The 2 garage doors and driveway of this house face NE and the main street.  However,  the main entrance (front door) is on the side of the building, and faces S.  Which is the direction of this house, NE or S?

 

Based on the n your general description, more likely the frontage of this house could be South facing. 
 

In some situations, it may also be possible to be North or East. Especially if one of these areas open to some excellent “views” or features. But for now, let’s stick to South.