★★★★★
Praised responsive hosting and easy access to beaches, dining, and shops.
Southern Shores, North Carolina
A little more
room to exhale.
Welcome to Beach Therapy, a laid-back Outer Banks cottage made for slow mornings, sandy afternoons, and time together.
5.0 / 5 on Airbnb 12 guest reviews36° N / OUTER BANKS
4bedrooms
2½bathrooms
~5 minshaded walk to the beach
Southern
ShoresOuter Banks, NC
ShoresOuter Banks, NC
01 / The cottage
Come as you are.
Stay awhile.
Tucked into Southern Shores, Beach Therapy gives you the easy rhythm of a beach vacation with room for everyone to settle in.
The upstairs living, dining, and kitchen space brings the group together, while decks and a screened porch invite you outside. After a day at the shore, rinse off in the outdoor shower and ease into the evening.
See how the home is arranged
Your spot for a slow morningThe good kind of unplanned
Morning coffee.
Salt air.
Absolutely nowhere
to rush.
The beach is close enough for spontaneous trips back and forth. The cottage is comfortable enough to make a quiet day in feel like part of the vacation.
A look around · 58 photos
Your next
happy place.
Tour all four bedrooms, the master suite and shower, bathrooms, gathering spaces, decks, and yard. Select any photo for a closer look.
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02 / Your stay
Space to gather.
Space to retreat.
The home's two-level layout gives your group a place to come together and a place to unwind.
The gathering place
Living room, kitchen, and dining space are upstairs, along with the primary bedroom and bath and an additional half bath.
Room for the crew
Three more bedrooms and a full bath give family and friends a comfortable place to land after a day outdoors.
Life in the open air
Enjoy the screened porch, upstairs and downstairs decks, and an outdoor shower for those sandy beach returns.
Relax by the sea
More beach days.
Less clock watching.
Make time for the simple things.
03 / The neighborhood
Find your pace
in Southern Shores.
A quiet beach with an almost-private feel, just a short, shaded walk away.
Southern Shores beach accesses are reserved for residents and their guests, helping give this stretch of coast its quiet, almost-private feel. From Beach Therapy, the beach is about a five-minute shaded walk away.
Beach parking requires the appropriate permit for the lot. Town and association parking permits are not interchangeable. View beach parking information .
Beach Therapy20 Ocean View Loop
Southern Shores, NC
Included in your Southern Shores stay
More room
to explore.
Beach Therapy is a member of the Southern Shores Civic Association, giving our rental guests access to its community amenities.
Beach access ↗
Enjoy SSCA-maintained beach walkways and access areas. The ocean is about a five-minute shaded walk from the cottage.
View Hillcrest Beach photoParks & paths ↓
Explore community walking paths, green spaces, and parks, including the children's playground at Sea Oats Park.
Soundside sunsets ↓
Visit SSCA marina areas and soundside spaces for a peaceful stroll and sunset views over the water.
Driving to an SSCA amenity? Display a current SSCA guest parking pass; ask your host about passes before heading out. SSCA passes apply to SSCA lots.
SSCA guest guideOut and about
Parks, paths
& playtime.
Explore Southern Shores beyond the beach. Find shaded walking paths, neighborhood parks, and a place for everyone to play.
Sea Oats Park playground
A shady spot for slides, swings, picnics, and family play. Find it at 253 Sea Oats Trail.
Directions to Sea Oats Park ↗
Sea Oats pickleball courts
Enjoy two neighborhood pickleball courts through Beach Therapy’s Racquet Club membership. Ask your host about court access and reservations before playing, and bring your paddles and balls.
Court information & reservations ↗The community map also marks Soundview Park and Sunset Overlook. Display your current SSCA guest parking pass when using association parking.
Explore all SSCA parks & trails ↗Slow evenings on the sound
A front-row seat
to sunset.
End the day on the soundside, where the sky turns gold and the pace slows down. Bring your favorite people and enjoy the view.
Soundview Park
Gather by the waterfront, enjoy a picnic, or let the kids explore the playground. Find this shaded soundfront park on North Dogwood Trail, between numbers 275 and 283.
Sunset Overlook
For another quiet place to watch the evening sky, visit the soundfront deck and small sandy beach at 317 North Dogwood Trail.
Bring your current SSCA guest parking pass when using association parking. Ask your host about passes before heading out.
Southern Shores & the nearby coast
A little
beach forecast.
Check the weather and upcoming ocean tides without leaving Beach Therapy. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
Current coastal weather
Outside by the ocean
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Observations: NOAA Duck pier, near Southern Shores.
National Weather Service forecast ↗Ocean tides · Duck, NC
Next high & low tides
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NOAA station 8651370 · Heights in feet above MLLW. Nearby ocean predictions; local timing and water levels can vary.
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Saltwater Report with Bill Hitchcock
See what’s
biting.
Catch up on North Carolina coastal fishing reports, including the Outer Banks, along with marine conditions and coastal news. Watch the Saltwater Report right here before planning your day on the water.
A family day out
Make a
splash.
H2OBX Waterpark in nearby Powells Point offers waterslides, wave pools, an adventure river, and play areas for younger children.
H2OBX Waterpark
Plan a summer outing on the mainland, across the Wright Memorial Bridge.
8526 Caratoke Highway
Powells Point, NC 27966
Open seasonally. Check the park’s current operating calendar, tickets, and attraction requirements before visiting. Admission is purchased separately.
Discover the birthplace of flight
Where dreams
took flight.
Visit Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills and explore the place where Orville and Wilbur Wright made their historic first powered flights on December 17, 1903.
Photo: National Park Service
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Explore the visitor center’s exhibits and reproduction 1903 Flyer, follow the First Flight Boulder and flight markers, and walk up Kill Devil Hill to the memorial.
1000 North Croatan Highway
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Entrance on US 158 at milepost 7.5.
Check the National Park Service website for current hours, entrance fees, accepted passes, and ranger programs before visiting.
An evening on Roanoke Island
History under
the stars.
Make an evening of The Lost Colony, an outdoor drama at the Waterside Theatre in Manteo, within Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.
Photo: The Lost Colony / Outer Banks This Week
The Lost Colony
Music, dance, costumes, and live theatre bring the story of the 1587 English settlers and their encounters with the Algonquin people to life. Follow the mystery of the colony that vanished from Roanoke Island.
The open-air theatre sits beside Roanoke Sound—a memorable setting for a summer evening.
Plan your evening
Performed seasonally in summer. Allow about two hours, including intermission, and reserve seats ahead of time. Check the official calendar for dates, curtain times, and weather updates.
Waterside Theatre · Fort Raleigh
Enter at 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, then follow signs to the theatre.
Surfing in Southern Shores
Catch a wave.
Feel the coast.
Watch CURRENT TV’s full Throwdown Surf Classic feature, with surfers riding waves and the local beach community. The community surfing event takes place at Chicahauk Beach in Southern Shores.
Kite surfing on the Outer Banks
Wind, waves
& good times.
Watch the full Lip Smacks & Barrels video, featuring Cape Hatteras kite surfing. This footage was filmed farther south along the Outer Banks.
Sand dunes & sunset skies
A different kind
of beach day.
Explore Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head, home to the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic coast. Bring a kite, wander the dunes, and stay for the sunset.
Sunset photo: C. Peek / NC State Parks
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Walk the sandy trails, explore the visitor center, or watch kites drift above the dunes. Hang-gliding lessons are offered by the park’s private concessionaire and require separate arrangements.
Main access & visitor center
300 W. Carolista Drive
Nags Head, NC 27959
Bring water and sun protection for time on the exposed dunes. Check the park’s seasonal closing time before planning a sunset visit.
Around the neighborhood
Nearby dining.
Start with Art’s Place or warm Duck Donuts, enjoy seafood at I Got Your Crabs or barbecue from High Cotton BBQ, or walk to Southern Shores Pizza and Steamers via the rear entrance to Southern Shores Crossing.
Southern Shores Pizza & Deli
An easy option for pizza night, with hand-tossed, stone-oven pizza.
1 Ocean Boulevard, Unit 106
Southern Shores Crossing
Steamers Restaurant & Catering
Enjoy seafood and casual coastal dining with indoor and outdoor seating.
1 Ocean Boulevard, Unit 115
Southern Shores Crossing
Fresh seafood & oyster bar
I Got Your Crabs
A casual Kitty Hawk seafood stop for North Carolina blue crabs, freshly shucked oysters, and prepared seafood favorites. Crab availability varies with the catch.
3809 N Croatan Highway, Suite A
Kitty Hawk, NC
Breakfast on the beach road
Art’s Place
Start your day with eggs, omelets, pancakes, or biscuits and gravy at this Kitty Hawk favorite. Check the current breakfast hours before heading over.
4624 N Virginia Dare Trail
Kitty Hawk, NC
Warm donuts & coffee
Duck Donuts
Pick your coatings, toppings, and drizzles for warm, made-to-order donuts—a sweet start to a beach day.
5230 N Virginia Dare Trail
Kitty Hawk, NC
Eastern North Carolina barbecue
High Cotton BBQ
Enjoy hickory-smoked Eastern North Carolina barbecue and traditional sides. Family takeout packages make dinner at the cottage easy.
5230 N Virginia Dare Trail
Kitty Hawk, NC
Seafood night at the cottage
Firehouse Boil Delivery
Bring seafood night home with a delivered boil kit featuring shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes, plus a loaned pot and cooking instructions. Add your favorite seafood, or reserve a private chef to cook and serve your feast.
Outer Banks delivery
Check delivery and chef availability for your stay.
Plan your getaway
Make room for
beach time.
Bring your favorite people and settle into the Outer Banks rhythm. View current availability, rates, and reservation details on Airbnb or Vrbo.
Sleeps up to 8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 beds
At a glance
- Location
- 20 Ocean View Loop
Southern Shores, NC - Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2 full + 1 half
- Beach access ↗
- About a 5-minute shaded walk
Quiet beach with an almost-private feel - Outdoor spaces
- Screened porch, decks, outdoor shower
- Internet
- 8-gig fiber internet with cellular backup ready, for streaming, remote work, and family entertainment
- Water
- Whole-house softened water and a dedicated reverse osmosis drinking-water faucet at the kitchen sink