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Steps to the Pier&Beach, Large Private Pool, Cozy/Inviting Decor & Sound Views!

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Full-sized pool in private, fenced-in backyard.
Sea Salt Cottage is a spacious 3-bedroom 2 full bath home close to the beach.
The master bedroom is a cozy mid-century modern retreat.
Spot for lounging, reading or napping in the master on the comfortable couch.
Master has a private deck w/ access to pool. And mini fridge for cold drinks!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Outlets Nags Head
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 (Primary bedroom)

1 King Bed

Bunkroom

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master/Primary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom (same floor as queen and bunk bedrooms)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps to the Pier&Beach, Large Private Pool, Cozy/Inviting Decor & Sound Views!

* Our Summer 2025 Dates are Now Open! *

Sea Salt Cottage is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home and sleeps up to 8 guests. We are located at the 16.5 milepost in Nags Head, across the street from Jennette's Pier. You can walk over to the beach in a couple of minutes or drive over and park in the free parking lot if you prefer.

We hope you'll check us out and see why our guests come back year after year. Guests tell us they love the location of our home, truly steps away from the ocean and directly across the street from Jennette's Pier. They also love our spacious private pool in our relaxing backyard and the stunning sunsets they view off our top floor deck overlooking the Roanoke Sound.

We've owned Sea Salt Cottage since 2015 and improve upon the property each year. We view it as an extension of our own home and furnish it to make sure guests are comfortable and have everything they need for a memorable stay. Recent updates include a remodeled kitchen and all three bedrooms updated for maximum comfort and beachy, upscale mid-century vibes.

Other popular amenities at Sea Salt Cottage:

Experience exceptional decor that's as cozy and comfortable as it is magazine-worthy.

Linens and Towels included for the weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day at no additional charge. You'll walk in to the beds made and linens all ready for your week.

Please note: Ask us about linens for the other parts of the year. We offer information on how you can rent linens for your time if you'd prefer not to bring them with you.

We include beach towels, beach chairs and a beach cart with all rentals.

Sea Salt Cottage is also just two houses down from Whalebone Park - a large playground with fun equipment for children of all ages - and a volleyball area, picnic tables and a walking trail.

Details for our 3 bedroom layout:

The first floor Primary Bedroom is a spacious, mid-century modern private oasis equipped with a plush, king-sized bed (brand new mattress), full private bathroom, deck overlooking the backyard and a mini fridge for cold drinks on pool days. You'll enjoy drinking coffee on the swing located off the master bedroom deck - a great place to relax and watch the family enjoy the private backyard pool. There's also a sitting area with couch in the master bedroom for beach reading or watching TV.

The second bedroom is a Queen bedroom on the second floor.

The third bedroom is a bunkroom with one double and two bunked twin beds. This room is designed to comfortably accommodate adults and children alike.

All bedrooms are equipped with flat screen TVs and digital cable TV. You'll be fully connected with high-speed WiFi.

The living area provides plenty of seating and a large flatscreen TV. The large deck off the living area is a great place to sit in the evenings and enjoy the gorgeous sunset over the sound.

The beautifully renovated kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and a full size dishwasher. There's a Keurig and traditional coffeemaker for coffee lovers! The dining area offers table seating and bar stools for more casual meals. You'll find the table a comfortable spot for playing games as well.

Two beach access points with lifeguard coverage in season are across the street and within 350 yards. One is at Jennette's Pier and one is on Gulfstream Drive.

Park your car and explore local spots during your vacation!

Other amenities within walking distance include:
- Sam & Omie's Restaurant
- Owen's Restaurant
- Dune Burger Hamburger Stand
- 7/11
- KFC/Taco Bell
- Cahoon's Supermarket
- Bike, walk and jog on the trail across the street on the beach road
- Super Wings for fun souvenirs
- Tanger Outlets - 1/2 mile away
- Manteo - 7 minutes away
- Jockey's Ridge - 7 minutes away
- Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 15 minutes away

Beach chairs, Beach cart, boogie boards and a grill are included. Cornhole and "Giant Jenga" included as well!

Home is a Saturday to Saturday rental during season (Mid May through September.)

To Reserve Home:
50% of total is collected at time of reservation. Remaining balance due 30 days prior to your stay. We REQUIRE a lease agreement to be signed via SignNow website and returned, along with a photo copy of a driver's license, to confirm identity of renters.

Property manager

Amy and Steve Sandoval

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A lease agreement will be sent via SignNow to guest after reservation is accepted. Guest must sign/return the SignNow lease agreement in 48 hours.
Renter will be asked to provide a photo copy (via text or email) of their driver's license.
Read our Lease Agreement carefully as you are agreeing to ALL Terms and Conditions of the Lease Agreement.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outlets Nags Head - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 1 min drive - 0.3 km
  • Full Throttle Speedway - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 6 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the Pier&Beach, Large Private Pool, Cozy/Inviting Decor & Sound Views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Steps to the Pier&Beach, Large Private Pool, Cozy/Inviting Decor & Sound Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Pier&Beach, Large Private Pool, Cozy/Inviting Decor & Sound Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Pier&Beach, Large Private Pool, Cozy/Inviting Decor & Sound Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Pier&Beach, Large Private Pool, Cozy/Inviting Decor & Sound Views! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Whalebone Junction and Outer Banks Beaches. Whalebone Junction Information Center and Outlets Nags Head are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time in Nags Head! We were close to the beach and our kids loved the pool. The house has everything we needed for a fun family trip to the Outer Banks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Enjoyable Visit

It was our first time to the Outer Banks and we very much enjoyed ourselves. Amy was very helpful and congenial and the house was very convenient to all the sites. Our granddaughter appreciated the swimming pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan K.

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

Perfect Location

We had a wonderful week at an awesome location. We have a newborn so being close to the pier was a HUGE perk as we were able to set up under the pier for shade on the beach. The home was as advertised and the owner was very diligent and communicative about any issue we had. Thanks so much for a wonderful first family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Happy Times at Sea Salt

We enjoyed our stay in such a neat, clean house. It had everything we needed, but have to confess we didn’t cook. We enjoyed eating out too much. A special kudo to Grits Grill in Outer Banks Mall for fabulous grits and biscuits. Only negatives were waking up early (I’m a light sleeper) when garbage trucks came to the KFC and 7-11 nearby. Also the king bed’s mattress dips in the middle - probably time to replace it. All told, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Fishing Friends

Great place for friends that want to kick back, relax on the pier, catch fish and take a break from the everyday…..
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

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

Wonderful stay in Nags Head

My family (me, my husband, and our 3 young kids) had a wonderful stay at Sea Salt cottage. It was just the right size for us and it's conveniently located a very short walk from the beach. We made it to the beach every day and the equipment (wagon, chairs, toys, etc.) was really handy. We also really enjoyed the lovely pool. I want to note that we are really careful around pools with our young kids and we felt like the Sea Salt setup was very secure - access to the pool was out of the primary bedroom where my husband and I were staying and the gate locked - this gave us a lot of peace of mind! We had a couple of minor issues (some bugs, which I guess are common at the time we stayed, etc.) and Amy was extremely responsive and helpful. I would love to come back again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Family Vacation

First timers in OBX. House was amazing for 6 adults and 1 infant. Check in and out was easy. House was clean and pool was amazing. Steps from the beach and area was quiet. Owner supplies all the extra. Ex. Beach equipment, beach towels and so forth. Owner was easy to work with. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Great Family Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at your lovely home. It is beautifully decorated and extremely functional. What we really liked the most is how we felt so comfortable. It is very walkable to the beach and the wagons were a huge help in lugging all of the beach gear. Thank you for supplying chairs and towels! This was our first visit to the Outer Banks and we truly loved it. We barely scratched the service in exploring the area and hope that we can return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya F.

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

Location to pier/beach amazing

Wonderful communication with owner leading up to and during. No issues with stay. Location great to beach. Google maps said 4 minute walk from front door to beach. Pool was great, although no shade on back. We saved our pool time for post 6pm. Lovely sunset from upper deck. Thanks again for offering a great space. This worked excellent for my family of 5. Excellent location for exploring OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson D.

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

Great house/pool! Close to beach!

We had a great trip to Nags Head. Our first trip to the Outer Banks and we will be back. We traveled with children ages ranging from 2-7 and the pool was a huge hit but so were the bunk beds! The house was very accommodating for our family with (and also wonderful neighbors)! We walked to the beach a few times and made our way to the pier when it rained. We were very happy with our stay and would recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Wonderful Home!

Home was clean and very well stocked. Location on the outer banks was great and centrally located to all of our touristy stops! My children LOVED having the private pool available as well as the playground in short walking distance. No fault of owner, but there is nighttime noise (construction, dumpsters emptying, highway noise etc). There are noise machines in each bedroom but just a heads up if you are a light sleeper like me. Owner checked in several times to make sure our stay was going well and to see if we needed anything. Home is decorated lovely and amazing book collection!!! ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Nags Head house

The location was perfect for us. The house was clean and well stocked, The pool was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Perfect location

Property is located near beach and shopping, great location to travel any direction quickly for dining, shopping, or site seeing Property was clean and as advertised. Would absolutely stay with these owners again at this location, or any other property they may own or manage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jim Z.

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

Very nice place

It was nice and well maintained a very cozy feeling staying there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Family Friendly!

Our stay at the Sea Salt Cottage was memorable! The walk to the beach was short and easy. We had a blast with the pool…always awesome after a day at the beach. The Cottage is beautifully decorated with no amenities lacking. My son loved the bunk bed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

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

great time in Nags Head!

We had a wonderful stay in the Sea Salt Cottage! Amy was a wonderful host who was easy to get in touch with! The house was clean and was the perfect accommodations for our group of 3 adults and two children. The kids loved the bunk bed room. We enjoyed hopping from the pool to the beach and overall, had a great time! Thanks, Amy, for sharing your cottage with us for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Myrla H., Raleigh, United States

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

Home away from home!

We were looking for a beach home that met all our families needs and we found it here. This property is located conveniently to all the main attractions we were looking to enjoy. A short walk to the beach to spend the day and a perfect pool setup for the moments to relax at home. Almost all needs thoughtfully covered by the well furnished property. Down to the pool towels, beach equipment and even sound machines in every room to help muffle the sound of vehicles from the active intersection. The well equipped kitchen made it easy to prepare meals for almost any situation. Communicating with this home owner made it a breeze for us to throw all our concerns in the wind and enjoy our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

kimberly h., Winchester

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

Fabulous week at Sea Salt

What a wonderful week in Nags head for my husband, myself, our daughters and son-in-laws. Plenty of space for for all six. Sea Salt is exactly as pictured and described in the listing. The house is well-appointed with a blend of high end mid-century and beach decor. Amy is an amazing host, who responds quickly and has thought of every detail including excerpts from books as artwork that welcome you to your week of rest and relaxation .The kitchen has ever necessity and the desk area provided a convenient office away from home for my husband. The two decks were relaxing retreats and we enjoyed the pool, hammock, and corn hole each evening after long days on the beach that is a short walk across the street. The house is stocked with chairs, towels, beach carts, and games. Restaurants, shopping, and activities are within walking or a short driving distance and we especially enjoyed the location for early morning walks. This is a house we plan to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Shell Rock, Iowa

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

Perfect rental house for our family of 5

This was our first trip to the Outerbanks and this house made our trip even better. Great communication with the property owner, super easy check-in, decorated beautifully, and the best part was the private pool (we spent many hours in it during our week stay!).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

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

Absolutely wonderful stay!

Amy was very responsive and provided the perfect place for a ladies weekend! We were so happy to stay there and look forward to booking the cottage again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K., Eastern Shore Virginia

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

Lovely cottage conveniently located

Such a beautifully decorated and appointed place; the epitome of hospitality! We were so fortunate to nab a short stay at this cute place close to fishing spots and many of our favorite eateries. We hope to stay again sometime soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

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

A nice getaway

We had an enjoyable stay with our daughter and granddaughter. The owner kept the pool open even though it was after October 1st. Having the beach close and the pool was excellent with our granddaughter. She even learned to swim.

8/10 Good

Al D.

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

Great Location

Great summer feel house, close to all the restaurants. Very clean house and clean pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

Amazing stay!

We really enjoyed our time at this property! It was very clean, comfortable, and great location. Our two daughters ages 5 and 9 loved the kids bedroom and the pool. We liked that we were a short walk to the beach and also had a pool right in the backyard. It was a very fun and relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Best beach cottage

Wonderful beach cottage for the beach enthusiast.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Amy and Steve Sandoval

Host profile image
We are The Sandovals and Sea Salt Cottage is our family Outer Banks beach home that we love sharing with you. My family has been coming to the Outer Banks since the mid 1980s and we wanted to continue this tradition with our daughter. My name is Amy and I am the property manager and your primary contact.

Why they chose this property

It's rare to find a 3 bedroom home on the Outer Banks that has a large private pool. You've found it! You will love the location of this home - a short walk to the beach and so many conveniences that will make your beach vacation easy and fun. You will also love the furnishings - everything is updated and comfortable. The master bedroom is huge and complete with a king bed. The rest of the family will be comfortable, too, in the queen bedroom and twin bedroom.

What makes this property unique

We love being able to park our car and walk to many of the activities we enjoy on the Outer Banks. Between the excellent restaurants, Jennette's Pier, close beach access and parks and other activities within walking distance, you can't go wrong with the location of this home.

Languages:

English