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Whalebone Ocean Cottages by KEES Vacations

8201 South Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head, US

8.4 guest rating· 58 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Oceanfront Accommodation :

Whalebone Ocean Cottages by KEES Vacations in Nags Head offers a 24-hour front desk and an inviting outdoor pool for a relaxing stay.

Fully Equipped Units :

Enjoy the convenience of air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and parking, fully equipped kitchens, and private bathrooms with modern amenities.

Scenic Views and Outdoor Amenities :

Some units offer stunning sea views, while all guests can appreciate the picnic area and barbecue facilities for unforgettable gatherings.

Book your stay at Whalebone Ocean Cottages for a perfect blend of comfort and coastal charm.

Rooms & rates

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Apartment

Sleeps 8 · 75 m² · Bunk bed, 2× Queen Bed, Sofa bed

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

<p><strong>1 Twin Bunk Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>807-sq-foot room, patio with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Living room, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower/tub combination, towels, and toilet paper</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Cottage, Sea View

Sleeps 10 · 143 m² · King bed, 4× Queen Bed, Sofa bed

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

<p><strong>1 King Bed, 4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>1539-sq-foot room, patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 3 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 4 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, towels, and toilet paper</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Apartment

Sleeps 10 · 125 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment includes 1 living room, 4 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The apartment also features a barbecue. A seating area with a TV, a tea and coffee maker and a terrace are offered in this spacious apartment. The unit has 4 beds.

Apartment with Sea View

Sleeps 10 · 143 m² · 2× Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-equipped kitchen. The apartment also provides guests with a barbecue. The spacious apartment provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 6 beds.

Three-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 7 · 76 m² · Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment comes with 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the kitchen. The apartment also includes a barbecue. A seating area with a TV, a tea and coffee maker and a terrace are available in this spacious apartment. The unit has 3 beds.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
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  • BBQ facilities
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Terrace

Location

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8201 South Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head, US

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.458 reviews

+ Great location+ Responsive serviceCleanliness issuesPool closure
Cleanliness5.8
Service9.8
Location9.8
Room Quality7.8
Amenities7.3
Value for Money8.3

Was a beautiful week in a beautiful location!

7.0

Location was perfect and access to everything . Appliances were nice.

Living space was crowded with oversized furniture. Bedding was weird on the beds, sheets on the outside on the outside of the comforter and not enough pillows. Kitchen lacked actual bowls to serve food. No scissors or anything to write with. So many public people not staying there was using access to the beach and shower by the pool.

Kara · US · 2026-07-06

Would not stay there again.

6.0

The location

Our cottage has no central air. We only had two window units for a three bedroom cottage, it was very hot. We had to call and message numerous times to get another window unit.

Brookes · US · 2026-06-15

It was good for the money. It would have been good to be able to speak to someone when the AC issues occurred. They only

7.0

Comfortable and close to the beach.

AC didn’t work. No human contact.

Carrie · US · 2026-05-25

Guest review

5.0

There were several minor issues with the property when we arrived, and it was very difficult to get them resolved. A trash can wasn’t emptied, there were dirty linens in the closets, soap dispensers were empty, the Wi-Fi info was incorrect, and a few other things. It took 24 hours to get the issues resolved. We had to wade through the AI customer service before getting actual support. Also, the dumpster was right next to our cottage (A), and trash pickup was at 5 am with lots of loud banging. The pots and pans were very old and beat up, and there were not enough forks and spoons, we constantly had to hand wash them so there would be enough to get through the day. No washer/dryer was available on the property, and the grill barely worked. The blinds didn’t block out light. We could go on but you get the picture. For a last minute vacation, it was serviceable, but don’t expect great service or any fine touches.

Rachel · US · 2026-05-24

The comfort and convenience of this place made for a great vacation

9.0

It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

We wish the pool had been opened.

Barbara · US · 2026-04-04

It was a nice family vacation, other than what was mentioned above.

6.0

Location was nice, cottage was nice except for what was mentioned below

1. Pool was closed the first two days we were here 2. I know where at the beach, but we didn’t expect there to be sand on the floors and sofa’s throughout the cottage when we first arrived. 3. Linens were dirty, fresh blood stains on the pillow cases and sheets in the front bedroom 4. Shower in the master bedroom does not drain, and the tub was very dirty, the shower curtains full of mildew. This was never cleaned. 5. No soap in the holder in the shower mentioned above. 6. Front door key pad, the keys are sticking, not every time, but very often had to put the code in several times just to get in. 7. The shared Toilet in the front room leaks constantly, 8. The trash can is missing pieces?? It is broken. The items above are not listed in importance to us but some were very concerning and did not make our stay pleasant. The linens with blood stains, we purchased a set from Target. Other than the family in cottage A smoking dope and arguing with their spouse the entire week the stay was in a nice location and my family made the best of it

John · US · 2026-01-19

Good to know

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.