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Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores

Vacation home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Outer Banks Beaches

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Beach nearby
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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Escape to TARA, a serene Outer Banks retreat nestled among the trees. With its comfortable living spaces and ocean views, this hidden gem offers the perfect setting for rest and relaxation. Enjoy access to nearby community amenities like tennis courts, playgrounds, and basketball courts or unwind on the screened porch with ceiling fan or wrap-around sundecks.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81256 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores

Tucked into the trees for peace and privacy, TARA is a hidden gem just one block from the life-guarded Chicahauk beach. Families continue their tradition of vacationing at comfortable TARA with its amenities designed for rest and relaxation and ocean views.

Under House:
Screened bunk room, picnic table, hammock, swing. (No AC)

Main House:
Great room with flat screen TV, fireplace, Dining room table seats 6 - 10 and the breakfast counter seats 4. The kitchen is well-equipped including a dishwasher, microwave, and wet bar. Laundry closet off of Kitchen. 3 bedrooms (1 with Queen, 1 with Twins, 1 with Pyramid bunk, roll-away), 2 baths (1 with tub and shower; 1 with shower). Screened porch with ceiling fan, dining table, lights, and swing. Wrap-around sundecks with furniture and picnic table.

Tara has access to nearby Chicahauk community amenities which include tennis courts, a playground, and basketball court. In addition to being just a short walk to the life guarded Chicahauk beach access, with light controlled crosswalk. This vacation home also offers easy access to the Southern Shores multi-use path that can be used for biking, walking, or jogging. It is just about a mile from a yoga studio and some great Southern Shores and Kitty Hawk restaurants, including: Steamers, Duck Donuts, and High Cotton BBQ, to name just a few.

This traditional Outer Banks cottage is perfect for those looking to be close to the beach in a relaxing neighborhood setting.

Property Amenities
Beds: 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 1 Pyramid bunk, 1 Roll-away
Cathedral ceiling
Kitchen appliances, dishwasher, microwave, Jenn-air, breakfast and wet bars
Wood burning fireplace
CATV, VCR/DVD player, high-quality sound bar, stereo/radio with USB port
Books, games, puzzles
Screened porch with ceiling fan
Gas and charcoal grills
AM/PM sundecks with swings, furniture, good breezes
Cable and wireless internet access, computer desk; professional technical services provided
Expansive decks and furniture, with an umbrella for the picnic table
Enclosed outdoor shower
Near tennis courts and playground
Benches, hammock and swings, foliage for privacy
Under house parking, screened bunk room (no AC), and a picnic table for rainy day activities
Horizon ocean view
Approximate distance to beach access: 167 yards
NO SMOKING
PARTIAL WEEKS ALLOWED
GUESTS' PETS NOT PERMITTED
SHEETS, 8 TOWEL SETS, AND TERRY BATH MATS PROVIDED
Community Amenities
Playground with basketball and soccer areas
2 beach parking lots (parking pass provided)
Chicahauk Tennis

Southern Shores Realty manages over 300 privately owned homes on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We hope you will be satisfied with your selection. Please remember that Southern Shores Realty is employed as Agent by the property Owner, and will be acting in the best interest of the property Owner. We will be unable to make substitutions or other accommodation arrangements after your arrival. Once your reservation has been made a lease will be emailed to you. Please review and sign the lease within 24 hours of making your reservation. If you have questions please call the phone number provided on your lease.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,256 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Family Groups ONLY (Parents, grandparents, children, spouses of children and extended family members). Groups of unrelated individuals are not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

325568

About the neighborhood

Map
Southern Shores, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kitty Hawk Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Duck Woods Country Club - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Duck Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's Seafood Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Art's Place - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Aycock Brown Welcome Center, and Monument to a Century of Flight. Kitty Hawk Pier and Kitty Hawk Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Tara - Enjoy easy beach access from this Traditional 3 BR Beach Cottage in Southern Shores Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Place was extremely great me everyone loved it and we will be back!

amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage 1970’s “beach box”. Very comfortable and quite well equipped. Lots of parking. Easy to get to. Obviously hosted many “family retreats” over the years.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025