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Sanderling Escape in Duck
Updated Beach Cottage, short 5 min walk past 7 homes to the beautiful uncrowded beach. See reviews! Soundfront community pool 5/19-10/13 & tennis! Modern kitchen, baths, flooring, furnishings, appliances, decor. Comfortably sized bedrooms, open great room & dining. (1 K, 1 Q, 2 Twins). 2 TV's. Open decks, large screen porch, laundry, grill. Linens provided. Very quiet low density family neighborhood. Walk/bike to beach, Town of Duck for shopping, dining, soundfront boardwalk, & watersport fun.

The Boardroom Surf House • Walk 2 Sound • King Bed
Fall in love with our surf-inspired, private cottage—steps from the sound and close to the beach. Enjoy a bright modern space, cozy bedroom & peaceful porch for slow mornings, salty breezes & sunset walks to the sound. A dreamy escape for couples wanting to unwind, reconnect and feel the magic of the OBX. Walk to: • The sound (5 mins) • Sunset viewing spots • Coffee shops • Bay Drive walking path Drive to: • Beach access (3 mins) • Wright Brothers Memorial (5 mins) • Jockey’s Ridge ( 8 mins)

The Casita - Close to Beach & Bay, Outdoor Shower!
Welcome to The Casita, our Mediterranean inspired beach bungalow in the Outer Banks. The vision for this home came about after we traveled in Europe and fell in love with the calming, slow-paced lifestyle of villages along the coast, mixed with rich architecture focused on natural elements & a soothing palettes. We designed and renovated this beach cottage to exude inspiration from those experiences and create an escape for ourselves and to share with others. We look forward to hosting you!

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 May 15-Sept. 15. 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.)

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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.

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!

New Pool! Ping-Pong * Near Beach & Duck Village
Welcome to the heart of Duck, NC - Your Outer Banks Beach Escape! This freshly decorated, fully stocked 3-level cottage is just .2 miles from the ocean—a quick stroll and your toes are in the sand. Designed with privacy and comfort in mind, this home features 3 spacious bedrooms, each with its own private en suite bathroom, making it the perfect retreat for a family or a group. ★ Stay tuned for photos of the brand new heated pool - opening April 2026!

100 Year Old Cottage! Simple, Rustic, Charming
Our 100 year old cottage is nestled in the woods just a 5 minute drive from the ocean and only 1/2 mile to trails, boat ramp & kayak launch. Hit the beach or explore the sound during the day and enjoy our rustic retreat and it's awesome outdoor living space at night: herb garden, fire pit, grill and seating area. Inside raw wood beams, floor to ceiling pine and a loft that kids will love are just some of the unique features our little cabin offers!

The Little Beach Lodge
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. A perfect getaway for family and friends with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a cozy living room and a chef's kitchen with two private outdoor living spaces. Relax in the outdoor tub after a day of exploring all the island has to offer. The house is situated on the West side of the highway - perfect for a sunset walk along the sound and an easy cruise to the beach or the Avalon Fishing Pier.

Sea Y’all Soon! *Backyard path to the BEACH!*
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space with ocean views, only a short walk to the ocean! This 3 bedroom Southern Shores cottage sleeps 9 and is fully stocked with all you need for an amazing Outer Banks classic vacation. Southern Shores is centrally located to Kitty Hawk and Duck. Allowing you close access to shopping, dining and exploring the Outer Banks. From the backyard you can walk a short path right to the beach!
Popular amenities for Southern Shores cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

The Sea Perch~ Stylish Beachbox with Hot Tub!

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

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

Seahorse Shanty

Beach House with Private Hot tub & Firepit!

Kitty Hawk Cottage w/ HotTub, Fire pit, Ocean View

*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

A Swell Kept Secret ~from a long time SuperHost!

Juhl of the Sea

Direct Beach & Pier Access, Clean & Renovated + EZ

Helga Street • Classic OBX

On Cloud 9 | Pet Friendly | Fully Stocked | MP7

An Authentic Outer Banks Cottage Experience | SUPs

Oceanside/Short walk to🏖/Fenced Yard/Dog friendly🐾
Private cottage rentals

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

Papa Nicks Semi-Oceanfront Beach Cottage

Mid-century cottage*walk to beach*Southern Shores

Cozy cottage, steps to the beach

The WinnWill~ Charming Beachside Retreat

Cozy Cottage, sound views, centrally located!

The Cottage at Church's Island

Wave Call beckons you to this luxurious cottage!
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 | $495 AUD | $412 AUD | $318 AUD | $376 AUD | $499 AUD | $590 AUD | $679 AUD | $589 AUD | $456 AUD | $358 AUD | $458 AUD | $536 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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4.9 Average rating
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