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"Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Nags Head, NC
  • Popular LocationJennette's Pier18 min walk
  • Popular LocationTanger Outlet Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationFull Throttle Speedway4 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)117 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.

"Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away

Welcome to Any Excuse – our family beach cottage located in South Nag’s Head, NC (milepost 17.5). We named our cottage “Any Excuse” because, quite honestly, we will use any excuse to spend time in the Outer Banks! Our cottage is furnished with lots of personal touches and modern amenities to make you feel right at home. Public beach access is just a short walk from the cottage (1/2 block).

Any Excuse is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage. The downstairs bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and has a screened in back porch. Upstairs, there is a large bedroom with a king bed as well as a smaller room with a queen bed. Linens are provided. Both upstairs rooms have private decks. Several air mattresses including a toddler size one are also available for use. There are two full baths, one downstairs and one upstairs with tub/shower combination in both.

We are equipped with free high-speed WIFI, 3 smart TV’s, and 2 blue ray players. The kitchen is equipped with stove/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, Keurig and a traditional coffeemaker. Dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc. are also supplied. The dining area accommodates 6 and additional seating for 2 is available at the kitchen bar. Washer and dryer are located on the main floor. Our comfortable den area includes a full size couch, oversized chair with ottoman, recliner and single swivel rocker. There is a large deck off the dining/den with 2 porch swings, and 2 chairs. This deck faces the ocean and is great for relaxing at any time of the day.

There is a nice storage space on the ground level where you will find beach chairs, beach toys, outdoor games, bikes, and boogie boards. A propane grill is available for your use. There is an outdoor shower with hot/cold water for easy and fun clean up after a day at the beach. Our extra-large driveway allows for room to enjoy the hammock or create an outside entertainment area.

This is a smoke-free cottage.

Property manager

Tim & Donna Robertson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 17 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Mini crib, toddler air mattress, high chair

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 first aid kit 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Nags Head

Located near the beach, this cottage is in South Nags Head, a neighborhood in Nags Head. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Wright Brothers National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Traveling with kids? Consider Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway. With jet skiing, kayaking, and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Jennette's Pier - 18 min walk
  • Tanger Outlet Center - 3 min drive
  • Full Throttle Speedway - 4 min drive
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 5 min drive
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away located?

This family-friendly Nags Head cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and Jennette's Pier. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Tanger Outlet Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family destination wedding
Great location across from public beach access. Very clean and well stocked kitchen and bathroom supplies, as well as beach towels and equipment. Nice laundry room. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cold and rainy but great house
Maybe May wasn't the best time to visit, but despite the weather, the house was great. It was spotless, well-equipped, and a great place to relax. Public access to the beach was across the street and a short distance down. Would consider it again, though maybe picking a better weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time home was perfect for us will definitely be staying again
Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S., Canton

Liked: Cleanliness
October Delight
We had a really great week here at Any Excuse. This was our 2nd time here and it never disappoints. The place is like home away from home. Thanks Tim and Donna for sharing your place with us, we have a really enjoyable and great trip and awesome weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend Getaway
My children and I loved our stay at Any Excuse. I chose this house partially due to reviews of how well stocked the house was. Our stay was short and I didn’t want to have to worry about packing a lot. Anything you could need for a beach getaway was available such as towels, blankets, dishes, etc. The location was perfect and the walk to the beach was easy. Overall very satisfied with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Wonderful place with so many extras provided to make our stay comfortable and easy! Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., New York, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful time in the Outer Banks
We had a fantastic time in Nags Head! Any Excuse was immaculately clean, spacious and calm. We enjoyed the hammocks in the front porch and the screened one later in the day. This house is also a block away from the beach so you have easy access. Don’t worry about eating out because the house is well stocked with everything you need to make a nice meal at home. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., Fairfax Station, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation
We had a wonderful stay at "Any Excuse". The cottage was spotless and extremely comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked and very functional. We cooked most days using both the Weber gas grill and kitchen. The location was just a block from the beach access - very convenient. We appreciated that there was a blow-up bed and although we did not use, there appeared to be a crib, baby gate, etc for babies and toddlers. The storage room was well stocked with numerous beach chairs, umbrellas, a wagon, and tons of kid's beach toys. My family and I look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Week
We had the best week at Any Excuse. The location, proximity to the beach, layout, and amenities were just right. We especially appreciated and enjoyed the best stocked kitchen we’ve ever experienced. We would love to stay here again if our group size allows.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Impeccably clean, well appointed, and comfortable.
We rented this property because of its location and proximity to a larger beach home across the street which was being rented by family members. We quickly found that not only was this home the perfect size and location, but incredibly clean, comfortable, and outfitted with anything we could ever need and then some! 5 stars all around!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023