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Fish Wish Cottage (MP 10): Centrally Located to Everything OBX!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Fish Wish Cottage (MP 10): Centrally Located to Everything OBX!

This classic OBX beachbox cottage has been owned by the same family for several decades -- and cherished by our friends and other families who have selected this beautiful NC coastal community as their vacation destination for years!

Centrally located at Milepost (MP) 10, and the ideal location of "Between the Highways" (158 & 12) , this well appointed and handsomely landscaped cottage shares a small, quiet family-friendly street with a close-knit community of OBX regulars that is an easy 1.5 block walk to the Albatross Beach Access. The home features an open living arrangement with a large kitchen, dining, and family combo room adjacent to nice-sized covered front porch that includes built-in bench seating and two Adirondack rockers. Below the main floor of the cottage is additional space for relaxing in the sectional sofa and Nags Head handcrafted hammock. Imagine grabbing a cold drink from the little fridge and chilling out with your Buds at one of the built-in bar tables. Coming straight from the beach? No problem. Just hop in the outdoor shower that boasts two options: one on the sunny-outside and one on the covered-carport-side. A washer/dryer is available for your laundry needs. Beyond the carport is an extended backyard with plenty of room for you and your friends to play corn hole and other beach games with nice sun protection from a few mature trees. A built-in charcoal grill makes outdoor cooking easy and fun!

The historic gift shop, Ben Franklin, and the OBX favorite, Brew Thru, are a short walk away. Two major grocery stores -- Harris Teeter and Food Lion -- are nearby. The cottage is across the Hwy-158 from OBX ABC Store -- and within walking and biking distance from local eatery favorites like Front Porch Cafe, Kill Devil Grill, Country Deli, The Spot Ice Cream and newly opened Noosa Beach Grill, Swells'a Brewing Beer Company, and Mahi Mahi Island Grill. About one mile away, Dowdy Park offers five acres of recreation for every age and ability -- and, Wright Brother's National Memorial, Jockey's Ridge State Park, and Nags Head Woods Preserve are just three more of the many OBX outdoor activities to explore. Vacation passes are available for purchase at the YMCA-OBX should you wish to take in fitness and pool amenities while visiting.

Here to go fishing? Perfect. T.W.'s Bait & Tackle is located right across Hwy-158. Have a shopping itch? Excellent. T.J. Maxx is also right across Hwy-158 -- and the OBX Outlet Mall is 6 miles away. Surfing? Cool. Whalebone Surf Shop has it all right across Hwy-158. Rainy day? No worries. OBX Bowling Center is next to T.J. Maxx, Kill Devil Hills Multiplex is less than 4 miles down Hwy-158, and the cottage has two Smart TVs. Need to do a bit of business? We have Staples across Hwy-158, next to T.J. Maxx, and the locally-owned OBX Shipping Center is a short drive away. Have a bigger family to accommodate? There are a number of similar beachbox cottages on Atlas Street that welcome families just like yours -- and, Marriott's TownPlace Suites is a few blocks away.

The towns of Manteo and Ocracoke (to the South) -- and, Duck and Corolla (to the North) are all great day trips and provide further enjoyment for the entire family -- but, to be honest, most folks who visit just like grabbing their choice of cold beverages, doing a bit of beach combing and boogie boarding, a lot of porch chatting and rocking, and creating lifelong memories with their friends and families. We find that every season on the OBX brings it own unique beauty -- and, we look forward to hosting you soon. We know you and your family will love the OBX as much as we do!

* While we love our four-legged friends, we are unable to host them at our cottage. We appreciate you understanding. There are many OBX rentals that open their homes to your pets. If this is a requirement for your travels, we ask that you book with a rental property that can best accommodate your furry loved one(s). Thank you!

** NOTE: Atlas Street neighbors actively participate in the Community Watch program as established by the Town of Nags Head Police Division. While we want all our guests to have fun in the OBX, we also want to ensure their safety and well-being. The Community Watch assists local law enforcement with monitoring and reporting disruptive and illegal activities. We greatly appreciate our guests adherence to all OBX ordinances -- and to helping us keep our community safe, our beaches clean, and Fish Wish the happiest beachbox cottage to vacation while visiting the Outer Banks!

Property manager

Linda Lee Franklin

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
As a family-friendly street, we appreciate our guests being considerate of our neighbors and local ordinances during their stay at all times.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this cottage is by the sea. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • OBX Laser Tag - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fish Wish Cottage (MP 10): Centrally Located to Everything OBX! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fish Wish Cottage (MP 10): Centrally Located to Everything OBX!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fish Wish Cottage (MP 10): Centrally Located to Everything OBX!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fish Wish Cottage (MP 10): Centrally Located to Everything OBX! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and OBX Laser Tag. Seaside Art Gallery and Dowdy Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great value!

Welcoming, close to the beach, great for families / kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

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

Great stay at OBX

Great location and so close to the beach! Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan K.

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

Great stay

Fish Wish was a great stay: 1) walkable to the beach, 2) central location for day trips to explore the rest of the outer banks or Roanoke island, and 3) easy check-in and simple floor plan.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim P., Fuquay-Varina

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

Great place to rent at the beach!

The house was very clean and close to everything (the beach, shops, etc). Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah F.

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

A Great Stay

Such a cute cottage in a perfect part of town. A short few minute walk to the beach and an easy drive to all of the islands attractions. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

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

Fish Wish

The Fish Wish was perfect for my 50th birthday trip! Comfortable beds, close to everything, and quiet neighborhood. Linda was very responsive with questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

June Vacation

This property was all we expected and more! Everything was just as described. My two boys and I throughly enjoyed our stay and we look forward to coming back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ally B.

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

Great location

We had an amazing time. It rained majority of the stay but we loved spending time in the porch watching thunderstorms roll in. Great proximity to restaurants and beach! Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Perfect spot for beach and family time

We loved the Fish Wish for our family of 5. The fully stocked kitchen allowed us to eat meals here, then relax in the downstairs entertainment area. The outdoor shower and front porch rocking chairs were fantastic. Quick walk to the beach. Comfortable beds. Quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon B., Washington

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

Fantastic property

The property is really great, has all the amenities I wanted and is close to everything. This was our first time at the Outer Banks and we are very happy that we chose to stay here. I would surely recommend this location to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Amazing Location

Beautiful house with the best location. Linda was awesome to communicate with. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

5 stars all the way around

Beautiful, clean house as advertised, just a short walk from the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keriann G.

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

Great location

The house is beachy, simple, clean, and has everything you need. Teenagers loved playing cornhole in the carport and made friends with the other teens. The house was clean and well-stocked. I caught some sheephead. Thank you for letting us enjoy your home for the week. We made some great family memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fish Wish

property was as advertised. good location, clean and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Micah D.

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

Nags Head beach stay

The place was nice. It was about a 5 minute walk away from the beach with kids. Nice air conditioning. We enjoyed the carport area set up with the couch. He kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Has everything you need

The house was an incredible location and had everything we needed. It was a 3 minute walk to the beach and within walking distance of restaurants/shops. Amazing outdoor space to hang out. House has a big open feel to it with everything you could need for the perfect stay in the Outer Banks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Great beach week

The house is only a short walk to the beach. The home was clean and had great amenities. Walking distance to restaurants. The outdoor shower was great and the hangout area with corn hole!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Outer banks

Very nice
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Family Easter

Great property with the perfect use of space. Loved the space under the house for relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Great weekend getaway

Property was clean and property manager was responsive and easy to work with. Location was great. For a weekend stay it was great to have little conveniences available which reduced items to pack or purchase after arriving - like paper towels, hand soap, dish detergent, etc. Home was well maintained. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D., Rochester, Michigan

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

Great accommodations!!

Linda was spot on for check in easy peasy! This home was very cozy we loved the front porch for sitting and welcoming family as they came to visit us. Great neighbors, super friendly! Preparing meals and entertaining was a breeze, we had everything we needed. The beds were so comfy after a day of sunning on the beach, shopping and dancing at local stops. Would highly recommend Fish Wish for Vaca in OBX ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

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

Great location and very clean:

We had a great time staying here. The location was perfect, just a block to the beach. The location is close to the Wright Brothers Memorial which is a great place to visit. We also visited several lighthouses which were really nice. There is also lots of food options close by as well. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to come back again. Our host was very kind and gave us a gift certificate to a local spot as well. We were sad to leave but hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Fish Wish

Very clean and spacious…all you need to bring are your sheets and food…they have everything! Walking distance to the beach and eatery’s… we had a wonderful time… very relaxing!!! Thank you again!!!! Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rewa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything as Advertised.

The property is beautiful and well maintained. It looked just like the pictures and was perfectly clean. We were walking distance to one of the most peaceful beaches we’ve ever visited. Restaurants and all manner of stores were very close to the house. The owner was accessible via email and phone. Everything we needed was either in the house or within a two minute drive. Terrific outside space. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

marilyn k.

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

Wonderful Everything!

Our getaway could not have been better in any way! The house was clean and fresh, the layout perfect, and the location was superb for relaxing on the beach just a short walk from the house! Our stay included cooler weather and some rain, but that didn't affect our enjoyment - the covered, furnished area below the living space was a nice place to hang out, and being located near MP10 it was perfect for exploring in any direction. We wholeheartedly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Linda Lee Franklin

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So happy you are considering Fish Wish for your next retreat! Our family has enjoyed the Outer Banks for years — and, we love opening our cottage for others to make their own beach memories. As a lifelong educator, I cherish all that the Atlantic Ocean has to teach each of us. I hope you might discover the magic in the many gifts of the sea as well. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Why they chose this property

Fish Wish Cottage is a classic OBX beachbox. We love the simplicity of our cottage along with the convenient proximity to all-things Outer Banks. Close to two major grocery stores, 1.5 blocks from the ocean, and easy walk/bike to other locations, Fish Wish is the ultimate “no-fuss, no-muss” relaxing beach holiday experience.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, family-friendly street in sought-after between-the-highway location. Oversized backyard with mature trees for fun outdoor chill and play time after a day on the beach. Covered carport with ample seating and built-in bar tables. Double-head outdoor shower makes cooling off and cleaning up easy. Active community watch neighborhood.