Classic Oceanfront Nags Head Cottage If you've been looking for an “Old Nags Head” style oceanfront rental that is both affordable and family-friendly, Sea Monster is the perfect rental for you! Situated on a large oceanfront lot on Nags Head's re-nourished beach just north of MP 11, this cozy cottage expertly blends modern coastal finishes with characteristics reminiscent of a vintage beach house. Visitors will love the updates that have been made while appreciating the charm of the tongue-and-groove cypress walls and beamed cathedral ceilings. A private walkway off the deck connects the home to the pristine Nags Head coastline. Enter on the ground level where you'll find a double-car garage converted into the perfect rainy-day game room complete with Ping Pong Table, Foosball Table, a full-sized refrigerator, and a Large-Screen Smart TV. There are two bedrooms on this level, one with a Full Bed and one with a Bunk Bed, that have access to an updated Full Bath with Tub/Shower combo in the hall. Upstairs, an inviting great room features a living area with comfortable furniture situated around a TV with DVD Player, an 8-person dining table, a fully-stocked galley kitchen, and a convenient breakfast area. A Master Queen Bedroom on the top level enjoys beautiful ocean views and has an attached Full Bathroom and Laundry area. A large second bedroom on this floor contains 2 Double/Full Beds and a Sofa for extra space. A new sliding glass door opens onto a large Oceanfront Deck with a raised walkway to the beach and a private dune top deck. The deck also wraps around to the south side and west sides of the house making it the perfect place for you to watch the sunsets while your four-legged companions enjoy people-watching along the walking path. Surrounded by Local Attractions Sea Monster is less than 2 miles from the historic district of Nags Head and within easy walking distance to great shopping centers, seafood restaurants like Tortugas Lie, and recreational sites like the Nags Head Town Park, Dowdy Park, Pier, the YMCA, and Jockey's Ridge State Park. Start your day with a walk to Morning View Coffee House to fulfill your caffeine craving and end it with a walk to Surfin Spoon or The Spot for an ice cream cone or your other favorite sweet treat. The house is also just a short drive away from several grocery stores, the outlet mall, and local attractions like the Wright Brothers Memorial, Nags Head Golf Links Golf Course, and Pirate's Cove Marina. With a great location and plenty of historic charm, Sea Monster is a home you will want to return to year after year! Property Layout: Top-Level: Living Area w/ TV/DVD; Dining Area; Kitchen; Breakfast Nook; Master Queen Bedroom w/ TV, Ocean Views & Attached Full Bath (w/ Laundry); Bedroom w/ 2 Double/Full Beds, TV & Deck Access; Wrap-around Sun Deck w/ Walkway to Beach and Private Dune-Top Deck First-Level: Entry; Garage Game Room w/ TV, Refrigerator, Foosball Table & Ping Pong Table; Bedroom w/ Full Bed & TV; Bedroom w/ Bunk Bed & Smart TV; Full Hall Bathroom (Tub/Shower Combo) Outdoor Amenities: 2 Charcoal Grills; Outdoor Shower Pet-Friendly Home (up to 2 Dogs welcome) No Smoking. *Please note: Fireplace not available for Guest Use Dog Info: This property allows up to 2 dogs max, with an additional fee per dog. The Entire Home We Value our Guests Privacy but are Available if Needed. Within the week leading up to your check-in date, you will receive an email with arrival and departure instructions. It will include the property address, the keyless lock code (as long as your reservation is paid in full), a list of things to bring and other helpful information. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Minimum Age to Rent: 25 Family Groups Only Personal email address and signed lease are required to confirm reservation. Reservations not confirmed within 48 hours will be considered guest cancellation and will be reported to Airbnb as such. This email will provide instructions to add optional extras, such as travel interruption insurance, pet fee for additional pets at pet-friendly homes*, early check-in fee*, late check-out fee*, pool heat fee*, for applicable homes. *Only applies to certain homes. Pet Friendly or No Pets is specified in the Things to Know section. Early check-in and late check-out are only applicable on homes with 5 bedrooms or less. Please inquire to see if the pool is able to be heated. For 2023, Seaside Vacations will open all private pools (heated and unheated) beginning the weekend of April 15, 2023 and close all pools (heated and unheated) the weekend of October 14, 2023 unless otherwise noted in the listing.* For 2024, Seaside Vacations will open all private pools (heated and unheated) on March 31, 2024* and close all pools (heated and unheated) the weekend of October 12, 2024.* *Please note: Pool open and close dates are approximate and are not guaranteed to open or close on the dates specified above. Heated service for private pools is only available on homes that offer pool heat as an amenity (inquire with us) and requires one week’s notice prior to your date of arrival. There is an additional fee to heat the pool. Cost varies according to pool size. Please reach out to us to find out the cost to heat a specific pool. Most pool heaters heat five to eight degrees above outside air temperatures. Outdoor community pools are generally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but the exact date for each community pool varies. Reach out to us for exact dates. The Outer Banks is a remote location with natural surroundings. Therefore, some pests, including Palmetto Bugs and midges, are common to the area and may be found inside homes.