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Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottage E

Cottage near Jennette's Pier in Nags Head

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with sand dunes and sparse vegetation.
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A beachfront resort with multiple two-story buildings, a central pool area, and a sandy beach.
A multi-level house with a deck and outdoor seating area.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a staircase on each side.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Whalebone Junction
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Nags Head

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this South Nags Head cottage, you'll find Whalebone Junction and Tale of the Whale. Whalebone Junction Information Center and Outlets Nags Head are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Whalebone Junction - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Whalebone Junction Information Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Outlets Nags Head - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottage E

Welcome to Whalebone Oceanside Cottage E by KEES Vacations!

A classic Outer Banks experience with a fresh new chapter. Nestled in South Nags Head at Milepost 16.5, Whalebone Ocean Cottages brings the charm of a historic cottage court into the modern era with seven thoughtfully rebuilt coastal cottages designed for easy beach living.

Just steps from the ocean, your cottage places you close to everything that makes an Outer Banks getaway unforgettable. Spend your days lounging on the sand, cooling off in the community oceanfront pool, grilling dinner with family and friends, or exploring the best of Nags Head right outside your door.

This 4 bedroom cottage offers comfortable accommodations for up to 8 guests, perfect for family beach getaways and group vacations. The bedding layout includes a King En Suite, a Queen En Suite, a Queen bedroom, and a bunk room featuring a Twin over Twin bunk bed. There is also a sleeper sofa for extra bedding.

A fully equipped kitchen makes vacation meals simple, whether you're preparing breakfast before the beach or winding down after dinner at a favorite local restaurant.

When you are ready to explore, you will find shopping, grocery stores, golf, miniature golf, outdoor adventures, seafood markets, watersport rentals, and local dining all nearby. Favorites like Sam and Omie's and other beloved Nags Head eateries are just minutes away.

Every stay includes the KEES standard amenity package featuring high quality linens and bath towels, K Cup coffee maker with K Cups, soap amenity dispensers, complimentary WiFi, keyless contactless entry, and the flexibility of the KEES FlexStay system with no fixed arrival day requirements or mandatory 7 night stays.

Whalebone Ocean Cottages offers a laid-back coastal escape in one of Nags Head's most iconic locations.

This property has 2 parking spots for guests.

**Private outdoor community pools and/or waterpark play areas are available, weather permitting, beginning on Memorial Day and close after Labor Day. Please know that pool operating dates are subject to change at any point, for any reason.**

Check-In begins at 4pm. Your keyless entry code will begin granting access at this time.
Check-Out is 10am.

Optional: Add a Village Beach Club Weekly Discovery Membership to Your Stay!

Turn your beach vacation into a resort experience! Add Village Beach Club access to your stay with a Weekly Discovery Membership. Lounge in luxury — enjoy dedicated food and beverage service poolside or beachfront, join a fitness class, challenge friends to a game of pickleball, or simply unwind in a cabana or lounge chair by the pool. With beach chairs and umbrellas, surfboards, oceanfront dining, and daily live music and entertainment all at your fingertips, Village Beach Club transforms your Outer Banks getaway into a full resort destination.

Weekly Discovery Memberships are $100 per person and can be purchased through the Village Beach Club website. KEES guests will receive an exclusive deal after booking your vacation rental for $25 off per person. Children 2 and under are free.

Parking passes are required for the Village Beach Club. Pricing is dynamic based on demand, with a maximum of $15 per day or $45 per week. The Village Beach Club pool is open from May 20 to October 1. The pool is open daily from 8:00am to 7:00pm with lap swimming available from 8:00am to 9:00am.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,344 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

27265

Frequently asked questions

How close is Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottage E to the airport?

This cottage is 7.1 mi (12-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottage E have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottage E to the beach?

This cottage is 3.4 mi (6-min drive) from Outer Banks Beaches and 7.4 mi (12-min drive) from beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottage E offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottage E?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottage E?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottage E?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottage E have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottage E have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottage E to downtown Nags Head?

This cottage is 5.7 mi away from Nags Head.

Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottage E Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lamont T.

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

Great week of vacation

Great location and very easy walk to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for families

Awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

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

Great spot

Nice place. Right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barrie B.

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

South Nags Head near Jeanette's Pier

Great cottage with wonderful amenities. The kitchen was the best appointed we have ever had in a rental!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis L.

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

Fun for all

Family vacation, great location, beach was wonderful! Love our family time together. Cottage was very convenient to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Great fishing weekend

Annual trip to OBX to do some surf fishing. Had a good time. Cottage was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Perfect spot!

Whalebone cottages are a perfect spot for a family or potentially two small families. We had access to a nice-sized pool and the beach was about a minute from our door! There are several great restaurants within a mile or two from here, and a good handful of sights to see within a 15-20 minute drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Donna (Dee) K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend in Nags Head.

Property had a great location. Property was as listed. Negatives, the property was not clean, hand soap and shampoo dispensers not filled.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deede H.

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

First Stay at The Outer Banks

This is our first time staying at The Outer Banks. Loved the cottage. It was big enough for all 7 of us Loved the pool for the kids. They had a great time in the pool! It was close to the beach. Just annn by overall good experience. The only thing missing was a washer and dryer. We had a great time !😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

If you’re looking for proximity to beach and a central location, this is a great option. We had 4 adults and 2 teens and this was a perfect home base. The only negative is that there is no privacy whatsoever - the units are on top of each other which makes for awkward morning coffees on the deck. In addition the pool is reminiscent of the pool from the movie Vacation - needs major updates and more chairs. Otherwise, convenient and easy stay! Be sure to bring your own beach chairs!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and layout

The house was in a great location and the layout of the house was perfect for our group of 6. The housewares(pots, pans, storage bowls, etc) need to be replenished to improve the experience. A few housekeeping issues- towel from last renter found behind the door and one bed was not made up. No soap but they came out and replenished soap.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Keep looking..

Pool was closed our entire stay. This was the reason we chose this property. Reached out to management company, Kees, they said they would reach out to maintenance for update. They never followed through. I asked again 2 days later, no update. Check in information was not provided until 40 minutes after my check in time, and I had to reach out to Kees. Took me 40 minutes to reach anyone. Tried tx line, email, and phone. The grill is old and rusty, should be replaced. Tv didn’t work in upstairs bedroom. Location was great for beach access, pier, playground. House was nice, fully stocked kitchen. Nice for family meals. I prefer individually owned properties, because people care more than companies.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Perfect

Enough room for the people we had close to the beach and easily accessible. The place was perfect and exactly what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Zac Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

good location

Close to the beach. Plenty of room. Unfolded sofa bed and sand poured out. Clearly wasn't checked or cleaned despite the required cleaning fee. No dishwasher detergent, no condiments for cooking, no family/board games, one trash bag and one roll of paper towels for the entire house for the week. You will need to bring everything with you or buy it all there which was expensive. Seemed to us that some of those things could have been provided given the price of the rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

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

Beautiful Location at the OBX

First of all, the property is pretty much like it looks like online. We were impressed with the decor, amenities and roominess of our cottage. It's location directly on the beach with a pool was awesome. We've stayed in other locations where you have to cross a busy road to get to the beach and this was much nicer. This cottage has everything you need to make a meal without going out. The only drawback was that the wi-fi password did not work. I called the tech support listed on the magnet on the fridge. They were good, but could not help because it appeared that their equipment was swapped out with different equipment. I then called Kees to inquire to the issue around 4PM and they were closed for the day, which is awful early during peak vacation season (I believe they should have 24 hour phone coverage since there is no front desk). I left a voice mail and never received a call back (the tech I talked to from the internet company even warned me that Kees was hard to get a hold of). We finally figured it out (we used the password on the back of the router which was different than the one Kees had given us). Overall, it was a wonderful stay. My main concern would be that if we did have a major issue with our stay, could we contact the property manager?
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Everything was great except for the grill.

The grill was rusty and did not work. We notified the management staff. They said that they would take care if it but nothing happened.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022