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Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A

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.
A large swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, a beach in the background, and a building with a balcony overlooking the pool.
A wooden boardwalk leading to beach houses with balconies and stairs.
A beachfront resort with multiple two-story buildings, a central pool area, and a sandy beach.
A deck with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a pool, and a building with large windows.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 776 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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 3 Bedroom Cottage A

Welcome to Whalebone Oceanside Cottage A 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.

Set slightly apart from the other cottages, Cottage A offers an added sense of privacy and a quieter coastal setting, making it an ideal retreat for those looking to unwind in a more peaceful atmosphere. This 3 bedroom cottage comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests with 2 Queen bedrooms and a third bedroom featuring a Twin over Full bunk bed. 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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

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: 816 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 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. 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

27334

Frequently asked questions

How close is Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A 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 3 Bedroom Cottage A have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A 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 3 Bedroom Cottage A offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A to downtown Nags Head?

This cottage is 5.7 mi away from Nags Head.

Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottage A Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Great location!

Great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Weekend getaway

It was very quiet and relaxing. Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy k.

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

Great Time in OBX

We loved the property location - short walk to the beach and short drive to conveniences. The property was in great condition. We would have preferred more than one trash bag and roll of toilet paper and other essentials as we flew in and didn’t have the capacity to take it back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Was pleasant and easy

Had a great relaxing time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Perfect Stay!

This rental surpassed my expectations! The rental was clean and had everything we needed . The private beach access was perfect! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham F.

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

Family beach Road Trip

Stayed at location as the last leg of a family beach road trip along the Outer Banks. Property was clean and well maintained, great area, check in was easy and as advertised. Communication with company was great and they were very responsive when contacted.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

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

Family Time

The property was exactly as presented in a sweet small Oceanside community with a pool. GREAT beach access! House was clean and well appointed. Would definitely stay again🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

michelle d.

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

Good location

Overall a good place to stay. There were a couple issues which had been taken care of but one. Took a couple days to get to us. Place was not that clean bedrooms were bathrooms somewhat and kitchen not so clean when we got there place ciuld use a good clean dusting lights and ceiling fans cleaning cabinets and outside of appliances
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Y.

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

Awesome location and beach access!

We enjoyed our stay at the Whalebone cottage. It was quiet, had a nice pool, awesome beach access with a short walk to the pier, easy check-in and check-out, and the location was convenient to everything! My only complaint was that we couldn't connect to the wifi. We did call the management company who said they would contact the owner and get back to us, we never heard back. I saw this was the same complaint from past guests. All of the other positives outshined that one negative. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kelly M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Honest review to hopefully help others. We stay in vacation rentals at this price point quite often so I believe we have realistic expectations. Read the description carefully instead of looking at the pictures. You can’t see the ocean or pool from cottage A. You will receive one bath towel per person. Keep in mind there is no washer or dryer and no housekeeping service to refresh those or bring more. Be prepared to bring or buy beach towels. None are provided, nor are beach chairs or umbrellas, although you can rent from different places down there who deliver and pick up which is convenient. The beds are not the best. Cheap spring mattresses and linens. Our fitted sheet even had a hole in it. Couches are worn and stained. Otherwise, clean. First day after showering I realized there was no hairdryer. We did not pack one because the listing said one was provided. I called guest services and they were polite but offered no ETA and couldn’t reach housekeeping. We were late to meet family due to this and the fact that 3 men showed up to do a fire inspection inside our cottage which was not communicated to us in advance. Glad we were there! The only upside to this was one of them was kind enough to bring me a hairdryer from another unit. Interestingly, Guest Relations told me I couldn’t get one from another unit because they were all occupied. The man told me that was not the case and we were the ONLY occupied cabin, which was evidenced by us being the only car for days.
Couches. 3 total and all looked like this. Would have laid out towels to sit on if there were any extras.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026