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Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in!

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Bedroom looking towards living room. Beautiful restored sliding french doors.
Hardwood lined ceiling!
We love art!
Relax in the living room!
Flatscreen with Direct TV in bedroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 267.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Nags Head, NC
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in!

Leave early beat the traffic and get your toes in the sand while everyone else is sitting in their cars waiting to check in at 6:00 pm! My place will be freshly cleaned and ready for you to check in by 2:00!

The Backyard - Nags Head, NC. Located in the most desirable location in Nags Head, this beautiful, totally renovated one bedroom is just 1/4 mile from the award winning beaches of Nags Head and one block from the stunning Roanoke Sound. The Backyard is the ideal retreat for a vacationing couple. This is a 100% smoke free home.
We have it all!! Beach chairs! Coolers! Bikes! Just show up with your bathing suit and beach towels and get ready to have a blast!
Completely renovated, our beautiful apartment for two is a true home away from home featuring one bedroom with a Queen bed, 32” HD TV, sliding French doors, custom tiled floor to ceiling mirror, one of a kind art, exposed beam hardwood ceiling with recess lighting, and a sitting area perfect for reading. The dresser provides ample storage space for clothes, shoes, and more. Blinds throughout provide your choice of sunlight or privacy.
With beautiful Island decor featuring unique art from the owner’s personal collection, the living room has comfy couch a 32” HD TV and love seat. This is cooled with central air for your comfort as well as ceiling fans throughout.
The fully equipped kitchen has a, microwave, refrigerator, stove with retro hood and hand laid stone backsplash, and everything you could desire to cook, prepare and serve a gourmet feast, heat left-over’s from the great assortment of fabulous restaurants surrounding our property or grill your fresh catch on the gas BBQ grill just out on the deck. The dining nook, adjacent to the kitchen has seating for 2.
The bathroom features a tub and shower and a beautifully tiled one of a kind mirror. Also, no Outer Banks rental would be complete without the essential outdoor shower! (Shared with owners) Enjoy your hot water shower under the sun or stars while the aroma of confederate jasmine fills your senses. Linens and towels are provided – just bring your beach towels.
After your long day at the beach come home and relax on your own backyard deck and enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds with Koi pond and gardens throughout.
Also within walking distance of our apartment is a neighborhood sound beach. Here, you can enjoy spectacular views and sunsets! Bring your beach chair and relax.
We will make you feel right at home at The Backyard. This is a downstairs unit. We live upstairs. If you are coming to the Outer Banks to party, shoot off fireworks, and generally make a lot of noise this is not the place for you!! We live in a neighborhood of working people who are not on vacation. We will do our best to respect your privacy and stay as quiet as possible upstairs – just keep in mind that 3 people live upstairs and the normal amount of noise should be expected.
If you are looking for a Motel 6 or Holiday Inn type accommodation - this is not for you. But if you are interested in living with the real people of the Outer Banks - this might just be perfect. We are a laid back, fun family and offer to share our beautiful property with you and we are available to answer any questions you may have about local restaurants, etc. Whatever it is – having lived here for over 30 years – we’ve either done it, or know someone who has!
Completely restored, updated and uniquely furnished, we have missed no detail inside or out. You’ll find a cozy, turn-key-ready home away from home with everything you need for day-to-day relaxation.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
The property is a 100% smoke-free environment. This includes cigarettes, vapes, cigars, etc....Not only do I not allow smoking inside, this means you can not walk around my yard or stand in my driveway to smoke either. If you are a smoker- you might want to stay somewhere else.

The property is suitable for 2 people and one car.

Please check out our calendar for availability.

Property manager

Sandra

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
No Smoking Inside OR Outside

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Nags Head

Nags Head is home to this apartment. Nags Head Golf Links and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Full Throttle Speedway and Destination Fun are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in! located?

Situated in Nags Head, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and Outer Banks Hospital. Outer Banks Mall and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

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

Nags Head

Sandra was great host and greeted us on arrival. She made us feel at home and we loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Lovely vibe’

We loved this place and its eclectic vibe! Our host, Sandra, was very communicative and recommended some local places with live music. It was a perfect home base as we packed as much as we could into the time we had. We’re eager to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

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

Obx

Great time, easy access to beach, restaurants, activities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

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

Quite

Quite getaway, awesome spot....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Clean Quiet Bungalow

Our first time in the OBX. We enjoyed our peaceful stay in your clean, spacious, and comfortable cottage. It felt as if we had the whole house and amenities to ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis & Susan O.

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

Perfect

Perfect- the location, the apartment and all amenities. Santa was lovely and communicative. We had an excellent stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Very nice place to stay

Enjoyed the location, close to beach and love riding the bikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lennie M.

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

Short get away

Wonderful place to stay for our short get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Great Location

Sandra's apartment was all my husband and i needed to enjoy all that the Outer Banks has to offer. The location is perfect for getting around to all the major sights in the area. Having access to the community pool for $6/ person was a nice respite from the extreme heat one day, and being able to ride the provided bikes there was an added bonus. The apartment itself was cozy and we enjoyed the decor. Very clean. Sandra was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

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

Amazing!!

Sandra’s spot was amazing! Perfect amenities and located in the perfect area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ellen g.

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

Perfect location

Great host great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Centrally located Cozy OBX Apartment

My partner and I had the best time on our first trip to the Outerbanks. This cozy cute and adorably decorated apartment, hosted by Sandy, was so close to all the attractions in Nags Head. We were within a ten minute drive to the beach, golf course, Jockeys Ridge and Lighthouse. Highly recommend to anyone for a fun packed vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

K C.

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

Excellence

2nd stay as great as the first...consistently clean, peaceful and commumicative. Accomodation as pictured in central location for OBX exploring. Wonderful spot and host.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmett N.

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

Summer 2024

First Timers in the OBX. We enjoyed our time there very much. The place was clean and the vibe was very fun. We would definitely recommend another couple to stay here. And we hope to visit again. Thanks Sandra for sharing your amazing home to us. We will always remember this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Quiet relaxing place

Quiet relaxing place for a couples getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

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

Barracuda Drive - Sandra

Clean, cozy, perfect for a couple. All the details and pictures the website said it was. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Great spot for a long weekend

The property was exactly how it was represented. We loved the vibe and had zero complaints. Sandra was extremely easy to communicate with throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Pleasant surprise

The minute we walked into our place, we loved it! The place is funky, whimsical, warm and cozy, with such a good vibe. It's close to the beach and OBX attractions while feeling private in a quiet neighborhood. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal m.

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

Great place

Our first time on OBX had great time. We will be back. Sandra was great as our host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Labor day weekend trip

The Backyard was a nice calm after a day at the beach. Location was great, it was close to just about everything and in a nice quiet area of Nags Head. The apartment was clean, well stocked, great towels, and comfy bed. Thank you Sandra for such a great weekend! We'll definitely book for our next Nags Head trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Backyard Charm on Barracuda

We had booked the Backyard a couple of years ago but unfortunately Sandra was unable to host due to an accident. We knew that we wanted to rebook this year because the space looked so special and we’re glad we did! The Backyard was comfortable and convenient and so nicely decorated. Sandra was a great host and we loved our visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

K C.

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

OBX Gem

Exeptional accomodation...clean, spacious, quiet, well stocked kitchen, beach supplies and comfy furniture/bed with great AC and fans for circulation. Private with outside space overlooking the yard. Fun eclectic beach vibe and excellent communication and availability of host. Safe and secure with driveway parking. Location was perfect for exploring north and south of OBX with restaurants and markets abound. Beaches are beautiful and widlife peaceful areas as well as martime history ( and some history in the air also...😉). Five star...loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Nags Head Beach Vacation

Hi, this was the second time staying with Sandra at her beautiful home. Her list of restaurants is spot on and she is very accommodating for guests. My wife and I love the area and the restaurants and beaches. Best Wishes, The Reilly’s
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

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

Whimsical gardens

Sandra is very nice and has very good taste. My husband and I enjoyed the beauty of the interior and the beautiful gardens and outdoor patios and dining areas. We had everything at our fingertips and it exceeded out expectations. We slept really well and the inside was super comfortable. Will want to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre H.

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

Couldn’t have been much better!

We would stay here again. Sandra was very hospitable, welcoming, happy and kind. The part of her home where we stayed was comfortable, spacious, clean, close to everything and very affordable. Sandra had thought of everything and has done a wonderful job to ensure your vacation is better than you thought it would be, including having amenities you didn’t know you’d need, such as a beach umbrella, umbrella anchor for the sand, beach chairs, bicycles, outside shower to rinse off sand, etc. we are looking forward to coming back and staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sandra

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We are a family of three who live and work here on the beautiful Outer Banks. We love to travel and enjoy meeting new people!

Why they chose this property

Why stay in a cookie cutter hotel room when you can stay in a a one of a kind beautifully restored apartment filled with unique art and surrounded by lush, tropical gardens in the perfect location for enjoying the sound or beach?

What makes this property unique

Boat ramp in neighborhood. Walk to the sound...ride your bike to the beach...What could be better?

Languages:

English