Welcome to the Captain Cottage | 224 Lost Colony Drive, Nags Head
This newly built coastal cottage is tucked into the west side of Nags Head in the sought-after Vista Colony neighborhood—a community that truly offers the best of both worlds. From here, you're a short 4-minute walk to the Nags Head Town Park Trailhead, the gateway to some of the most scenic hiking trails on the Outer Banks. This 1.5-mile out-and-back route winds through the untouched beauty of the Nags Head Woods Preserve, all the way to the Albemarle Sound. It’s perfect for morning walks, trail runs, or peaceful nature strolls.
And when you're ready to hit the beach, it's just a 14-minute walk (0.6 miles) via Barnes Street, with safe crossing at a stoplight and pedestrian crosswalk. Vista Colony residents also enjoy convenient access to some of the best public beach parking in the Outer Banks—17 spaces at Barnes Street alone, plus nearby options that make beach days a breeze.
Inside, the Captain Cottage, designed by Florez Designs and built by SimpleSide Construction, is a classic three-level home filled with thoughtful upgrades and beach-inspired design.
Ground Level: An oversized recreation room with mini bar opens directly to the backyard—ideal for entertaining. This level also includes a private bedroom and full bath, perfect as an income-producing Airbnb suite, guest quarters, or flex space.
Main Level: The heart of the home features an open-concept kitchen and living space with an extended island, loads of natural light, and room to gather. The primary suite is tucked away on this floor with a spa-like ensuite bath—complete with a standalone soaking tub, fluted tile accents, and calming finishes inspired by the natural world. You’ll also find a half bath, entry foyer, and central laundry closet with stackable washer/dryer.
Top Level: Upstairs are two large guest bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bath, each with generous closet space and oversized windows. One even features a built-in bench, the perfect cozy reading nook.
Professionally furnished by Site to Sea, this home is sold with a furniture package and fully decorated and move-in ready—a modern cottage retreat that blends indoor comfort with the outdoor lifestyle the Outer Banks is known for.
Ready for immediate enjoyment or summer rental income, this is your opportunity to own a thoughtfully crafted home in one of Nags Head’s most beloved neighborhoods.
For sale
$759,000
224 W Lost Colony Dr LOT 13, Nags Head, NC 27959
4beds
2,142sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2025
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$354/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newly built coastal cottageFluted tile accentsExtended islandCentral laundry closetOversized windowsLoads of natural lightGenerous closet space
- 64 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 30, 2025 at 12:28pm
Listed by:
Natalie R Painter 252-256-9535,
Preserve Realty Co
Source: OBAR,MLS#: 129565

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Ductless
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Features
- In-Law Floorplan
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,142
- Total interior livable area: 2,142 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved, Underground
- Has carport: Yes
- Details: Garage: Carport
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Coastal,Nags Head,Reverse Floor Plan
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Lap Siding, Vinyl, Wood
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 2025
Details
- Builder name: SimpleSide Construction
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Vista Colony W
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Playground, Park, Sound Access
Location
- Region: Nags Head
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $354/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $92,400
- Annual tax amount: $674
- Date on market: 6/8/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Owned 12 Months or less
- Lease term: Weekly
- Road surface type: Paved
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