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Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

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

Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!

Summary:
Vacation in simpler times with your pups.

The sound of the screen door closing behind you, the smell of the sea in the air and the vintage feel of old school Nags Head - if you've ever said, "remember when," then this 1950's cottage is for you! Renovated yet nostalgic and full of classic Nags Head charm, this is the well-appointed beach cottage you’ve been looking for.

A dog-friendly cottage with a studio layout, Kemp & Olive features a well-equipped kitchen, a flat screen TV, WiFi, cable, a shared washer & dryer, and a mini-split heating & air conditioning system for optimal temperature control. The outdoor area offers an outdoor shower, charcoal grill, an outdoor hose, and a backyard firepit – B.Y.O firewood and smores!! For your convenience, the cottage has a cart for hauling your beach gear to and from the sand.

Linens and cleaning are included in the rate. Linens are provided by an independent vendor (bed linens, bath towels, washcloths, sheets). Bed will be made when you arrive!

Our awesome caretakers, Mike and Lisa, live nearby and are as committed to your experience as we are.

Located on the beach road, the property is just a short walk away from a beautiful beach access over a natural dune on Grouse Street (see aerial photos above). One of two cottages onsite, Kemp and Olive is one of just a handful of cottage courts still in existence in Nags Head.

In addition to many local retail shops, fine and casual dining establishments and grocery stores, the cottage is also close to many great local attractions including the beautifully renovated Jennette's Pier (less than one mile away), the North Carolina Aquarium in Manteo, Jockey's Ridge, Tanger Outlet shopping, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Coquina Beach, and off-roading and fishing at Oregon Inlet.

There is a two-dog maximum, we do not allow cats, and we do not charge a pet fee. There is no smoking allowed in the cottage. The cottage is not handicap accessible.

Thank you for considering Kemp & Olive Cottage!

What Our Past Guests Are Saying About Kemp & Olive:



When I opened the door, my heart fell in love – I really wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else!



Most perfect little vacation house! Everything you need to enjoy the Outer Banks!

Getting Around:
Closest airports RDU (Raleigh, Durham NC) and ORF (Norfolk VA). Car needed to best explore the area.

Property manager

Amy Underwood

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)

General

  • Unit size: 400 sq ft (37 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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

Property is also known as

Charmingly Renovated Vintage Studio Cottage Easy Beach Access
Charmingly Renovated Vintage Studio Easy Beach Access Nags Head
Charmingly Renovated Vintage Studio Easy Beach Access
Charmingly Renovated Vintage Studio Cottage Easy Beach Access
Charmingly Renovated Vintage Studio Easy Beach Access Nags Head
Charmingly Renovated Vintage Studio Cottage Easy Beach Access
Charmingly Renovated Vintage Studio Easy Beach Access Nags Head
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Charmingly Renovated Vintage Studio Easy Beach Access

About the neighborhood

Map
Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outlets Nags Head - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Outlets Nags Head, and Full Throttle Speedway. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and First Flight Adventure Park are also within 15 minutes.

Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a quick no frills getaway
This property is fantastic. Exactly as advertised a small cottage just across the street from the beach. Full well appointed kitchen, small eating table, and a nice roomy sitting area. Great for two adults and a couple of dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is perfect. Very close to the beach and just a wonderful little place. We want to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
We stayed for one week at the cottage with our little chihuahua Agave. It was great! The cottage is perfect for 2 people. Ideal Location-Very short walk to the beach. Close to restaurants and shopping. We are already planning our next visit to the cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and perfect
We absolutely loved this little cottage. It was the perfect size for a studio. It was my spouse, myself, and our two dogs and we never felt cramped. Cottage is in a perfect location and we appreciated having a place our dogs could vacation too! Communication was excellent. We will definitely be rebooking for pur next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Perfect, cozy home for your getaway. The property was super warm, welcoming, and clean. It had everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The hosts were very informative, attentive and pleasant. No complaints!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
Enjoyed our stay. Very relaxing. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill R., Hookstown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for 2
Perfect for 2 and our pup! Clean, easy access to the beach, Amy is great to work with! This was our second stay here and we intend to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!
Such a perfect location for what I consider to be the coziest 1 room cottage. Quiet location, clean property, and my pup was just as happy as me. Short walk across the street to get to the beach, and close to anything that I would need. Would definitely stay here again. No issues with anything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winderful
The Little Cottage was perfect for my husband and I. It had everything that we needed and was located in proximity to almost everything especially the beach. Would definitely this little gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Pet friendly.
The location was very good. The beach is literally across the street. Very cozy little pet friendly cottage within walking distance to everything. Look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nahs Head get away.
Very nice for my wife and I and our pet dog friend Neptune.Great central location to go north or south or west to Manteo and east across the street up over the dunes to Atlantic Ocean.Very private and just right for what we needed. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emlyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and quaint little cottage
This was a perfect place to stay with my partner and dog. The listing was very accurate and the communication from Amy was phenomenal. Bed was comfy and the place had everything we could need for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Getaway
We were looking for a quiet time away with our pup and Kemp and Olive fulfilled our desires! The short, five minute walk to the beach was awesome! We had plenty to do each day and then enjoyed coming back to the cottage, with all is amenities, to enjoy a relaxing evening ! The owner/caretakers were sweet and responsive! We would definitely visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S., Randallstown, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Comfortable
Just perfect for one or two. It’s super cozy, and has all the comforts available to do so. The location is perfect…close to the beach, dining, Manteo and Hatteras access, shopping and sites. I will definitely rebook for next year, as nothing has come close to this property. It’s like a private getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Beach Trip
My husband and I as well as our fur kids (dogs) really enjoyed our time staying at the cottage. The cottage is very cozy and literally less than a minute walk from the beach! The host was awesome and accommodated our last minute trip plans! A wonderful place to stay and pup friendly! 🐶❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill R., Hookstown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we were looking for!
Cottage was perfect for what we were looking for. Just as advertised! Pet friendly, clean, small, and close to the beach. Amy was great, responded promptly to any questions that we had. We definitely look forward to re-booking in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect small family vacation
Perfect little place for my husband and i to stay for a week with out dogs. Very clean for a dog friendly home and perfect location. No complains
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C., St Petersburg, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunrise stay!
We watched sunrise every morning at the beach and sunset every evening at the sound…great location. The cottage is just as described…charming and the team were excellent communicators.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and close to everything
1st time visiting OBX. This home was a nice place. I would re book.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house
We were surprised as to how well the property was maintained. Dog rentals are usually not kept up like other properties. If the weather cooperated the stay would of been perfect. It got cold and windy our last 2 days so we stayed in the house longer. It is comfortable and the dogs were comfortable. Great place we will rent it again and we yold some friends about it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getting away to the Ocean
Was very convenient to the Ocean front and to great eating locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom D., Wake Forest, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Visit
We enjoyed another great off-season stay at this cozy, conveniently located cottage over a long Thanksgiving weekend. Clean, comfortable, and well-equipped for all the basis needs - all just a short walk to the beach and great restaurants. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021