24 included all adults ages 20-81. Crawford Cottage was exceptional with regard to the location, accommodations and amenities provided. It was definitely up to the task of providing a wonderful beach vacation for a large group with diverse preferences. It is one of the more unique and interesting properties we have rented in the 20+ years we have vacationed on the Outer Banks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

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

Turner Celebration

We had a marriage celebration at the cottage with 30 of our closest friends and family and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Everyone felt at home. The house provided all that we needed. We took a chance with the weather for March but the sun came out and we enjoyed the beach too! Many many memories made at Crawford Cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sammy P.

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

Beautiful and right on the beach.

Sandy is amazing to work with, and the home is beautiful. There are a few things that need touched up, ie a few broken screens in the porches. But the home is beautiful, in a great location, and easy for everyone to be around in- plenty of room for everyone to be in or outside if they want to be alone away from the rest of the group.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne Y., Baldwinsville, New York

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

Our family reunion 2023

The property was just as advertised. We all enjoyed the two pools and the hot tub. It was maintained twice during our week. The house was fully stocked including tons of beach towels. All the bedrooms were very comfortable with adjoining bathrooms. There were 17 of us and the teenagers loved the smaller cottage. We would highly recommend this property. Also the owner (Sandy) was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

marty b., odessa

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

Awesome Vacation

My family of has been to OBX six times over the past 15 years. For this stay we had 29 family members ranging from 6 years old to 76. This house accommodates everyone. The kitchen and dining areas well planed out with room to spare. The layout, cleanliness, and activities that this home affords you is one of a kind. . Sandy Huber is a fantastic communicator and this house is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharad K., New Jersey, USA

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

Excellent and very thoughtfully designed large house at a great location. Maria is great !

We were a large group of 8 families - 21 adults and 9 children. The house was large enough to accomodate everyone comfortably - giving both the private space rqd as well as large space for group gathering. We really enjoyed the stay and would love to come back again ! Maria has been extremely collaborative and helpful right from the time we booked the place 4-5 months ago. She is very prompt and relevant with responses. Thanks a lot !
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ashley M.

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

Beautiful location for our big family!

This house is breathtaking, there is so much space that everyone in the family can enjoy the getaway! The kitchen is very large with 2 of everything (dishwasher, oven, stovetop, sinks, refrigerators) which made our stay even more enjoyable! Maria is very helpful and answered all of our questions leading up to our trip, making our prep for our trip a lot easier. The only negative we found was the stairs into the main house and the stairs and walkway to the beach need to be updated. Multiple nails and lose boards made it a bit hazardous, also there aren’t railing on the stairs going to the beach (taking young children on these were always nerve racking). Over all we had an amazing week and can’t wait for our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keith K.

A Gem in OBX

Our Augusta Georgia contingent spent Masters week in this beautiful "complex" in Nags Head. We couldn't have been more pleased. One of the best appointed beach houses we have ever rented. Many little thoughtful touches separate this house from the mainstream. The attention to detail in making the new house gel with the old was especially well done. You don't lose anything as to creature comforts but you still feel like you've stepped back into days gone by on OBX. I highly recommend Crawford Cottage to groups of all sizes. Off season this is a steal for smaller group to spread out and enjoy OBX before it reawakens - and there is no doubt that it can handle a large family reunion with ease during the high season. Thanks Maria for sharing your lovely generational property with our family
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Meredith R.

Nice place, not so nice experience

First off, I would like to say that our family loved the beautiful home and access to the beach. We also loved the area and the space provided. However, we had a hard time with the overwhelming construction on BOTH sides of the property, no information on the area or instructions provided for how to leave the home, AND the owner's lack of response to the issues. Although the property was situated on the beach - and included a pool - we were left with only one bath towel per person (NO BEACH TOWELS!), forcing us to buy more. This is outrageous for a large BEACH HOUSE for 20 PEOPLE! We love the Nags Head area and would hope to come back, but would NOT rent this property again.

6/10 Okay

craig c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice but has some rough edges

Lets start with the good - Host was great and very responsive. House was big and good for a large group. Lots of nooks and spaces for people to spread out. The not so good. House is older and could use better maintenance. Walkway to beach is bad. They say wear shoes to avoid splinters ... I say it needs to be replaced. Second house is dark and musty. Living room couch is not really a couch but outdoor patio furniture. Overall, I was expecting the house to live up to its 4.8 Star rating so my expectations were high... I feel a 3 or 3.5 star rating is more in line.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

An Amazing Place to spend a vacation at the beach.

We spent our Easter vacation at Crawford Cottage and had an amazing time. Late March and early April weather is unpredictable at best, but not this year. Great weather. We were a mixed group-- ages 8 years to 82. There was a place for everyone. The property is amazing, plenty of space to spread out, take "time out" to read, sleep or whatever! Mexican Train dominoes was the nightly activity on that beautiful long table. We had everything we needed. The dunes were difficult for some of our members but the view made up for that. We went to the public area and were able to use that. Maria was great to work with, kept up with us all along our journey and Dan was most patient and helpful when we called him. I would recommend this to any large group. This property provides opportunities for everyone. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

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Hosted by Sandy Huber / Crawford Cottage OBX

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