Imagine waking up with the morning rays of sunlight streaming across your face. You sleepily blink and look over at the beckoning coffeemaker on the counter of the tiny kitchen. In the distance, you can hear the shwroosh of ocean waves breaking against the sand as seagulls cry in unison. Welcome to an Outer Banks cottage court. Think of these little cottages as apartments or small rental houses. They typically have two or three bedrooms, a kitchen area, bathrooms and a living area. The cozy sizes are great for small families, honeymooners or even just a couple of fishing partners. If your Outer Banks cottage court has a porch, you’re in for a treat! Relax on the outdoor deck as you watch the cottage court world pass by or gaze upon the ocean or sound as it reflects the sparkling sunlight. Browse through our below listings’ descriptions to learn about the different amenities each Outer Banks cottage court offers, and start planning your stay on the Outer Banks.
Outer Banks Accommodations by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Kitty Hawk
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Accommodations by Category
All | Campgrounds | Cottage Courts | Cottages & Condos | Hotels & Motels | Pet Friendly | Bed and Breakfasts & Inns
Featured for Your Visit
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305 Fernando Street, Manteo
Roanoke Island Inn is one of Manteo’s most beautiful historic inns. It’s in the heart of the historic district, situated along the boardwalk and overlooking the water. The original building dates to the 1860s, and later additions and renovations have this inn sprawling over its large lot with lush landscaping and a quaint picket fence. The inn offers eight rooms with private baths and outside entrances; two of the accommodations are family suites. Dog-friendly accommodations are available. A comfortable common area (wait until you see the frescoed ceiling), a peaceful back yard with a koi pond and a well-stocked innkeeper’s pantry are welcoming touches. Guests have 24-hour access to the fully stocked pantry, and a continental breakfast is set out each morning from 8 to 11 a.m. WiFi is available in the guest rooms and the lobby. In the backyard garden is a bungalow offering two bedrooms and a wet bar but no cooking facilities. Children are welcomed in the two family suites and in the bungalow, and dogs are allowed in the bungalow. Bikes are available for guests to use. They close in January and February every year.
Roanoke Island Inn is now also offering the Croatan Cottage, a charming fully restored and furnished 1920s Sears kit home located in downtown Manteo next to the entrance to Roanoke Island Festival Park. Voted #6 in Best Homes 2012 by Hooked on Houses, the Croatan Cottage offers three bedrooms and three baths, sleeps up to six people and is pet friendly. The house rents for a two-night minimum. Make sure to ask about their four-night stay and seven-night stay special packages!
Roanoke Island Inn is one of Manteo’s most beautiful historic inns. It’s in the heart of the historic district, situated along the boardwalk and overlooking the water. The original building dates to the 1860s, and later additions and renovations have this inn sprawling over its large lot with lush landscaping and a quaint picket fence. The inn offers eight rooms with private baths and outside...read more
Roanoke Island Inn is one of Manteo’s most beautiful historic inns. It’s in the heart...read more
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56821 N.C Highway 12, Hatteras Village
This is the perfect place to spend a simple vacation just steps from the beach. Hatteras Cabanas are one-room efficiency accommodations ideal for two people, a small family, a couple of fishing buddies or anyone searching for a stretch of beach and warm blue water. The oceanfront grounds provide picnic tables and grills. Each cabana offers a private deck, AC, cable TV, wireless internet, kitchen facilities and cooking utensils, and queen or double beds.
This is the perfect place to spend a simple vacation just steps from the beach. Hatteras Cabanas are one-room efficiency accommodations ideal for two people, a small family, a couple of fishing buddies or anyone searching for a stretch of beach and warm blue water. The oceanfront grounds provide picnic tables and grills. Each cabana offers a private deck, AC, cable TV, wireless internet, kitchen...read more
This is the perfect place to spend a simple vacation just steps from the beach....read more
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46577 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
The oceanfront Outer Banks Motel offers 12 standard motel rooms, each with a refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and toaster. The motel grounds have a saltwater pool, hot tub, library, free rowboats and ocean access. In addition to its standard motel rooms, Outer Banks Motel offers six efficiency units with a full kitchen and 13 cottages, all with cable TV. The cottages and efficiencies are available by the week only in the summer. Outer Banks Motel also offers 20 cottages in the heart of Buxton, about a mile back from the ocean. These cottages range from one to three bedrooms and rent by the night or week.
The oceanfront Outer Banks Motel offers 12 standard motel rooms, each with a refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and toaster. The motel grounds have a saltwater pool, hot tub, library, free rowboats and ocean access. In addition to its standard motel rooms, Outer Banks Motel offers six efficiency units with a full kitchen and 13 cottages, all with cable TV. The cottages and efficiencies are available by...read more
The oceanfront Outer Banks Motel offers 12 standard motel rooms, each with a refrigerator, microwave,...read more
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305 Fernando Street, Manteo
Roanoke Island Inn is one of Manteo’s most beautiful historic inns. It’s in the heart of the historic district, situated along the boardwalk and overlooking the water. The original building dates to the 1860s, and later additions and renovations have this inn sprawling over its large lot with lush landscaping and a quaint picket fence. The inn offers eight rooms with private baths and outside entrances; two of the accommodations are family suites. Dog-friendly accommodations are available. A comfortable common area (wait until you see the frescoed ceiling), a peaceful back yard with a koi pond and a well-stocked innkeeper’s pantry are welcoming touches. Guests have 24-hour access to the fully stocked pantry, and a continental breakfast is set out each morning from 8 to 11 a.m. WiFi is available in the guest rooms and the lobby. In the backyard garden is a bungalow offering two bedrooms and a wet bar but no cooking facilities. Children are welcomed in the two family suites and in the bungalow, and dogs are allowed in the bungalow. Bikes are available for guests to use. They close in January and February every year.
Roanoke Island Inn is now also offering the Croatan Cottage, a charming fully restored and furnished 1920s Sears kit home located in downtown Manteo next to the entrance to Roanoke Island Festival Park. Voted #6 in Best Homes 2012 by Hooked on Houses, the Croatan Cottage offers three bedrooms and three baths, sleeps up to six people and is pet friendly. The house rents for a two-night minimum. Make sure to ask about their four-night stay and seven-night stay special packages!
Roanoke Island Inn is one of Manteo’s most beautiful historic inns. It’s in the heart of the historic district, situated along the boardwalk and overlooking the water. The original building dates to the 1860s, and later additions and renovations have this inn sprawling over its large lot with lush landscaping and a quaint picket fence. The inn offers eight rooms with private baths and outside...read more
Roanoke Island Inn is one of Manteo’s most beautiful historic inns. It’s in the heart...read more
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Located next door to a variety store by the same name, Cahoon’s oceanfront location features two-, three- and four-bedroom cottages with bed combinations of singles, doubles, queens and kings. All the cottages have a porch. This is old Nags Head-style vacationing at its best where the focus is on the beach, getting to know your neighbors and simple fun. Cable TV and high-speed internet access...read more
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On the oceanfront, Cape Hatteras KOA has more than 270 campsites plus 32 small one- and two-room units known as Camping Cabins; 10 Deluxe Cabins with a full bath that sleep six to eight (two are handicapped accessible); two oceanfront Studio Cabins; and six pet-friendly accommodations (for an additional fee). Eight guest suites are now available on the top level of the general store and...read more
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With gables galore and a steep-pitched roof, The Castle looks like a magical sandcastle sitting on Ocracoke harbor. This bed and breakfast occupies a renovated historic structure built by Ocracoke legend Sam Jones and local craftsmen. It has 12 rooms, each with a private bath. A full breakfast is served. Children 8 and older are welcome in the B&B. Also on the property are 18 Courtyard Villas providing accommodations for families and longer stays with arrangements ranging from studios to three bedrooms with a kitchen and living room area. All Castle and Villa guests have access to the heated pool, bicycles, boat slips and harbor.
With gables galore and a steep-pitched roof, The Castle looks like a magical sandcastle sitting on Ocracoke harbor. This bed and breakfast occupies a renovated historic structure built by Ocracoke legend Sam Jones and local craftsmen. It has 12 rooms, each with a private bath. A full breakfast is served. Children 8 and older are welcome in the B&B. Also on the property are 18...read more
With gables galore and a steep-pitched roof, The Castle looks like a magical sandcastle sitting...read more
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Colonial Inn in Nags Head overlooks the magnificent Atlantic Ocean and combines traditional charm with modern accommodations, updated amenities and private beach access. Centrally located next to Nags Head Fishing Pier, this Outer Banks hotel is convenient to numerous attractions, outdoor activities and within walking distance of a variety of restaurants. One of the first establishments to provide guest accommodations in Nags Head, Colonial Inn...read more
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Cottages on Roanoke Island offers four perfect island homes for your vacation. Most of these cottages are found in the heart of Manteo’s historic district and only blocks from the waterfront. You can easily walk to all the shops, restaurants, waterfront and Roanoke Island Festival Park. The houses are offered as vacation rentals, so longer stays are convenient in these charming cottages. They vary in...read more
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Located on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills, Driftin’ Sands Motel offers smoke-free, budget-friendly accommodations without sacrificing vacation comfort. The motel features two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes, rooms with double beds and a three-bedroom cottage. Driftin’ Sands is open year round. All accommodations feature a microwave and refrigerator, soap dispensers, linens and towels, and Keurig coffee makers with K-Cups.read more
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Edwards offers classic, island-style cottages with both apartments and private home options, depending on your needs. You will find loads of charm, screened porches, quiet locations and seasonal rates. All of the accommodation options are perfect for the fishing-village lifestyle of Ocracoke. Edwards of Ocracoke Cottages are open from mid-March through Thanksgiving.
Edwards offers classic, island-style cottages with both apartments and private home options, depending on your needs. You will find loads of charm, screened porches, quiet locations and seasonal rates. All of the accommodation options are perfect for the fishing-village lifestyle of Ocracoke. Edwards of Ocracoke Cottages are open from mid-March through Thanksgiving.read more
Edwards offers classic, island-style cottages with both apartments and private home options, depending on your...read more
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Hatteras Harbor Marina rents apartments on the second floor of the marina building. The apartments overlook the harbor and Pamlico Sound and are available to rent by the night or week. The units have balconies and a full-size kitchen with stove, refrigerator, toaster, microwave and coffeemaker. They also offer air conditioning, cable TV, linens and dishes.read more
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The Island Cottages are three themed cottages located within walking distance of the Manteo waterfront. The first of these is The Little Lifeboat House, a replica of an 1874-style life-saving station. This precious, tin-roofed honeymoon cottage accommodates two to four people. The Wright Get A Way is a cottage that celebrates the history of flight with its classic flight décor, and it sleeps two people....read more