Title: Runnin' Down A Dream: 2min Walk to Beach | Dogs OK - 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 # Runnin' Down A Dream: 2min Walk to Beach | Dogs OK Vacation home with a water park, a short walk to Outer Banks Beaches ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105400000/105397800/105397708/93175c57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105400000/105397800/105397708/697c836b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105400000/105397800/105397708/5cfaf534.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105400000/105397800/105397708/cc534d40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105400000/105397800/105397708/11a3deb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Runnin' Down A Dream, a charming beach cottage in Nags Head, offers an unbeatable location with ocean and sound views from the top-level great room. This pet-friendly haven features two levels of wrap-around decks and a sunroom for soaking up the Vitamin D or relaxing in the shade. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81632 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Runnin' Down A Dream: 2min Walk to Beach | Dogs OK There's something good waiting down this road! Drive south down Old Oregon Inlet where you'll find Runnin' Down A Dream, a charming and dog-friendly beach cottage that offers an unbeatable location for your next Outer Banks vacation. Runnin' Down A Dream is the southernmost home in Nags Head, situated in the all-residential Colony South subdivision and backing up onto National Park Service land for ultimate seclusion and natural surroundings. A reverse floorplan means you'll enjoy views of the ocean, sound, marsh and spectacular sunsets from the top-level great room. Original pine paneling preserves the warmth and coastal character of this classic Nags Head style home, while the open-concept layout makes the space feel bright, airy and ideal for gathering. In addition to a sunroom for indoor/outdoor living, two levels of wrap-around decks provide plenty of room for soaking up the Vitamin D, relaxing in the shade, or simply breathing in the salty ocean air. With a a public beach access located five hundred feet from the house, you'll be just a two-minute walk to the sparkling Atlantic. Dogs are welcome at Runnin' Down a Dream, so your canine companions can join you on the pet-friendly beaches of Nags Head. Your furry friends will also love running around in the expansive yard without having to worry about traffic. If you're in the mood for some outdoor adventure, hop in the car and take a short drive to Coquina beach, a hidden gem that's a local's favorite spot for fishing and surfing. From there, explore Bodie Island Lighthouse or head south for a day trip to Ocracoke. Pets allowed - dogs only. No smoking/vaping. Fireplace not available for guest use. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,632 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21673400/21673316/12af60b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### K1054 The BU. 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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 ### Property is also known as 3024 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.84619%2C-75.56576&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5CjDj2BN9Z1apwosjv98YvIaOxY=) Nags Head, NC #### What's nearby - Bodie Island Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.3 km - Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 5 min drive - 6.6 km - Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 5.9 km - beach - 6 min drive - 8.2 km - Jennette's Pier - 7 min drive - 9.2 km #### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive - ‪Sea Chef - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Runnin' Down A Dream: 2min Walk to Beach | Dogs OK pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Runnin' Down A Dream: 2min Walk to Beach | Dogs OK? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Runnin' Down A Dream: 2min Walk to Beach | Dogs OK? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Runnin' Down A Dream: 2min Walk to Beach | Dogs OK located? > Located in South Nags Head, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bodie Island Lighthouse and Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and Whalebone Junction Information Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Runnin' Down A Dream: 2min Walk to Beach | Dogs OK Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen W. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We loved this rental. It was perfect for our family, including my older dog. The deck had views of the water and the house offered a nice grassy areas for our dog. The home was clean and very comfortable. I loved having an outdoor shower, esp for my 4-year-old who literally rolls in the sand when at the beach. We will likely return! ##### Colleen W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa H. Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Crabby Wonderful location for sunrises and sunsets ##### Melissa H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Pamela P. Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place phenomenal location and views We really love this place. Our only complaint was the master with its own bathroom had huge furniture in it so it was hard to move around the room. The condition of the house was good but could use a little TLC updating. All the bedrooms in general were kindly of small. View a few ocean from the front deck, and the sound from the back deck with Bodie is light in the distance. It was wonderful to have the national seashore start at our backyard, quite beautiful! Will consider staying there again! ##### Pamela P. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Uta M. Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New years eve getaway Last minute trip to the OBX. Everything went smooth from check in t check out. ##### Uta M. 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