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Gillespie Cottage: Oceanfront | Amazing Views!

Vacation home near Outer Banks Beaches in Nags Head

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Outer Banks Fishing Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Nags Head

Oceanside stay.A stay at this South Nags Head vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and 3 miles (5 km) of Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Whalebone Junction and Jennette's Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬6 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.

Gillespie Cottage: Oceanfront | Amazing Views!

Make Gillespie Cottage the home away from home that your family will want to return to year after year. This classic oceanfront retreat in South Nags Head offers exceptional views and your own private access to the beach. Two levels of east-facing covered decks provide plenty of outdoor space for watching the sunrise and listening to the crashing waves. Inside, kick back and relax in the comfortably furnished great room, where vaulted ceilings and multiple skylights make the space feel bright and airy. The open-concept layout is perfect for spending quality time together, even while preparing meals in the well-equipped kitchen. The primary bedroom and a full bath are also located on the top level, with four additional bedrooms and two more full baths on the mid level. This wonderful home provides comfort, convenience and so much more for your family to enjoy.

Located at milepost 19.5 in South Nags Head, Gillespie Cottage is a mile south of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Fish Head's Bar and Grill, where you can order food and drinks on the oceanfront while listening to live music. Coquina Beach, part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and a favorite local spot for fishing and surfing, is a six-minute drive away. From there, explore Bodie Island Lighthouse or head south for a day trip to Ocracoke.

No pets allowed. No smoking/vaping.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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 a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,190 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

3036

Gillespie Cottage: Oceanfront | Amazing Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MJ C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and beautiful views.House was clean but underneath the house there was trash like a broken lounge chair and a couple more things that were left. Wasn’t a big issue though. House accommodated my family and myself well and had everything we needed. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short walk to beach

This home is so close to the beach. After climbing the dune, youre rewarded with a very short walk to the beach. We could have brought 4-5 more people with us, plenty of space so the 5 of us never felt ontop of each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend fishing trip

Great property with amazing views. So convenient to Oregon Inlet!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Mother’s Day weekend.

Fantastic house, made for a great mother’s day and celebration for my wife’s birthday. The house does need a little tlc and the air conditioning in the upper living area was not working making it a bit warm for sleeping. But otherwise the house was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean front getaway

Wonderful spot for a guys fishing and golfing weekend. Plenty of space to hang out and enjoy the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025