'Byrd Sanctuary' Oceanside Home, Ocean and Sound Views
House in Duck, NC
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this house rental
Features: The upper level with its connected great room and dining room, cathedral ceilings and abundance of glass feels much like a luxurious penthouse overlooking the area and both bodies of water—the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound. A small rotation of the home on the large lot during construction directs the view toward the waters and horizons, while blocking out neighboring homes. The feeling is true “Wow! This is different. We’re on Vacation”. Professionally decorated to set you free, no claustrophobic cabin fever from dark paneled wood walls and small windows.
On the same level is a well-designed fully equipped kitchen, a full bath, and an entertainment center with stereo, CD, DVD, cable TV, fastest Internet available, VCR and a video library, books and puzzles. This room adjoins the Great Room through French doors, and can be a fully enclosed bedroom with a closet, drawers, and direct access to a bathroom, like all bedrooms. The sleep sofa was selected especially for its sleeping comfort.
The lower level has 2 full baths and 4 bedrooms (each with direct access to a bathroom). A Master bedroom has a King-sized bed, a private deck and TV with DVD player; the Queen-sized bedroom also has deck access; 2 twin bedrooms each have 2 single beds. All have ceiling fans in addition to central heating and cooling.
Extras: Expansive decks with Currituck Sound and Atlantic Ocean views and cushioned patio furniture; a ship's watch with seating, and a portion of the upper deck is screened. Luxurious wall-to-wall carpeting, heat & air conditioning, and ceiling fans throughout the home. Outside, a rope chair, hammock, outdoor shower, and covered parking. Bed, bath and kitchen linens as well as the cleaning service are provided.
You will want to make the Byrd Sanctuary, in the highly desirable community of Carolina Dunes, your home at the beach. Enjoy the fresh breezes and water views while relaxing on one of the many comfortable decks, or from every room in this spacious, airy, and beautifully decorated vacation home. Cathedral ceilings and large Palladian windows allow as much nature inside as good housekeeping and the weather permits. From this strategic location on top of the dunes, you can see the sun rise over the ocean and set over the Currituck Sound.
Golf, Tennis, Biking, Summer Theatre/park are nearby: Duck's new park and amphitheater is now open. Check the Town of Duck website for scheduled performances and group activities - music, stage plays, morning yoga, etc. Many golf courses are located near your new beach home, as well as indoor and outdoor tennis courts with professional lessons, clinics, and exercise facilities. There are massage and health spas nearby. Safe bike trails have been created from Corolla through Duck, down through the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Community streets are also safe for biking, walking, skating and ambling - an ideal beach neighborhood.
Your fully equipped vacation home, owned and maintained by a property management professional of 40+ years, awaits you, in immaculate condition. (Average Customer Review - Five Stars )
Check-in and Checkout: Normally occurs on Sundays after May, to take advantage of reduced traffic (as opposed to Saturdays) in prime season. Your 'door key' will be a 4-digit code unique to your reservation, so no more being locked out when you 'rush back' from the beach, plus check-in is done by e-mail, another customer convenience.
I received a recent guest e-mail with this endorsement, and a suggestion I add a comment to the website:
"Hi, Bryan,
Just a note to let you know I received the return of the security deposit, thank you. We had a wonderful stay and thoroughly enjoyed your place. It was great for our multi-generational gathering and the location was perfect. Close enough to the beach so the walk was no trouble, even loaded down with umbrellas, chairs, and sand toys! But far enough away that we didn't have to worry about the children sneaking out to the beach alone and unnoticed while we were busy. We appreciated having table space for the whole family to dine together, the multiple decks (especially the top one for sunsets and star gazing), and having bedrooms remote from the living space so the adults could enjoy the evenings after the little ones were abed. Except for one trek to Cape Hatteras and one walk on the boardwalk, we just enjoyed going from the house to the beach umbrellas to the water. It was wonderful to have a well outfitted kitchen with lots of space and cookware, ample plates, etc, and the 10 year old even commented on the "really nice silverware!" "
The e-mailer suggested I add these comments for your convenience:
" It would be good to let guests know that, although towels are provided, they need to bring their own beach towels. . . trash bags, hand soap, dish soap, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper."
I hope this helps you plan your grocery store visit, and will also mention a beach cart has been added so the beach gear is easy peazy to move about.
A few recent messages left in the Guest Book include:
From March:
We’ve so enjoyed our stay—great location, beach, sound.
Celebrated our grandaughter’s birthday. She said it was the “best gift”;
You know we are having a good time when we don’t even know the correct date - today is 4-1.
We chose no TV, radio; lovely.
Take care- good travels to all !
A partial-week guest in April:
“First time to the Outer Banks. We were able to get our family together to spend a memorable and fun Easter. We all loved Duck with its quaint stores, popcorn shop, and friendly people. Saw the Wright Brothers Museum, The Dunes, Lost Colony, Elizabethan Gardens and Aquarium. All were great and fun things to do. It was generally cloudy and very windy, with temps in the 50’s, but everyone had a great time. The accommodations were wonderful and we would stay here again. The home was clean and the furnishings were bright, cheery, and comfortable for nine of us, which included ourselves and our daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren. We left on Monday for our trip home to PA. (J&M)
From May guests:
Hey Bryan, We really enjoyed a beautiful week @ Byrd Sanctuary. What a lovely and beautifully maintained home. Great time catching up with your sister. What a special person. Second time here, and we hope to be back soon. (R&S)
Dear Bryan: We had a beautiful week with our friends here. Best weather we have experienced here over the years. Love Colington Café and Red Sky restaurants. Excellent food! Art’s Place has gone downhill. Byrd Sanctuary, however, is still standing TALL! Thanks for sharing. (W&G)
Bryan, Thanks for keeping the house so nice; we love our home away from home. The weather was perfect all week. Relaxing fun in the sun. Thanks for sharing your home. (The K’s)
Bryan – Thanks again – Our home away from home was perfect again. Few thunderstroms over night but weather was great every day. Tried some new restaurants – favorite was The Tail of The Whale – great food, great service.
Thanks again,
Bryan: Very very nice home. Thanks for letting us visit. Must say the house was spotless – passed this Marine’s inspection. Great view. Very nice area – quiet and close to water. (The T’s)
From June guests:
(Long list of people and towns.) Our third year. We love this place !! Great open kitchen, living space! Great decks and outdoor shower and a fantastic beach !!
See you next year !
Bryan – Thanks again for an awesome stay in Byrd Sanctuary ! The widow’s walk, deck & hammock continue to be my favorite places in the house. The views and the beach rock ! Thanks so much!
Jennifer & Crew
The Sxxxx family visited from West Bloomfield, MI – We had a wonderful, much needed, week of beach and sun and fun. The house was perfect for us – all the beds were comfortable and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed! We cooked every night and loved the kitchen! We spent hours on the porch, and hours on the beach! Thank you so much for a fabulous vacation home – I hope to be back again next summer. “Perfect Weather” “Perfect Vacation Home.”
Bryan – We have yet again had a fabulous vacation at Byrd Sanctuary. This year we particularly needed a long rest after moving from the rectory, our 42–year home to a new place – truly exhausting. Thank you also for all the arduous detailing you did this year at the Sanctuary. I continue to treasure the fabulous amount of natural light that pours into the main upstairs room. The hammock I think is my forever favorite.
Blessing always, M.
Thank you for an unforgettable stay in you beautiful home. This was our first visit to OBX. We had many wonderful adventures and terrific beach days.
This has been a true blessing!
Nathaniel, Angela, Joshua, Gabriel & Elizabeth (Clinton Corners, N.Y.)
As mentioned, complete guest comments are available at the link below in Owner Info.(discontinued by VRBO), but here are the October and November comments surrounding what I considered an unfair review by a 2014 October guest:
October
'What a wonderful week we have had!!The first three nights we had 3 college friends and 3 husbands. On Wednesday we sent the guys home and 3 more “girls” arrived!! (Everyone over fifty.) This was the perfect house for all of us! Many thanks for sharing your beautiful home with the “Radford Ladies”!!!
Bryan – As always, thanks for a great stay at the Byrd Sanctuary. This time we had Jeff’s mom here from Dunedin, New Zealand – it’s the first time she’s ever seen the NC coast and she loved it – from Corolla to Hatteras and of course much time in Duck!! Thanks again - (J & crew)
November
Beach girls!!! We returned to this lovely abode. What a fab house to celebrate 28 years of cherished friendshi
On the same level is a well-designed fully equipped kitchen, a full bath, and an entertainment center with stereo, CD, DVD, cable TV, fastest Internet available, VCR and a video library, books and puzzles. This room adjoins the Great Room through French doors, and can be a fully enclosed bedroom with a closet, drawers, and direct access to a bathroom, like all bedrooms. The sleep sofa was selected especially for its sleeping comfort.
The lower level has 2 full baths and 4 bedrooms (each with direct access to a bathroom). A Master bedroom has a King-sized bed, a private deck and TV with DVD player; the Queen-sized bedroom also has deck access; 2 twin bedrooms each have 2 single beds. All have ceiling fans in addition to central heating and cooling.
Extras: Expansive decks with Currituck Sound and Atlantic Ocean views and cushioned patio furniture; a ship's watch with seating, and a portion of the upper deck is screened. Luxurious wall-to-wall carpeting, heat & air conditioning, and ceiling fans throughout the home. Outside, a rope chair, hammock, outdoor shower, and covered parking. Bed, bath and kitchen linens as well as the cleaning service are provided.
You will want to make the Byrd Sanctuary, in the highly desirable community of Carolina Dunes, your home at the beach. Enjoy the fresh breezes and water views while relaxing on one of the many comfortable decks, or from every room in this spacious, airy, and beautifully decorated vacation home. Cathedral ceilings and large Palladian windows allow as much nature inside as good housekeeping and the weather permits. From this strategic location on top of the dunes, you can see the sun rise over the ocean and set over the Currituck Sound.
Golf, Tennis, Biking, Summer Theatre/park are nearby: Duck's new park and amphitheater is now open. Check the Town of Duck website for scheduled performances and group activities - music, stage plays, morning yoga, etc. Many golf courses are located near your new beach home, as well as indoor and outdoor tennis courts with professional lessons, clinics, and exercise facilities. There are massage and health spas nearby. Safe bike trails have been created from Corolla through Duck, down through the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Community streets are also safe for biking, walking, skating and ambling - an ideal beach neighborhood.
Your fully equipped vacation home, owned and maintained by a property management professional of 40+ years, awaits you, in immaculate condition. (Average Customer Review - Five Stars )
Check-in and Checkout: Normally occurs on Sundays after May, to take advantage of reduced traffic (as opposed to Saturdays) in prime season. Your 'door key' will be a 4-digit code unique to your reservation, so no more being locked out when you 'rush back' from the beach, plus check-in is done by e-mail, another customer convenience.
I received a recent guest e-mail with this endorsement, and a suggestion I add a comment to the website:
"Hi, Bryan,
Just a note to let you know I received the return of the security deposit, thank you. We had a wonderful stay and thoroughly enjoyed your place. It was great for our multi-generational gathering and the location was perfect. Close enough to the beach so the walk was no trouble, even loaded down with umbrellas, chairs, and sand toys! But far enough away that we didn't have to worry about the children sneaking out to the beach alone and unnoticed while we were busy. We appreciated having table space for the whole family to dine together, the multiple decks (especially the top one for sunsets and star gazing), and having bedrooms remote from the living space so the adults could enjoy the evenings after the little ones were abed. Except for one trek to Cape Hatteras and one walk on the boardwalk, we just enjoyed going from the house to the beach umbrellas to the water. It was wonderful to have a well outfitted kitchen with lots of space and cookware, ample plates, etc, and the 10 year old even commented on the "really nice silverware!" "
The e-mailer suggested I add these comments for your convenience:
" It would be good to let guests know that, although towels are provided, they need to bring their own beach towels. . . trash bags, hand soap, dish soap, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper."
I hope this helps you plan your grocery store visit, and will also mention a beach cart has been added so the beach gear is easy peazy to move about.
A few recent messages left in the Guest Book include:
From March:
We’ve so enjoyed our stay—great location, beach, sound.
Celebrated our grandaughter’s birthday. She said it was the “best gift”;
You know we are having a good time when we don’t even know the correct date - today is 4-1.
We chose no TV, radio; lovely.
Take care- good travels to all !
A partial-week guest in April:
“First time to the Outer Banks. We were able to get our family together to spend a memorable and fun Easter. We all loved Duck with its quaint stores, popcorn shop, and friendly people. Saw the Wright Brothers Museum, The Dunes, Lost Colony, Elizabethan Gardens and Aquarium. All were great and fun things to do. It was generally cloudy and very windy, with temps in the 50’s, but everyone had a great time. The accommodations were wonderful and we would stay here again. The home was clean and the furnishings were bright, cheery, and comfortable for nine of us, which included ourselves and our daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren. We left on Monday for our trip home to PA. (J&M)
From May guests:
Hey Bryan, We really enjoyed a beautiful week @ Byrd Sanctuary. What a lovely and beautifully maintained home. Great time catching up with your sister. What a special person. Second time here, and we hope to be back soon. (R&S)
Dear Bryan: We had a beautiful week with our friends here. Best weather we have experienced here over the years. Love Colington Café and Red Sky restaurants. Excellent food! Art’s Place has gone downhill. Byrd Sanctuary, however, is still standing TALL! Thanks for sharing. (W&G)
Bryan, Thanks for keeping the house so nice; we love our home away from home. The weather was perfect all week. Relaxing fun in the sun. Thanks for sharing your home. (The K’s)
Bryan – Thanks again – Our home away from home was perfect again. Few thunderstroms over night but weather was great every day. Tried some new restaurants – favorite was The Tail of The Whale – great food, great service.
Thanks again,
Bryan: Very very nice home. Thanks for letting us visit. Must say the house was spotless – passed this Marine’s inspection. Great view. Very nice area – quiet and close to water. (The T’s)
From June guests:
(Long list of people and towns.) Our third year. We love this place !! Great open kitchen, living space! Great decks and outdoor shower and a fantastic beach !!
See you next year !
Bryan – Thanks again for an awesome stay in Byrd Sanctuary ! The widow’s walk, deck & hammock continue to be my favorite places in the house. The views and the beach rock ! Thanks so much!
Jennifer & Crew
The Sxxxx family visited from West Bloomfield, MI – We had a wonderful, much needed, week of beach and sun and fun. The house was perfect for us – all the beds were comfortable and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed! We cooked every night and loved the kitchen! We spent hours on the porch, and hours on the beach! Thank you so much for a fabulous vacation home – I hope to be back again next summer. “Perfect Weather” “Perfect Vacation Home.”
Bryan – We have yet again had a fabulous vacation at Byrd Sanctuary. This year we particularly needed a long rest after moving from the rectory, our 42–year home to a new place – truly exhausting. Thank you also for all the arduous detailing you did this year at the Sanctuary. I continue to treasure the fabulous amount of natural light that pours into the main upstairs room. The hammock I think is my forever favorite.
Blessing always, M.
Thank you for an unforgettable stay in you beautiful home. This was our first visit to OBX. We had many wonderful adventures and terrific beach days.
This has been a true blessing!
Nathaniel, Angela, Joshua, Gabriel & Elizabeth (Clinton Corners, N.Y.)
As mentioned, complete guest comments are available at the link below in Owner Info.(discontinued by VRBO), but here are the October and November comments surrounding what I considered an unfair review by a 2014 October guest:
October
'What a wonderful week we have had!!The first three nights we had 3 college friends and 3 husbands. On Wednesday we sent the guys home and 3 more “girls” arrived!! (Everyone over fifty.) This was the perfect house for all of us! Many thanks for sharing your beautiful home with the “Radford Ladies”!!!
Bryan – As always, thanks for a great stay at the Byrd Sanctuary. This time we had Jeff’s mom here from Dunedin, New Zealand – it’s the first time she’s ever seen the NC coast and she loved it – from Corolla to Hatteras and of course much time in Duck!! Thanks again - (J & crew)
November
Beach girls!!! We returned to this lovely abode. What a fab house to celebrate 28 years of cherished friendshi
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Duck, NC
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
The property had everything we needed for a perfect beach vacation: clean, well-furnished, easy beach access, and great communication with the owner. Would definitely stay here again!
5.0
The upstairs area of this home was bright and airy, even during a week of clouds and rain. The kitchen is equipped with lots of cookware and appliances for meals at home. Good proximity to the beach and downtown Duck. The 90s decor reflects when the home was built so some updates could be made there, but we enjoyed our time at Byrd Sanctuary!
1.0
We had to clean just to stay there, everything was outdated and it smelled like old fish in the kitchen with outdated appliances and the dishwasher didn’t work. Not worth the price and walked through before check out with the house keeper Fay and she complimented us on cleaning and said we didn’t have to, then the host tried to bill my card for blinds damaged that we didn’t dk
5.0
Economical price for a relaxing week in a well stocked, roomy home in a safe, not-dense area of Duck. Great kitchen for cooking! Close walk to the beach! Very happy, peaceful week with my husband, grown sons, and and their sweet spouses.
5.0
House was everything we wanted and had everything we needed for our first trip to the OBX! Owner was awesome and responsive, location was great and house was very clean and well organized. It had a great selection of body boards and a couple of skim boards, the wagon was very helpful in transporting everything down to the beach access point. I will note one caution, if you have older family members, the hike to and from the beach over the dunes at this access point is a little tough to lug all of your stuff, might be helpful to bring one of the smaller beach carts with beach wheels with you when you come. Also, we didn't know that the beach allows canopies / tents up to 12' x 12', definitely something we'll keep in mind for future years!
4.0
Loved the layout and location. Place is nicely furnished and clean. The master bath toilet is old and doesn't flush well. some of the mattresses were a little dented and soft enough to give some back pain. Just suggestions for improvements, we were quite happy overall.
5.0
2 families/4 couples stayed here and had a great time. House is well furnished and communication with Bryan was easy the couple of times needed. Accurately depicted online, we had plenty of room to spread out, and we saw beautiful sunsets, a storm, and meteors from the Captain's Walk. Ocean temp was lovely, not too hot and not too cold. Would stay again!
5.0
From the moment we placed a request to leaving on Sunday, communications were clearly worded and kindly intended. The hosts of Byrd Sanctuary cover all the bases so that the occupants can enjoy every moment and aspect of a beach vacation. We enjoyed being there very, very much!
5.0
This beach house is exactly as pictured and was perfect for us.Everyone was comfortable and we were close to all the restaurants and stores. We walked to the beach most days, cooked in and went out for ice cream almost every night. Our favorite ice cream place was Weezy's and our favorite restaurant was the Village Tavern close by. We rented bikes and rode the bike path or walked every morning. We really enjoyed our week. Thank you Bryan, for being available in case we had a problem and for checking in with us to make sure all was ok.The only issue we had was with buying everything for our stay, including trash bags, hand soap for the bathrooms, and laundry detergent. It varies with every rental and owner, but most usually have these basics provided upon arrival.
5.0
Great location and great hospitality from the owner!
5.0
Great family vacation. The Byrd Sanctuary is exactly as advertised. We were all very comfortable in the home. We appreciated all the beach chairs and beach toys that were available. The house is very close to all the wonderful things Duck has to offer. The house is a great value and we look forward to another trip to the Byrd Sanctuary in the future. Thank you Bryan!
5.0
Property is well maintained and convienient to beaches, restaurants and others activities in the Duck area. We especially enjoyed the decks of an evening watching the sunsets while enjoying our family.
5.0
This was our first time renting a vacation house as a family and we really enjoyed The Byrd Sanctuary. Very nice property. Well-equipped. Great location. Short walk to the beach and/or sound. Short bike ride on multi-use path to Duck helped to avoid traffic.
The beach cart and beach supplies (chairs, umbrella, toys) are a big plus.
5.0
Super clean property
We enjoyed staying in Duck at this house. It was very nice and had everything we needed to cook several meals. The stairs were sometimes a bit much when we were tired but it is a lovely house with great views of the sound and the ocean. Very quiet neighborhood also.
5.0
Great Stay!
We had a trip of 7 adults (ages 56-67) and the property was great!! It met all of our needs and was very spacious! The deck was large and where we spent every evening. We cooked meals in a well stocked kitchen and had a large table to gather around for meals and games! We thought it was awkward that the TV was in the smaller, secluded living area, but turns out that was a good thing! We did not walk in every evening and immediately turn on the TV….instead we sat on the deck and enjoyed everyone’s company! This property is definitely one that I would recommend and would stay in again!!! Great place! No disappointments or concerns!
5.0
Vacation at the Sanctuary
We had a lovely time here. I would describe the property as "thoughtful". It seemed designed with little touches that made the stay more enjoyable, like the taps outside to wash feet, and the hammocks. It was a lovely stay.
5.0
Excellent Home
Our family enjoyed our stay in Duck. Home was as advertised, great location, and very nice accommodations. Check in/out super easy and appreciate the Sunday-Sunday rental timeframe. Thank you.
5.0
Wonderful Girls Get-A-Way for us and this was the perfect house! THe location is perfect.
Beautiful house. Property manager is very helpful. Perfect location. We rented bikes and biked to restaurants and town. BYO supplies ie. soaps, trash bags, salt, & More TP. etc. Beach supplies were wonderful!! We had the perfect visit and will definitly stay here again.
5.0
Great Beach House!
Thanks!
5.0
Perfect Place to Stay
This house was absolutely amazing. Every possible thing you could need was provided including towels, cooking supplies and utensils and even a waffle maker. We will definitely be coming back when we are in the area again. Thanks so much Bryan.
5.0
Beautiful!
What a wonderful stay! The house is very clean and comfortable and the many extras (such as cookware, beach toys, movies, etc) were very much appreciated! Can't wait to visit again!
5.0
Amazing!
We had a wonderful time! The house was everything we wanted in a vacation home! So beautiful!
4.0
Great location
This would definitely have been a five star rating except for one complaint. But more about that later.
First the positives.: The location is absolutely great. The view from the top deck is amazing. The walk to the beach is quick and easy, and the sound access is extremely nice.
The house is clean, with the exception of what appears to be mold around the kitchen faucet. That situation should be addressed.
The decor is Miami-Vice retro, but is very well maintained. The kitchen is well stocked. There are adequate linens supplied. There are plenty of beach accessories supplied, as well as a cart to take everything to the beach. The deck furniture is very comfortable.
Now for the one negative. The leasing agreement states that the home needs to be cleaned by the lessee and left ready for the next guest. This includes not only putting the dishes in the dishwasher and running it ( which is common in many vacation rentals) but also emptying the dishwasher. This can create a time crunch at departure. (BTW, no dishwasher or dishwashing liquid was provided. We had to make a special trip to the store.) The floors are also supposed to be vacuumed and swept. Counters are also supposed to be wiped down.
Honestly, we’ve always made sure that we leave any place where we stay in good condition, and we have always cleaned up, swept up or vacuumed up any mess that we made. However, we generally have not been expected to clean vacation housing to the point that it is actually ready for the next tenant. We’ve always assumed that was the responsibility of the cleaning service. Since the owner indicates that he has a cleaning service, we were confused by this requirement. Truthfully, all of these cleaning requirements made for a less than relaxed departure.
5.0
Great property
This beach house was very comfortable and the location was great! We are looking forward to returning.
5.0
Easy booking
Very easy..we saw it,liked it,booked it.bryan couldn't have been more helpful.
5.0
Great location and very clean house
We truly enjoyed our stay and the access to the beach was very nice.
5.0
Great time
The house met our expectations for our family of 8. The location was quiet and an easy walk to the beach. Bryan was very good at communication and willing to help if needed. The beach cart and equipment were nice extras to make our stay quite pleasant.
5.0
Great!
Great location near Duck. Loved having both beach and Sound options. Lots of space, clean, great outdoor space
5.0
Wonderful Beach Getaway
Thoroughly enjoyed stay at the Bird Sanctuary. The house met all of our needs and not having to bring beach umbrellas and chairs was very nice.
The little ones had fun splashing in the sound. Thanks!
5.0
Wonderful! Just what we needed and more!
Perfectly natural girls getaway spot for Mom and two grown daughters. Decks galore and lots of good common space. Nice views of ocean (you can hear it, too!), sound, and plenty of birds to watch among the trees. Very well stocked kitchen. Awesome natural light. Comfortable beds. And we loved our interactions with property owner, Bryan, who was very helpful with area suggestions. Gorgeous nature trails in the area, too! We love Byrd Sanctuary and hope to return soon!
5.0
Quite Nice Beachtown Rental
This rental experience gets my five stars because it met my beach town rental expectations, not because it’s the Ritz (it isn’t), but because it was clean, comfortable, reasonably well equipped.
Extra points for the owner being pleasant and easy to work with.
If you’re staying for more than a few days you may want to bring a few extra supplies, your own beach towels, your own pillows,, etc. Make it like home.
5.0
Byrd Sanctuary is the Best
Once again we loved being at Byrd Sanctuary. Everything is so clean; appliances are abundant and work so well. There are special touches like books to read and games to play. Sunset views over the ocean and over the sound were magnificent! As we live in the mountains, Byrd Sanctuary is a very special place to us with a totally different environment that we love. We can hardly wait to return to this little bit of Heaven on Earth.
5.0
Amazing time
Property was immaculate. Bryan was great. checked in if everything was good. Will definitely rent his home again.
5.0
Hurricane caused cancellation.
Bryan refunded our money promptly based on mandatory evacuation order prior to our arrival (property unavailable due to an act of nature). Will book again for next year, different season.
3.0
Byrd Sanctuary - August 2019
Our stay at the Byrd Sanctuary was just ok. Check in was fine, no problems. The house was easy to find, nice quiet neighborhood (end of the season). First thing we noticed were all the spider webs on the underside decking of the house and stairs leading up to the front door. We know that there are plenty of busy spiders outside, but it would be nice if the caretaker could knock down the webs when expecting new renters. Upon entering the home, the temperature was 69 degrees and the house had a musty smell. The house is dated - older looking furniture, low counters and toilets in the bathrooms. Not as clean as we had hoped...crumbs on the chairs in the dining area and couch, sand on the kitchen counter, and the dining room table is sticky. Like it wasn't varnished correctly or something. (We felt the need to wipe everything down before using). The lights over the table didn't work very well. The caretaker told us it was because of a dimmer switch, but after he left we had to jiggle the switch a couple of times before the light would come back on. Dropped a ring behind a dresser in one of the bedrooms, and found chicklets of gum and potato chips on the floor behind the dresser. Gross. Spiders and webs all over the house, on the lamps, on the ceilings, etc. (Once again, caretaker could knock these down once a week). But the thing that really made us squeamish were the huge water bugs (they look like cockroaches) that we encountered in several rooms of the house. We killed at least a half dozen. We would say an exterminator is definitely needed. We were pre-warned about the "fragile" vertical blinds on all the sliding glass doors. We had difficulty opening them, and were afraid to break them, so we didn't enjoy the deck furniture at all. We were bummed that the TV was in a different room than the open living/kitchen area. So overall, for the price we paid to stay here, we were disappointed. We did, however, enjoy the OuterBanks and all it has to offer. WRC 2019
5.0
Byrd Sanctuary
Had a great time Bryan was very easy to get a hold of and answered promptly. House is a quick walk from the beach with beautiful views from the roof deck. Classic Outer Banks.
5.0
Perfect for a relaxing beach vacation
Plenty of space and a short walk to the beach. Easy access to downtown Duck. Exactly what we were looking for in a vacation rental.
5.0
First stay in Outer Banks!
Loved this property! Well kept and so very convenient to everything. Don’t hesitate to book this one!
5.0
Lovely place!
Our family had a wonderful beach vacation thanks to this lovely beach house! It was very spacious and clean, well-supplied and in a location just 5 houses from the beach. We would definitely stay there again!
5.0
Perfect Getaway!!
We stayed at the Byrd Sanctuary for our family’s first ever trip to the Outer Banks. We loved the quick walk to the beach, and spent our time taking in the views on the deck with every dinner (and the abundance of stars that can be seen at night!). The house is very well maintained, and checking in and out was quick and simple. This property has our highest recommendation, and we will definitely be back to explore more of what Duck has to offer!
4.0
Byrd Sanctuary in April
Loved the home. A short 4 minute walk to the beach. Clean home and responsive property manager. Only suggestion would be having some staples on hand like extra toilet paper, some soap and dish soap.
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 2,636 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'Byrd Sanctuary' Oceanside Home, Ocean and Sound Views. 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 'Byrd Sanctuary' Oceanside Home, Ocean and Sound Views. Enjoy the water!
Is 'Byrd Sanctuary' Oceanside Home, Ocean and Sound Views pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 'Byrd Sanctuary' Oceanside Home, Ocean and Sound Views?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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