• As low as $445/Night
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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General Features

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ecotours nearby
  • English
  • Fenced yard
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fishing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Heating
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Marina nearby
  • Massages
  • Microwave
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • Onsite parking
  • Oven
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Pet friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Sailing nearby
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Unit size: 2287 sq ft (213 sq m)
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Water park
  • WiFi available
  • Winery tours nearby

About this Property

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Private vacation home
  • Approximately 2287 square feet

Make Surfer's Watch the home away from home that your family will want to return to every year. This classic oceanfront getaway in Nags Head offers exceptional vistas and convenient access to the beach using the adjacent Blackman Street walkway. Spend the day surfing, swimming, or shelling - when the beach is your backyard, the possibilities are countless! Surfer's Watch welcomes family pets, so bring your fur babies along to play by your side on the dog-friendly beaches of Nags Head. You'll both appreciate the convenience of having an enclosed dog run on the ground level.

Two levels of east-facing covered decks provide plenty of outdoor space for watching the sunrise and listening to the crashing waves. Inside, kick back and relax in the comfortably furnished great room, where a wall of east-facing windows showcases the impressive view of the shining Atlantic. The open-concept layout is ideal for spending quality time together, even while preparing meals in the well-equipped kitchen. The primary ensuite bedroom is also located on the top level and includes access to a private sun deck. Downstairs, you'll find four additional bedrooms, including a second queen ensuite. The ground level features a fish cleaning station where you can prepare the catch of the day before firing up the grille.

Centrally located at Milepost 10 in the sought-after Gallery Row district of Nags Head, Surfer's Watch is within walking and cycling distance to a variety of shopping, dining and activities. Tortuga's Lie is just a five-min. walk from the home and is a local's favorite for lunch, dinner, and nightlife. Other close by eateries include Lucky 12 Tavern and Red Drum Grille. Be sure to check out Dowdy Park for seasonal farmers markets, yoga, movies and live music events. Kids will adore the unique playground and open, grassy field.

Animals allowed. No smoking/vaping.

About the Area

Located in Nags Head, this vacation home is by the ocean. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Woods Preserve. Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tricks and tips to get the perfect vacation rental experience:

How to get the best rental value:

  • Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
  • Book your Nags Head rental home in Spring or Fall to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Nags Head vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
  • Some hosts and property managers offer promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if special discounts are available for your family.
  • Property management companies often offer renters an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
  • Often, management companies and vacation rental houses supply Nags Head area visitors guide magazines which include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Nags Head visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Finding the perfect vacation home:

  • Start by selecting your vacation dates and a max budget.
  • Note the number beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Surfer's Watch: Oceanfront
  • Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is almost always available online. If they are not listed, call the property management company before booking the vacation property. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
  • Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or charges may be applied to your invoice.
  • Is your group looking for particular amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
  • Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available before reserving a rental

More considerations for your visit:

  • Add the owner's contact information to your phone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
  • Hosts are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
  • Lock your rental property while you're away! Don't let crooks ruin your family vacation.
  • To make certain damages are not attributed to your family's visit, inspect the rental for any problem areas when you arrive. Speak to the property manager right away to relay your findings. If there is a dispute, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be useful.
  • Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often, surrounding homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
  • Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
  • Just prior to departing, complete a walk-through to make sure you didn't leave anything behind. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
  • Inspect the property one final time and look for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
  • Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on great ratings to compel more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience find their best rental home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.

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The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with 4 locations. Visitors are treated to a unique shopping experience in our main store in Jarvisburg, as well as our beach stores in Corolla, Duck, and Nags Head. Explore room after room filled with décor for your home and coastal fashions for both men and women. Discover the brands you really want, like, Vera Bradley, Vineyard Vines, La Mer Luex, Simply Southern, Lindsay Phillips, Scout, Pandora, Kameleon, Brighton, Spartina, Tommy Bahama, Southern Tide and Salt Life and Old Guys Rule - all under one roof!

 

Don’t forget the gourmet market, or shop our beautiful linens for your bedroom and bath. We also feature coastal books and fine art, or just a whimsical fun gift to bring home to family and friends. Stop by soon and don’t forget to try our estate grown wines in our stores or visit our vineyard and winery, Sanctuary Vineyards, located adjacent to the original Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg.

 

Most know The Cotton Gin as a must-stop shop for fine gifts, beachwear, souvenirs and so much more, but this retailer has a long-standing history within the Outer Banks. A local landmark that holds almost a century of memories, The Cotton Gin started from humble beginnings and continues to adapt to the times and tourists. Tommy Wright’s family has been in the Outer Banks for nearly 200 years. His great-great grandfather, Jacob Francis Wright, shipwrecked in Duck back in the early 1800s. Calling these barrier islands his new home, Wright and his family acclimated to their new environment.

 

Adaptation is a common theme for the Wright family. Tommy and his wife Candace, who continue to steer The Cotton Gin, have seen not only their business change with the times, but the Outer Banks as a vacation destination as well. A farm market in Jarvisburg eventually transformed and flourished into several retail locations dotting the Outer Banks.

 

“As the area changed and tourism took off in the 1960s, the family saw people coming for vacations, so they began to grow vegetables and things developed from there,” says Tommy Wright. The Wright family expanded upon the farm market and began to remodel a working cotton gin, later transforming the gin into The Cotton Gin general store in the late 1960s. While the additions to the farm store drew visitors, it was their encounters with the Wright family that kept people coming back year after year, which is something that remains true today.

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