Title: 'Loophole' + Oceanfront + Historic Cottage + Nags Head NC - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 'Loophole' + Oceanfront + Historic Cottage + Nags Head NC Cottage with kitchen, near Outer Banks Beaches ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117058600/117058583/141bcf65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117058600/117058583/f9473b1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117058600/117058583/cc1032f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117058600/117058583/01e0e05a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117058600/117058583/b8655fb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 'Loophole' + Oceanfront + Historic Cottage + Nags Head NC provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 'Loophole' + Oceanfront + Historic Cottage + Nags Head NC Oceanfront Historic Cottage on Nags Head's iconic Cottage Row! Nestled in the dunes, The Loophole blends timeless charm + modern comforts. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath gem is steeped in history, featuring original architecture and rich family memories. Wake up to breathtaking ocean views, stroll the beach, or explore Jockey’s Ridge just steps away. Experience the magic of the Outer Banks in a one-of-a-kind retreat where history meets luxury. Book now and create your unforgettable story! Nestled among the storied dunes of Nags Head’s Historic Row, The Loophole is a one-of-a-kind oceanfront cottage steeped in Outer Banks history and charm. This timeless home preserves the original architecture that has made Historic Row a beacon of the past—showcasing pine tongue-and-groove walls reminiscent of materials salvaged from old shipping vessels that once braved the seas to deliver supplies to these remote barrier islands. Lovingly cared for by one of the first families to call the Outer Banks home, The Loophole has served as a cherished gathering place for generations. Photographs, keepsakes, and thoughtful details throughout the home tell a story of countless summers spent by the shore. Now, this treasure is shared with you—a rare opportunity to experience the heart and soul of Nags Head in a space filled with warmth, character, and history. Neighborhood + Amenities \>>Coffee Shops + Cafés Morning View Coffee House – 0.6 miles Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market – 1.0 mile Front Porch Café – 1.2 miles Sea Level Coffee & Kitchen – 1.4 miles \>>Grocery Stores Food Lion – 1.1 miles The Fresh Market – 1.5 miles Publix – 3.0 miles \>>Ice Cream + Treats Surfin' Spoon – 0.7 miles Sweet Retreat Ice Cream Parlor – 1.0 mile Fat Boyz Ice Cream – 1.2 miles \>>Restaurants Blue Moon Beach Grill – 1.1 miles Miller's Waterfront Restaurant – 1.3 miles Tortugas' Lie – 1.5 miles Lucky 12 Tavern – 1.6 miles Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant – 2.0 miles \>>Shopping Outlets Nags Head – 2.5 miles Seagreen Gallery – 1.2 miles Cavalier Surf Shop – 0.9 miles Life on a Sandbar – 1.3 miles \>>Adventure + Activities Jockey's Ridge State Park – 0.5 miles Jennette's Pier – 2.2 miles First Flight Adventure Park – 2.5 miles Causeway Watersports – 2.7 miles \*\*Minimum Age Requirement is 25 years old\*\* Waivo Damage Protection – Peace of Mind for Your Stay Instead of a security deposit, we’ve added a non-refundable $75 Waivo Damage Protection Fee under the Management Fee. This covers minor accidental damages, so you won’t be charged for small mishaps like spills or broken items. For damages over $3,000, we will work with the guest to resolve the issue, including legal action if necessary. Enjoy your stay worry-free! Let us know if you have any questions. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57150000/57144900/57144874/4f29a3ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### K0003 Sea Reunion. Oceanfront, Spectacular Views! Private Pool & Hot Tub! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.955338,-75.62653&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DknzExxqlM%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%40Q%40SBQ%40S%40QBSBQBQBSBQDQBSDQDQBQDODSFQDOFOFSDOFOFQFOFOHOFQHMFOHMHOHOHMHMHMJOJMHKJMJKHMLKHMLKJIJKJILKJILILKLGJKLGLILGLGNGLGLGLENGLELENELENCNCLENCLCNCNANCLANANANAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40LBN%40NDN%40LBNDNBLBNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNFJFLHLFLJLFJJLHLHJJLHJJJHJJJLJJJLJJJLHJJLHNHLHLJLHNHNFLHNFNHNFNFNHNFPFNDNFRDNFNDPDRDNDPDPBPDRBPDP%40RBPBPBRBP%40R%40P%40RBP%3FR%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAPAR%3FRCPARAPARCRCPCRCPAREPCPEPCPEPERENEPEPGPENGPEPGNGNIPGLGPILGPILGNINILKNILILILKLILKJKLKJKLKJKJKJKJMHKHMJMHKHMHMHMHMFKFOHMFMDMFOFMDMDODMDODMDOBOBMDO%40OBOBM%40O%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCOAMCOEMCOCOEMEOEMEMEOEMGMGMEOGMIMGMGMIKIMIMIMIKKMIKIKKKKMKIKMMIKKMKKIMKMKMIMIMIOIMIOIOGMIOGOIQGMGQGOGOEQGQGOEQGQEQEOCSEQEQCQEQCQCSCQCSCQASASCQASAQASAS%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fGp62rDYW-TUGlfhUnLq5VRhVNc=) Nags Head, NC #### What's nearby - Jockey's Ridge State Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km - Outer Banks Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.0 km - Nags Head Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 3.4 km - Nags Head Golf Links - 8 min drive - 3.6 km - Jennette's Pier - 10 min drive - 6.9 km #### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬1 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬4 min drive - ‪Grits Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Tortuga's Lie - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 'Loophole' + Oceanfront + Historic Cottage + Nags Head NC pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 'Loophole' + Oceanfront + Historic Cottage + Nags Head NC? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 'Loophole' + Oceanfront + Historic Cottage + Nags Head NC? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 'Loophole' + Oceanfront + Historic Cottage + Nags Head NC located? > Situated in Nags Head, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Outer Banks Hospital and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Outer Banks Beaches. Outer Banks Mall and Tracks in the Sand are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 'Loophole' + Oceanfront + Historic Cottage + Nags Head NC Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 37 external reviews