
Cottage holiday rentals in Southern Shores
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The Sea Shanty - Deepwater Canal, Dogs Ok, Fenced!
Welcome to the Sea Shanty at Colington Harbour in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Epitome of Country at the Beach with views of the Albemarle Sound in the backyard. Swim, Fish, Play, Layout & Watch the Sunsets. Professionally cleaned and sanitized. Open concept, 3BR 2 Full Baths (1 King w/Ensuite, 1 Queen, 1 Full over Full Bunk), Outdoor Shower, Fire Pit, Cornhole, Games, High Speed Internet & Wifi, Smart TV's in each room, Kayaks and more! the Nautical Lifestyle awaits! Pool and Racquet Club Available.

DUCK~Beautiful home perfect location!
Comfy oceanside cottage, sits on a quiet street with private beach access. Short walk to beach and town where you can find quaint shops, farmers markets, the best restaurants in the area, deli, and convenience stores. Offers plenty of privacy and comfort to you and your family. The outdoor area provides the perfect place to relax with a good book or to enjoy your coffee or cocktail. If you are looking for a family friendly spot walking distance to the beach this is what you are searching for!

Oceanfront Four Gulls historic relaxation spot
Special *Off-Season* Offer! Book 5 or more nights and get one of those nights on us! (Special not available June 1-August 31. Special available for all bookings made on or after 12/31/24.) How does it work? Simply make your reservation for 5 or more nights, send us a message to let us know you qualify for the special, and we will deduct the rate of the lowest-priced rented night. Rent 5 nights? Pay for 4. Rent 7 nights? Pay for 6, etc. (The free night must be used during the same stay.)

New Pool 2026*Ping-Pong* Near Beach & Duck Village
Welcome to the heart of Duck, North Carolina - Your Outer Banks Beach Escape This freshly decorated, fully stocked 3-level beach cottage is just .2 miles from the ocean - a quick stroll and your toes are in the sand. With 3 bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, and sleeping space for 9, it’s the perfect retreat for families and friends. ★★★ Our summer 2026 check-in/check-out day is Sunday ★★★ Stay tuned for photos of the brand new heated pool - available for use Spring 2026!

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The cottage stands along the oceanfront in quaint area of Kitty Hawk beach. Very small cottage limited to 2 guests. Remodeled and designed in vintage beach flair. The cottage reminds me of the way coastal homes used to be: simple ; yet, thougthfully integrated into the environment. Approximately 800 square ft. of intimate living space with spacious deck for getting closer to the sea and sky. I provide all the clean linens .Please have prior reviews and be over 29 years of age.

OBX Cottage w/ Fire Pit & Fireplace, Walk to Beach
CHECK OUR OFF-SEASON SPECIALS! Welcome to our 1970’s cottage two blocks from the ocean! Enjoy a quick walk to the beach & being centrally located to all the Outer Banks has to offer. Features a bright & open floor plan w/ exposed beams & 3 bedrooms + 2 full baths for 5 or 6 people. In the Winter warm yourself by the fireplace & in the Summer cool off in the shade or catch sun on one of the outdoor loungers. We provide amenities to make your stay easy & relaxed. Sorry, no pets allowed.

Serendipity OBX:Oceanside Cottage on the Beach Rd
Looking for the perfect couples or solo adventurer's beach getaway? Serendipity OBX is a historic OBX beach cottage with stunning ocean views. Our cottage is situated on Beach Road, and just 200 feet from the beach. The cottage is dog-friendly and features a fenced-in backyard, rooftop deck, front deck, back deck, sun porch and outdoor shower. The cottage is a 5 minute walked to great restaurants and bars. Book your stay at Serendipity OBX today and start planning your beach escape.

Hillcrest Hideaway
Come enjoy this simple cozy cabin in a quiet neighborhood. Newly renovated in the winter of ‘23 this tiny house is located on the same property as the owner’s home but provides complete privacy with its own fenced in yard. Inside is a full kitchen, living area, and comfy Queen bed and is stocked with everything you need. Outside there is a living room, dining area, grill, shower, and rooftop deck. The beach and sound are both a short bike ride and the town of Duck is 2 miles north.

Beech Tree Tiny Home-OBX-1BR Cottage Near Ocean!
Explore the Outer Banks from this conveniently located getaway. Built in 2022. Less than one mile to the beach access and half mile to the sound access. Community includes sound and beach access, close proximity to great restaurants, just 3 miles from Duck. Explore Wright Memorial, Lighthouses, Jockeys Ridge, 4 Wheel Drive, Fishing, Crabbing and more! Paddle board along the many canals or the sound, enjoy yoga at the oceanfront, ride bikes, walk/jog and explore! Come play or work.

Historic Beach Cottage 700ft to ocean #singlestory
This is a true {mid-century modern} historic and classic cottage. It was built in 1956 by Frank Stick. Frank was a local artist and developer and started the “flat-top” movement in Southern Shores. We have worked hard to modernize this classic and bring it back to life with some fun twists! The porch is our favorite feature. It is 1200 sq feet of screened in, relaxing bliss. Outside family dinners and corn hole tournaments are our family’s way of relaxing at this sweet cottage!

Direct Beach & Pier Access, Clean & Renovated + EZ
Intelligently Designed beach homes for the unique elements of vacation stays: • User Friendly • Prime Locations • Sparkling Clean • Quick & Attentive Local Support • Thoughtful Touches Would you like to eliminate the gamble of reserving a poorly maintained, carelessly managed or icky ‘second home’? Stay with us, you won't regret it! The Avalon Beach Bungalow OBX is an original OBX 'Bungalow' style home, that was re-imagined and renovated by Live Swell Custom Homes in 2018.

Waterfront 2 bedroom cottage/hot tub/dock access
Welcome to "Seas the Bay" surrounded by water and majestic live oaks! This quaint 1,000 sqft cottage offers stunning views of Kitty Hawk Bay from the house, deck, & dock. Just 5 min from the beach, local food, & nightlife. Our dock on the bay is a perfect place to enjoy sunrises on the water. This listing is for 4 guests, perfect for a family, friends, or couples. Another airbnb rental is on the same property to the left, there is shared parking, but no living spaces shared.
Popular amenities for Southern Shores cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Kasita Barceló | Pool, HotTub, Near Beach, Slps 10

Easy Breezy beach house on secluded waterfront

OBX Beach House *Heated Pool&Hot Tub* in Duck

Foster Your Dreams: 5 min walk to beach, MP 8.7

Seahorse Shanty

Beach House with Private Hot tub & Firepit!

*Hot-Tub* Pet Friendly Community Pool, Cottage KDH

Hot Tub + Dog Friendly Central KDH The MOON Tower
Pet-friendly cottage rentals

Classic Flat Top, Beach 3 min walk, Pets Stay Free

Juhl of the Sea

Cooter's Cabin

Holiday on Helga Street • Classic OBX

Second Wind~4 bdrm, Steps2beach,Gas Firepit, Pets!

On Cloud 9 | Pet Friendly | Fully Stocked | MP7

An Authentic Outer Banks Cottage Experience | SUPs

Rooftop Vibes + Ocean Views | Walk to the Beach!
Private cottage rentals

Banks Cottage - cozy minimalist escape by the sea

Blue Skies-New 2023-2Br/2Ba Upstairs Soundside!

Lighthouse Views, Beach Parking Pass, Pets Welcome

Adorable updated beach cottage

Wright Salty-Views-Dog friendly-Beach Side

“Vitamin Sea” comfy 5br, hot tub and ocean view.

The Cottage at Church's Island

Salty Seahorse-POOL, 1 min walk to BEACH, 3 kings
When is the best time to visit Southern Shores?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $535 AUD | $445 AUD | $344 AUD | $407 AUD | $540 AUD | $637 AUD | $734 AUD | $636 AUD | $492 AUD | $497 AUD | $497 AUD | $420 AUD |
| Avg. temp | 6°C | 7°C | 11°C | 16°C | 20°C | 25°C | 26°C | 26°C | 23°C | 17°C | 12°C | 8°C |
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Southern Shores holiday rentals start at $107 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
10 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

Wi-Fi availability
20 of Southern Shores holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wi-Fi and Pool across Southern Shores rentals

4.9 Average rating
Southern Shores stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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