Pet friendly beach cottage – 5 minute walk to beach access!
House in Southern Shores, NC
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Launch your vacation with this updated beach box in the heart of OBX! The SandPyle is located on Duck Road in Southern Shores and is a 5-minute walk to the closest beach access. Parking on the immediate streets and area of the beach accesses is limited to those with parking permits and guests of the surrounding properties so the beach will not be crowded!
With it being centrally located, guests will be able to bike (a bike/walking path runs all the way through Southern Shores & Duck) or drive to their favorite restaurants in both Duck and Southern Shores to include Red Sky, Blue Point, Aqua, Ducks Cottage Coffee, Southern Shores Pizza, Vilai Thai Kitchen, Barrier Island Bagels, Steamers, Coastal Cravings, Coastal Cantina, Duck Donuts and Donutz on a Stick. Need to snag some groceries? Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, Publix, and local, fresh seafood markets are nearby. There is also a neighborhood park and playground just a few blocks away.
Popular local attractions include: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Jockey's Ridge State Park, Wright Brother's Memorial, Currituck Lighthouse, Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary & The Lost Colony Outdoor drama. There are also multiple water sports rental businesses within a 10-15 minute drive with jet skis, kayaks, boats, and other fun water toys. A NEW brewery, Swells'a Brewing, opened Summer 2021 & is a 15 minute drive from the house; it perfectly accommodates both adults and kids!
The SandPyle has 3 bedrooms (two with queens, one with 2 twins), 2 full baths, a covered front & back porch with Adirondack chairs, and a fully covered downstairs for space to play games, hang out with an outdoor shower! The large driveway has parking for four to five vehicles (depending on size) and is long enough for just about any boat and trailer. You will enjoy all the comforts of home and then some, including high-speed internet, ample seating in living and dining rooms, central AC/heat, ceiling fans, washer and dryer, full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, full pot/K-Cup combo coffee maker. You will not miss your favorite TV shows or sporting events while on vacation - the SandPyle has a smart TV in the living room with access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, You Tube, and you can also cast shows from your smartphone.
To keep our rates low, we do not provide linens but if you cannot bring yours, we will be happy to provide a list of nearby businesses that rent linens and other vacation needs (beach chairs, baby needs, etc.) by the week.
We have the following extra items for your enjoyment around the cottage and at the beach: 5-burner gas grill with propane provided, the Can Jam game to pass the time while grilling, an outdoor table and 5 chairs on ground floor, 2 beach cruiser bikes, 6 beach chairs, and sand toys.
*** Dog lovers are welcome!!! Up to two dogs allowed but must be kennel (crate) kept if left home alone. One large and one medium kennel provided - if you bring two large dogs you will need to bring a 2nd large kennel. Also NEW this year a fully fenced area for your dogs!
With it being centrally located, guests will be able to bike (a bike/walking path runs all the way through Southern Shores & Duck) or drive to their favorite restaurants in both Duck and Southern Shores to include Red Sky, Blue Point, Aqua, Ducks Cottage Coffee, Southern Shores Pizza, Vilai Thai Kitchen, Barrier Island Bagels, Steamers, Coastal Cravings, Coastal Cantina, Duck Donuts and Donutz on a Stick. Need to snag some groceries? Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, Publix, and local, fresh seafood markets are nearby. There is also a neighborhood park and playground just a few blocks away.
Popular local attractions include: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Jockey's Ridge State Park, Wright Brother's Memorial, Currituck Lighthouse, Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary & The Lost Colony Outdoor drama. There are also multiple water sports rental businesses within a 10-15 minute drive with jet skis, kayaks, boats, and other fun water toys. A NEW brewery, Swells'a Brewing, opened Summer 2021 & is a 15 minute drive from the house; it perfectly accommodates both adults and kids!
The SandPyle has 3 bedrooms (two with queens, one with 2 twins), 2 full baths, a covered front & back porch with Adirondack chairs, and a fully covered downstairs for space to play games, hang out with an outdoor shower! The large driveway has parking for four to five vehicles (depending on size) and is long enough for just about any boat and trailer. You will enjoy all the comforts of home and then some, including high-speed internet, ample seating in living and dining rooms, central AC/heat, ceiling fans, washer and dryer, full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, full pot/K-Cup combo coffee maker. You will not miss your favorite TV shows or sporting events while on vacation - the SandPyle has a smart TV in the living room with access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, You Tube, and you can also cast shows from your smartphone.
To keep our rates low, we do not provide linens but if you cannot bring yours, we will be happy to provide a list of nearby businesses that rent linens and other vacation needs (beach chairs, baby needs, etc.) by the week.
We have the following extra items for your enjoyment around the cottage and at the beach: 5-burner gas grill with propane provided, the Can Jam game to pass the time while grilling, an outdoor table and 5 chairs on ground floor, 2 beach cruiser bikes, 6 beach chairs, and sand toys.
*** Dog lovers are welcome!!! Up to two dogs allowed but must be kennel (crate) kept if left home alone. One large and one medium kennel provided - if you bring two large dogs you will need to bring a 2nd large kennel. Also NEW this year a fully fenced area for your dogs!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Southern Shores, NC
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay, and so did our dogs! Great indoor and outdoor space and easy walk to the beach. Really enjoyed our stay and will be coming back to stay in this area. The beach was great and not crowded at all!
10.0 / 10.0
The SandPyle was extremely clean and had everything we needed to enjoy a week away with our family. The enclosed pet area was very nice to have for our dog. The house was well-equipped and had plenty of room for our family of 6 to enjoy. And the walking path gave us easy access to the beach. We all agreed that we would love to stay there again!
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice accomodations. Short walk to nice uncrowded beaches, which is saying a lot for the holiday week we stayed. Enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful experience with the property and owner. Well equipped, charming cottage just a 5 minute walk to beach access. Our dog enjoyed her stay, as well!
10.0 / 10.0
VERY CLEAN and comfy home. Enjoyed my stay and my daily long walks on the beach with my dog. My mom (80+) also enjoyed her stay.
2.0 / 10.0
We planned to bring our dogs but it didn’t work out but it would have been perfect for them too.
Beach access was a block away. The house had everything we needed. Duck is just 5 minutes away with great restaurants.
We would book this home again.
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean and well appointed.
8.0 / 10.0
Close to the beach but in a nice secluded woods. We took the 5-min walk to the beach every morning. Comfortable home with well-stocked kitchen.
10.0 / 10.0
This is our second time staying at SandPyle. We love the location! It’s super close to the beach (walking distance) and a nice bike ride to tons of shops and restaurants. The hosts are great to work with and we can’t wait to book our next trip! Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Did you ever want to just get away and take your pets with you? Well we found an oasis at the beach! This property was well appointed, clean, good location and the host made it feel like we were right at home.
There were games, bikes, cable/internet, and everything you needed to prepare dinner and desserts. Check in was smooth, the owner responsive and the property super cute.
Family comfort for pets & people!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great house
10.0 / 10.0
Very good
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay and proximity to the beach! Just be careful if you have dogs, there are these prickly plants along the walking route (not by or the property) that can get stuck in the paws. Steven was very prompt at providing information. The kitchen was well appointed. Great experience overall.
10.0 / 10.0
Had so much fun last year that we brought my parents along. Clean comfortable and convenient, as last time. Dogs had a great time too.
10.0 / 10.0
We love Southern Shores and this cottage was close to everything we love about the beach. The house was perfect for our family of four and had everything we needed!
10.0 / 10.0
Our family wanted to have a place to relax, rest and renew. The Sand Pyle was just the ticket. We had a lovely time with pups on the beach, games at night and shared memories. It was fantastic to have the beach wagon, chairs and bikes for use as needed. The house was perfect for our family!
10.0 / 10.0
This is a wonderful house. Very clean and has everything we needed. Thanks.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay at the SandPyle. Just two adults and our dog, but the house would be very comfortable for a family with kids. Although located on a well traveled road to the front of the house, the inside of the house and backyard especially felt very private which was wonderful. Perfect location for us - truly a 5 minute walk to the beach (even saw several deer on the path one morning!), and was a great base camp for us to explore areas both to the north and south. Would absolutely recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed for over a week and it was perfect for my husband and I and our toddler. The place was stocked much better than most rentals I’ve had, and even had toys and books for the toddler. It’s an easy walk to a gorgeous beach, and not far from all of the restaurants and shops in Duck. We would definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
The place was clean and located close to the beach. The house had everything we needed: beach stuff (wagon, chairs, kids sand toys), full kitchen (pots, pans, plates, utensils, etc.). There is an outdoor shower which was really convenient to clean up the kids before going into the house. Definitely a nice stay and we appreciate the hospitality and memories.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice, clean beach house! As advertised!
10.0 / 10.0
Sandpyle had everything we needed for glorious days at the beach! The walk was easy and low-traffic; even our petite 3-year-old handled the 5-min walk with no problem. Being right on Duck Rd, there was a good bit of road noise but the house does sit back from the road so it's not like it's unsafe. We just noticed it because we live on a quiet road in the country and we're not used to traffic! The couch could be a little more comfortable but the beds were nice and everything was very kid- and -friendly, from toys and games to the beach wagon and beach toys. Very clean and less expensive than many other properties!
10.0 / 10.0
We all had a great time including our dog. It was a quick walk to the beach which was great
and close drive to stores ie grocery and Walmart. House was very well stocked with kitchen items.
Nice relaxing quiet place to spend the week.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Family Beach House
Great location and property. Very clean and loved the open concept.
8.0 / 10.0
Celebrating our 40th wedding Anniversary
very nice property, 5ish minute walk to the beach access, many restaurants nearby & a few putt putt golf. loved having washer & dryer for the baby’s laundry & our swimsuit’s/ towels! outdoor shower was also great for keeping most of the sand out of the house
10.0 / 10.0
Great Stay in OBX
Cute and clean place. Steven was wonderful with communication. Quick to solve any issues and went above and beyond to correct them.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Place to Stay at the OBX
The SandPyle was perfect for our OBX vacation! It's conveniently located on Duck Road right outside a neighborhood within walking and biking distance to the beach. This pet friendly home provided two crates so you don't have to worry about packing your own. The nearby neighborhood was great for dog walking. biking, jogging, etc. Don't let the smaller house size fool you. This house lives big! It was perfect for our party of six. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. It was nicely decorated, the kitchen was well stocked, and there was excellent communication with the owners. Highly recommend this gem of a vacation home!
8.0 / 10.0
Great value
Great place easy to find on main drag. Very busy on weekends. Only noticed cause we were there for two weeks. Owners were great. A little off the beach but short walk. all in all great value.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location, lovely stay
We enjoyed our stay. The home was a clean and comfortable way to relax after a day at the beach. We used the bikes provided with the rental to go to a local park, out lunch, and to the shops in Duck. We also used the fresh water hose to rinse off sandy feet and paws. The owner is so easy to communicate with and values his renters. All in all it was a good stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Ideal Location and Everything Thought Of!
Perfectly situated for our short visit as our goal was to show our 80 year old mom the majority of the Outer Banks in 3 days! And our rest time at the house was perfect! They have every amenity you could need and plenty of places for everyone to have some quiet time, a nap or read. Thanks for a wonderful stay! We hope to come back for a longer visit.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome Little Beach-y House
Very cute beachy house with lots of nice outdoor space! It was clean and well-kept, and stocked with plenty of kitchen supplies and games. There were also nice beach toys, chairs, and bikes for use in the nearby area, and it was only a 5-ish minute walk to the beach!
10.0 / 10.0
We came down for the OXB custom Rod & Festival to enter our cars in the shows and cruise
We came down for the OXB custom Rod & Festival to enter our cars in the shows and cruise. Our family rented and loved the Sandpyle …very cozy and amazing. Thanks for allowing us to be a guest at the sandpyle.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
Perfect size beach house for our family with such a great location to downtown Duck and 5 minute walk to beach. The house was clean, cozy and lots of great little hangouts both inside and out! Can’t wait to come back!
10.0 / 10.0
The Perfect Getaway
Everything was exactly as advertised (and clean!). Great location to all the best that Kitty Hawk and Duck have to offer.
The outdoor space is fantastic. The sunroom and decks made for an enjoyable time regardless of weather or time of day. We loved that the decks were gated so we didn’t have to worry about our dog running down the steps. The walk to the beach was super easy, too.
Thanks, Steven and Nikki, for sharing the Sandpyle with us! We would definitely recommend it to any and everyone. Couples and small families would have a wonderful time.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
We had a great family vacation at this property. It was clean, a close walk to the beach, and the owner was very easy to communicate with.
10.0 / 10.0
Cute, cozy beach house
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sandpyle this week. The property is in a great location - quick walk to beach and easy bike ride or drive to downtown. The house was clean and airy. The updated kitchen was great. Our kids enjoyed the downstairs area to watch TV and play bucket ball. The owners were friendly and helpful. We would definitely rent here again. The only thing that made us a little nervous with our 2 dogs was how busy Duck Road was most of the day. However, the outside decks on the house have gates so the dogs were able to roam safely. Definitely recommend this property.
10.0 / 10.0
Easter Weekend Lighthouse Trip
House is very clean and has updated kitchen that is ready to cook in. Nice layout. Enjoyed the bicycles very much on our 10 mile ride. Under the house has a nice hang out area with grill, tv and sofa area. House is easy to find right on Hwy 12 and very convenient to day tripping to see light houses (We saw Hatteras, Currituck and Bodie Island). We tried to see Ocracoke but the ferry service was not running due to blockage. Owners were great to work with and we would stay here again.
Some items of note:
Home is right on Hwy 12 that is busy and noisy at times. Not in a neighborhood but has sidewalk out front.
Master bath shower is small (3x3)
Master bed squeaks a lot when moving.
10.0 / 10.0
Family vacation
The house was great easy drive to the beach and in the middle of everything beds were actually comfortable as well lol
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome stay.
The property was in excellent condition and the location was great. Only a short walk to the beach and about a 10 minute bike ride to the shops in Duck. My family and I had a great time and Steven was awesome with his communication. I would bring my family back and stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Stay
Great Stay, Clean Place, a couple of mins from the beach. Steven was very communicative & accommodated an early check-in & late check-out
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Southern Shores?
The average price for a rental in Southern Shores is $629 per night. This rental is $319 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Pet friendly beach cottage – 5 minute walk to beach access!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Pet friendly beach cottage – 5 minute walk to beach access! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Pet friendly beach cottage – 5 minute walk to beach access!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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