Coastal Living at its Best. Great Beach and Sound Access
About this cottage rental
This thoughtfully renovated beach home will have you loving Duck,NC. Located on one of the thinnest parts of the outer banks, it sits on a high dune with ocean and sound views and short walks to each. Walk left to enjoy the beautiful world re-known beaches of Duck, or turn right and enjoy the calm, shallow, sandy bottom sound complete with neighborhood dock, perfect for fishing, crabbing, or just relaxing. Kayak also provided. The home is coastal traditional boasting causal comfort, furnished with original pieces and artwork from local artist and artisans. It boasts four bedrooms and three full baths. Upon entering the house you will notice the spacious living area with southern pine hard wood flooring throughout. The main living area with cathedral ceiling, has two couches, swivel chairs, and large screen plasma TV. Roku is available in all rooms for streaming your favorite shows. There is an adjoining sitting area which can be part of larger area or can be used for privacy and games. The kitchen has granite counter tops, large walnut topped island for dining or preparing large meals., and new kitchen appliances. It is equipped with most everything you will need for preparing a gourmet meal. Beverage refrigerator is topped with granite offering a great dry bar area. The kitchen flows into the dining room which has a large table which seats eight comfortably, and shabby chic cupboard. The master bedroom has a king size bed, artwork, and flat screen TV with DVD. Stairs lead to a private third floor bedroom with restored antique four poster bed with twin trundle underneath. Southern pine hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling with ceiling fan, flat screen TV and DVD. There is a full private bath and private deck with Adirondack rocking chairs. The bottom floor has two bedrooms, one with queen bed the other with twin beds. Both bedrooms have bamboo hardwood floors. There is a full bath for the two rooms with laundry area with large stackable LG washer and dryer, and folding table and drying rack. The front decks offer sitting areas to escape and relax. There are steps which lead to ships watch that give great panoramic views of area including ocean and sound. The back deck, entrance off large family room has outdoor eating area for six. This deck has access down to amazing pool area which boasts kidney shaped salt chlorinated pool with loungers for sun bathing. There is a tiki bar with tile counters, sink, and mini fridge with bar stools, steps from the pool. The backyard itself is beautifully landscaped with Bermuda grass, blooming oleanders, and palm trees. It is a true back yard. There is also a hot tub for your enjoyment, ping pong table, and horseshoe pit. Don't just "Go to Carolina in your mind", live it. FAQ: WHERE IS HOUSE AND HOW DO I GET IN ? Once the last payment has been made, usually scheduled three weeks before arrival date, you will be sent address, unique entry code for your week, and other pertinent information on house. There is a 90 day 100% refund. HOW FAR ARE YOU FROM BEACH? As far as the location of house to beach, please see posted pictures and captions. One picture was taken from house showing ocean access between a yellow and a gray ocean front houses. The second picture shows a close up of access showing same houses. I hope that made sense. Its about a football field walk to beach and a football and half to Sound. WHEN IS CHECK IN CAN I GET AN EARLY CHECK IN OR LATE CHECK OUT? During summer season it is almost impossible to get an early check in/check out. We stay booked Saturday to Saturday and our cleaners have a very small window between 10 am and 4PM to clean and prepare multiple houses. If renting in off season, contact me and we can review. We do ask that you help our cleaning staff and leave house and neat and clean as possible ARE LINENS AND TOWELS PROVIDED? You have the option of bringing your on linens or we can provide for a $75 service fee. This included all sheets, pillow cases and bath towels and washcloths. Comforters, pillows, blankets are provided regardless WHEN DOES POOL OPEN AND IS IT HEATED? Pool normally opens up the middle of April and closes the middle of October. It is not heated and depending on weather and tolerance can be used in those months. CAN I BRING MY PET? Although I am a pet lover and have dogs myself, due to the short turn over time on Saturday mornings, there is no time for extra cleaning for any pet issues. If you are renting on off season, contact me and we can discuss possibility of allowing pets. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(63 Reviews)
2.0
Arrived an hour and a half after scheduled check in time. Arrived exhausted only to find house had not been cleaned. I don't mean munir cleaning but major issues. Pile of dirty linen at the door upon entering. Pile of dirty dishes. Linen on floor in one room had what looked like either dried blood or poop. Immediately nauseous. Looks like mold around vents in third floor. Disgusting trash in one of the bathrooms. Not all tvs worked as described..Stove handle broken and laid into of stove . Floors filthy and not swept even after cleaning person finally came and left. Mind you we had to wait another two hours before we could settle in. Communication with owner was mildly satisfactory. He was nonchalant and basically said this type of inconvenience comes with traveling. He was not willing to make any concessions for our inconvenience and utter disgust. I am in the medical profession and bacteria and germs are a huge concern for me. This owner clearly didn't share the same concern.
The property is in need of a major deep cleaning and some updates. Other than that s nice Structure in a nice location.
5.0
Had a great trip! And The Town Of Duck was so nice. Bicycling the town was great and the home was close enough that even I could make it to town and back without more than 1 or 2 stops asking the way. Be aware there are lots of spiders EVERYWHERE.
5.0
The property owner was wonderful to work with. I sent him a few questions and he got back to me immediately. This is a nice beach house. It wasn’t too far away from the beach access for the little ones to walk. The *extras were a blessing- the beach wagon, beach umbrellas, and beach chairs! We also made use of the bikes! Just an fyi (I forgot to let the owner know) - there are 5 bicycles but 2 of them have either flat or dry rotted tires. The other 3 are fine. We loved having a fenced in yard for the kids! Thank you for a wonderful and relaxing week!
5.0
Very nice property. Loved the location. Steps to the beach and the pool was wonderful. Just pack your suitcase the rest is there!
4.0
Our family of 8 had a wonderful time at OBX. The house is in the perfect location-a short walk to the beach (which is beautiful) and the sound and a short drive to restaurants and lots of activities.The house has a lot a character--from the window cutouts to the artwork to the backyard oasis where we spent alot of time. the kitchen was fully equipped with everything you could need, including highchairs and mini crib/pack-n-play for my infant grandson.
One con I have to mention--the left deck rail of the deck off the main living area is loose. We put chairs in front of it to block access, but it could be a catastophe if not fixed.
Otherwise--we would stay here again!
5.0
The location of this property was fabulous! Pool area was really nice, we spent alot of time back there when we weren't at the beach! Had a small issue with checkin day but contacted the property manager and he was wonderful!! We would definitely book this location again in the future!
3.0
Over the house was ok. We had no AC from when we arrived on Saturday until Monday pm. I wish we were told that we needed to bring our own toile paper, one bathroom had none and the other 2 about 1/3 roll. Easy to pack but were unaware that none would be provided from the beginning. Feel the house keepers could have done a better job, we found other people belonging under the beds. The original post when we made the reservation said 4 full bathrooms, did not realize they are calling the outside shower a full bathroom. They have since undated to say 3 full baths and 1 outdoor shower.
5.0
We had a great time! Loved the location close to sound and ocean.
4.0
Rented the house for a little over a week for a spring break trip with extended family. We really liked the location of the house. You are a short walk to the beach and have quick access to a very nice bike path that runs through Duck. House was clean and everything was in working order. There is everything you need in the kitchen for extended trips and then some. There was 6 adults and one infant and we all had plenty of room. If you don’t mind staying a little further away from all the grocery stores and busy areas of other locations like us, then I definitely would recommend this house.
5.0
Great house, great location. Duck was beautiful this weekend and the fishing was spectacular. Fresh Tuna for everyone
5.0
Perfect for our group! Quiet area but close to shops. Easy short walk to the beach or sound for spectacular sunsets. Layout of the house was great and each couple had their own bathroom and deck. House had everything we needed including bikes. Pool and hotub were an excellent addition. Would def rent again.
2.0
Disappointed
Overall I was very disappointed in this property! Starting with the positives, the house was a good size and the location was ok - no ocean views but the short walk was doable. The availability and size of the private pool was great and we did enjoy the spacious hot tub. The beds were also reasonably comfortable.
The negatives:
Cleanliness: Upon arrival the house was "cleaned" but not well, counters were still sticky and several empty drink bottles were found around the house. The front was littered with trash from an overturned can and the pool bottom was covered in sand. I spent the better part of the first evening re-cleaning the house.
Condition of home: This home, while well appointed, could use some TLC. The first floor has a very musty smell, this is where two of the 4 bedrooms are located. The kitchen has has a good selection of plates, cups, etc, but all of the serving utensils and knives were rusted. The faucet in the kitchen sprays everywhere when you try to use it, the refrigerator also had a foul smell.
Bathrooms: while nicely decorated, the bathrooms were dirty and the glass shower door was very rusted and difficult to move, often falling off of the track.
Bugs: Finally - the worst part was the amount of bugs at this property... there were an abundance of ants and cockroaches both inside and outside. The pool also had ALOT of little spiders in it and all around the sides. After the bug spray provided did not deter them, we ultimately decided to depart early.
5.0
Perfect for family getaway
House was nice and perfect for what we needed. Pool was great, kids loved the hot tub. Short walk to the beach but if you have any issues with walking access is not easy. My mom went to the beach once but couldn’t make it another day. You had to be able to walk up/down a dune to get to beach. No control of owner but is helpful for others to be aware. Otherwise, no issues and we had a great time!
5.0
We recently finished our stay and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The location was very walkable to the beach. It’s maybe a block down the street and an easy 5 min stroll. Plus, the owner has a wagon you can use and beach chairs. They also have bikes and a kayak which were fabulous. The kids loved ping pong, the pool and the hot tub. The only con I can think of was the linens that we paid an extra to have. There were maybe 3 washcloths and 10 bath towels. I myself use a washcloth daily and had to use paper towels because we obviously didn’t have enough. I would recommend bringing a few of your own to supplement. It wasn’t a dealbreaker though. We enjoyed our time here and would stay again. Our favorite things to do in OBX were the wild horse tour in Corolla, visiting Manteo and touring the Roanoke Island Festival Park Museum and hiking the sand dune at Jockey Ridge State Park. Make sure you walk on the boardwalk in downtown Duck! It’s hidden on the sound side around where the hammock store is located. It’s so pretty, especially at sunset!
5.0
The house was clean, well stocked, comfortable, and close to the beach and sound. The neighborhood was quiet and there was a life guard stationed right at the beach entrance. Kids loved the pool. We had a wonderful week. Would definitely book again.
5.0
Cozy decor in a great location
We recently finished our stay and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The location was very walkable to the beach. It’s maybe a block down the street and an easy 5 min stroll. Plus, the owner has a wagon you can use and beach chairs. They also have bikes and a kayak which were fabulous. The kids loved ping pong, the pool and the hot tub. The only con I can think of was the linens that we paid an extra to have. There were maybe 3 washcloths and 10 bath towels. I myself use a washcloth daily and had to use paper towels because we obviously didn’t have enough. I would recommend bringing a few of your own to supplement. It wasn’t a dealbreaker though. We enjoyed our time here and would stay again. Our favorite things to do in OBX were the wild horse tour in Corolla, visiting Manteo and touring the Roanoke Island Festival Park Museum and hiking the sand dune at Jockey Ridge State Park. Make sure you walk on the boardwalk in downtown Duck! It’s hidden on the sound side around where the hammock store is located. It’s so pretty, especially at sunset!
5.0
Family Vacay 2022
The house was clean, well stocked, comfortable, and close to the beach and sound. The neighborhood was quiet and there was a life guard stationed right at the beach entrance. Kids loved the pool. We had a wonderful week. Would definitely book again.
5.0
We spent Spring Break 2022 at Caroline Dunes (my husband and I and two young kids). The house was the perfect size for us and could have fit a second family easily. The house also had more kid friendly items than we realized — a pack and play, booster seat and tension baby gate if needed. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need for the week and then some. The house is filled with light with so many places to relax from decks to the backyard to the hot tub (my son’s favorite). We had lovely weather and enjoyed the beach every day (a short walk away). It is close to the shops in Duck but still a quiet spot for the trip. We could see ourselves coming back to this house for years to come. Such a wonderful stay. Thank you!!
5.0
A perfect family home!
We spent Spring Break 2022 at Caroline Dunes (my husband and I and two young kids). The house was the perfect size for us and could have fit a second family easily. The house also had more kid friendly items than we realized — a pack and play, booster seat and tension baby gate if needed. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need for the week and then some. The house is filled with light with so many places to relax from decks to the backyard to the hot tub (my son’s favorite). We had lovely weather and enjoyed the beach every day (a short walk away). It is close to the shops in Duck but still a quiet spot for the trip. We could see ourselves coming back to this house for years to come. Such a wonderful stay. Thank you!!
4.0
-Very quiet this time of year.
-Cannot use pool at night because lights not working, safety issue.
-No lights near hot tub so bring flashlights and be careful using steps to prevent injuries.
-Suggest not using gas grill in current condition. We bought a charcoal one to use instead.
-Tubs are very slippery. Bring rubber bath mats or buy them as we needed to do. Or, just use the outdoor shower and ground level stall across from washer/dryer.
-Beautiful views of sunrise and sunset from crow’s nest
-Short walk to sound access
-Shorter walk to ocean
-Bicycles in excellent condition for our ride to Duck Fire Department to purchase tee shirts. We walked everywhere else.
4.0
End of summer season 2021
-Very quiet this time of year.
-Cannot use pool at night because lights not working, safety issue.
-No lights near hot tub so bring flashlights and be careful using steps to prevent injuries.
-Suggest not using gas grill in current condition. We bought a charcoal one to use instead.
-Tubs are very slippery. Bring rubber bath mats or buy them as we needed to do. Or, just use the outdoor shower and ground level stall across from washer/dryer.
-Beautiful views of sunrise and sunset from crow’s nest
-Short walk to sound access
-Shorter walk to ocean
-Bicycles in excellent condition for our ride to Duck Fire Department to purchase tee shirts. We walked everywhere else.
5.0
great location to beach, stores, restaurants and groceries. Duck is away from the more crowded areas of Outer Banks but has everything you need close by. House had everything you need during stay including several bikes, beach chairs, beach buggy, umbrellas. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
location
great location to beach, stores, restaurants and groceries. Duck is away from the more crowded areas of Outer Banks but has everything you need close by. House had everything you need during stay including several bikes, beach chairs, beach buggy, umbrellas. Would definitely stay here again.
4.0
We had a great stay at this house for our first time to OBX. Nice open concept, fun backyard space, and easy check in/out process. The walk to the beach was easy with two children under two. The only issue we had was zero communication with the owner. One of our showers was unable to be used at check-in. I emailed him immediately and never received a response. We booked the house assuming we had three showers to use, but four families had to share two showers which was an inconvenience. Other than that, we enjoyed the house!
4.0
Nice house for the price!
We had a great stay at this house for our first time to OBX. Nice open concept, fun backyard space, and easy check in/out process. The walk to the beach was easy with two children under two. The only issue we had was zero communication with the owner. One of our showers was unable to be used at check-in. I emailed him immediately and never received a response. We booked the house assuming we had three showers to use, but four families had to share two showers which was an inconvenience. Other than that, we enjoyed the house!
4.0
We enjoyed our stay at Carolina Dunes! The house was spacious and the kitchen was stocked. Would have been nice to be able to adjust the thermostat below 72 degrees due to elderly mother traveling with us but it had a lock on the thermostat. The walk to the beach was short and also to the sound. The bikes were great for evening rides. We had great weather and enjoyed the pool every day. Thanks for sharing this wonderful vacation home with us! We had a great week!!
5.0
We had an amazing stay filled with lots of wonderful memories! The house looks great! I will say that there was a HUGE load of wet sheets and towels in the washing machine which we dried and folded. Some of the beds had linens and some did not, however, I did not ask for linen service. (not complaining , just wanted you to know) Have a blessed day, Lori Melton
4.0
Family vacation
We enjoyed our stay at Carolina Dunes! The house was spacious and the kitchen was stocked. Would have been nice to be able to adjust the thermostat below 72 degrees due to elderly mother traveling with us but it had a lock on the thermostat. The walk to the beach was short and also to the sound. The bikes were great for evening rides. We had great weather and enjoyed the pool every day. Thanks for sharing this wonderful vacation home with us! We had a great week!!
5.0
We had a wonderful time at Rod's place! The house is beautiful, with loads of natural light, a fully stocked kitchen, and outdoor grill. It's truly a 1 min walk from the beach. We really enjoyed using the bikes to go into Duck for doughnuts in the morning. There were a few delays when we arrived, but Rod was really responsive and took care of everything. We're already planning our next trip back!
5.0
Mom's Cottage
We had an amazing stay filled with lots of wonderful memories! The house looks great! I will say that there was a HUGE load of wet sheets and towels in the washing machine which we dried and folded. Some of the beds had linens and some did not, however, I did not ask for linen service. (not complaining , just wanted you to know) Have a blessed day, Lori Melton
5.0
Girls trip
We had such a great time at this beach home! The walk was minutes from the beach and the pool area was unbeatable! I see other reviews regarding the bugs however when you’re that close to the water there is not much u can do about it. All the amenities and fun memories made the bugs completely bearable and no problem at all. Would definitely recommend for any friend get away
5.0
Beautiful house, quiet street, ideal location in OBX!
We had a wonderful time at Rod's place! The house is beautiful, with loads of natural light, a fully stocked kitchen, and outdoor grill. It's truly a 1 min walk from the beach. We really enjoyed using the bikes to go into Duck for doughnuts in the morning. There were a few delays when we arrived, but Rod was really responsive and took care of everything. We're already planning our next trip back!
5.0
This property was amazing!! Enough room for all of us to spread out! The pool and hot tub were a big hit with the kids. The proximity to the ocean was perfect for the adults! Views were spectacular! We will be back!
5.0
Fabulous Get Away!!
This property was amazing!! Enough room for all of us to spread out! The pool and hot tub were a big hit with the kids. The proximity to the ocean was perfect for the adults! Views were spectacular! We will be back!
5.0
We came for a friends beach wedding in the same neighborhood. This house was perfect!
My friends and I loved the house! To me it was a “river house” at the beach. Cute rustic decor, lots of space and great open floor plan! There was a little mix up about the lines service but other than that it was great! Pool area is so nice and we really enjoyed the hot tub! The location is great! A quick walk to the beach, a quick walk or ride to town. The owner always responded quickly to my questions and messages! We are already talking about the next time!
5.0
Great Family Stay
We had a great time. Duck has a lot to offer and it’s just a short distance to Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills. House was clean and stocked. Not meticulously clean but it is a cottage and a bit older. We loved the hot tub! And knowing that it was clean was a huge plus. Very short walk to the beach... short bike ride to the sound where there is a small beach with a dock. Comfy living room with plenty of lounging. Bottom door was hard to lock and unlock but not a big issue. Lots of different decks to hide out on. Not the best view; mostly houses and back yards. Signing into the roku was a pain, having basic tv would have been nice but in this day in age I guess it’s a given that people have their own digital video accounts. Overall a great vacation!
5.0
The house has plenty of space and we loved a bathroom on every level. It has one of the best stocked kitchens we’ve seen which made it easy to make meals for our family. The main level is wonderful for families with its comfy furniture, huge island, and wide open sight lines to keep an eye on the kids. Lounging by the pool was great when we couldn’t be on the beach and the hot tub was a fun bonus. The beach is just a short walk from house - easy enough for our 3 and 6 year old girls to make without complaints. Mr. Ferguson was easy to reach with any questions we had as well. My six year old cried the night we packed and said she never wanted to leave. Definitely felt like home away from home! Thank you for such a wonderful stay!
5.0
Felt like home
The house has plenty of space and we loved a bathroom on every level. It has one of the best stocked kitchens we’ve seen which made it easy to make meals for our family. The main level is wonderful for families with its comfy furniture, huge island, and wide open sight lines to keep an eye on the kids. Lounging by the pool was great when we couldn’t be on the beach and the hot tub was a fun bonus. The beach is just a short walk from house - easy enough for our 3 and 6 year old girls to make without complaints. Mr. Ferguson was easy to reach with any questions we had as well.
My six year old cried the night we packed and said she never wanted to leave. Definitely felt like home away from home! Thank you for such a wonderful stay!
1.0
House has potential but needs work. Kitchen backsplash is coming off wall due to possible water damage. Signs of other water damage exist as well. Water damage, when not properly remediated, can lead to mold.Bathrooms are in need of updating or minimally a deep cleaning. As a previous reviewer wrote, the deadbolts are indeed a hazard as they are very difficult to unlock. The stairs on the back deck look relatively new but wobble. Pool was nice and maintained while we were there.
1.0
Needs work
House has potential but needs work. Kitchen backsplash is coming off wall due to possible water damage. Signs of other water damage exist as well. Water damage, when not properly remediated, can lead to mold.
Bathrooms are in need of updating or minimally a deep cleaning. As a previous reviewer wrote, the deadbolts are indeed a hazard as they are very difficult to unlock. The stairs on the back deck look relatively new but wobble. Pool was nice and maintained while we were there.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Duck?
The average price for a rental in Duck is $454 per night. This rental is $47 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Coastal Living at its Best. Great Beach and Sound Access. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Coastal Living at its Best. Great Beach and Sound Access. Enjoy the water!
Is Coastal Living at its Best. Great Beach and Sound Access pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Coastal Living at its Best. Great Beach and Sound Access?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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