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A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, wooden paneled walls, and a ceiling fan. - The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator (Nags Head)
A deck with outdoor seating, including blue Adirondack chairs and a red folding chair, overlooking a residential area with houses and a clear sky. - The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator (Nags Head)
A room with a wooden ceiling and walls, a window seat with a blue cushion featuring palm tree prints, and a wooden cabinet with a vase and a small plant. - The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator (Nags Head)
A residential area with houses, a dock, and a small boat. - The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator (Nags Head)
A residential property with a swimming pool, a dock, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood. - The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator (Nags Head)
The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator

  • Located in the soundside boating community of Old Nags Head Cove, The Watsons is truly a waterman's paradise! This unique property is situated on a canalfront lot where you can launch kayaks and paddleboards right from your backyard. Have a larger vessel in mind? You can even bring your boat! Use the nearby community boat ramp (nominal fee) and dock right behind the house using the private boat dock. The canal leads directly out to the Roanoke Sound for fishing, crabbing, clamming or just cruising. With a fish cleaning station, grill, and picnic table back at the house, you'll have everything you need on the ground level to prepare your own seafood dinners.

    When you arrive, skip the stairs and use the lift to send up your luggage and groceries. Inside, you'll come home to an open-concept great room where you can kick back and relax after a day at the beach. Get dinner started in the fully stocked kitchen or grab a cold drink to enjoy on the waterfront deck at sunset. The sun room offers abundant natural light and is furnished with a pull-out sofa for alternative sleeping arrangements. The first queen bedroom is located just off the living area along with access to the first full bath. Upstairs, you'll find a comfortably furnished loft area perfect for a kids hangout space or a cosy lounge for reading. There's also two more bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill Bath. The top level queen bedroom is equipped with a desk area for staying caught up with work or school remotely.

    Old Nags Head Cove is a community designed for life on the water. Boating, fishing, kayaking, SUP's - the possibilities are endless. In addition to the canals and sound access, guests also have the option of purchasing daily or weekly passes to the Old Nags Head Cove soundfront pool. Additional community perks include a basketball court, volleyball court and picnic area.

    Centrally located at Milepost 13.5 in Nags Head, The Watsons is within minutes to everything you'll need for a relaxing and memorable Outer Banks holiday. When it's time to hit the beach, two public accesses are nearby - one at Enterprise Street and another at Loggerhead Street - both of which provide free parking. Take a bike ride down the multi-use path that runs from Old Nags Head Cove to the Outer Banks Mall where you can browse an array of shopping and dining options, including two supermarkets.

    Please note that there are two inflatable paddleboards with paddles available for guest use.

    Can’t stay an entire week? The Watsons is available for short stays and offers flexible arrival/departure options for those who like to plan ahead. In-season partial week stays (three-night minimum) can be reserved months in advance, and guests can choose any day of the week for check-in and check-out.

    No pets allowed. No smoking/vaping.

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About the area

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outer Banks Beaches reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. Ready for a night out? Consider Miller's Waterfront Restaurant and Tale of the Whale. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Nags Head travel guide
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • A pier with a building on stilts, a fish logo, and a sign reading "Jennette's Pier".
    Nags Head Beach
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.
    Nags Head Fishing Pier
    7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • A pier with a building on stilts, a fish logo, and a sign reading "Jennette's Pier".
    Jennette's Pier
    7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • A white house with a black and white lighthouse nearby.
    Bodie Island Lighthouse
    15 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Outer Banks Mall
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Blue Moon Beach Grill
    3 min drive
  • Miller's Waterfront Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row
    3 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    4 min drive
  • The Dunes Restaurant
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nags Head Beach, Outer Banks Hospital and Outer Banks Mall. Jockey's Ridge State Park and Nags Head Golf Links are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Watsons: Canalfront | Boat Dock | Elevator Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice comfortable place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location on the canal, quiet and relaxing. The house is stocked with everything that is needed. Just make sure to bring all of your necessities for cooking, unlike other VRBO's this one has no leftovers to use if you forget, luckily there are grocery stores super close. The a/c kept the house nice and cool on the really hot days and it is more spacious than you would think. Lots of lounging area and sleeping spaces. The only thing that could use a little work is the cleanliness of the outside area under the house, it could use a power washing and sweep, because it is an excellent out door space with a wonderfully cool breeze.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was accurate in description and was very spacious. It was clean and the furniture appeared to be new. The remotes either didn't have a back to them or didn't work in the master bedroom. Not a deal breaker, but just a minor inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025