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OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach!

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10211 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach!

Our charming comfortable five bedroom /five bathroom beach house with large in-ground pool (un-heated) and hot tub is located semi-ocean front (just one house back from the beach) from the beach in Duck. It is only 100 steps from the driveway to the dune (OK...I have long legs, so it may take you 125!!). We are only a 10 minute walk to the quaint village of Duck, Outer Banks North Carolina, right opposite Duck Donuts! Our spacious ocean side outdoor decks and seating, the tiki bar and pool entertaining area around our large in-ground pool, coupled with our large lot and semi-ocean front location, makes this one of the nicest homes in Duck.

Inside our home we have three levels. The ground level has a Twin/twin bedroom, bath and TV room with glass sliding doors that open to the swimming pool entertaining area with tiki bar, hot tub, outdoor shower, spacious pool deck, and covered porch seating. The laundry area with full sized washer and dryer are also located on the ground level.

The mid-level area has our fully renovated kitchen with all new appliances, living room with new sofa and matching chairs with large flat-screen, full sized tv. Our dining room seats 10. Bedrooms on this level are a queen bedroom with private bath and one King bedroom with hall bath. The top level has a loft reading/office open area overlooking the lower living room/dining area with glass sliders leading out to our top deck with spectacular views of the ocean, sunrises and lovely sunsets. There is one king bedroom with private bath and one queen bedroom with hall bath.

Note: No elevator. Stairs to main living area and to second story bedrooms. Linens and towels are NOT included in our rental, but can be rented by guests directly with a linen rental company to help guests keep their costs down. Or guests may bring their own linens and towels. Pillows, blankets and quilts are provided.

Bedding: Two kings, two queens, two Twins.

Amenities include: private pool (not heated- open May to mid-October only) bar area by pool, hot tub by pool (available year round), outside shower, cable TV, free WiFi, DVD player, dishwasher, cook top stove, oven, charcoal barbecue grilling, washer and dryer, decks with deck furniture, pool chairs/furniture, parking for four cars.

The village of Duck is quaint, beautiful and welcoming with wonderful local unique shops, cozy cafes, grocery stores, delicious restaurants and water sports entertainment. Duck also has a unique sound side coastal boardwalk that provides great bird watching over the Sound and beautiful sunset vistas, dining, shopping, and dog-walking. Kayakers float by adding to the scenery. Great for families and couples who wish to walk around Duck after a fantastic day on the beach.

For car trips and sight seeing during rainy days, you are spoiled for choice: lighthouses, shopping, and a must visit to Jockey's Ridge, the east coast's largest sand dune and site of the Wright brothers first flight! Visit the Wright Brothers national monument and museum nearby and learn about our country's aviation history and first flight. Head north to Corolla for tours to visit the wild banker ponies, protected and wild. Year round the town of Duck is full of wonderful things to see, places to shop, eat, and enjoy beach time.

Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancelled more than 60 days before the start of your stay.

Property manager

Mike and Mary Hayward

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please no smoking on property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,275 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: One dog permitted with pet fee of $150.00.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Sanderling Spa - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Duck Woods Country Club - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 15 min drive - 10.3 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 27 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach! located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Outer Banks Beaches. Aqua Spa and Duck Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes.

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OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 196 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Overall a great stay highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

House is very well designed for the location. Loft to look out to the ocean and the sunrise. Accommodated our group of 9 very comfortably. Weather was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Beautiful place, in a peaceful neighborhood. Beach access is right across the street. No complaints. Great shops right there. The owner, Mike was great, he responded all the questions right away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Awesome house and location. Perfect for our family. Conveniently located, and some even enjoyed the pool and hot tub on a chilly October evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful stay! The location was just perfect for our family. The beach is just steps away, shops and restaurants a short walk down the road. The house itself was a perfect base for our family (grands, adult “kids”, 2 lil ones and our fur baby). Having great weather in November was an added perk! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We had a great stay at the house, which had everything we needed. Great living space, out door decks, and the house is across from the beach entrance! It’s a 1 minute walk to the the beach, which is less than 40 yards away. Great views from all of the decks of the ocean. Easy access and great to work with the hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great home, wonderful hosts and wife have many of her own art pieces in several rooms. Truly a beautiful setting and roomy comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Fourth year in a row staying at this wonderful house. Location is great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

This was our 5th year staying at OBX for Thanksgiving week and we just signed up for our 6th. Love the place! Each year brings surprises of upgrades that keep the property current and nice. The walk to the beach takes 2 minutes and the town of Duck is just down the street. Couldn't be better.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Property was very nice.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We have stayed here before and have already booked next year. Great location, perfect layout for families, dog friendly, and awesome pool. Hosts are very responsive and take excellent care of this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Loved home and location!! Clean. My only comment would be the furniture in family room could be updated. Beds are comfy which is always a plus!❤️. Thank u!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The home is well appointed. In a great location close to the town of Duck(walking distance) as well as the beach. Beautiful pool and decks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great home in a wonderful location within walking distance of shopping and food and beach access. Host was friendly and very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We had the most amazing family gathering at this location! Layout of house provided everyone ample space to gather or relax with a book. Spectacular views of the pool area and ocean from the deck. Location of house was perfect for walking to the beach as well as the shops and restaurants in town. Hosts were highly responsive and ensured we had a wonderful stay. We look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Loved this location. Near the beach and town. Clean home. Puppy loved it too. Wish we could book it again same week next year. Good value for the price. Excellent host. So responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Was perfect. Short walk to the beach and nice walk to boardwalk and shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

This was the perfect beach house for our family. With just a few short steps to the beach and just a short walk to the heart of Duck it is absolutely ideal. The home was well stocked and nicely decorated. The outdoor setting—pool, hot tub and party lights was very fun. All was clean and well kept. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10

Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We loved our stay at this wonderful house! The location was perfect, house is adorable and we had everything we needed! 100% want to come back when it’s a little warmer!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Our third year vacationing at this great beach house was wonderful as always. So much to do in the town of Duck. Having the beach across the street is so convenient and the kids (and adults) loved the pool. We will be back next year for our 4th annual family Duck vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Another beautiful weekend in Duck in one of our favorite neighborhoods. Perfect house for family and friends. Would love to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017

10/10

The house was very clean. It really is just steps to the beach. Just a short walk to all the shops. Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10

The home was very cozy and clean. We loved the easy access to the beach and the view of the ocean from the top porch. It is also an easy walk to the town of Duck.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

We enjoyed our stay. The property is perfectly located in Duck. Walking distance to the town a street off the beachfront with very close public access. Each bedroom has access to their own bathroom and the public areas were great. We communicated to owner concern on cleanliness. We would rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023