Shelli’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is the largest sand dune on the east coast! Great views of the sunset from the top, trails throughout and a beautiful sandy beach on the Sound. And it's a 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk from the house
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Državni park Jockey's Ridge
300 W Carolista DrThis is the largest sand dune on the east coast! Great views of the sunset from the top, trails throughout and a beautiful sandy beach on the Sound. And it's a 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk from the house
The Historic Bodie Island (pronounced Body Island) is a 15 minute ride to the south across from Coquina Beach access.
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Bodie Island
The Historic Bodie Island (pronounced Body Island) is a 15 minute ride to the south across from Coquina Beach access.
About 15 minutes south, this beach is nestled in dunes and has wide open spaces for long walks and a 4 wheel drive access.
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Coquina Beach
About 15 minutes south, this beach is nestled in dunes and has wide open spaces for long walks and a 4 wheel drive access.
A few miles north of your stay, the Nags Head Fishing pier is a local spot for surfing, food, music and drinks. And of course Fishing!
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Nags Head Fishing Pier
3335 S Virginia Dare TrailA few miles north of your stay, the Nags Head Fishing pier is a local spot for surfing, food, music and drinks. And of course Fishing!
A sweet walkable garden in the fashion of the Elizabethan era. Fountains and statues and beautiful trees and flowers abound!
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Elizabetanski vrtovi
1411 National Park DrA sweet walkable garden in the fashion of the Elizabethan era. Fountains and statues and beautiful trees and flowers abound!
This place is super fun. full bar and simple food but they always have great music. It's a fun crowd!
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Fish Heads Bar & Grill
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet RdThis place is super fun. full bar and simple food but they always have great music. It's a fun crowd!
Next to Coastal Cantina, a mini music festival in the summer. Its an outdoor venue with an outdoor bar where you can order food too.
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Tap Shack
1209 Duck RoadNext to Coastal Cantina, a mini music festival in the summer. Its an outdoor venue with an outdoor bar where you can order food too.
This place is a hidden treasure. Maritime forest with trails throughout. Lot's of different level of trails available. They even have an ADA complaint trial. And dog's are welcome on most of the trials.
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Nags Head Woods Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
This place is a hidden treasure. Maritime forest with trails throughout. Lot's of different level of trails available. They even have an ADA complaint trial. And dog's are welcome on most of the trials.
The ferry to Ocracoke Island is about 1.5 hours south on Hatteras Island. It is a quaint magical island that is full of history (most famously about Blackbeard the pirate). It's a hike and a full day for a visit but it's worth it! Go on a day when you need a break from the beach!
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Ocracoke Island
The ferry to Ocracoke Island is about 1.5 hours south on Hatteras Island. It is a quaint magical island that is full of history (most famously about Blackbeard the pirate). It's a hike and a full day for a visit but it's worth it! Go on a day when you need a break from the beach!
The Lost Colony is the oldest running outdoor play in America! It tells the story of how the first colonists disappeared in 1587. You must get tickets online and bring bug spray!
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Izgubljena Kolonija
1409 National Park DrThe Lost Colony is the oldest running outdoor play in America! It tells the story of how the first colonists disappeared in 1587. You must get tickets online and bring bug spray!
Food scene
A true local hangout! Great food with a Caribbean twist and they have volleyball in the backyard
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Tortugas Lie
3016 S Virginia Dare TrailA true local hangout! Great food with a Caribbean twist and they have volleyball in the backyard
It's a bit of a drive but it's worth it. And you can visit the Corolla Lighthouse! Known for exceptional food and great music on the deck!
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Mike Dianna's Grill Room
796A Sunset BlvdIt's a bit of a drive but it's worth it. And you can visit the Corolla Lighthouse! Known for exceptional food and great music on the deck!
The Brewing Station does just that, Brews their own beers along with offering a full bar and really good innovative cuisine. They have a big fenced backyard with a bar, small stage and large pirate ship for the kids to play on. No pet's though, sorry
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Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyThe Brewing Station does just that, Brews their own beers along with offering a full bar and really good innovative cuisine. They have a big fenced backyard with a bar, small stage and large pirate ship for the kids to play on. No pet's though, sorry
These local's make great beer and have fun doing it! They are in historic downtown Manteo which is a great place to spend the day. It is a walkable area on the harbor and only 20 minutes away
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Lost Colony Brewery and Cafe
208 Queen Elizabeth AveThese local's make great beer and have fun doing it! They are in historic downtown Manteo which is a great place to spend the day. It is a walkable area on the harbor and only 20 minutes away
This place is a bike ride away, your classic beach food and full bar with super nice decking and pet friendly dining.
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Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row
4005 S Croatan HwyThis place is a bike ride away, your classic beach food and full bar with super nice decking and pet friendly dining.
one of my favorite coffee shops that also has beer wine and great food! They are pet friendly, environmentally conscious and all around great folks.
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Waveriders Coffee & Deli
3022 S Croatan Hwyone of my favorite coffee shops that also has beer wine and great food! They are pet friendly, environmentally conscious and all around great folks.
Sweet little coffee shop with cool art and a surfer vibe.
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Ashley’s Espresso Parlour & All-Time Roasting Co.
100 E Helga StSweet little coffee shop with cool art and a surfer vibe.
killer homemade pizza's and option for gluten free folks too
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Nags Head Pizza Company
4036 S Virginia Dare Trailkiller homemade pizza's and option for gluten free folks too
Blue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare TrailExcellent date place. Great food and drink
Not a place that you can walk to but it's worth the 25 minute drive. Gourmet food, great wine, full bar and a sweet little ocean side deck. They have music on the deck in the summer.
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Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar
4700 N Virginia Dare TrailNot a place that you can walk to but it's worth the 25 minute drive. Gourmet food, great wine, full bar and a sweet little ocean side deck. They have music on the deck in the summer.
This has been around since before there was a Bypass! It is a taste of old time Nags Head.
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Sam & Omie's
7228 S Virginia Dare TrailThis has been around since before there was a Bypass! It is a taste of old time Nags Head.
It's about 20 minutes away but Necla, the owner, has vegan, vegetarian and healthy food choices along with juices, smoothies and of course coffee. And she also spotlights local artists on the walls!
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Outer Bean Cafe
3701 N Croatan HwyIt's about 20 minutes away but Necla, the owner, has vegan, vegetarian and healthy food choices along with juices, smoothies and of course coffee. And she also spotlights local artists on the walls!
John's is a staple on the Outer Banks. They have been around for years! You can get a soft serve cone, milkshake or a dolphin or tuna boat with fish caught locally. This is an old school spot you order at the window and sit at the picnic table. Great for a midday beach snack!
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John's Drive In (Open for 2019 season!)
3716 N Virginia Dare TrailJohn's is a staple on the Outer Banks. They have been around for years! You can get a soft serve cone, milkshake or a dolphin or tuna boat with fish caught locally. This is an old school spot you order at the window and sit at the picnic table. Great for a midday beach snack!
This is the place for wine and cheese (and beer and food too!). This is a cool spot about 25 minutes north that has any kind of wine you need, creative food and craft beers. A nice place for Sunday Brunch too.
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TRIO Restaurant & Market
3708 N Croatan HwyThis is the place for wine and cheese (and beer and food too!). This is a cool spot about 25 minutes north that has any kind of wine you need, creative food and craft beers. A nice place for Sunday Brunch too.
Like an old school diner, only open from 6am to 2pm and serves breakfast all day. If you need some comfort food this is the spot!
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Grits Grill
5000 S Croatan HwyLike an old school diner, only open from 6am to 2pm and serves breakfast all day. If you need some comfort food this is the spot!
Neighborhoods
We are an active neighborhood with dogs and kids. We are generally made up of locals that love to be outside, either on the water, on a bike or taking a long walk. There is access to the Roanoke Sound and many spots to watch spectacular sunsets. Ww have a sound front pool and a boat launch with canals on the other side of the neighborhood. The Vibe is relaxed and family oriented.
South Hesperides Drive
South Hesperides DriveWe are an active neighborhood with dogs and kids. We are generally made up of locals that love to be outside, either on the water, on a bike or taking a long walk. There is access to the Roanoke Sound and many spots to watch spectacular sunsets. Ww have a sound front pool and a boat launch with canals on the other side of the neighborhood. The Vibe is relaxed and family oriented.
Dog Parks
The Paws Park is a really nice dog park with three different areas, one for large dogs, one for small dogs and an area for senior dogs as well as dogs with special needs. They have also included enrichment activities in each area.
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The Paws Park is a really nice dog park with three different areas, one for large dogs, one for small dogs and an area for senior dogs as well as dogs with special needs. They have also included enrichment activities in each area.
This is the closest dog park. it has an 2 areas, one for large and one for small dogs. There is also a bench and water spigot!
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Nags Head Dog Park
227 W Satterfield Landing RdThis is the closest dog park. it has an 2 areas, one for large and one for small dogs. There is also a bench and water spigot!
Brews
Our newest brewery! Lot's of interesting brews and they host local events and music. The don't serve food but you can bring your favorite snacks along!
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Swels’a Brewing Beer Company
1802 South Virginia Dare TrailOur newest brewery! Lot's of interesting brews and they host local events and music. The don't serve food but you can bring your favorite snacks along!