This Cozy Cottage by the Sea will steal your Heart and calm your Soul.
Cottage in Duck, NC
8 guests · 4 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 cottage rental
Gentle Breezes is family owned cottage of 30 years and is located in the heart of Duck. It is Oceanside but not on the ocean front. Does not have a view of the ocean. Provided is everything needed to have a relaxing time at the beach. It is a short walk to the beach in a quiet neighborhood.. There is a fully stocked kitchen , a wrap around deck, deck furniture, and a wagon to take your things to the beach. There is Cable TV , a 42 inch flat screen TV and high speed internet . Provided are a charcoal grill, washer dryer and two refrigerators, a microwave, toaster oven, and a Keureg coffee maker as well as a regular coffee maker. The bedrooms consist of 3 Queen beds and twin bunk beds. with a pull out mattres under the bed. Sheets and towels are provided for a small fee There is an open lot on the deck side of our house and no one behind us making for more privacy. We recently put new floors through the whole house, putting in a new LR sectional sofa . We have freshly painted bathrooms., downstairs laundry room and stairway. There are new light fixtures and ceiling fans as well as other upgrades that are in process. The exterior of the house is being replaced in the fall as contractors now schedule a year out and we are replacing the deck this year as well. We will be placing the windows also. Our house is in a great location for getting to the beach and the town of Duck by walking. The ocean can get rough at times so beware of rip currents and keep a close eye on children and pets. You can also let your dogs off leash on the beach as long as they stay with you. There are sand burrs , mostly in the grass so beware with pets walking in the grass and tracking them into the house. You can also rent chairs and umbrellas at Atlantic rentals. There is a rental bike place as well as a rental spot for golf karts. We hope you have an enjoyable and safe stay.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Duck, NC
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay here! The neighborhood is quiet, clean, relaxing and a very short easy walk to the beach. Little to no traffic. The home was very clean and cozy. We had everything we needed for the week. We would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second year booking this stay. Wonderful as always very relaxing perfect spot 5 minute walk to the beach in the middle of duck where you can ride your bikes to town.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was perfect for our family! We enjoyed the closeness to the beach access and the town of Duck, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head and Corolla for all things we needed or could ever want! The host was very helpful with information on things around the area and happenings with the ocean rip currents! Would absolutely stay again and would recommend to family and friends!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location! Easy walk to the beach and Duck. Kitchen was nicely stocked! Two refrigerators a plus. Property does need some work. Understand owners are planning both inside and outside updates this year. Would consider renting this property again.
8.0 / 10.0
The Gentle Breezes home was a great property for our family of four and dog. The house is on the older side yet in very clean and quaint inside. The outside decks super comfortable and convenient for drying beach items.
The walk to the beach was easy and safe as well as the walk to the cute waterfront shops of Duck.
The bugs were the only negative of the area. Lots of flies everywhere!
Overall it was a great first experience in the Outer Banks and would come back.
10.0 / 10.0
This house is one of our favorite beach cottages. It was by far the cleanest house. Our family of 4 had plenty of space to unplug and relax, and our growing boys appreciated their own bedrooms. It was a short walk to the beach, and a short ride to the stores in town.
6.0 / 10.0
Disappointing rental but location was great.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything when smoothly and the owner wads easy to deal with
10.0 / 10.0
The home was lovely. Very cute and cozy beach vibes. The pictures don’t do it justice. The walk to the beach was at most 5 mins and it’s just a straight shot off a walk way. Super easy! The communication was fantastic there were notes and instructions for appliances all around the house. It was just what we needed for an easy little get away no hassle.
And super beach friendly for my dog too!
Also my father is vision impaired and it was very easy for him to navigate the lay out of the house.
10.0 / 10.0
Just about a block away from the beach in a quiet neighborhood and some excellent restaurants a short drive away. Pet friendly. Definitely will save this listing for my next visit to the OBX
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed here for a week. Absolutely adorable house! It’s a 5 minute walk to the beach. Nice size deck for sitting, really liked the outside shower for after the beach! We really liked this place! All the bad reviews I don’t understand it was perfect for our family of 6 and our dog!
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
Enjoyed the stay. Great time has by all
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay for the week
We had a great and comfortable stay with friends. The kitchen was well supplied, multiple beds, nice big outdoor deck to eat dinner and location was a 5 minute walk to the beach. It was everything we needed and loved the close location to local restaurants.
10.0 / 10.0
excellent
this was a really cute cozy cottage and very close walk to the beach and town location was great. Would go back again loved it
8.0 / 10.0
Celebration
This cottage afforded a nice place for several to gather for a birthday celebration.
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet and peaceful
We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is quiet and clean and comfortable. Everything needed is provided. The walk to the beach is an easy 5 minute walk. The town of Duck is also walking distance. The owner was responsive and accommodating
10.0 / 10.0
Doing Duck, NC For Thanksgiving!
After the initial shock of its appearance, (needs painting) the Home turned out to be in excellent condition. Loved not having to bring anything but ourselves. Very comfortable and well equipped. Hope to visit again.
10.0 / 10.0
Love "Gentle Breezes"
Clean, cozy, and comfortable home in Duck. Close to the beach and walking distance to restaurants and shops. Pet friendly too!
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
Had a great stay and a wonderful time.
Will stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great weekend getaway
Had a wonderful weekend stay at the cottage, it was just a short walk to the beach and a short drive into town. I always love coming to duck and this place did not disappoint! Would stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy Family House
Like a home away from home. 4-bedrooms, and open cozy family/kitchen area. Huge usable deck and under deck areas. Lots of pluses: toys/books for the kids, webber grill, stuff for the beach, etc.
Another plus, the lot is semi-circled by empty lot/open space for an extra semi private stay.
Thank you!
Can't wait to go again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place for the OBX
Gentle Breezes is a comfortable cottage with an old beachy feel to it. My mom and I really enjoyed staying here. The house has everything that you need and is within walking distance to the beach and activities in Duck. I do want to point out that my mom is in her 70's so the stairs and walking were tough, but do-able. Just something to keep in mind. I've already suggested this home to other friends.
2.0 / 10.0
Rebook With Someone Else
My family (3 young children and my parents) and I choose this property based on the reviews and pictures so we feel an honest review is necessary. This location is fantastic. The beach is easily accessible and the town of Duck is just as easy to get to. Tip - Do a big grocery run at Publix in Kill Devil Hills or Harris Teeter in Corolla as the convenience stores in Duck don’t have a lot and it takes a while to get to the grocery stores. Harris Teeter was the nicer store.
Unfortunately, this is where the positives end. This property is nothing like it was described. It goes well past dated and is in complete disrepair. Outside, the paint on the house and deck was peeling, the windows all have broken seals, there is barely any outdoor seating (most of it was broken), the nails are rusted and sticking up all over the deck, and the screen for the sliding door is missing. Inside, there are stains all over the carpet in every room, the furniture is so old you feel like you are sitting on rails (outdoor furniture for couches and the cushions haven’t been replaced), there was chips and old food that we cleaned out of the oven and cabinets, mold is in the bathrooms and kitchen, and the amount of dust is disgusting. You could see the dust on the popcorn ceilings. Several pieces of indoor furniture was also broken. The closets had so much in them, there was no where to unpack. The beds had no linens on them and the linens are all mislabeled, so it took a while to figure out what sheets go on which bed. To top it all off, we found cockroaches! Tip - Knock on the cabinet doors before opening them.
We immediately reached out to the owners who denied the place was in such disrepair and claimed their cleaning person was “excellent”. They told us we could stay somewhere else but unfortunately everything was booked. After we left, the owners then emailed me and apologized. Their new cleaning person showed them the stains in the carpet. They claimed they would refund us some of the monies we paid. It has been two weeks since that email and we have yet to receive anything.
In all honesty, we are very disappointed in all the lies. We made the best of this vacation. Stayed away from the house as much as possible. I couldn’t have my baby crawling on those floors. If you can find another house (there are tons) in this location, I would recommend staying in this neighborhood in Duck. Avoid this house and if you can change your reservation, do it.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay in Duck
My family of 5 adults and 2 dogs vacationed comfortably here for a week. Location is perfect. Just a few minute walk to the beach in one direction and to stores, groceries and restaurants in the other direction. The weather was just so so, but everyone had plenty of room to relax while we waited out the rain. We would definitely recommend Gentle Breezes.
10.0 / 10.0
Just right!
My family and I loved Gentle Breezes. It was just right for us. The beach was a short walk, the neighborhood was quiet, and the house was comfortable. The house felt like a home - not a rental.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
We enjoyed our week in Duck. The house was well furnished with all the kitchen amenities. We enjoyed a short easy walk to the beach and the shops in Duck. The traffic was pretty bad so we definitely appreciated being able to walk to some really great restaurants.
10.0 / 10.0
In Town for a wedding
Home was very comfortable and location to restaurants and shopping was excellent. The beach was a short stroll down this quite street.
10.0 / 10.0
Comfortable & clean!
The house was a true gem. Clean and comfortable and enough space for our family to enjoy the Outer Banks. Had anything we could possibly need for our use. Communication was perfect and really easy to check in and out. Easy walk to the boardwalk and we could see the beach entry from the driveway. Thanks for a perfect stay. We'd love to return. <3
6.0 / 10.0
Nice Location
Overall not bad, as said in other reviews, house needs some updates. Check in process didnt go as planned lockbox code was changed and wasnt relayed til an hour after check in was supposed to be; the washing machine also was inoperable. Owner offered a little later check out, but we ultimately decided to leave a day early. Location is nice.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing!!
The house is in a perfect location in Duck. You can walk or bike to the waterfront shops and restaurants. It is also just a short walk to the beach. The house is simple, beds are comfortable, and the kitchen is well stocked. The deck is nice and you can hear the ocean from it-so relaxing! Thanks for a wonderful stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Terrific cottage
We had an awesome stay at the cottage in the heart of Duck. Great location and super easy to rent.
8.0 / 10.0
Best Beach Ever
Love Duck!! Duck is beautiful! The property was so close to the beach. We could bbq and spend time on the deck. It was lovely.
10.0 / 10.0
Family/Sibling Get Away
Had a really good time. A few days were really cold & windy but didn’t stop us from getting out and doing some walking on the beach, site seeing, & shopping. Really enjoyed the Duck boardwalk and the beautiful sunrises. The cottage had about any thing you would need for fixing some of our meals. Grocery store and places of interest not far away. Also enjoyed cooking on the grill one night. Would stay here again, if we get the chance.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome home and location!
This is a great property and the location is beyond perfect! Quick walk to the beach - nice and easy walk to the shops and restaurants! House had everything we needed. Can’t wait to go back!!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect stay
We loved the place, spent the weekend with our dogs. Extremely clean, great location convenient walk to the beach. Private back deck with wooded area behind house so really quiet and private. Well stocked house , comfortable and authentic . Thanks for a great stay !
10.0 / 10.0
great weekend getaway
This home was clean andcomfortable.It is close to both the beac and the shops and restauants in Duck.
10.0 / 10.0
Great weekend trip
Location is amazing to downtown Duck and Beach
10.0 / 10.0
Family getaway
We had our small family of 3 and the grandparents stay here for an extended weekend getaway. The house had all the accommodations we could ask for which made cooking easy! It rained most of the weekend, but the location was perfect for short cold, wet walks to check the beach and the shops.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
Nice open kitchen good for smaller family gatherings. plenty of parking for 3-4 vehicles. Great that they allow pets too.
10.0 / 10.0
Hats off . Great place...
Everything was great. No problem at all. I look forward to going back and staying. I really would love to have a place down there. Duck is a amazing place. Everything was in walking distance.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Duck?
The average price for a rental in Duck is £277 per night. This rental is £21 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at This Cozy Cottage by the Sea will steal your Heart and calm your Soul.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at This Cozy Cottage by the Sea will steal your Heart and calm your Soul.. Enjoy the water!
Is This Cozy Cottage by the Sea will steal your Heart and calm your Soul. pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at This Cozy Cottage by the Sea will steal your Heart and calm your Soul.?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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