Changing Tides is a beautifully maintained semi-oceanfront cottage perfect for your Outer Banks family vacation. Enjoy beach access just three properties down, relax on the mid-level covered deck with ocean views, or unwind in the hot tub. With wireless internet access and a gas grill, this cozy retreat offers something for everyone.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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.
Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head
New for 2026: New bed sets in top-level bedroom with queen bed and twin. New for 2025: New kitchen countertops and LVT flooring. New for 2024: New HVAC system installed.
Looking for your perfect Outer Banks family vacation property? Find it at Changing Tides, an absolutely lovely semi-oceanfront cottage outfitted for your family's comfort in Nags Head. Changing Tides is beautifully maintained and well-kept just for your enjoyment. Beach access is just three properties down. Enjoy the view from the front deck or relax on the mid-level covered deck enjoying the cool ocean breeze. The kitchen is supplied for all your needs...spend quality time with the kids! Bedrooms are furnished with families in mind. Close to shopping and restaurants! So close you can walk or ride bikes! One visit and you will become one of the loyal return guests year after year!
Top-Level: Living Room with TV, Blu-Ray/DVD Player, and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 8); Kitchen with Bar (seats 4), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip & Keurig), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; Bedroom with Queen Bed, Twin Bed, TV, DVD Player, and Deck Access; Hall Half Bathroom, Hall Full Bathroom.
Mid-Level: Common Area with Table (seats 4); King Master Bedroom with TV and Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Bedroom with Queen Bed, Twin Bed, TV, DVD Player, and Deck Access; Bedroom with Queen Bed, Bunk Bed, TV, DVD Player, and Deck Access; Hall Full Bathroom; Laundry Room.
Extras: 2026 Beach Gear Credit, Distance to the Beach: 441 ft., Grill (Gas), Hot Tub (seats 6), Keyless Entry, Milepost: 10, No Smoking, Parking: 4 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, WiFi.
Additional amenity details: Hot tubs are available year-round. This property provides a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 22, 2026 and September 4, 2026.
All Outer Banks Blue vacation rentals include bed linens, with beds made prior to your arrival for convenience. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant, and 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per sink. Kitchens include drying towels. We also provide a starter supply of paper towels, dishwashing detergent, and toilet paper.
Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental may be equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.
Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.
The use of the property is restricted to use by You and Your family, unless it is agreed upon, in writing, to occupancy by a non-family group. A “family” means parents, grandparents, children, and extended family members vacationing at the property. For example, the use of the property by fraternities, sororities, groups under the age of 24, or unrelated groups is prohibited.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.
Bed linens and bath towels are included. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels.
Please note: Additional convenience and cleaning items are not guaranteed, we recommend bringing any essentials you may need for a comfortable stay.
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether 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
About the area
Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is near the beach. Seaside Art Gallery and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting. Visit our Nags Head travel guide
Is Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of OBX Laser Tag and Outer Banks Beaches. Seaside Art Gallery and Destination Fun are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Loved location. House was nice. Picked it because all bedrooms had queen size or bigger beds plus twin or bunk in room as well. Close to beach access. My only negative was we had to keep chasing the A/C during above 90 degree weather. A/C sets back to 75 degrees every couple hours if you don’t reset it to desired temp every couple hours.
Our group consisted of six adult women. This house was perfect for us. Close to the beach, close to shopping and close to great restaurants and ice cream. What else could you ask for? The house was very clean. It was also very spacious. We had plenty of room to spread out all while being together. The common areas were large enough for us to hang out together. We loved the wrap around porches and hot tub. Our group would most definitely recommend this house and we will be booking it again in the future.
The house was in the perfect location to the beach and town. It was raining almost all the weekend when we stayed but the large living room and hot tub still allowed us to spend time together and enjoy the OBX even if we were stuck inside! Enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone!
This is a nice property in a great location. Lots to do and many places nearby to visit. Great access to the beach. Management addressed issues with a quick response. Highly recommended.
We had a great trip. The house was equipped with everything we needed. The beach was a short walk away and we walked the quieter roads behind the house as well. Outer Banks Blue was extremely helpful and easy to deal with.
This house made for a perfect girl’s weekend! It was spotless and clean. The kitchen was well stocked. The location was amazing—one lot back from the ocean and one block back from the main drag of restaurants and shopping. The communication with the hosts was excellent. Would definitely stay here again!
We had a wonderful time at during our stay in the Outer Banks. There was plenty of space for everyone and plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax. Spent a lot of time on the upper floor deck off dining/kitchen. Beach access is very close and easy to get to and from. We prefer to stay on beach side however this location was extremely nice and would definitely stay again.
Our family loved Pluggers Too. The location was great and the home layout was fantastic for groups. Every room has its own access to the balcony. It has everything you need to save money and cook at home. The negative is, it wasn’t very clean at all. We had to wash some of the bedding because it clearly had been slept in and was dirty. Dishes were left in the dishwasher. The upstairs bath wouldn’t drain well. The property management company should check the properties more often. Other than the cleanliness we loved it.
I'm sure Changing Tides is a lovely place to spend a week, but we weren't able to find out. I rented it for my daughter and her highschool friends to have a final relaxing fun time together knowing they were responsible young adults that wouldn't cause trouble or damage. Check-in was on Saturday evening and on Sunday morning they were told they were being evicted from the property and needed to be out within a couple hours. The homeowners had been watching the group on the undisclosed security camera "waiting for the leaseholder to arrive", yet when I stated I could be there in a few hours and stay in the house all week, they refused. When I questioned why the camera was not disclosed on the property page or lease agreement, I was told it was so “they could watch the mailbox”. This is not true because the camera faces the dry entry (a gathering space to spend time while staying there) and the street/mailbox is not in view of where the camera is facing. There was no compassion for my pleas or reasoning with the homeowners, so the group left as told. Nothing was disturbed in the house and they left it as they found it. I completely own that I broke the lease and am deeply regretful. It wasn't to be maliciously deceitful, it was done with love for those kids who unfortunately had to pay the price. Hard and costly lesson learned for all of us. But I do feel it needs to be known by anyone considering renting this house that there is a camera used by the homeowners at will.
Stayed at the end of the season (mid-Sept.) Property was conveniently located near the beach and supermarket. Easy to check in and out and communicate with the rental company. Great weather. Everyone in our group of 8 worked remotely for all/part of our week-long stay and the house was spacious enough and Wifi strong enough to support all of us working.
Wonderful getaway for a couple of days with my parents, husband, and daughter. Great location that provided everything we were looking for in vacation spot!
Catherine B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
SHERRY R.
18 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Lovely home. Close to the beach. Consider adding a pool!!!
This house was exactly as described. Getting in was a breeze. We loved all of the deck space. The kitchen was very well organized. We used the very close beach access several time. The hot tub was an extra bonus.
We had a great stay. The cottage was clean and very spacious. Quick walk across the street to public beach access. I would certainly rent this cottage again.
The house was very clean and the pictures show exactly how the house looks.
The house was a 2 minute walk to the beach. It was a perfect location. The street is busy. I used to live in the city and the cars driving all day and night would not have bothered me. I'm not used the the noise anymore, so I had trouble sleeping. No one else in the family was bothered though.
We have 4 teenagers (3 girls) so the house had plenty of room for all of us. I would choose this place again for sure.