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The Simple Life LuxuryBeachHouse-Duck Sanderling steps from beach;community pool

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Our beach at Oyster Catcher Lane
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The Simple Life!
The Simple Life nestled under the trees
The most beautiful live oak tree in NC happens to be in front of The Simple Life
Walking in the tunnel of live oaks to the beach - takes 3 minutes…

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • The Sanderling Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Duck Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5 / outdoor shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Simple Life LuxuryBeachHouse-Duck Sanderling steps from beach;community pool


Welcome to the 2025 season!
The Simple Life is a family friendly vacation house, not an office, however the past three years many of our guests worked remotely or “attended school” while at The Simple Life, so we upgraded the WiFi - new password displayed on the new router- and added an air printer, located in the TV cabinet in the living room. Just plug it in, and go! If you need more ink and paper, please replenish and leave it for the next guests!
Here is to a safe and Simple Life!

This gorgeous property is for year around enjoyment! The Simple Life is located in the beautiful, wooded Sanderling section of Duck, NC, a 3 minute, short, 180 yard walk to the beach on a level, tree lined street with no road to cross! The free use of the Sanderling community pool and kiddie pool, an easy bike ride away - located directly on the Sound -is included with rental. Nature trails delight everyone. It is also a bikers paradise! Bikes can be rented at several rental agencies in nearby Duck.

This luxurious home offers two king-size Master Bedrooms En-suite (one on each level), a queen size bedroom and a room with two twin beds. Three full bathrooms, one half bath, and a huge outdoor shower. Laundry facility with washer, dryer and ironing board. A well loved crib (our daughter's, now grown) is available. High quality 100% cotton bed linen and towels are provided. Flat screen smart/Roku TVs with gazillions of streaming apps (find your favorite and go!), free Wifi and super fast internet. Hundreds of books displayed on bookcases throughout the house. Wood floor throughout, ceiling fans, huge screened dining porch, open sun deck and private covered porch off the master bedroom. Everyone finds a favorite spot, from the bookworm to the sun worshipper. Fully equipped modern kitchen, outside Bbq area with table and benches, and fish cleaning table with hose. Covered parking for several cars. Hundreds of books to choose from!

The entire 2600 plus Sf living space Is bright and open, with gleaming wood floors, carefully chosen art, new bathroom fixtures, lights and ceiling fans inside, cedar shakes outside so it fits perfectly with the surrounding nature and well maintained neighborhood.

The open concept main level features a huge, fully and well equipped gourmet kitchen with lots of windows, Quartz countertops, fully stocked built in pantry, french door refrigerator with freezer and icemaker below, and a custom made center island "table" for everyone to participate in the food preparation, and for casual meals. A huge dining room with wood burning fire place for chilly fall days and built in bookcases. The space flows into the spacious Cathedral-ceilinged living room with a huge screened dining porch on one side, and an open sundeck surrounded by trees, with Adirondack chairs in the back.

The first master bedroom opens off the living room. It also has cathedral ceilings, ceiling fan, windows galore, a large and private covered porch with arm chars, a brand new bathroom with double vanities, built in shelving and a huge open European shower complete with rain-shower head. This bathroom was a king bedroom before the recent renovation; the shower alone is ginormous! Some of our guests have been known to take videos of their loved ones taking a shower to show their friends at home.... This room has its private shaded deck with comfy chairs for two, overlooking the trees and the fish cleaning table below.
On this level, off the hallway from the kitchen to the stairs and the "Back of House" there Is another full bathroom with soaking tub/shower, 48” wide well lit vanity with mirrored wall cabinet, as well as a laundry room with washer and dryer, and a utility closet under the stair with spare light bulbs, flashlights, batteries, high chair and kid arm chair, and other necessities.

The upper level boasts three bedrooms- one king on-suite, one with two twin beds, and a queen "silent" room with no TV but WiFi - has another full bath with 48” vanity, soaking tub/shower. It also has a large powder room.

The outdoor shower offers a delightful surprise, a luxurious aluminum rain shower column with body sprays to help wash off the sand before entering the house. Behind this shower in the utility room are plenty of beach chairs, toys, umbrellas are located and a collapsible beach cart for your convenience.

NOTE: there is no refund in case of inclement weather or any other unforeseen natural disaster beyond what the refund policy states. There is no insurance provided in your rental agreement for such events, however it is available at VRBO and we recommend to purchase such insurance separately at your own expense.

Property manager

Ilona and Michael Czinkota
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Hungarian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No EXCEPTION
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Exception

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Read instructions at door regarding AC/ heat settings
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All Flood lights must be turned off at 10pm- a Sanderling good neighbor requirement!
Use grill in designated area only, next to table in back yard. Keep grill clean for next user
Have a wonderful time!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, while Glazin' Go-Nuts and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Nor'Banks Sailing and Corolla Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • The Sanderling Spa - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 21 min drive - 16.1 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 33 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪B J's Carolina Cafe - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Duck Deli - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Simple Life LuxuryBeachHouse-Duck Sanderling steps from beach;community pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Simple Life LuxuryBeachHouse-Duck Sanderling steps from beach;community pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Simple Life LuxuryBeachHouse-Duck Sanderling steps from beach;community pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Simple Life LuxuryBeachHouse-Duck Sanderling steps from beach;community pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Simple Life LuxuryBeachHouse-Duck Sanderling steps from beach;community pool located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, The Sanderling Spa and Nor'Banks Sailing. Duck Boardwalk is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Late Season Stay

We had an amazing time. The location was perfect and the home was comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place in Duck

Very nice place on quiet street within a short walk to the beach. Our family had a very relaxing week at this beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay at The Simple Life

This was our second time staying at The Simple Life. In every way it was a wonderful experience. The property is clean, comfortable, spacious, well equipped, well maintained, and located within just a few minutes' walking distance of the beach. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Simple Life

Lovely home with great location . 3 minute walk to beautiful private beach. Amenities were great and host responded quickly to any questions or concerns. A great week in Duck NC!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Very nice house, exactly as advertised. Location is terrific just a very short walk to the quiet beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Spot

We had a great experience! The short walk to the beach, a short drive to the pool/restaurants, and the peaceful neighborhood was a great combination for our family to enjoy. The house had everything we needed and great communication with the host made the whole vacation just perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was a great trip and house was perfect

This was a wonderful house. All the amenities were there on a gorgeous tree lined street just steps to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Duck OBX

This house provided everybodies needs. From the quite moments to a family dinner. Great space and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax at the outer banks

Everything we wanted for our quick get-away was there for us. The house is exceptional with a quick walk to the beach. The surrounding oak grove gives the property an extra level of privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun week at the beach

The house was very spacious and has a great location. We had a lot of fun at the beach and on an air boat adventure. My daughter really enjoyed the juicer and made all sorts of drinks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great off-season weekend at Simple Life

Great house - very clean and comfortable. Loved all the outdoor decks and screened in porch. We spent a lot of time hanging out around the kitchen area. The master is super nice! Short walk to the beach and easy drive into downtown Duck.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3rd annual visit to the Simple Life. The house was again in excellent shape and the rental process was a breeze. The owners have done a wonderful job providing everything necessary for a relaxed stress free visit; in addition they are extremely responsive and helpful. We enjoyed the easy access to the beach, community pool, and cool evening on the tree shaded deck. We plan to be back, can’t imagine finding a better rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne Andrews

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

This is a lovely, beautifully appointed and well stocked home that was a joy to stay in! The house layout is perfect for various age groups under one roof, and its many gathering areas allow for comfortable socializing. Beautiful renovations. Neighborhood is quiet and nice and beach path just down the street. Ilona was so responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional House / Great Neighborhood / Responsive Owners

We were welcomed to check in early, and found the house super clean. The bathrooms and kitchen were new and well stocked. The owners were incredibly responsive when we had questions. The neighborhood is quiet and shady and perfect for relaxing. We spent the mornings at the beach (a quick and easy walk) and the afternoons reading on the screened porch. It was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Beth

We really ejoyed our stay this summer. The house was perfect for two families - enough space to spread out, and great common areas. Proximity to the beach was key. Really enjoyed the beach after dark, as well as watching the sunset from the community dock. Very quiet and safe neighborhood. Would highly recommend this house!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

bruce c., Parkton Maryland

Perfect location, spacious and updated home !

This is our 3rd stay in Sanderling after 20 years of summers spent in Pine Island. Sanderling has all the amenitiies and proximity to the beach as Pine Island but also has the wooded canopy and classic beach cottage charm, while not losing any modern convenience. Simple Life should be named Wonderful Life, it would certainly be more appropriate :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Absolutely terrific rental with very responsive and helpful owners

Simple Life was absolutely perfect! The home itself has been beautifully renovated and the location is ideal. The beach is very close and the home sits under a terrific canopy of trees which keeps the decks cool during the day. Everything has been thought through from the awesome outdoor shower to the well equipped kitchen. The owners were terrific and renting was easy. Our experience at the rental was awesome and we hope to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Relaxing

We were very impressed with this property. The home is large and clean, with plenty of areas to relax, including multiple decks. It has convenient supplies (bedding, games, cleaning items) that make vacationing a lot easier. It is also in a beautiful neighborhood that feels secluded, but it is only a short stroll to amazing beaches and a short drive to town. We found the home owners very responsive when making our booking. Our family definitely recommends this property to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic week in Duck!

My 21 year old daughter declared that the house has good vibes. She was right! It was clean, comfortable, attractive, and well-equipped. The shady street was gorgeous. Easy, short walk to beach. Beach wasn’t crowded at all. Plenty of nice beach chairs and a beach cart at the house. Highly recommend renting cycles - the area is great for walking, biking and running. Duck Cycles was great to rent from. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simple Life Indeed

We loved visiting OBX and Duck is a great location. The property is really nice and my family was impressed. It was my first time at the Outter Banks and I really enjoyed my time there. The property was thoroughly cleaned and welcoming. We were looking for the bottle of wine but it was elusive. The outside shower only operated on very hot water. Lovely neighborhood and great vibe from my perspective. I love the cedar siding, numerous covered patio’s and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt P., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A family favorite!

We have stayed at this house for the last three years and always have a wonderful time. The house itself has everything we need -- a great kitchen layout that enables us to cook while hanging out with family, and a fantastic living room with high ceilings and great light that's perfect for unwinding / doing a puzzle after a day at the beach. The house is located a short walk from the beach, but in a really nice stand of older trees (my kids say it looks like a fairy tale forrest). We look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Home for OBX Stay

We couldn't have been happier with "The Simple Life". The house was spacious and the location was perfect. What a beautiful, quick walk to the beach under shady trees We really preferred Duck over other areas of the OBX - quiet and peaceful but still close to everything we needed. The house was just as pictured and described. We found it clean and spacious. The kitchen was well-equipped for preparing all of our meals. We loved the huge island for preparing and enjoying meals. There was ample seating in the dining room, the living room was large, and we enjoyed all of the porches and balconies. We were happy to find lots of goodies supplied for enjoying the beach - chairs, boogie boards, and even a wagon for hauling all of our stuff. The outdoor shower was hugely useful to wash off the sand from the beach. We enjoyed the pool a few time, too. What a nice extra! We took a wild horse tour, visited the Wright Brothers museum, and visited sights on Roanoke Island. Other than those trips, we just relaxed and enjoyed the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in OBX - Village of Duck

Really enjoyed staying at the Simple Life house. Very comfortable and convenient to beach and OBX attractions. Comfortable rooms. Very well decorated throughout the house. Fast WiFi. Easy walk to beaches. Very quiet neighborhood, at least in April. Enjoyed sitting on the decks under the trees. Only small issue we had was the wood floor in master bedroom was sticky in places. Otherwise, house was immaculately clean. Highly recommended property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Simple Life in Duck

The Simple Life was clean and spacious for our family of 6 adults and 2 children. The house description and pictures on VRBO are accurate. We were very appreciative to check in before 5 pm as the house was cleaned and ready by noon. FYI there were 3-4 working beach chairs and 2 pop up shade tents. You might need to rent or bring your own chairs and umbrella. The community pool was nice and the beach of course was perfect. We loved our stay and would definitely return! Thanks so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Windy J.

Adorable Place

We loved A Simple Life for our long weekend in Duck! The house was clean and adorable and plenty of room for our group. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were super comfortable. Everything was easy to use & find throughout the house. The only issue we had was running out of hot water when all showers were being used. But I think that's fair given there are 3 full bathrooms in the house and being used at the same time would be a lot anywhere! Short walk to the beach. Short drive to Duck or Corolla. Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ilona and Michael Czinkota

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The owners are beach lovers and travelers, and Ilona is an architect, so when the time came for rejuvenating the house, all stops were pulled out! They made sure that everything they like and need to feel at home and comfortable during their travels is met and exceeded at The Simple Life!

Why they chose this property

Our neighborhood, Sanderling features lovely homes, considerate neighbors, a nature trail with a “lake”, immaculate grounds and a new community pool, and kiddie pool, about a mile away on the Currituck Sound, along with tennis courts and a boat ramp. The fitness center (with a view!) is available for a small fee. The Sanderling Inn across the street from the clubhouse has a decadent spa, outside bar, nightly fire pits with local musicians entertaining, and two of the area's finest dining establishments, the Life Saving Station and Kimball's Kitchen. The area offers direct access to the Audobon Nature Preserve, a dedicated Bird Sanctuary.

Come home to The Simple Life after partaking in the numerous fun activities offered by the area, from deep sea fishing to parasailing, golfing, exploring the area's lighthouses, wild horses and abundant history, enjoying our pristine beaches, or a lavish wedding at the Sanderling Inn!

What makes this property unique

The house is well located, spacious, well equipped and beautiful. The renovation kept the original character and simplicity of the house, but it offers you all the ease and comfort you may desire during your hard earned vacation time. And wait until you try the open shower in the main level master bath! The 180 yards stroll to the beach under the huge live oak trees closing over the street is lovely, and your children are safe riding their bikes, exploring the nature trail, or playing hopscotch. It’s also short enough to pop back in the house for a forgotten sunscreen or drink.

A special time is the fall and winter, when the crowds go home, the fireplace is glowing, the Turkey is in the oven roasting, and you curl up on the sofa with a glass of wine and a good movie...here is to The Simple Life!

Languages:

English, German, Hungarian

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