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Vintage Cottage in Wanchese

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Step into Aunt Vid's Cottage, where vintage charm meets modern comfort. Relax on the large front porch with island breeze views or unwind in the private outside shower after a day at the beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Vintage Cottage in Wanchese

Enjoy the fishing village of Wanchese, the quaint town of Manteo, and the nearby beaches of the Atlantic during your stay in “Aunt Vid’s Cottage.” Aunt Vid’s family restored the cottage, preserving its original charm while providing many new amenities, including WiFi, central air-conditioning, new appliances, and an outside shower and fish-cleaning sink.

Upon entering Aunt Vid's cottage, you will be transported to an earlier era of tranquility on Roanoke Island. The family restored the original pine floors throughout the cottage. They renovated the kitchen while maintaining its vintage feel with basket-weave tile, a retro fridge, and butcher block counter-tops. The little cottage has a large front porch for enjoying the island breeze. After a day at the beach or fishing on the sea, the outside shower is a private, roomy spot in which to wash away the sand.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Vintage In Wanchese Wanchese
Vintage Cottage in Wanchese Wanchese
Vintage Cottage in Wanchese Private vacation home
Vintage Cottage in Wanchese Private vacation home Wanchese

About the neighborhood

Map
Wanchese, NC

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Marina - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 21 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 24 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lost Colony Water Front - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Shack Fish Market - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tale of the Whale - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Cottage in Wanchese pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Cottage in Wanchese?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Cottage in Wanchese?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Cottage in Wanchese located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Pirate's Life Charters and within 6 mi (10 km) of Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and Pirate's Cove Marina. Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Dare County Arts Council are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Vintage Cottage in Wanchese Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Amazing Cottage

Wonderful place to stay -- thanks again for your hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Lovely beach cottage

Beautiful cottage with lots of character just a short drive from the beach and restaurants. Very quiet and residential, we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great Time

Fun little cottage and great area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Wanchese cottage

Our second stay at the cottage and it is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

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

Exactly as described

Peaceful, clean cottage with everything we needed for a great stay in the outer banks. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

The Annapolis family

We were highly impressed with this little cottage after staying many years in local hotels. The cottage was like home rather than some non descript room. The small details of a personal note made that much more special.We are looking forward to coming back in the fall and years to come. Our daughter told some co-workers and they are also interested in booking next year as they have already booked a property for this year.Thank you for the allowing us to stay in such a unique home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

OBX trip

The property was great and the hosts were very responsive. Loved our time in the Outer Banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

kathy w.

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

Beach vacation

It was great. Cute cottage, very comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danette C.

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

A perfect get away

This was the sweetest, coziest, and happiest little cottage to stay in. The property is well maintained. It has everything you need for a nice get away. It's a great jumping off point, Kitty Hawk museum, the lighthouse, the ocean, and local eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

Great cottage

Highly recommend, very historic and quaint. Kitchen is updated and very cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

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

Our second time to stay here.

We love staying at Aunt Vid's cottage. It feels like we are family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Charming cottage near everything

Enjoyed staying in this cute cottage while going out and exploring sites nearby. Very clean, family loved the record player, fresh flowers in each room, extra beach towels were helpful too!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Perfect Stay

We always enjoy the charm of this stay. The owner always does the little things that makes you feel welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Great Stay!

We always enjoy spending time at the cottage. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel C.

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

Super cozy and welcoming location.

Exactly as advertised. Beautiful property not too far from the main strip and quite area. Loved it and the family had a blast!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MONICA S.

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

First Visit to Outer Banks

This cozy cottage was a good central location for visiting many Outer Banks sites. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and deck during our stay. The house had lots of nice touches, even a guitar and turntable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Sweet home with every need anticipated!

The home is immaculate and everything we might have wanted or needed was there - like spices, soap, paper towels and much more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

felt like coming "home"

From questions before our arrival, welcoming touches on the front porch and inside the house, the amenities, extras that were offered us made this more than a charming, convenient choice for us, it made it feel like a homecoming. If we return to OBX, we would love to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent K.

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

Great cottage for a small family

Wonderful cottage with a lot of attention to detail. We really enjoyed the food in Wanchese and the wildlife refuge. The owners were very thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

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

Really top notch

Honestly, even if you weren't planning on going to Wanchese, staying in this place would make it worthwhile to take a detour. So close to the alligator national wildlife refuge, which is why we went, but ridiculously close to the beaches and restaurants and all of that if you're interested in that as well. Great place. Felt more like a cabin than a beach rental, which is why I liked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Cozy little cottage

Aunt Vid’s cottage at 120 Old Wharf Rd. in Wachese North Carolina could not have been more perfect and just so well done with modern Convenience's. The property is well maintained and just so charming. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie O.

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

Cozy and centrally located for our stay

This vintage cottage was clean, cozy, and had everything needed for our 4 day stay! We enjoyed the record player and "Oldie but Goodie" record albums :) We couldn't get the lock to work on one of our days there but Cecilia helped us right away and put us back in business. If you're visiting the OBX area - this is the place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Wonderful spot with tons of charm

We loved our stay in the cottage. It is wonderfully decorated and includes many nice touches that make it fun to explore and spend time in. Communications with the host were very easy. We would certainly return if we plan another trip to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A.

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

Thanksgiving respite

Lovely old home supplying all necessary amenities including a wonderful mattress on the queen bed (much better than what I have at my home).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

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

Charming cabin

My party and I all enjoyed staying at this wonderful little cabin. Upon check-in, there was a personalized note, welcoming us, and sweet treat to enjoy. We loved the origin story and the overall comfort and coziness of the place. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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