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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10211 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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: 2275 sq ft (211 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 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
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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

  • Aqua Spa - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Sanderling Spa - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 14 min drive - 9.3 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 20 min drive - 21.6 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

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 a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Scarborough Lane Shoppes, and Aqua Spa. Duck Boardwalk and Greenleaf Gallery 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. 148 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at obx box
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 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family get away!
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 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is it
Property was amazing, We will be wanting to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OBX
Was perfect. Short walk to the beach and nice walk to boardwalk and shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Duck
We had a great time in Duck and enjoyed our stay at the property!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach Home
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 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach getaway
We loved the location of the house - so close to the beach, especially with toddlers. Great pool and hot tub! We’ve rented this house several years and would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura-Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter Break
Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home! 5 Stars
Beautiful home, such great ocean views. The host was fabulous and we loved the layout of the home. It was so bright and spacious, well decorated and very clean. We would def. rebook in the future. The hot tub and oool area were also just lovely. Set up so well w privacy trees and nice fencing. I highly recommend this rental!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again a great vacation
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

8/10 Good

Carolyn C. B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
New Year’s in OBX
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

10/10 Excellent

Shanna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house is perfect location!
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 Excellent

Kathie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach Home
This home is perfect. We were a family vacation and the set up with 5 bedrooms and 5 baths is perfect! There are 3 comfortable living spaces to allow for a getaway if needed. Lots of comfortable spots to curl up with a book, but also lots of great spaces for the family to gather all together for a meal or game time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house.
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

brittany j.

Beautiful
We loved the home and the location was perfect. Everything was clean, and the dogs loved how close the beach was. Would definitely go again, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
We had a wonderful time. Great location :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marion and Roger L., Norfolk

Great property well designed layout easy Ocean access comfortable and cozy.
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 Excellent

Terry C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert R., Nashville, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation time...perfectly balanced!
On vacation, our family always finds it hard to strike a balance between entertainment/activities and restful seclusion. We were delighted to discover that our stay at OBX Box struck the perfect balance. We could walk to the beach, walk to Duck for dinner, or hang out together in this peaceful, quiet neighborhood. If we wanted to stray farther away into Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, or Corolla, we could be there by car in minutes. It was the perfectly balanced vacation - everyone came away happy, relaxed, and sad to leave after such a fantastic vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home, Fabulous Hosts
This house is steps from the beach, beautifully appointed, with great decor and thoughtful details. The owners regularly update the house, and are friendly and responsive. A perfect house for a smaller group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

matt m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OBX Family getaway
Property is in a beautiful neighborhood. The beach is just a short walk away. You can see and hear the ocean from the upper deck. The house was very clean and has plenty of room for the whole family. Pool and hot tub are very nice with a great patio space big enough for everyone to hangout and relax. My family had a great vacation. I would highly recommend this property for your next OBX getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnes P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Amazing property!
Our family loved everything about this house. We have 2 kids under 5 and they had a blast. The house was the perfect layout for our family of 4 and a rottie! The owners were super responsive prior and during our stay. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
We stayed for a New Year’s visit for four nights. The property was in a perfect location and was exceptionally quiet. We all loved the floorplan of the home, amenities, and cleanliness. We would love the opportunity to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonietta T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in a fabulous location
This is a lovely and spacious house just a few steps from the beach. There was plenty of room for our extended family of 9, and we enjoyed all that the house had to offer. Communicating with the hosts was easy and efficient and they were very accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

catherine c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEST place to stay for families in OBX
Beautiful, quiet and friendly neighborhood and wide, very close beach. Walking distance to the shops, restaurants and the sound. Spacious, airy and very clean house on a large lot, so very private. We had a wonderful time and are grateful that it is dog-friendly. thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023