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After Dune Delight. Oceanside, 8 min walk to beach & town of Duck! Pet Friendly

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • Duck Boardwalk
    5 min walk
  • Scarborough Lane Shoppes
    2 min drive
  • The Sanderling Spa
    7 min drive
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    41 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

After Dune Delight. Oceanside, 8 min walk to beach & town of Duck! Pet Friendly

Welcome to our Duck Vacation beach house! We appreciate that more than 65% of our guests come back year after year. We want to make sure the house is updated and well maintained for each season. This is not just a rental property but our home that we enjoy in the off season.

We are located in the community of Colony By the Sea which is within walking distance of the charming village of Duck and a short (less than 8 minute) walk through the dunes (on a private road) to the beach. Colony By the Sea offers amenities including a large seaside pool, tennis courts, basketball court, and playground.

Here you'll find a well maintained, well equipped comfortable property that is ready for your beach vacation. 4 bedrooms (3 queen, 2 twin) and 2 baths are located on the first floor. Our home can sleep up to 8 . The great room, kitchen and dining room are located on the 2nd floor. The spa is located on a private deck on the ground floor along with an outdoor shower and recently remodeled laundry room. Wireless internet is provided. We utilize a linen and towel service.

Colony by the Sea is a wonderful family oriented beach community. We know you will be happy you’ve chosen "After Dune Delight” for your vacation!!


Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this vacation home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Duck Boardwalk. A spa tub is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Duck Boardwalk and 13 minutes by foot from Outer Banks Beaches
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Scott Turner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Great community for children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Comfy Oceanside Home. 65%+ of Our Guests Are Repeat Families!!

After Dune Delight. Oceanside, 8 min walk to beach & town of Duck! Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location!
Super clean and convenient to the beach and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely vacation
2 families shared this space and had all the comforts of home. Well stocked with beach chairs, toys, towels etc. Love the proximity to shops and restaurants which were an easy walk away. Owner was responsive to any questions. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Another year, another great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Great location to walk to shops in Duck. House had all the extras we needed for time at the beach including use of beach towels and umbrellas. Also enjoyed extras like pickleball set and tennis supplies. Pet friendly and clean! We had a lovely week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday Week!
My friends and I stayed here for a week over the 4th of July and we had the best time. The location of this home is so ideal: we could walk to coffee, to the beach and restaurants. We cooked quite a bit and the kitchen had all of the cookware we needed and was very clean. Would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Duck in July
Very nice and comfortable house, great location. All the amenities you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This home is very clean, easy walk to the beach and downtown Duck. We left the car at the house and walked everywhere. A bunch of places to eat nearby or just go to Wee Winks or another market and cook at home. Great experience! Our family of 5 will stay here again if we come back to the OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britta W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best family vacation
We just had the best family vacation! Our three teenagers even said it was one of the best vacations they've had. The home was very clean with everything we needed. We only brought food and clothing, everything else was available in the house. It was beautiful and comfortable and we felt right at home there. The covered sitting area outside was great. We could get out of the sun and extreme heat and stay cool with the shade and wonderful breaze. The hot tub was relaxing. The location of the house was perfect. We barely got in our car, which in my opinion, really felt like a vacation. We walked multiple times a day to the beach and was also in a short walking distance to so many restaurants. Even though everything was close by, the street was quiet and felt like we were away from all business of life. It was a perfect relaxing stay. We had some much needed family time. Thank you for the great accomodations and well cared for home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation paradise!
We had a wonderful stay. The location is unbeatable - walking distance to everything on the boardwalk and to the beach! We barely touched our cars. It is located in an optimal place for ease of access to everything as well as privacy. We didn't see any neighbors or hear anything and had an amazing time at the beach and enjoying Duck. The house is very well stocked - plenty of items in the kitchen as well as outdoor use. If we had known how well, we could have made our lives easier and not packed so much! I can't say enough great things about the property. Scott and his family make it feel like your second home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Duck home away from home
We loved our stay. This home was incredibly clean and comfortable enough to feel like home away from home. With easy access to the beach and close proximity to the boardwalk, it made our first visit to the OBX easy. We would recommend this spot for families or a group of friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
Excellent location, wonderful home, perfectly location to the beach, pool, nearby restaurants and stores! Owners were great to work with. Worked perfectly well for our family of adults and young children!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
Excellent property, close to everything, nice amenities, and the owner was extremely pleasant to deal with. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
After-Dune Delight
Couldn’t have been a more glorious week! The house and location was perfect. Now we see why over half of the renters are repeat customers. There is nothing we lacked and are grateful for the time we spent in Duck! Hope to return again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely time in Duck
Great overall stay. Only complaint regarding cottage was the chains on the ceiling fans were to short for someone "vertically challenged "! Owner thought of everything to make for a fun stay for myself and my family. It was a great experience! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vac home
Let me begin by saying we loved our vacation in this home ! We loved the town of Duck and all that it had to offer. The house was immaculate and well kept. My family loved every moment and we are so happy that we were able to spend our vacation in this home !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family setup
House was very nice! Good setup for family with 4 equal size rooms and 2 large bathrooms. Great size kitchen for cooking and well appointed. We drove to the parking lot at the condos with no issues for parking and making it easier to haul our stuff to the beach. Loved the pool access. Had kind of a rainy week, was nice to have space to play family games and be comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great stay - house was super clean and comfortable. Hot tub was great and it was easy to walk or drive to the beach / community pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house! Highly recommend!
Pros: Very clean Walking distance to beach and pool (8 minutes) Had access to tennis courts, playground Dog friendly with access to multiple grassy areas Walking distance to the village area and the Duck boardwalk with multiple shops and restaurants Kitchen was incredibly well stocked. Included linens, towels, even beach towels , beach toys/chairs/umbrella Hot tub is clean and large Plenty of hot water for showers Cons: Needs a place to hang up jackets by door (hooks, etc) Deck sliding door —hard to open/close Have to run and empty dishwasher before checking out (prefer to just set it to run)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like home but better
We had a wonderful and relaxing stay. The property is in a great location, short walk from the beach and convenient to the shops. We really enjoyed the sunrise walks along the coast and evening dips in the hot tub. Kitchen was well equipped. Only drawback was the bed sizes; not sure if I misread the listing or if the listing needs to be revised. I was expecting queen beds and they were full-size beds. Over all, we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely beach house
Lovely beach house is 5 minute walk to the beach. A minor issue upon check-in was swiftly dealt with by the gracious home owner. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsay S.

Great Stay!
Loved that this rental provided linens and allowed us to use their towels as well. Hot tub is a nice bonus. We did not realize until we arrived that we shared the pool with the condo complex at end of road. Thought this would bother me more than it actually did as the pool was never filled up any day we were there. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem Vacation Home
We loved everything about this beach house! We are a family of 6 & had a wonderful stay. We even brought our frenchie. It was very clean & you could tell the home is well taken care of & loved. We love the natural wood beams & high ceilings in the main living area. It was nice having everything we needed as the house is thoughtfully stocked! We enjoyed the community pool & the community events of the town of Duck. Very close to town. We look forward to returning again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

R &.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
Two major issues: they replaced the dishwasher in the middle of our stay. We also had to rewash a set of sheets because the bed was sandy. Several minor issues: at least two broken chairs and a broken boogie board among the beach supplies. Grill was dirty. The kitchen only had four table spoons so we had to rely on soup spoons. While they provide towels, you may want to bring one or two of your own. To get the full security deposit back, you need to wash and dry any towels you use before you leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing trip for our 25th Anniv
Had a great stay here with our small pups. Very quiet and private road with a short walk to the beach or shopping and restaurants in Duck. Very clean and bright house with everything we needed, including great internet! Enjoyed or evenings in the hot tub. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable house and a great location
The house is in excellent condition and the owners have stocked the kitchen very well. The location is also wonderful and walking distance both to Duck and the beach. There was one minor issue with the house outside water having been winterized for washing off sandy feet and the owner responded and handled it immediately. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021