Duck - Sound View, w\/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry
House in Duck, NC
8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
We love our beach cottage and know you will, too. "Sounds Good" is a custom-built 3,320 sq. ft. three-level home loaded with great amenities. Our cottage has three master suites because privacy matters, a private pool and hot tub, and a well-equipped kitchen with a fully stocked guest pantry. There is a sports lounge on the ground level with a wet bar, billiards, and a large flat-screen TV for watching your favorite movies or for quality gaming. Call us crazy, but we still have cable TV throughout the cottage, and the main TVs also stream. Sounds Good is our second home, and we visit it often, so we only open our cottage to guests for a very short season, simply because we miss it too much when we're gone. One important note: though Sounds Good is in Duck, we are passionate about the wild Banker horses in Corolla, just 8 miles north. When you stay with us, $50 from your week's rental is gladly donated to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund to help these wild horses continue to thrive. Okay, back to cottage info... Our five-bedroom, five and 1/2-bath home is super clean. We are committed to keeping this level of quality for our guests (and ourselves). We aim to exceed your expectations because your vacation and investment are important. At the same time, we INSIST that our guests are respectful and gentle on our home. Sounds Good is a peaceful, laid-back place to vacation. We do not host parties and will not tolerate rowdy behavior; that's just not what we are about. We are about- is being readily available to you before and during your stay. We enjoy getting to know our guests and respond quickly to any need or question about the cottage or visiting the Outer Banks. Consider us your text-able concierge! We offer a well-stocked guest pantry; please see the photo in our gallery. Please bring your own linens and towels, or they can be easily rented from a company right down the street and conveniently delivered to the cottage. Sounds Good is in one of Duck's most charming communities, Carolina Dunes, and is near the ocean, only one walkable block to the beach access, and the Currituck sound is just 50 yards away from the front door. Enjoy the Currituck sound and sunset views from the front balcony. You'll be near all the things that make for a perfect family vacation: whether it's strolling along the Currituck sound walking trail, directly in front of the cottage, or wandering through the sound front shops (1.8 miles south - a walk or bike ride away), or dining at one of the many nearby restaurants, or visiting the Duck town park for an evening concert, you won't have to travel far or necessarily by car. Back at the cottage, relax on one of the spacious decks or enjoy a good book under the second-floor covered deck, or chill in the hammock swing. The fenced backyard offers mature live oaks and is extremely private. Cool off in the backyard pool or go kayaking using our two kayaks. Launching the kayaks from the community dock is just a block and a half south. We've got the gear: wheel dollies, paddles, and life vests. Game night is always fun, and our home has plenty of board game choices. Downstairs, the sports lounge has two TVs, one at the wet bar and the main flat-screen TV. There's an apartment-size dishwasher, microwave, full-size stainless refrigerator, and a high-quality 9' pool table. If you're looking for location, fun, relaxation, and comfort, Sounds Good has it all because it's not a busy rental; it's our home! House Gear: Four beach bikes, six beach chairs, various floats, two beach umbrellas, DVDs, books, a high-chair, crib, booster chair, changing table, pack n' play, all expected deck furniture, hammock swing, gas grill, Blackstone griddle, and beach buggy to cart your gear to the beach, which is only a 5-minute walk. Enjoy your vacation wherever you stay, but we hope it will be with us! Cheers! Tom & Kelly
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Duck, NC
RRRR
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests loved the fully stocked pantry, pool, beach chairs, bikes, pool toys, and kayaks. The hosts were very attentive, communicative, caring, and helpful. The house was clean, comfortable, well-stocked, and had a variety of amenities.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything you need for a family beach vacation is at Sounds Good. A fully stocked pantry, pool, beach chairs, bikes, pool toys and kayaks all there for you to enjoy. Loved the hot tub! Kelly was a delight and communicated instantly. Loved our vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
We have vacationed in Duck for years, but this was our first time staying at this house, and it won't be the last! Everything was above and beyond expectations. The house was very clean and spacious, and the amenities top-notch. The hosts were so very helpful and kind! Our family had a wonderful time, and we can't wait for next summer!
8.0 / 10.0
Was a great vacation, house was just what we needed. We loved the distance to the beach and the pool was awesome. Supplies that were offered were very appreciated. There was some trash that we found in some of the rooms.
10.0 / 10.0
Description of property and location were spot on! This home accommodated 8 of us very easily and nicely. They have included everything you can imagine for your stay and clearly share what you need to bring, which is minimal. Communication with owners is easy and they are all about ensuring you make wonderful memories. Highly recommend!!
10.0 / 10.0
Sounds Good was the perfect home for our family! Kelly and Tom were attentive, communicative, caring and helpful! The home was very clean, comfortable and had so many amenities and extras! We loved the pool and hot tub. They provide four bikes that we really appreciated. We rode them every day to the beach, and we also rode them into town. We played the board games almost every night. Another extra that we found very helpful is the full supply of toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, hand soaps, laundry detergent, ziplock baggies, foil, plastic wrap and more. Also provided was coffee, filters, a spice rack and condiments!
Thank you Kelly and Tom! We hope to come back next year!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great week in Duck at Sounds Good. The house is well equipped and well maintained. Communications with Kelly were great she was super helpful and responsive. We spent a lot of time at the beach and then retiring to the pool for the afternoon. Cooking dinner for the family was easy in the well equipped kitchen. Loved playing all of the games after dinner. All of the bed rooms were comfortable. We tended to hang out upstairs in the living room after dinner planning games but the wet bar/pool table downstairs looked very appealing we just ran out of time to take advantage. We were there for the fourth of July week so the traffic was a bit of a challenge especially through Duck but the house its self was fabulous and the Beach in Duck is second to none.
10.0 / 10.0
Thank you for a wonderful time with our family! The property was amazing for us, our adult children, and granddaughters! The house was clean and well-stocked and it was a quick walk to the beach. We loved the house and really enjoyed getting to know Kelly!
10.0 / 10.0
This home is fantastic! The owner is a fabulous communicator who also provides tons of tips and ideas for the area! She feels like a friend by the end of your stay (or even before you get there!). They obviously love their home and do everything they can for their guests to love it as much - which we did! The location is great - across the street to the Sound with great pier access, for watching incredible sunsets nightly. The town of Duck with tons of restaurants and shops is very close, which is convenient, and the beach is fabulous, especially if you love to boogey board and/or body surf. We kayaked on the Sound on the calmer days, which was great - and really cool because you can be out on the Sound hundreds of feet into it, and still stand, which we've never experienced. There is nothing that you will want for at the house - absolutely everything you think you might need, they have, from every kitchen amenity, TONS of extras for spices, coffee, condiments, paper plates, baggies - to even more with bikes, kayaks, pool and beach floats, chairs, and more. That helps so much with not having to pack all that for just a week stay OR having to go out and buy all the little things that add up, for a week stay. I loved also that there were labels for almost everything, so you always knew where to find things, and even easier, where to return things. We had 2 families, with kids from 2 - 13, and all of us loved the entire week and felt at home in their home.
10.0 / 10.0
Sounds Good was a beautiful home! It had everything we needed especially for our 1 year old grandson crib high chair etc..
The pool and hot tub were amazing. We had everything we needed for the beach too. Everything is well stocked and the house was super clean. Kelly really made our stay nice with her quick response to any questions and her great input and suggestions! I felt like she was a friend even though we didn't meet face to face! We will definitely stay again when we visit the Outer Banks!
8.0 / 10.0
The house was fully equipped and large enough for our party of 8 to stay comfortably for a week. The location was great - across the street from the sound and a leisurely 6 minute walk from a beautiful, uncrowded beach. We also enjoyed the private pool and bikes!
10.0 / 10.0
Sounds Good is a beautiful home with every convenience. It was perfect for our group of six adults and two children. My adult children really enjoyed the hot tub and pool table and we all enjoyed having our own private pool. We had plenty of room and the kitchen is very well stocked. Kelly (the owner) was great with communications prior to our trip and during the week we were there. Her concern for our well being was a top priority which we really appreciated. You won't be disappointed if you choose Sounds Good.
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent property. As advertised. Would stay again.
Fantastic time in a great place.
10.0 / 10.0
Paradise in Duck, North Carolina
The home was perfect for our two active families and the weather was just beautiful the whole week. The beaches were within walking distance and the sound within a stone's throw from our rental. Lots to do in Duck and the surrounding towns were within a 30 minute drive. The nearby beaches were great to explore and the horses, lighthouses and shopping was nice family time. Can't wait to schedule our next vacation. We love OBX.
10.0 / 10.0
Duck Vacation
The property was nice and had everything we needed as a family with adults to an infant. Walk to the beach is not to far. Pool was nice to have as well.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house
We loved our stay at Sounds Good. The house had everything we needed and more. The location was great and had an easy walk to the beach. Kelly was helpful with recommendations and very responsive with any questions we had before and during our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
First Time OBXers
We had a wonderful week staying at Kelly and Tom's home for our first OBX trip. We were able to spend time together in the large great room or playing pool and then each retreat to our separate spaces when we needed (teenagers). It's a quick walk to the beach, then when it got too hot we would head home and hang by the pool. Kelly and Tom were always available and provided great recommendations.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place, awesome owners. Just perfect!
This was our first visit and trip using a rental like this. Can’t say enough about the property and the owners, Kelly was great to work with,(Tom was too )but Kelly was so responsive and full of info. More than anyone could ask for. The house felt like it was our home and not just a rental property. It was super packed with amenities and other owners have their work cut out to keep up with Tom n Kelly Wilkes. Definitely look forward to another trip like this.
10.0 / 10.0
Great family week at the beach!
We highly recommend staying at Sounds Good. The entire experience- from inquiring about the property, planning, and then staying was super easy. Kelly is an excellent host. The house had more than enough room for the 7 of us, an easy walk to the beach, and we loved the relaxed vibe of OBX. We were able to take advantage of the pool, hot tub, bikes, and extras- just needed a few more days to fit using the kayaks in too!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and great place to stay
The house was perfect for our family. In addition to being a comfortable place to stay, the additional amenities were great. We took advantage of the bikes, beach chairs, and kayaks to get the most out of our vacation.
8.0 / 10.0
Great family reunion spot
Close to the beach with all the amenities you need. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking meals at home.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Stay
Loved the property and location.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely home
This property had a lot of extra touches to help you enjoy your stay in the outer banks. Everything was well organized and labeled, and you could tell the owners had really thought about our well being.
10.0 / 10.0
Easy, breezy, and just what we needed
Our stay at "Sounds Good" was perfect: easy and relaxing. Everything we could possibly need was ready and available thanks to our gracious hosts. As advertised, the house is clean, very nice, and it offers terrific amenities. The pool has just the right amount of sun/shade and those bikes and kayaks were very fun. We'd love to return -
5.0 / 10.0
My family spent a wonderful week in Duck! Sounds Good was exactly as advertised - spacious, clean, extremely well equipped. The pool was awesome and we used the kayaks on the sound and the bikes. We stayed close to the house due to Covid-19 but it was super well equipped for cooking and hanging out. The owners could not have been more helpful and gracious - really a pleasure to deal with. We will definitely be coming back to Sounds Good in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful beach week
My family spent a wonderful week in Duck! Sounds Good was exactly as advertised - spacious, clean, extremely well equipped. The pool was awesome and we used the kayaks on the sound and the bikes. We stayed close to the house due to Covid-19 but it was super well equipped for cooking and hanging out.
The owners could not have been more helpful and gracious - really a pleasure to deal with.
We will definitely be coming back to Sounds Good in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Great vacation!
Probably the best rental experience we have ever had! House was so neat and tidy. This was our first trip to the Outer Banks and Kelly was extremely responsive to any questions. The house has every amenity you will need and we took full advantage - bikes, kayaks, pool, etc.
8.0 / 10.0
Spacious and Clean!
The house was very clean and very spacious for all 7 of us. The amenities worked out well and we had a great week at the beach!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Home
This place was perfect. The house was clean, spacious, and stocked with everything needed. Only a short walk to the beach, although a hot one some days, and a pool to relax at as well. The layout of the house is perfect. The owners are great and very responsive. Would easily choose to stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Property
We truly enjoyed our week in this lovely, well equipped, and attractive beach house. I dislike having to give it only 4 stars for cleanliness as it was immaculate inside, but because of the areas infestation of midges and spiders,, the exterior entrances and balcony areas were not exactly clean,. Tom , very thankfully, was power washing most away when we arrived, but it was an arduous task and impossible to thoroughly clean the entire house in one attempt. We were able to ignore this and spent many fun filled hours in the pool and playing pool. We would definitely stay here again if we decide to return to Duck.
8.0 / 10.0
Sounds Good Approved
Our 2 families vacationed at Sounds Good Aug 10-17. The home was stocked with paper products, spices, bikes, boogie boards, a beach cart, and other amenities we didn't need to bring from home. With 4 kids (age 11 and 14), Sounds Good offered plenty of space for them (and us) to spread out, play pool, relax, or watch a movie. There are great board games available and we enjoyed a heck of a Monopoly game... I didn't win :-) The pool receives a lot of sun in the morning and mid-afternoon but goes all shade thereafter. The hot tub was a favorite location for the kids in between dips in the pool. Access to the wet bar from the pool was perfect for cold drinks, grilling, and a spot to watch the ball game while playing pool. The bedrooms were well laid out and decorated with great beach décor. After a short walk around the corner that dropped us right at the public access walkway we enjoyed the beautiful beach and warm water of Duck. Warning the sand is crazy hot in the afternoon! Access to the bay was across the street to the right where our guys loved to go fishing and chat with the locals about the art of crabbing. Sounds Good is minutes away from Corolla or the small town of Duck where shops, Duck Donuts, and rentals are available. Kelly (and Tom) were great to work with during our planning stages, prior to arrival, and throughout our stay. Their home is beautiful and offered us all we needed to enjoy our Duck vacation!
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home at a GREAT location!
I rented this for my family, my sister and her family and our parents. 6 adults, 2 teens, a tween and an 8 year old - everyone had a GREAT week. The house is immaculately clean inside and well-equipped. It was such a treat to have paper products, spices and basic cooking supplies readily available. We especially loved the location, the pool, kayaks and pool table! Many hours were spent using all of them! The sound and beach access were convenient and I loved that we could so easily walk to either.
Kelly was a pleasure to work with and so quick to respond to any and all questions I had.
The only negatives are that the bikes were pretty well worn. 2 were fine for cruising around but 2 others had my husband concerned about using them. And the spiders outside were unbelievable! Although it could be the area, we saw many houses being power washed throughout our stay. It didn’t seem like the outside chairs or porches had been used for weeks when we arrived. After my brother in law and husband each spent hours cleaning webs off of the outside furniture and decks, and spraying for spiders, we could at least use the decks to dry our towels.
All in all, it was a great week. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!
Thanks for an amazing family getaway!
10.0 / 10.0
Paradise
We were overwhelmed by this amazing property and the kindness and graciousness of the owners, Kelly and Tom Wilkes. They made every effort to ensure our comfort and were never too busy to answer our questions. Their advice was invaluable. We had a relaxing and fun-filled week: there was something for everyone from the teenagers to the grandparents and all in between. We would highly recommend this venue to future guests.
10.0 / 10.0
Howell Vacation
Great property. Everything we needed. Plenty of room for the whole family. Loved the pool and hot tub. Teenagers really enjoyed kayaking in the sound and the separate game room off of the pool. Bike and walking trails right outside the door. Short drive to shops and restaurants. Highly recommend the short drive to Corolla for a Wild Horses Tour. Definitely want to come again.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was perfect for our family vacation that included my 4 young grandchildren!
The design of this house was perfect, with two living spaces and four bedrooms on the level below the kitchen and great room. That way when we put kiddos down for a nap and bedtime we did not have to stay quiet. The grandchildren loved the pool and it was nice that it was not in full sun all day. The beach access was right at the end of our street and the fishing dock close. My son in laws became quite the crab fishermen. The house is the perfect distance away from the actual town of Duck with its great shopping and restaurants. Tom and Kelly, the owners, answered any questions I had promptly. We have already booked our week for August 2019!!
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous Vacation Home & Owners
My family ( 6 adults and a 10 month grandson) thoroughly enjoyed our 1 week vacation in this fabulous home. The owners, Kelly and Tom, were very thoughtful in making their home comfortable and inviting for all aged guests. The house has a well maintained hot tub, a pool with adult and children floats and pool games. The grill and pool furniture is top quality. They provided 2 nice kayaks and 4 well cared for bicycles. Beach chairs, umbrellas, and a beach cart were also provided. A crib, pack n play, high chair, baby gate, and lots of baby toys were a tremendous help so we didn't have to bother with bringing these necesities from home. The house is decorated nicly with lots of open space to gather with the entire family. The beds were very comfortable. There is a beautiful view of the sound and a short walk to the beach. The game room with a pool table,TV, and bar on the ground level was enjoyed very much. My family likes to cook and enjoy meals together. There is a large table so the entire family could sit together. There is plenty of quality cookware to prepare meals with nice dishes and glassware. An added bonus that you won't find at other rental properties were all the complimentary kitchen, bathroom, and paper products that were provided (Coffee, spices, paper towels, paper plates, toilet paper, trash bags, Solo cups, hand soap, laundry detergent, dish detergent, etc.). It is obvious that Kelly and Tom want their guests to truly have a wonderful vacation at the beach. Kelly responded almost immediately to any questions we had before we arrived and also after our arrival. Kelly also was very responsive and accommodating to special requests. I sincerely appreciate their efforts to make our stay a wonderful experience. They are the best owners.Thank you so much, Kelly and Tom!!!!
10.0 / 10.0
great week at the beach!
It was great to have 4 bikes there and not need to rent. More than enough chairs for all to enjoy decks and pool. The owners Kelly and Tom were readily available to answer question after we moved in, very customer oriented.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful and relaxing stay at this home!!
We booked this house for my in laws 40th wedding anniversary. When we all arrived the house was clean and very welcoming. There was even a thoughtful card for the anniversary. It is clear the owners love this home. Everything in kitchen and bathroom was well stocked. We did bring two small kids which was awesome because the bunk rooms were well prepared for that. We all were very happy to see that you dont hear much noise on the other floors. This house is very quiet. The downstairs bar was perfect for the guys to play pool and listen to music. The pool/hot tub were maintained throughout our stay which was great because thinderstorms did blow debris everywhere. The owners were extremely attentive to our needs and questions throughout our stay. Very sweet people. The best part of staying anywhere is feeling like you are welcome and that your stay is being valued. The beach is a very short walk. the wagon and bikes were life savers carrying stuff down. We will be coming back next year and are very excited about doing so. I highly recommend this house. We couldn't have asked for more. It had everything we could ask for!
6.0 / 10.0
Nice space
My family and I enjoyed our stay. Having three nicely sized "master" bedrooms with private bathrooms worked great for us. The teenagers loved the sports lounge T.V.'s and playing billiards. The house was nicely stocked with paper supplies and kitchen items.
10.0 / 10.0
Comfortable and close to the beach
This beach house has a great floor plan. The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable. We've stayed at houses before where a few people had to eat at the couch. So having 2 dining tables was a definite plus. Our teen boys made the lower level their home. They set up video games and played pool every evening. The 2nd refrigerator down stairs is always something that we look for in a rental. We never ran out of hot water when everyone was showering at the same time. The house was clean and the owners friendly/helpful. The walk to the beach was close and we made use of the owner's cart to haul chairs and umbrellas. I highly recommend this rental house.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Duck?
The average price for a rental in Duck is R 6,415 per night. This rental is R 5,290 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Duck - Sound View, w\/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Duck - Sound View, w\/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry . Enjoy the water!
Is Duck - Sound View, w\/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Duck - Sound View, w\/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry ?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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