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Well Kept / Well Loved Cottage - 3 Minutes from Beach!

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Exterior
Located in a quiet owner /rental neighborhood.
Property grounds
Our favorite spot.
Food and drink

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • The Sanderling Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Duck Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor shower

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Well Kept / Well Loved Cottage - 3 Minutes from Beach!

Guests love our remodeled and updated Nantucket style beach cottage! Come enjoy a clean, carefully decorated, vacation get-a-way. Enjoy preparing a dinner of local seafood in the remodeled kitchen and eat out on our screened in porch. Our house is best suited for families or two couples.

We are just blocks from the beach and 1.7 miles from the Sanderling Inn and only 2.2 miles from the village of Duck, NC. A great location for weddings, honeymoons, and family reunions, our OBX beaches were rated #1 by US Travel.

To make your visit more pleasant, we recommend renting Sunday to Sunday during the busy summer season, to avoid the worst of the change over gridlock. Although our listing does allow 5 night stays, these work best in the fall season. We rent weekend to weekend during the high season of June through Labor Day. So arriving on Saturday will mean a departure date of Saturday or Sunday.

A damage deposit is not required but $78 Insurance policy is required.

Bedroom Details
The house can sleep 7-8 comfortably in 3 bedrooms. One private bedroom with a queen bed is on the main floor with a bathroom that includes a tub / shower. The second private bedroom with a queen bed ( and rollaway single) is upstairs and has a shared bathroom with the children's room. The children's room has a bunk bed with a double mattress on the bottom and single mattress on top. Please note that you must walk through the children's bedroom to access the other upstairs bedroom. The children's room is also open to the stairs which has a door at the bottom. The upstairs bathroom has a tub with a shower.

Linens
You may bring your own linens if you prefer. Fresh linens and towels are included in the price of rental and are delivered on the day you arrive in a trunk on the ground level. We will call before your arrival to access your linen and towel needs. All linens and towels must be returned to the same locker before check out.

Kitchen
Our kitchen has an electric stove, dish washer, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker and grinder, blender, and steamer pot. We have a stacked cloths washer and drier.

Outside
There is an outdoor rustic shower on the ground floor of the cottage and a foot wash for sand at the front stairs into the house.

We have an outside park style charcoal grill. For fire safety reasons, personal grills are not allowed.

We start the summer season with beach chairs, umbrella, and wave boards but it is up to guests to replace lost or broken items. We also provide a ping pong table and corn hole game for your enjoyment.

The screened porch as an outdoor picnic table which can be used to eat crabs. Please do not hammer crabs on inside dinning area table.

Pet Policy
Adult, house trained dogs are welcome. We have a two Dog Max. No other pets allowed. Please pay the $85.00 Pet Fee if you are bringing dogs. The house does NOT have an outdoor dog run.

Bugs
We use a professional service to treat the house inside and out with insect specific spray. This service comes quarterly including in the summer. While our cottage is sealed like other houses, our porches are not. We ask that guests keep lights off when not in use to reduce attracting insects. While we clean the exterior of the house throughout the summer we cannot guarantee a bug free / spider free outside experience.

Smoking
Please respect our no-smoking policy for the cottage. You may smoke on the outside porches. Parties are not allowed in the cottage or on the property.

Check in
Once you have paid in full, we will send the address and passcode to enter the house upon arrival. The maid has until 4 PM to clean the house but is usually done between noon to 1 PM. You can park at the house if you arrive early but do not enter until the maid has left the house. Please do not put your food in the refrig. early, before the maid has left, as the maid cleans the refrigerator after each stay.

Weather
The water level is rising on the OBX due to Global Warming. Water may pool in the community during a heavy rain. If heavy rain is forecast for your stay, we recommend bringing rain boots, at least for children, to use to walk to the beach.

Please consider buying carbon offsets to make your travel to and from the OBX carbon neutral.

Property manager

Todd Drake
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
House broken or crated dogs only. Max of two dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests may smoke on porches.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duck

Kitty Hawk is home to this cabin. The Sanderling Spa and Aqua Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Nor'Banks Sailing and Corolla Raceway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Nor'Banks Sailing - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Sanderling Spa - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 24 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪B J's Carolina Cafe - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Duck Deli - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Well Kept / Well Loved Cottage - 3 Minutes from Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Well Kept / Well Loved Cottage - 3 Minutes from Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Well Kept / Well Loved Cottage - 3 Minutes from Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Well Kept / Well Loved Cottage - 3 Minutes from Beach! located?

Situated in Kitty Hawk, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Nor'Banks Sailing and The Sanderling Spa. Duck Boardwalk is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, easy walk to the beach
It was a great place to stay, had everything we needed, and communication with the owner was helpful and straightforward. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geremy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Vacation!
My family and I spent a wonderful week in Duck. This listing had everything we needed and we are already planning a trip again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great OBX Cottage
Nice quaint cottage, fun decor great location for the beach and the town of Duck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located and comfortable
Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
The location of this property was perfect. The comfortable setting made us feel right at home. We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Martha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Odd Duck Inn
Clean cozy house, close the beach. Good for small family. Some layout issues and the neighbors broken down cars and boats on the lawn diminish the 'vibe' but overall a decent stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Relaxing
Lovely neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Our pups enjoyed the yard and all the critters that visited at night. Short walk to the beach and tons of restaurants within 20 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tressa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chill beach getaway
Beautiful beach home with all you would need. Not over the top or showy but perfect for quiet relaxation and fun. The screened in porch was a perfect hangout spot with a table for dining and a porch swing. Short walk to a wonderful private beach. We loved every minute of our stay at the Odd Duck Inn!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect OBX week!
We are a family of 5 plus two dogs and we just got back from a wonderful stay at the Odd Duck Inn. We had the perfect OBX week. The cottage was cozy, clean, and charming. The beach was a 3 minute walk and we were centrally located to so many great things to do. Todd was responsive, easy to work with, and the check in/check out directions were crystal clear. We had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Happy step back in time!
Just like the casual lake cottage of my youth, this house has a rustic laid back vibe. Surprisingly babies that needed naps, tweens, teen and adults had plenty of space to get away from each other. The screened porch was always in use, the neighborhood was very sweet, wonderful neighbors, lovely uncrowded beach. Everyone came home happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely home
The property was awesome The only issue was the neighbor across the street She made it very clear she did not care for renters and felt they did not clean up after their pets! We were clearly cleaning up after our pet, poop bags in hand, she was not a friendly person! We loved the property and it was very clean! Owners were easy to contact as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Duck Adventure
The only concern was the neighbors across the road with so many vehicles and the dog although contained did make us a little uncomfortable. The mattresses could be updated. The location was great though.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nantucket Home in Warm friendly Duck
We loved this house and hated to leave! It was more adorable in real life! Very handy outside shower (wash the dogs!) We grilled everyday and had a lobster feast to honor New England style. Lovely screened in porch& decks. We loved this neighborhood. Played tennis at Pine Island, 10 minutes down the road. People are so friendly! Ocean was warm, beach around the corner! We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home away from home!
This was indeed a well loved cottage—nothing like the new large flashy homes you find everywhere—but it provided everything my family needed for our week in the Outer Banks. Everyone had his or her own bed, and the children had their own full bath upstairs while my husband and I had our own en suite downstairs. The main floor was bright with many large windows which was very nice. The table was large enough to accommodate five comfortably (which is something you don’t always find!). The kitchen was fully equipped and the fridge space ample. The towels and linens provided were a big plus. There were extra goodies for taking to the beach—which was truly a three minute walk WITHOUT having to cross a busy road. The neighborhood is QUIET!! You do not feel like you are in a resort town, even though you are right off the main road with Duck right there. Its overall location was great. I cannot recommend enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mel r.

Our family loved the week in the cottage!!
I highly recommend this home. It was clean, comfortable, and had lots of space for our family of six. We especially appreciated the washer/dryer, updated bathroom, bedrooms, stocked kitchen, relaxing porch, and all of the details the owners put into the home. We would have had to stay another week to appreciate everything that was offered to our family. The beach chairs and umbrella were an extra bonus for our time on the beach. In our down time, our family enjoyed the TV and comfortable furniture. Our boys loved the rocking chairs. The cottage is located near shopping and many things to do in area. We went to the light house, aquarium, sand dunes, and much more. The owner was GREAT with communication and was very helpful when we had questions!! We will definitely be back :) Thank you for a great week in the OBX.

8/10 Good

Shenandoah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Stay at Odd Duck Inn
As a group of four adults (one couple and two single adults), this was our seventh summer renting vacation homes in Duck. Upon arrival to the Odd Duck Inn, we were surprised to find the third of three bedrooms was in fact an open-air, non-private space outside a full bedroom with unsuitable mattresses for adult sleeping. As a result, we did need to secure alternative lodging for one adult in our group. Todd issued a 10% discount for the inconvenience, has updated the VRBO description to reflect the sleeping arrangements more accurately, and indicated a new mattress for the double bunk bed is on order. If you are only in need of two private bedrooms with additional bunk beds, then this rental will work for you. The kitchen is well stocked, the screened in porch is lovely, the two private bedrooms are comfortable, and it is a short easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was nice and convenient!
Great location and owner was great to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very clean house.
Perfect walk to the beach and the bay. House was super clean and the perfect lay out for my family (husband and 2 kids under 6). Very close to all the shops in Duck that we hiked to a few times. Also a nice drive up to Corolla as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T., Alexandria VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
The Odd Duck In was perfect for our family of four. The house was immaculate and well stocked with the essentials. Our favorite part was the screened in porch and the kids loved the pirate themed bunk bed. Todd was super helpful with our questions and checkin was a breeze. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close walk to the beach
Close walk to the beach in a quiet neighborhood with everything you need for a great week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathleen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peaceful
Have stayed at this home many times! Love the shaded screened porch
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H., Charlottesville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home
Much-loved beach cottage - very helpful host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Geri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picked bad week to stay
Pros Kitchen well equipped Close proximity to beach Outdoor shower a plus Internet good Great restaurants nearby….close to town Great neighborhood…..friendly people Pet friendly Cons No cable….didn’t really need while on vacation….except at night Cobwebs in lamps in bedroom Spiders….lots on back porch ceiling at check-in ….sprayed with Labeled solution on top of frig…..then subsided after 2days Bathroom…..loaded with small black ants around sick. Under control after 3 days with liquid ant trap Neighbor across street…had septic issues…. Front yard on the rental property was flooded for 3 days….could not use. Did not want to use after it dried up. Septic pumper truck came Friday afternoon Neighbor on corner really flooded most of week….smelled like sewer. Not pleasant to walk to beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy beach cottage
We loved our stay at the Odd Duck Inn! The location is AMAZING! Great neighborhood! The beach access is just a two minute walk down the road. There is so much to do within short drive or bike ride. There were alot of bugs and spiders, mostly outside. Honestly had a 10/10 vacation in Duck!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Todd Drake

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We are both educators. I am also an artist and my wife, Robin, works with adults living with Autism. We love Duck for the wonderful people, and the unforgettable beauty of the sound, sea, and maritime woodlands. We have spent many summers at this cottage and are happy to give you tips on where and what to enjoy in the area. Ask us about our favorite walking paths, the hidden ship wreck, and favorite coffee houses!

Why they chose this property

After many summers of enjoying the beach with our children and family, I and my wife have lovingly restored and updated our family's cottage and hope to share and enjoy it for years to come.

What makes this property unique

More modest than an ocean front rental, but more than your average beach box, this cottage is perfect for a family that is looking for a home away from home experience. Newly remodeled, the Nantucket style exterior just says 'relax.' Throughout the downstairs warm cypress paneling welcomes you and your family inside while the new screened in porch is perfect for resting between trips to the beach, sound, shopping, or bike path. Updated with new AC, the cottage is also designed to capture the summer breezes from all directions and with two sun decks, swing, picnic tables, and more. There are plenty of places to enjoy family, or a good book, in the out of doors.

Languages:

English

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