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Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach

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Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach provides amenities, such as a water park and a garden. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

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

Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach

The Live Oak Cottage is a beautiful guest suite situated under sprawling live oak trees. The studio suite and main house was originally a US Coast Guard Lifesaving Station built in 1901 - and moved to its current location in the 60s. The suite has been restored to bring it up to date with modern amenities, while retaining its rustic charm. A full kitchenette, with fridge, plug in cook top, gas grill + more. Sit back and relax on your private deck or walk to the beach in just 5 minutes. Note: this is a tiny house / studio - so it is one room with a king bed, kitchenette with stool seating and a separate full bathroom.

This guest cottage is located behind the main house, but detached so you have your own deck, entry, and privacy. There is a kitchenette, full bathroom with shower, king size bed and a flat screen TV. We have a toaster, Keurig, plug in induction cook top, and all needed cooking utensils, pot and pan. There is a private deck out back for you to relax under the sprawling live oak trees with outdoor shower rinse off, gas grill + seating area.

We live in the main house and are available via text or airbnb message.

Located in Southern Shores and on a quiet street just 5 minutes from the beach.

5 minute walk to the beach, 5 minute drive to the Town of Duck or Kitty Hawk.

We do allow pets with prior approval. Pet fee is $95 per stay ( we allow only one pet). The pet fee is non negotiable, we have pets and want to keep our rentals pet friendly but even the best of pets have more wear and tear than you’d think. The property is situated on a quiet street but does back up to Duck rd. There is a privacy fence but you can hear the cars passing by. We still love the area and privacy this woodsy land provides. ***Outer Banks & Bugs - the outer banks has a variety of wildlife - and palmetto bugs / water bugs are one of them - especially after heavy rains and high humidity - we have all our rentals on monthly pest control treatment but we like to give guests a heads up as sometimes you will see them dead inside***

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

This is a no smoking property
No parties or events

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: One pet allowed with prior approval - with pet fee

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Kitty Hawk, this apartment is near the beach. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum. Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Kitty Hawk travel guide
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • One of the northernmost towns along the coast in North Carolina, Duck is an idyllic town on the shores of the Currituck Sound. This shot was taken from the town's boardwalk while looking West over the sounds. It is advisable to visit the location in Winter as that is off season - so you can spend more time taking in the beauty of the North Carolina coastline and also sunsets are usually much more picturesque around the time owing to the cooler temperatures and lower amount of atmospheric haze. Plenty of things around Duck to see. Further north, there is the Currituck Lighthouse where you can climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. North of Corolla, there is an area where you can drive along the coast on the sand - 4X4s a must. Here you can spot some Spanish Mustangs, horses out in the wild. If you're lucky, you can spot them running along the beach in the surf. I'd recommend taking a tour through the Corolla Wild Horse Fund - the money from the tours is used to help the wild horses in every which way possible and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for stopping by and for the support. #colorful #goldenhour #weekend #waterlust #bestof5
    Duck Boardwalk
    6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • #beachbound
    Kitty Hawk Beach
    6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Duck Woods Country Club
    5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Aycock Brown Welcome Center
    6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Scarborough Lane Shoppes
    6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell
    7 min drive
  • Shore Coffee Roasters
    7 min drive
  • Starbucks
    7 min drive
  • Cosmos Pizzeria
    8 min drive
  • Wendy's
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and within 3 miles (5 km) of Duck Boardwalk and Scarborough Lane Shoppes. Duck Woods Country Club and Kitty Hawk Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Long weekend get-away

Perfect for a long weekend get-away. Easy walk to the beach, quick drive to restaurants, feels quiet and secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Little Haven

Super perfect for our needs, sooooo close to the beach incredible all round.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

Perfect Getaway Spot!

We loved the cottage! It is in a great location….super easy access to the beach and just a quick drive to lots of restaurants and shops! We also really appreciated the communication and the timeliness with answers to any questions we had. Would love to stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thea C.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

The property waa truly fantastic. The bed was incredibly comfortable and it was wonderful to have a full size fridge. We appreciated having beach chairs available for our use and loved that was such a short walk to the beach. 100% recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

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

Great getaway for two!

Lovely stay at this quaint cottage! Beautifully decorated and well situated in a quiet neighborhood. Walk to the beach in 10 minutes. Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

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

Cottage in the oaks

The cottage was very quaint. It was clean and well furnished. Although small it has what we needed Since I’m a bit disabled it was a little challenging at times but that was my choice to pick this particular place . I was a bit disappointed that we never met the owners
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher F.

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

Anniversary Getaway

This was the perfect cozy cottage for a weekend anniversary trip. Great location within walking distance to the beach and to lots of shops and restaurants. It was the perfect place to stay to be away from the noise but also within in a few minutes of everything. The only downside was we wanted to grill one night and the gas tank was rusted shut so we weren't able to grill. Overall we had a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The tiny house was cozy and clean and there were a lot of thoughtful little touches like recommendations to restaurants and coffeeshops. We appreciated the clever use of space and the close walk to the beach. It was a lovely getaway. A couple suggestions: 1) include instructions for the hot plate . 2) Store items outside in a shed; the property looked a little cluttered.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polly R.

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

Lovely stay in OBX

Adorable cottage and wonderful stay! Would absolutely recommend for a couple looking for a relaxing place very close to the beach! We brought our pup and he loved looking at the view of the trees out of the large windows. We even had some deer visitors at the windows right when we checked in! The place is super private with a very comfortable large bed and was well equipped with everything we needed. A fantastic location in Southern Shores close to Duck and such a short walk to the beach. I especially appreciate the historic preservation aspect of this cottage and that it’s a repurposed former life saving station building. Host also responded to all communication almost immediately! 10/10 would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A super cute place with great access to walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

NELSON G.

A great place to stay!

We had a great stay at the Live Oak Cottage! The location was super convenient, and it was perfect for my son and me. The bed was very comfortable, and the space had just the right amount of amenities for our needs for our short stay! We hope to be back!

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, everything listed online is exactly how it is, great location to beach we rented bikes which made it even quicker, very clean was a great experience. 10/10
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Cozy, yet high quality and walking distance to beach

We had such a wonderful stay at the cottage! John and his family were excellent hosts and thought of everything to make sure we had a comfortable, easy and relaxing stay. You can easily walk to the beach and the town of Duck is a 5 minute drive away. We slept like a baby every night with the King size Sleep Number bed and black out shades. There’s also an outdoor shower to rinse off with before entering the cottage. Highly recommend if you’re a couple looking for a quiet, relaxing weekend in Duck!

10/10 Excellent

Burl L.

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

Live oak cottage

Was as described. We were in town for a wedding and this was perfect for our 2 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

Great location

Great location, close to restaurants of Duck and Kitty Hawk. Loved the style of the cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Great Place

Great house, perfect size for our weekend getaway to explore OBX. Love the location

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Brautiful. Will come again

Beautiful property & very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great place!

This was a great place to stay! Very clean and cozy. Will definitely rent one of these properties in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ashton B.

Perfect Tiny Home

This tiny house is so cute and the location is beyond perfect!
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10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Perfect Spot!

We love this tiny house / guest cottage! The Live Oaks surrounding it are beautiful and the walk to the beach is very easy. We loved how close to everything this spot was. The bed was also so comfortable!
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10/10 Excellent

April S.

Cool Spot!

Love this cute little cottage , feels very private and love the neighborhood! Perfect size for a couple!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

excellent

The property was very cozy, clean and secluded. Would love to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not for older folks
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Madison H.

A coxy cottage & restful adventures in OBX!

My husband, dog, and I thoroughly enjoyed our time in the OBX and were happy to come home from our adventures each night to a cozy cottage. Located behind the owner's home, the cottage is quaint, thoughtfully designed, and comfortable. The sleep number bed was fun to fiddle with, the kitchenette was nicely stocked, the bathroom (although small) was functional/practical, and the swivel TV mount made watching a movie before bed feasible! We loved being able to use the beach chairs provided and had we stayed longer, we would have likely utilized the grill. The outdoor shower & water hose made beach clean up for us and our dog quick & easy. The space was clean, well-stocked, practically designed and tastefully decorated. We loved the huge window (so did our dog) and ample privacy (even in someone's back yard!). Although you can't hear ocean waves (you can hear nearby cars from the bathroom and porch) the location was ideally close to Duck (5 minute drive) and a short quarter mile/5 minute walk to the beach. The beach access was lovely and desolate. I am sure the lack of people was likely because we were not there in peak season but the cottage is located on a street without public beach access parking which likely makes this section of the beach less busy even during peak season. There were plenty of close by dog-friendly spots and we loved the close proximity to the Duck boardwalk. We would for sure stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025