Oceanside 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with Excellent Ocean & view.
Cottage in Rodanthe, NC
6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cottage rental
2 queens, 2 twins, "Northwind" offers great ocean and Pamlico Sound views! Located on a private road this is the perfect cottage for a getaway! Enjoy the loft with sitting area to read your favorite book while away.
This home will show you some magnificent sunrises and sunsets of Hatteras Island. There is a sense of privacy here not afforded to homes in subdivisions. You will be able to watch rabbits scurry along the edge of the open fields. Excellent place to relax away your vacation...at the beach! 3 TV's, loft area, WiFi, Jacuzzi bath tub, basketball goal, fish cleaning table, picnic table, screened in porch.
This home will show you some magnificent sunrises and sunsets of Hatteras Island. There is a sense of privacy here not afforded to homes in subdivisions. You will be able to watch rabbits scurry along the edge of the open fields. Excellent place to relax away your vacation...at the beach! 3 TV's, loft area, WiFi, Jacuzzi bath tub, basketball goal, fish cleaning table, picnic table, screened in porch.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Rodanthe, NC
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Enjoyed a great stay at this beautiful property with comfortable beds, easy beach access, and stunning views. Communication with the owner was excellent. Would definitely return!
8.0 / 10.0
Pros:
-close to beach- the little path shown in pictures is not how you get to the beach. You walk through A clearing in the bushes and then you get to the paved access road. It’s about a five minute walk.
- The beach was not crowded in that area at all. And lifeguards were close by because of the campground next-door.
- fairly quiet and secluded. There is another cottage right next-door, but no one was there during our stay. There’s a mobile home community right next to the house, but overall it was quiet.
- spacious inside, comfortably fit our family of five
Cons
- The house was not very clean when we arrived. I had to sweep as soon as we got there and picked up a lot of sand. The rugs in the bathrooms did not seem clean. I had to scrub the tub before putting my toddler in it.
- nothing is provided. No linens, towels, dish, towels, paper products, hand soap, and there was only one, half-filled bottle of Lysol spray. So you will have to bring everything with you.
- the downstairs queen was uncomfortable but the upstairs queen was ok.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our first time staying at Northwind, and it was a very nice place. This was our sixth trip to OBX and the first time we stayed south of Nags Head. Rodanthe was a quiet and amazingly low-traffic place—nothing like Nags Head or Kitty Hawk.
The cottage was clean and ready upon arrival, and there were no issues with our stay. The multi-level decks were nice for taking advantage of the breeze in the morning and later in the evening, as it was in the high 80s every day we stayed. The AC worked great!
Unfortunately, the water in the creek/marshland was high, so the bridge and direct path to the dunes were unusable, but the little path north to the road to the dunes was easily accessible, though some branches needed trimming.
The beach was clean, and there were no crowds—again, something we were not familiar with. Kite surfers frequented this area because the waves were large, which made swimming impossible for the latter portion of our stay.
Overall, it was a great stay, and I would stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family had a wonderful time at this location. It is wonderful for a lowkey relaxing beach vacation. The house was clean, had plenty of room to spread out, the kitchen was roomy and well stocked with items to make cooking easy, had an outside shower and more than enough yard to spend time playing outdoor games. It is an easy walk to the beach and even with us being there over 4th of July week we found it to have room to “set up camp” for the day and not feel crowded. The mornings spent watching the sunrise over the ocean,enjoying our coffee, was so relaxing. There are a few places near this location that we enjoyed: Beans and Beads for wonderful coffee and pastries, Lisa’s Pizza for great pizza and the General Store had items we needed and forgot. A few items to pack along with your bedding and towels are dish towels, dish cloths, trash bags and a few ziplock bags (if cooking at the house). Rob was very prompt at answering any questions. We will recommend this house to others and will stay here again if we are back in the area.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay here! I wish I had known that the little bridge in the yard was not a path to the beach, but the walk to the next drive with beach access wasn't too bad. A wagon is handy! I would come back in a heartbeat. It was a very quiet, relaxing place to stay.
10.0 / 10.0
This is the 4th time we've stayed at Northwind. The cottage feels secluded and the views from the upper deck are beautiful. It's a short walk to the beach. There is a lot to do there and the cottage is located a convenient distance from plenty of activities. We look forward to coming back.
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our stay. Wanted for nothing, host was kind and communicative. Property as listed.
4.0 / 10.0
The home was unclean. Mattress covers soiled, refrigerator dirty, floors and tubs consisted of sand, ice maker frozen and ice dispenser never worked. Microwave had dried splattered food. When my family checked in after a 5.5 hr drive we had to clean the home before unpacking. Downstairs tub did not drain, finally fixed on day 3 of our trip. Lawn with knee high grass. Finally was mowed 6th day of vacay. Our first trip ever to the OBX and it was such a disappointment. Owner was notified and bathtub drain was fixed. Nothing else offered in helping with the uncleanliness of the home. Just that the
“ home was expected to be properly prepared for your stay.” Hopefully this experience will help future guest and owner in checking on how home is being prepared for renters.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home but only had one comfortable bed washer didn’t work and mosquitoes were really bad. Daughter had over 50 bites on her. Impossible to play cornhole liked we wanted in the evening because the amount of mosquitoes. Best part were the beaches. It was a holiday week and not many people on the beach which we really enjoyed.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice, more traditional beach house. Just off the bridge in Rodanthe. From the top balcony, you can see both the ocean and the sound, and there is an almost unobstructed view to the ocean from the back. Good value, and from this location in Rodanthe, you can easily visit Bodie's Island and further south down Hatteras Island. We enjoyed it, and would stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
This is the third time we've stayed at this cottage. We love getting away and staying somewhere that feels like home. There's enough space for the 6 of us to get together or find places to be alone. The kitchen is setup for several chefs to prepare meals. The laundry room is conveniently on the way out/in the door. We hope to stay here again in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Location and house was perfect. We had a wonderful vacation and would stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Northwind cottage. It's location couldn't have been better for our family. The beach was within walking distance and never crowded. The campground across the road was always quiet and they never disturbed us. I loved the new patio furniture and spent many mornings and evenings on those decks with coffee and a book. The teenagers enjoyed the basketball court. Would definitely stay again! Thanks for sharing your cottage with us!
10.0 / 10.0
Property was as described, clean and very accessible to the things we wanted to do. Not to far away from the light houses and other parks to visit. Rob does an amazing job with communication and is always very responsive if needed! 2nd time we have stayed here and I’m sure it will not be our last!!! Thanks again for another nice vacation in the Outer Banks!
Tim
10.0 / 10.0
Comfy and quiet
This home is absolutely adorable in a very quiet area close to restaurants and stores Has everything you need for a small group There was 6 of us and we had plenty of room Sunrise deck was wonderful, screened in porch was so comfortable to have a snack and glass of wine
I’d definitely return to this home again Rob the owner replied right back when booking as well as info to get into home I did not need anything so I did not have to reach out during my stay Everything was Great
10.0 / 10.0
Convenient location for exploring OBX and spending time at beach
Northwind suited our family very well and was an excellent base for our explorations. Some family went north to Kill Devil Hills for hand gliding while others went south to Hatteras lighthouse and the Graveyard of the Atlantic museum. We enjoyed sunrises from the upper deck or after a short walk to the shore - access was quick and easy. Kitchen was well equipped and we enjoyed the enclosed sunporch. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Would stay again
Nice house in a very quiet area of the obx. Great view from top deck of ocean. We had a small bridge cutting over to the marsh (unable to access beach) but it was a nice little spot to see wildlife! My family all agree that we would stay again in the future. Our only complaint was the mattress on the pull out couch was really thin. Spacious enough for all 8 members of our group without feeling cramped. Rob was very easy to reach and responsive from start to finish. Perfect location to go north or south for more views of the obx. Definitely recommending this house to friends!
10.0 / 10.0
Home on the Obx
A most excellent time was spent at the home. We have stayed at Northwinds in the past and we love the location. The home and grounds are well maintained and with 3 bedrooms /2 full baths privacy is excellent. Great kitchen with everything one needs to prepare meals. Two different level decks and a screened in porch make for enjoyable viewing. The beach is an approximate 800 yd walk from the house and if you elect to drive there is a country beach access parking lot with bathrooms and showers with a 10 minute drive of the home.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location!
Wonderful house and more amazing location. So close to the beach! Loved it!
10.0 / 10.0
Great piece of property
We really enjoyed this property. The view from the top deck was stellar. A really unique place.
10.0 / 10.0
Fun family getaway
This is the second time my family has stayed in this cottage. It feels secluded down the long driveway. It was very clean and welcoming on the inside. The ocean is a nice short walk away. The views are beautiful. There's so much to do in the OBX - lighthouses, the pier, birdwatching, etc.
10.0 / 10.0
Great week in Rodanthe
Very nice, the only thing that I was disappointed in was the screened in porch. I couldn't wait to set on the porch, but when you sat down you couldn't see out. Bummer!!
10.0 / 10.0
OBX awsome
The house is perfact for relaxation and for the beach activities. Just loved the place and Rob was very helpful. It will be my first choice to look at when we plan to come down again.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect get-away
Beautiful home and I loved the lay-out of the house. Beautiful views and walking distance to the beach. Close to lots of activities but not crowded. The perfect place.
10.0 / 10.0
Laid back and relaxing
The property was in our opinion the best suited for our family. It is a short walk to the beach, and sits back off the main road a fit so feels super private. This was by far one of the most relaxing vacations we’ve been on in a long time. We love this cottage and hope to be able to come back soon. Dealing with the property owner was a breeze and he always responded very quickly.
Thank you Rob we enjoyed your cottage immensely!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Week In Rodanthe
Our family had a wonderful time in Rodanthe! The house was house and location we amazing. Rob was a gracious host.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Location in OBX
The location of Northwinds beach house is very well situated to visit the OBX sites or for enjoying the beach. We stayed the week of July 4th and was not disappointed.
10.0 / 10.0
Nothing better than Northwind
We LOVED this home! It was just a beautiful setting. Comfortable and so many spots to enjoy the views. The outdoor shower was the ultimate luxury. Appreciated the really nice laundry appliances and the Dyson to keep up with the sand. Rob was great to work with. So thankful to come across this property. We hope to be fortunate to come back to this property year after year.
10.0 / 10.0
Interesting location
The house is a little off the beaten path, well off the highway but not that close to the beach. Yes, there is a small mobile home park right across the fence, but it was quiet and -- with the exception of a couple trailers -- well kept. Our only issue was a bird or pair of birds were coming in through a fan vent in the side of the house and had built a nest in the ductwork that is not easily accessible. The owner-manager couldn't find a pest control licensed for birds that could get to us during the week. The birds were noisy early in the morning, but those sleeping nearest the area adapted by putting on music and earbuds. Not a deal-breaker, but something to ask about maybe. For us, it's just one of those "vacation experience" stories.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice Location
Nice proximity to the beach, great outdoor space, peaceful place
10.0 / 10.0
Great place for small group or one family
We enjoyed the property, had some difficulty with beach access but found a beach access site within 1 minute drive that had parking lot and bathroom. Kitchen well equipped, beds comfortable and upstairis living area was an asset.
5.0 / 10.0
We absolutely loved this house. It was homey, bright, and the layout was perfect. The decks and loft were wonderful, and everything we needed was there or we were told to bring. It was even in the ideal spot, far away from most neighbors but right in the middle of everything that we wanted to see. My Mom and I travel quite a bit together and like to explore everywhere we go to the fullest. This was the first house that we stayed at that made us want to stay in rather than go out. It was that perfect in every way. Seriously. Don’t pass this house up. If we ever get to return to OBX, we would only want to stay here.
10.0 / 10.0
Home away from home
We absolutely loved this house. It was homey, bright, and the layout was perfect. The decks and loft were wonderful, and everything we needed was there or we were told to bring. It was even in the ideal spot, far away from most neighbors but right in the middle of everything that we wanted to see.
My Mom and I travel quite a bit together and like to explore everywhere we go to the fullest. This was the first house that we stayed at that made us want to stay in rather than go out. It was that perfect in every way.
Seriously. Don’t pass this house up. If we ever get to return to OBX, we would only want to stay here.
5.0 / 10.0
This beach house was ideally situated - a five-minute walk to the waves but far back enough to have a buffer. It is set back from the road with trees and bushes screening the noise and traffic. Rodanthe is a quiet part of the Outer Banks, which suited us.The house itself was impeccably cleaned before our arrival and everything was functional. The layout is great, with a wonderful sunrise-over-the-ocean view from the loft, and a common space comprising the kitchen, dining room, living room, and loft. There is a mudroom/laundy room on the lower level, which is highly useful in a beach house.Communication with the owner was good - we knew everything we needed to know.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect, quiet location and nice house layout
This beach house was ideally situated - a five-minute walk to the waves but far back enough to have a buffer. It is set back from the road with trees and bushes screening the noise and traffic. Rodanthe is a quiet part of the Outer Banks, which suited us.
The house itself was impeccably cleaned before our arrival and everything was functional. The layout is great, with a wonderful sunrise-over-the-ocean view from the loft, and a common space comprising the kitchen, dining room, living room, and loft. There is a mudroom/laundy room on the lower level, which is highly useful in a beach house.
Communication with the owner was good - we knew everything we needed to know.
10.0 / 10.0
Rodanthe beach trip
We had a great time at this excellent vacation rental. This is our second year in a row and we have loved it each time. Rob is an excellent property manager and will help you with anything he can. Would highly recommend to anyone on a fishing trip or vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing and comfortable
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this house! It feels like a comfortable family home, not a sterile vacation rental. The location is quiet and (reasonably) private, about a 5 minute walk to the beach. Close to Lisa's Pizza, fresh fish/seafood market, and anything else you could need for a week at the beach. Exceptionally well-stocked kitchen had everything we needed. Rob was great communicating with us. We loved it and hope to return!
10.0 / 10.0
Beach and quiet on OBX
We stayed here in Rodanthe in July 2020. Everything was as advertised, and communication with Rob (the owner) was great.
Rodanthe was perfect for us: great for beach access and "downtime" but close enough to civilization to meet all our comfort needs. There are shopping and restaurants in Avon (20 min) including a good size Food Lion supermarket. Froggy Dog in Buxton was great for dinner.
The house is very well equipped, we found everything we needed. The kitchen was large enough to make cooking for all of us easy. There is no grill, so if you want to grill you will need to bring your own. We brought an electric griddle, which was perfect for cooking breakfasts (pancakes, etc.) and hamburgers.
The bedrooms are a good size, beds are comfortable, A/C was able to keep up with the outside temp in the 90's with no problem. The house is a short walk to the beach,. so we spent a few hours there most days which was fantastic.
We took a day trip to Ocracoke. The car ferry is free, but check the schedule and arrive early. Ocrocoke village is a fun place to poke around for a few hours and has a different vibe than Hatteras.
Overall, we had a wonderful time here and the house was perfect. Would love to return.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place for social distancing
The home was beutiful and the location was great. We were a little suprisesd by the campgrounds around us but it did not effect our stay. Most things on the island were closed because of Covid 19, so I came home quite comfortable that I did not contract the virus down there..The beaches are beutiful and not crowded at all.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location
We will stay here again! This is a perfect location with a feel of seclusion. The house was clean and the owner responded immediately to our questions!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect lil getaway
The house is great... but who needs that at the beach?! The beach is a 4 min walk (with kids and a wagon). It was easy and fun and perfect. You can also drive to the beach in minutes and park for free... but that wasn’t necessary. Just bring some bug spray! The mosquitos were a bit much.
The property is so secluded... but you can see both beach and sound. We got to enjoy both the sun set and sun rise from our bedroom! It was so great!!
The house is clean and fine... the kitchen was super stocked. We brought a few things but didn’t actually end up needing them.
Rodanthe is super great... we off-roaded to secluded beaches and ate some yummy steam pots and pizza when we didn’t cook in the house.
We felt safe at the house ... tho, secluded there is a trailer park next door. We never heard a peep from the people, and never saw them come outside except to do laundry on their porch. :)
We would come back again for sure!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Rodanthe?
The average price for a rental in Rodanthe is $462 per night. This rental is $37 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Oceanside 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with Excellent Ocean & view.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Oceanside 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with Excellent Ocean & view. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Oceanside 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with Excellent Ocean & view.?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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