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Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front

Beachside vacation home with water park

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On the beach
3 bedrooms, WiFi
Dining
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Step into Tangerine Dreams, a beach cottage that embodies the authentic Outer Banks experience. Nestled behind the dunes with its own pier to the beach, this 3-bedroom retreat features Central Air/Heat and an outdoor shower/bathroom perfect for post-beach relaxation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front

Welcome to Tangerine Dreams! Located on the beach in South Nags Head this cottage is exceptional for it’s authentic beach cottage feel with the modern updates that make your vacation on the Outer Banks become a tradition and not a visit. . Nestled behind the dunes with it’s own pier to the beach and a sunrise dune deck, the cottage has been updated with Central Air/Heat and a truly “one of a kind” outdoor shower/bathroom. With 3 bedrooms, the cottage sleeps 7: with two Master Bedrooms, One Bunk room with trundle bed and a futon bed in the den for that uncle that showed up unannounced and snores. In case you were wondering, there is an indoor bathroom as well. Built in the 1950’s, this cottage is located in walking distance from the Nags Head Fishing Pier. While South Nags head is sought after for it’s wide beaches and low density without the commercial sprawl, the Pier offers excellent live entertainment, fishing, great shrimp happy hours, and karaoke. The cottage is also conveniently located minutes away from the famous fishing grounds of Oregon Inlet in one direction and minutes away from Historic Manteo in another. For the City Slickers, the Tangor Outlet Mall is also 10 minutes North. There is no better location on the Outer Banks than South Nags Head to appreciate the authentic beach vacation with minimal commercialism and yet still have access to the High bustle areas.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Rules

In Season: From June 15 through September 7 - guests must book a 7 night minimum stay. Friday to Friday. Off Season: Guests must book a 3 night min.
Since covid-19 we require guests to provide their own sheets and towels.

Pets

Pets not 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
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

Property is also known as

Tangerine Dreams South Nags Head Ocean Front House
Tangerine Dreams Ocean Front House
Tangerine Dreams South Nags Head Ocean Front
Tangerine Dreams Ocean Front
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Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front Nags Head

About the neighborhood

Located in South Nags Head, a neighborhood in Nags Head, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Jockey's Ridge State Park, while Dare County Arts Council and Seaside Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Nags Head vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Outer Banks Fishing Pier, Jennette's Pier, and Whalebone Junction. Whalebone Junction Information Center and Outlets Nags Head are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 170 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

valerie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy cabin with easy access to the beach. Looking forward to returning to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy C.

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

Good Stay

Clean, cozy, and great location! We loved the cottage! On the beavh even better. Thanks for sharing your coxy cottage ith us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R.

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

Sweet Cottage

This is my first VRBO. The process couldn't be more easy. Host gave me all the instructions right before the trip. The house is exactly as described. It was very clean. We had a great time and would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald M.

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

Don

The place had everything we needed. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan Y.

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

Fall fishing

Good location and close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Beach Get Away

Great location. Easy / short access to beach. Quiet area. Nice walk to Fishheads.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john H.

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

Wonderful from start to finish!

Cannot say enough positive things about our stay. Exceptional host and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Clairisa B.

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

Very Pleasant

It was very pleasant..Very nice being close to Beach... I would suggest TV's in adult rooms (especially for rainy relaxed days and at nights) Upgrade of inside bathroom...Enjoyed stay!!!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron I.

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

Clean and comfortable

Great experience at this property. It was clean. It was comfortable. It was in a great location. The host was extremely responsive. I would definitely rent it Again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Mom daughter’s trip!

Not fancy but comfy and just right. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

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

Little diamond in the sand

We vacationed for a week in OBX in Tangerine Dreams. This Outer Banks beach house is an original bungalow home. It sits behind a dune, but has a walkway to access the beach, directly behind the home. The house itself has all new LVP flooring throughout, an updated bathroom, all stainless steel appliances in kitchen, to include a full size refrigerator. Every bedroom now has a flat screen TV hung from the wall, plus one in main living area. We were able to cook meals without any issue with all kitchenware that is provided. We enjoyed much family time playing games we brought at the kitchen table when it rained one afternoon, while looking out the 3 windows in that area of the weather outside. There is also an outdoor shower and toilet, which are also all new. And super convenient. The location is convenient to get to Manteo or Hatteras areas, and is a nice trip to get to northern areas of beach, for restaurants and shopping. Jenette's Pier is about 2ish miles up the road as is one of our faves Sam and Omies. Fishheads Restaurant on the Outer Banks pier is about a mile up the road, an easy walk on the paved exercise trails.The owner is super responsive. We discovered a GFI outlet in bathroom was not working and he came and fixed it promptly. We also obtained earlier access to the house, than the late afternoon check in time, once the cleaners came through and finished. That was so nice and convenient! We only have positives to share! This was a wonderful stay, a hidden gem!
A view down the beach to FishHeads at the Outer Banks pier.
The walk over the dune to watch the sunrise.
Front screened in patio.
Remodeled bathroom
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Neil F.

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

Short getaway

Very pleased with cottage. We all commented on how well we slept….beds were very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Great vacation

This was our second stay here. We love the location and the house. Hopefully we can continue to make this an annual trip.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

JB K.

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

Beach house

It was great, and truly next to the beach and kind of in the middle of everything for rainy days and sightseeing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle H.

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

A wonderful time!

This is such a special spot! Super close to attractions and steps to the beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann F.

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

Girls Beach Get Away

Great little find, very comfortable, awesome location. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Family vaca

I came with 3 granddaughters and had a wonderful time. We loved the location and the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

A gem of a house

Loved this little cottage! Location, porch and ease of communication with host were among my favorite things!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Staying at Tangerine Dreams

As a family, we have been staying here for many years. This has always been a wonderful, relaxing week in a very comfortable cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

William D.

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

Comfortable cottage

Cozy house in a good location. Owner very accessible and was a easy process to rent. This was our third trip and look forward to more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Magical

We loved staying at this property. Family style cottage. Had everything you could want.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

September getaway

Great experience from the very first communication with the owner all the way through check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Great Spot!

This was perfect for a long weekend with my wife. Great access to the beach, and close to many awesome restaurants via the beach road. The outside "shower" is the coolest ive ever seen, and was used more than once! 😉 really great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory r.

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

Quiet

Great place for us. Would go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023