At this holiday home you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen and a washing machine. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a living room and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board are also available. .With a stay at this South Nags Head holiday home, you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Whalebone Junction and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Jennette's Pier.
beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Jennette's Pier - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
Bodie Island Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - 7 min drive
KFC - 6 min drive
Sam & Omie's - 5 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 9 min drive
Grits Grill - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Gillespie Cottage: Oceanfront | Amazing Views!
Make Gillespie Cottage the home away from home that your family will want to return to year after year. This classic oceanfront retreat in South Nags Head offers exceptional views and your own private access to the beach. Two levels of east-facing covered decks provide plenty of outdoor space for watching the sunrise and listening to the crashing waves. Inside, kick back and relax in the comfortably furnished great room, where vaulted ceilings and multiple skylights make the space feel bright and airy. The open-concept layout is perfect for spending quality time together, even while preparing meals in the well-equipped kitchen. The primary bedroom and a full bath are also located on the top level, with four additional bedrooms and two more full baths on the mid level. This wonderful home provides comfort, convenience and so much more for your family to enjoy.
Located at milepost 19.5 in South Nags Head, Gillespie Cottage is a mile south of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Fish Head's Bar and Grill, where you can order food and drinks on the oceanfront while listening to live music. Coquina Beach, part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and a favorite local spot for fishing and surfing, is a six-minute drive away. From there, explore Bodie Island Lighthouse or head south for a day trip to Ocracoke.
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 2,190 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Pets
No pets 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
3036
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Gillespie Cottage: Oceanfront | Amazing Views!?
Yep, Gillespie Cottage: Oceanfront | Amazing Views! is a short 4-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches.
Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.
Does Gillespie Cottage: Oceanfront | Amazing Views! have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gillespie Cottage: Oceanfront | Amazing Views!?
No, Gillespie Cottage: Oceanfront | Amazing Views! does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Are pets allowed at Gillespie Cottage: Oceanfront | Amazing Views!?
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Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Rachal S.
3 Apr 2026
You could see the ocean from the house. Kitchen was well equipped with anything you needed. House had a slight odor but nothing terrible. Air conditioner worked great.
Rachal S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
MJ C.
21 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
MJ C.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robin S.
7 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and beautiful views.House was clean but underneath the house there was trash like a broken lounge chair and a couple more things that were left. Wasn’t a big issue though. House accommodated my family and myself well and had everything we needed. Would stay there again.
Robin S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ellen B.
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short walk to beach
This home is so close to the beach. After climbing the dune, youre rewarded with a very short walk to the beach. We could have brought 4-5 more people with us, plenty of space so the 5 of us never felt ontop of each other.
Ellen B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
19 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend fishing trip
Great property with amazing views. So convenient to Oregon Inlet!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
James B.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Mother’s Day weekend.
Fantastic house, made for a great mother’s day and celebration for my wife’s birthday. The house does need a little tlc and the air conditioning in the upper living area was not working making it a bit warm for sleeping. But otherwise the house was exactly what we were looking for.
James B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel R.
29 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean front getaway
Wonderful spot for a guys fishing and golfing weekend. Plenty of space to hang out and enjoy the weekend.