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Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Located at mile post 17.5 in an Ocean Front Community, Laughing Gull #1 offers a relaxing retreat with a short walk to the ocean. Unwind on the rooftop Crows Nest with panoramic views or enjoy time together in the fully equipped kitchen and spacious living room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101442 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly

***During the Coronavirus Health Scare,
We have added steps to our cleaning process to make sure you are protected from the spread of infection.

--LAUGHING GULL #1--is located at Mile post 17.5.
It is part of the Laughing Gull Cottages, an Ocean Front Community with a short walk to the ocean.

We provide an amenities package-starter package for all guest's. It includes the following:
Sheet sets for all beds(WE DO NOT MAKE THE BEDS WITH THE SHEETS. YOUR SHEET SETS WILL COME IN A VACCUMMED SEALED BAG), one towel set that the house sleeps, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bath, 2 bars of soap per bath, 2 rolls of paper towels, 2 dishwasher pods, and one travel size bottle of dish soap.

Laughing Gull #1 features a Rooftop Crows Nest which offers panoramic views of the Ocean and the surrounding areas.

It has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps up to 8 people on two levels.

The entry level offers 2 bedrooms, bath, and a large laundry room.

The laundry room is located near the entrance. It is equipped with a full sized Washer & Dryer.

As you ascend to the top level, you will be pleased to find the living room clean and comfortable.

A fully equipped kitchen with a Crockpot, Air Fryer, Blender, Mixer, & Seafood Steamer pot, is all you need to keep your hungry family happy.

Off of the living room is the Master bedroom which has a king sized bed and an adjoining full bathroom.

Walk outside and enjoy the deck, the screened in porch, or go up top to the Crows Nest.

All of the bedrooms are equipped with their own SMART TVs and the living room has a Smart TV so you can use your Streaming Apps to watch movies etc. Free WiFi access is also provided.

Inside the fenced in yard there is a charcoal grill for your use.

We didn't forget your Furry family! You will have peace of mind knowing that your pet is safe in the chained linked fenced area.

For your convenience, there is an outside shower that is fully enclosed and equipped with hot & cold water.

Where is the beach? Just a short walk down the driveway and your toes are in the sand! There is a Life Guard at this location.

Master Bedroom/Bedroom #3 - King bed Bedroom #2 - Bunk bed (Full and Full) w/ XBOX ONE S Bedroom #1 - Queen bed

Parking for 2 cars. If you have more than that there is an overflow lot behind the house.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. PET FEES are NOT INCLUDED in price.
2. College students and anyone 27 or younger considered on a "case by case' basis and will include additional student rate and security deposit. If you are under the age of 27, you must submit an inquiry first. You are not allowed to "Instant Book".
*NO Students Allowed from Memorial weekend to Labor Day weekend.
3. If you pick a future date, please confirm with us that the rate is correct. We are a small company and update our rates as quickly as time allows. **

Here are some OPTIONAL Items to Make Your Trip Complete :

1. Evacuation Fee (5% of your total) will refund any days missed because of evacuation.
2. Beach Chairs(sitting) & Umbrellas rental.
3. Pet fee is $100 per week per pet + tax.
Or if less than a week, Pet fee is $15 per day per pet + tax.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 10 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: You may smoke outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,442 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Per NC and Nags Head law we can not have campers/RV's parked nor hooked up to any rental properties.
Age 27 and younger needs to contact us first to get approval. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21.
Note * PET FEES, and Other Options are NOT INCLUDED in price but may be added*

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
10 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Fee:$100 a wk or $15 per day Per pet + Tax

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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, 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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

250 ft Ocean Rooftop Crows Nest great Views Foosball Fenced Yard
Oceanside NO Streets Cross. Rooftop Crows Nest great Views House
Oceanside NO Streets Cross. Rooftop Crows Nest great Views
Emergency Housing Discount Slps 11
Emergency Workers Housing Only Discount Slps 11
Awesome Views! Only 250 Feet to the Ocean! Slps 11
Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard Nags Head
Home Available at a Discounted Rate for First Responders
250 Feet From THE Ocean! Rooftop Crows Nest great Views !

About the neighborhood

Map
Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Outlets Nags Head - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 10 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Nags Head vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Outer Banks Fishing Pier, and Whalebone Junction. Whalebone Junction Information Center and Outlets Nags Head are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property just a 2 minute walk from the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

First Ever Stay at a Rental

First stay at an online rental. Loved it, loved it, loved it. Clean, spacious, and lots of amenities. Parking right next to the unit. Very easy access to the beach. Outdoor shower to wash the sand off. Dog friendly. We would stay here again and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David & Christina S., Virginia

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

Great for family!

Clean, excellent customer service, stress free!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri S.

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

Nice

Nice location. Though it has a path to the beach it’s also super close to the public access which is easier to cross. The cottage itself is great for a family trip with everything that’s needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

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

Fall Getaway

We spent 4 days at Laughing Gull #1 and had a wonderful stay! The beach is just right over the dune and it's within walking distance of Jeanette's Pier. We were fortunate to have a warm weather day and our girls played in the ocean and enjoyed the hot water shower outside. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The bunk bed room, queen room and laundry room are on the entry level. Upstairs is the king bedroom, living room and kitchen. Both levels have a full bathroom. The layout of the house was ideal for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

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

Great Winter Getaway

We came up for a short weekend trip to go to the aquarium. Home was clean, well maintained and had beautiful sunrise views from the crows nest. We will be back for a warmer stay. We traveled with a 7 month old baby and a 16lb frenchie. Both loved the room and the frenchie enjoyed having a fenced in area to run.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

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

Laughing Gull #1

House was clean, comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked with pans, dishes, appliances, and the view from the Crow's Nest was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Leigh W.

Great location with beautiful views

The place is in the perfect spot, a quick walk to the beach and close to 64. The view from the upper deck is amazing. The floor plan is perfect for a vacation. The master bedroom mattress was lumpy and hard though. Everything else was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H., Carlisle, PA

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

As described and more

Very adequate! Only issue is that only one bedroom is actually "adult-sized". Other two are very fine for young children and pre-teens. If someone has that age profile, this is an excellent rental for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ronn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Do Not Stay Here. Strongly Recommend Against

The website photos are not honest. The images posted show a beach view, promising a great overlook of the shore. In fact, your views are of the garage roof and the street. Your view of the ocean is blocked by four other rentals. This rental was a major disappointment to us. We were completely misled by Vrbo and by the company Rentals on the Beach. Neither was honest with us. We urge you not to stay here. We will be seeking a full refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Andre D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

BAIT AND SWITCH So crazy-MUST READ BEFORE RENTAL

Property was older than it looked in the pictures-But it was close to the Water about 50 Yards away. We where told to not come early so we got there at 4pm on Friday-The owner was supposed to call to say we could go in-BUT we recieved no call-So I tryed the Code for the door-It opened-we made our way in and of course after a long drive from the airport we had to use the bathroom-My wife yelled from the bathroom -NO TOILET PAPER-Then My daughter yelled from the other bathroom-NO TOILET PAPER-well to our surprise there was NO TOILET PAPER ANYWHERE IN THE HOUSE-SO we used napkins from the fast food store-we walked to the beach and my daughter decided to get her feet wet -so did my son-so did my wife-no problem until we walked back to the house and we quickly realized the house had NO TOWELS ANYWHERE-so we figured that the cleaning crew must have forgot to supply the toilet paper and Towels -It was getting later so we decided to stop at a store on our way to dinner and pick up toilet paper and towels-after dinner we went back to HOUSE and got ready for bed-TO our surprise The beds HAD Blankets but NO Sheets-I Know what your Thinking " this is a PRANK--But NO- this house had no sheets-well by now its 10pm-I was fed up I called the 24 hr Maintenace person-He said its not his job to bring towels and toilet paper -I should call the owner Ronni Moldovan-called her she said the items im missing should be in a bag on the Dresser-I said we looked everywhere -No sheets no Toilet paper no bath soap no dish soap . She said-DID you order the 'AMENITY PACKAGE" I said I was not sure what such a PACKAGE is.WEll she said its written in the lease to rent the place--Well I said there are lots of things in the lease-it mentions a POOL-theres NO POOL-it mentions a HOTUB-There NO hot tub--it mentions a lot of thing that are not in this unit-I certianly in my wildest dreams didnt think an 'AMENITY PACKAGE ' INCLUDED TOILET PAPER AND SHEETS AND TOWLES AND SOAP-well I was wrong and owner Ronni Moldovan-said this PACKAGE costs $150 BUCKS-and if i wanted it I had to pay and then WAIT UNTIL sometime the next day to get it. But couldnt tell-me when!! I own beach front property in Florida-If I charged EXTRA for Basic needs I would be laughed off VRBO and i should be-this is the worst thing I Have ever heard of-this is so bad and the way its mentioned is very cheap and sleazy-Please dont rent from these folks until they stop this STOP THIS NOW-Its not GOOD business Not GOOD
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The teenagers enjoyed the game system.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cam T.

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

Great Location

This house is in a great location. Well stocked. We enjoyed the crows nest the most! Just a couple suggestions to make- the king mattress was extremely uncomfortable and sunk in on both sides. Might be time to replace. Also, since this is a pet friendly rental, carpets on the stairs inside would be nice. Our dog had a hard time going up and down. Otherwise, everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yung K.

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

Beach Cottage

Great location! This house is on the beach side with maybe 3 or 4 other houses in front of the beach. Only a short walk to the beach. We went to the Wrights Brothers National Memorial (20 minutes), jockeys ridge state park (10 minutes), and cape hatteras light house (1 hour). The house was clean, beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was fully stocked with pots and pans and plates and bowls and utensils. great view of ocean from the crows nest. Front fenced yard is dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carol R.

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

Great location!

House is a little dated, but location was good! Right on beach and near many restaurants. Only complaint is towels feel like sand paper and are way too rough. Plus fenced in area for dog is very tiny and best for a small dog not big enough for a big dog!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Off season get away

Very enjoyable, dog friendly which was our favorite part.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

We had a wonderful stay!

We are returning guests and we love this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Birthday getaway

The house was perfect for our stay. It was clean, and super close to the beach, a quick walk to the path leading to the ocean, which was easily seen from the crows nest. My hubby and I spent a lot of time in the crows nest, drinking our coffee in the morning, aour wine wine in the
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

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

Laughing Gull 1

This property was fabulous, awesome screen porch, fenced yard for the dogs, easy access to the beach, had every amenity needed in the kitchen, beds were comfortable crows nest was fabulous. The linens provided were such a nice touch, truly, this was a magnificent house along with its location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL G.

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

Fun getaway

This is our third time staying at Laughing Gull #1 and it’s even had some updated furniture. We always love the house and how it is set up.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney R.

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

Quick getaway

We loved the property! It was a great location and the fenced in yard was fantastic for our dogs!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

john k.

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

Great location, decent place to stay.

Overall well worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Short walk to the beach

Loved the house & decor. The bed was very comfortable. I have 3 Golden Retrievers so finding a house with fenced in yard for my dogs was a must & it was such a short walk to the beach with private access.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara W.

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

Can't wait to go back!

We loved our trip! We will definitely be returning to the same house. We saved so much money by not having to board our dogs. The home was perfectly set up for pets, and we loved being able to share our vacation with our furry babies. The house was clean and so cute! It's the perfect location on the sand (no streets for the kids to cross to go to the beach). Management was very kind and communicative. Can't wait to go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Nice Beach Cottage

We had a nice weekend stay. Great location along the beach, not too far from restaurants and shopping along with easy beach access. Bedrooms were perfect for us, and a nice large family room / dining area. It was very clean and all instructions were clear. We’ll keep it in mind for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023