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Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Interior
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!

This is a beautiful, newly decorated condo located just steps to the beach! Our condo is on the 2nd floor with fantastic views of the ocean and ocean front pool (unheated) from every window. The large deck right off the living room is the perfect spot to relax to the sound of the surf, to watch the sun rise and dolphins play at dawn (or all day!) in the ocean, or to idle the day away. Bring your binoculars or use ours for close ups of the dolphins, pelicans, seagulls etc. Our unit offers a master bedroom with king bed, two full baths (super convenient for a family) sleep sofa queen bed, hallway XL single berth bed, fully appointed kitchen (including Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, dishwasher!), two flat screen TVs (living room and master bedroom), free WiFi, brand new deck swing, keyless entry system, and much more. Please note our condo is on the second floor of a three story building with stairs and no elevator.

Note: 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.

Our beach-- only steps away from our condo -- features coastal dunes, soft creamy sand, nice surf and great beach combing. We have beach chairs and boogie boards for your use during your visit.

In addition to our beach front, our condo community has an outdoor pool (unheated), outdoor grills, basketball and tennis courts, pool side restrooms, and oceanfront showers and laundry facilities.

We are only a short 15 minute walk to the lovely, historical village of Duck where you can enjoy the lovely shops, buy groceries, eat at great restaurants and cafes, buy books and sip coffee at Duck Cottage, rent bikes to ride on the jogging trails, walk the sound-side boardwalk for bird watching, and rent canoes, kayaks and other water sport equipment.

Bring your binoculars to bird watch and get great close ups of dolphins in our surf. Superb viewing from our deck!

We keep our reservations calendar up to date so check it out to reserve now! If we're already booked for your preferred dates, check out our other properties in Duck listed on VRBO too. They are VRBO 513115, VRBO 667198, VRBO 885663!

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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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 not allowed

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

Dolphin Dawn See Dolphins at Dawn From Your Deck!
Oceanfront Condo See Dolphins at Dawn From Your Deck!
Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn From Your Deck! Condo
Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn From Your Deck! Kitty Hawk

About the neighborhood

Map
Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 10 min walk
  • Aqua Spa - 3 min drive
  • The Sanderling Spa - 7 min drive
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 14 min drive
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Duck Boardwalk and Outer Banks Beaches. Aqua Spa and Greenleaf Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 273 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Condo needed appliance update, especially the refrigerator, base boards in both bathrooms were dirty needed cleaning! 2nd bathroom needed updating. Hopefully the comforter gets washed, since we provided all linens, towels and sheets. No elevators, just stairs. Deck furniture and view was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Loved the condo. Great play to stay on northern outer banks. Comfortable bed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing vacation
Clean, comfy, beautiful ocean views. Close to restaurants and shopping. This is our third vacation at one of the owner's condos and each one is great! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Time
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Dolphin Dawn; well appointed property with everything we needed for a long, getaway weekend. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chasity F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
This is the perfect getaway! Easy beach access and the balcony swing are our personal favorites! It’s so easy to get to everything in town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheilla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
I was very pleased, clean, well kept and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and quiet stay—Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Duck Dolphin Dawn
Great location. Right on the beach. Great view of the sunrise. Can walk to town. No reason to go any place else in the OBX. The unit met our expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Duck!
We love OBX and staying at the Haywards' property in Duck. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matilda I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Weekend Birthday in Duck, NC!
This property was simply amazing. It was modern, well maintained with lovely beach decor, and had everything we needed for an enjoyable 4-day visit. The views are absolutely breathtaking - watching the sun rise and set over the ocean made it an unforgettable vacation. Easy parking, keyless entrance and very responsive hosts. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Wonderful view of the ocean. Close to the center of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful deck!
We had such a wonderful time here, the deck was the best part with the swing, we spent so much time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David A K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun
Second stay Getting to old for the dtairs
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean view
My husband and I stayed for two nights and absolutely loved our stay. The view of the ocean from the deck was amazing. The location in Duck couldn't be better. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aileen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away
The weather wasn’t perfect every day but it didn’t ruin our stay at all! Loved the view from the balcony and sitting on the hammock swing with a good book!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was amazing everything they said it was and more

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years Wkend Away
Hubby & I enjoyed Dolphin Dawn & it beautiful surrounding to bring in the New Year. Couldn't ask for better view ❤️ of the ocean. Will booked again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L., Jackson, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Right!
This condo was perfect for me and two friends to enjoy the beauty of Outer Banks. Great value for the million dollar view of the sunrise on the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
It was our first trip to the Outer Banks, and we loved our stay at Dolphin Dawn! We were able to watch the sunrise from the deck, and we even saw some dolphins swimming down the coast one morning which was so cool! The condo was very clean, and it had everything that we needed for our stay. The beds were comfy too. Thank you for helping us have a great family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nazeni A., Vienna, VA USA

Five Star Oceanfront Condo
The condo is clean and beautifully decorated and has a great view of the ocean. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week
Amazing experience at this condo. Had all things we needed for our week. Great pool and beach access. Grills onsite, close enough to bike to town and enjoy all that Duck has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laura J., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our 2nd stay at Dolphin Dawn
Wonderful stay, Love the Condo But again, need upgrade to mattresses!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann H. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dolphins
I have come to Duck for 18 years. I love this location. The condo was perfect. The ocean view was great. Just wish the weather was a bit better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel F.

I needed that get away.
It was a great stay, Very relaxing. I will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016