Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!

9.8

Outstanding(269 Reviews)

Apartment in Duck, NC

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this apartment rental

This is a beautiful, newly decorated condo located just steps to the beach! Our condo is on the 2nd floor with fantastic views of the ocean and ocean front pool (unheated) from every window. The large deck right off the living room is the perfect spot to relax to the sound of the surf, to watch the sun rise and dolphins play at dawn (or all day!) in the ocean, or to idle the day away. Bring your binoculars or use ours for close ups of the dolphins, pelicans, seagulls etc. Our unit offers a master bedroom with king bed, two full baths (super convenient for a family) sleep sofa queen bed, hallway XL single berth bed, fully appointed kitchen (including Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, dishwasher!), two flat screen TVs (living room and master bedroom), free WiFi, brand new deck swing, keyless entry system, and much more. Please note our condo is on the second floor of a three story building with stairs and no elevator.

Note: Linens and towels are NOT included in our rental, but can be rented by guests directly with a linen rental company to help guests keep their costs down. Or guests may bring their own linens and towels. Pillows, blankets and quilts are provided.

Our beach-- only steps away from our condo -- features coastal dunes, soft creamy sand, nice surf and great beach combing. We have beach chairs and boogie boards for your use during your visit.

In addition to our beach front, our condo community has an outdoor pool (unheated), outdoor grills, basketball and tennis courts, pool side restrooms, and oceanfront showers and laundry facilities.

We are only a short 15 minute walk to the lovely, historical village of Duck where you can enjoy the lovely shops, buy groceries, eat at great restaurants and cafes, buy books and sip coffee at Duck Cottage, rent bikes to ride on the jogging trails, walk the sound-side boardwalk for bird watching, and rent canoes, kayaks and other water sport equipment.

Bring your binoculars to bird watch and get great close ups of dolphins in our surf. Superb viewing from our deck!

We keep our reservations calendar up to date so check it out to reserve now! If we're already booked for your preferred dates, check out our other properties in Duck listed on VRBO too. They are VRBO 513115, VRBO 667198, VRBO 885663!

Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancelled more than 60 days before the start of your stay.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Duck, NC

Nearby attractions

Jennette's Pier

20.1 mi

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

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Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!

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9.8

Outstanding(269 Reviews)

Apartment in Duck, NC

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Duck, NC

Nearby attractions

Jennette's Pier

20.1 mi

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Reviews

9.8

Outstanding(269 Reviews)

Summary of reviews

Great beach access, stunning ocean views, cozy and clean condo, convenient location in Duck. Perfect for watching sunrise and relaxing. Highly recommended for a wonderful vacation.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0

Sep 2024

Our stay was amazing! The view was great and watching the sun rise over the ocean in the morning while enjoying our coffee was unbeatable. Staying in Duck was great, and the owners made the entire process very easy. My wife and I will be back when we return to OBX soon!

10.0

Aug 2024

Great condo on the 3rd story with wonderful views. Great location in Duck, NC. Proximity to ocean as well as a pool was nearly all we could ask for. Duck has great food and shopping too.

10.0

Jul 2024

We had a great stay. The condo had everything we needed and extras. The owners were very polite and helpful. We didn’t want to leave.

10.0

Jul 2024

My wife and I had a great week at Dolphin Dawn. It was exactly as advertised. Mike the owner was quick to respond to a couple questions I had for him. The balcony was fantastic for morning coffee or happy hour drinks. Easy walk to the beach and having pool nearby was nice too. Kitchen was ample for our needs and had all essentials. Great stay...will be back!

10.0

Jul 2024

Great location, great unit, great area!!! Love the beach and town and the slow pace, but close to everything. The unit was as described with a beautiful beach view. Would definitely go back and do all over again!!

10.0

Jun 2024

We had a great quick getaway! The view from the balcony was beautiful and the response time from the owners was great. We would love to come back anytime!

10.0

Jun 2024

The property was in a great spot, close to everything and also great beach access. Will stay here again

10.0

May 2024

Clean, comfy, beautiful ocean views. Close to restaurants and shopping. This is our third vacation at one of the owner's condos and each one is great! We will be back!!

10.0

May 2024

Loved the condo. Great play to stay on northern outer banks. Comfortable bed!

10.0

May 2024

This is the perfect getaway! Easy beach access and the balcony swing are our personal favorites! It’s so easy to get to everything in town.

10.0

May 2024

Great location. Right on the beach. Great view of the sunrise. Can walk to town. No reason to go any place else in the OBX. The unit met our expectations.

8.0

Apr 2024

Second stay Getting to old for the dtairs

10.0

Apr 2024

This property was simply amazing. It was modern, well maintained with lovely beach decor, and had everything we needed for an enjoyable 4-day visit. The views are absolutely breathtaking - watching the sun rise and set over the ocean made it an unforgettable vacation. Easy parking, keyless entrance and very responsive hosts. Would highly recommend.

8.0

Mar 2024

My bad that I did not see in the listing that you have to bring your own linens and paper products. There was no dish soap, but there was a notice that you are supposed to vacuum and dust. That being said, it was just as described, and the location is great. You really are that close to the beach, and you can practically see the beach on the inland side from the open hallway. The town of Duck is cute with a wonderful boardwalk. And the response was immediate when I had to contact the owners.

8.0

Jan 2024

Overall it was a great weekend. Nice place and amazing ocean view. Not a fan of bring your own linens, towels etc. Renting option good to have, but not worth it for a weekend.

10.0

Jan 2024

Hubby & I enjoyed Dolphin Dawn & it beautiful surrounding to bring in the New Year. Couldn't ask for better view ❤️ of the ocean. Will booked again.

10.0

Oct 2023

Wonderful view of the ocean. Close to the center of town.

10.0

Oct 2023

My husband and I stayed for two nights and absolutely loved our stay. The view of the ocean from the deck was amazing. The location in Duck couldn't be better. We will be back!

10.0

Oct 2023

This condo was perfect for me and two friends to enjoy the beauty of Outer Banks. Great value for the million dollar view of the sunrise on the ocean.

10.0

Sep 2023

I have come to Duck for 18 years. I love this location. The condo was perfect. The ocean view was great. Just wish the weather was a bit better.

10.0

Sep 2023

It was our first trip to the Outer Banks, and we loved our stay at Dolphin Dawn! We were able to watch the sunrise from the deck, and we even saw some dolphins swimming down the coast one morning which was so cool! The condo was very clean, and it had everything that we needed for our stay. The beds were comfy too. Thank you for helping us have a great family vacation.

10.0

Aug 2023

I was very pleased, clean, well kept and peaceful.

10.0

Aug 2023

We had such a wonderful time here, the deck was the best part with the swing, we spent so much time there!

10.0

Jul 2023

We love OBX and staying at the Haywards' property in Duck. Highly recommend!

10.0

Jul 2023

Amazing experience at this condo. Had all things we needed for our week. Great pool and beach access. Grills onsite, close enough to bike to town and enjoy all that Duck has to offer.

10.0

Jul 2023

The weather wasn’t perfect every day but it didn’t ruin our stay at all! Loved the view from the balcony and sitting on the hammock swing with a good book!

10.0

Jul 2023

Your ad was on the money!!! Enjoyed the property and we saw it all just as you advertised. We’ll refer to your app in the future.

10.0

May 2023

Very clean and quiet stay—Thank you

8.0

May 2023

Great views. You need to emphasize having to get your own linens during the booking.

10.0

May 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Dolphin Dawn; well appointed property with everything we needed for a long, getaway weekend. Hope to visit again!

10.0

Apr 2023

Property was a great find! Owners provided all the details to access the property, along with what was needed (eg linens), and what to expect when we arrived. In addition, the property was clean and well furnished. We felt right ‘at home’ during our stay and look forward to returning for a longer stay. Thank you!

10.0

Apr 2023

We enjoyed the location so much. It was quiet and relaxing. And we enjoyed walking the beautiful beach. It was awesome to watch the sunrise from our patio and walk 1/2 mile and watch the sunsets, too! Hoping to repeat our visit next year! The Kennedy’s

10.0

Apr 2023

Nice place

8.0

Apr 2023

The location made a great base for exploring the OBX. It was understandable but not clear that many of the amenities were not yet open for the season.

8.0

Mar 2023

The view and location was amazing. Cute place. I didn’t like that we had to bring own linens and towels because it added extra weight to my luggage. The blankets that were available for use didn’t seem clean.

10.0

Feb 2023

This is a great one-bedroom condo with a nice view of the ocean. Was there in Feb. so it was very quiet and peaceful. Would stay there again for sure.

6.0

Dec 2022

Overall, it's 3/5. We won't stay here again but it's not for anything the owners could necessarily change. The place was warm and mostly clean (the cleaners missed some trash), served it's purpose for our brief trip and had a good location. The unit was just outdated and not worth the price given that we had to bring EVERYTHING that a hotel would have covered for less $. Pros- 1. We were 1 of 2 tenants in our entire building so it was quiet. 2. It was conveniently located next to several shops and restaurants. 3. You could see the beach over the pool from the balcony. I liked that the balcony had a hammock (although we didn't use it) & binoculars (which I did use once). Cons 1. You have to bring EVERYTHING- soap, bed linens, towels, toiletries, TP, etc. For the price I paid, this was a big con for us- I don't remember reading this on the website when booking, but I likely missed it. 2. You get 1 parking spot that is very difficult to find if you arrive in the dark. 3. The internet is through Spectrum and was very unstable throughout the weekend. I couldn't get the unit's wifi to work despite the instructions and had to use the guest wifi. 4. While our unit was not overly dirty, I agree with the other reviews that the cleaners do not do the best job. There was a used, dirty plastic cup left on the counter when we arrived. It was a decent place to stay, but not worth the $ for us. If you don't care about the cons I listed, then you'll likely enjoy this unit.

10.0

Dec 2022

Was amazing everything they said it was and more

10.0

Dec 2022

Whole process was amazing really nice people everything they said it was even more beautiful than imagined

10.0

Nov 2022

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and relaxing. The weather was fabulous- it did rain one day - but other than that it was heavenly. We listened to the ocean all weekend on your beautiful deck - had coffee and watched the most beautiful sunrises. Thank you !

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Duck?

The average price for a rental in Duck is $343 per night. This rental is $172 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!. Enjoy the water!

Is Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Apartment in Duck, NC

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Duck, NC

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Duck?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!?

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