This house has great potential, but the upkeep and cleanliness are bad. Since the newer reviews did not mention uncleanliness I thought perhaps, the owners had taken the advice of previous reviews and deep cleaned their property. I was wrong! The decks are dirty and the screened in porch where the grill is, is so bad it’s unusable! Cobwebs, dust, spiders in almost every corner. Ceiling fans black with dust. Walls, lamps, chair rails covered in dust. Windows dirty. Porches covered in cobwebs, spiders and tree debris. Had to clean the deck chairs and a corner of the deck before we could even sit down. No linens at all in the house so I had to clean with the paper towels I brought. Washer and dryer are not in the house but underneath in a small storage area which is covered in cobwebs. Had to wear a baseball cap in there to keep the cobwebs out of my hair. Nothing about the checkout procedure here on the VRBO app, but when you get to the house and look at their book, they ask you to vacuum the house before you leave. Really?? After I had to practically clean it before I could even start vacation. Beware folks, the owners are not paying attention to the reviews. Way too expensive! The cleanliness of the property overshadowed anything good here. If the property owners decide to deep clean please post a response here so other folks will know you’ve cleaned up. It’s really such a shame.

Many things to recommend this rental -- location on sound and near beach, well-maintained hot tub, deck, general coziness. Although many other houses are gargantuan, this one is perfect for our small family. Have appreciated the opportunity to use the Sunfish sailboat (with permission!).

Thank you for a great week!! We had a wonderful time. The views are beautiful any time of the day and we loved the the house. I definitely recommend staying here. We look forward to visiting again.

The property had everything we needed: great location, beautiful sunsets over the sound, short bike ride to the beach (they offer one bike), pet friendly, and an amazing hot tub! The house was comfortable and well lived in. I felt the communication with the owner was slow, although eventually all questions and requests were answered. The house needs some deep cleaning inside and out. A few updates would go a long way to improve the feel of the house because it does have a great layout. Relaxing and watching TV was complicated and reception was spotty. Overall, it was a good experience and we appreciate the hospitality.

Fabulous deck, hot tub, pier and views. Limited entertainment options, insects a problem, advertised nightly rate is not close to the actual nightly cost.

Great location...perfect for our needs.

We loved being right on the sound and use of the kayaks and fishing off the pier was a great bonus. Many people have mentioned road noise being an issue, but honestly we didn't notice it that much. The deck areas are nice and updated and that is where we spent the majority of our time. We enjoyed our stay!

Love the pier

It's perfect for a family vacation. House is comfortable and has everything, beach is nearby and sunsets on the sound are just gorgeous.

Loved the house ! Everything you need to have a great family vacation. Very dog friendly!! Could have did without all the spiders 🤣but definitely would return again !

We loved our time, will definitely come back

Beautiful sunsets on sound, short walk to beach. Enjoyed evenings in the hot tub, kayaking, crabbing, and all with our pup right with us.

The incredible view (especially sunsets) and the direct sound-front access make this house a real standout. We had a very nice week.

Second time back for me and my husband and loved it just as much as the first. Brought my mother, sister, brother in law and nephew and they all loved it too! The private dock with the kayaks and short walk to the beach make this the perfect location. The town of Duck is the perfect vacation spot!

This home was convenient to everything and we got to experience the amazing sunsets that were mentioned previously. We definitely appreciated it being pet friendly and the gates on the deck were so wonderful to have. The hot tub was nice too. We used white noise machines to help with the road noise but if you have light sleepers, then you may not be satisfied with this house. Lights from passing cars do also shine in during darkness, so additional window coverings will be needed if that will bother your sleep.

This is our second spring trip to this property and we enjoyed it even more. The location is perfect for our family -- quick walk to the beach, lots of places to relax privately with wonderful views of the sound, and easy access to the water. We like that the house is on the smaller side so it feels cozy for us. The new hot tub is very comfortable and has some great jet combos. The owners were generous enough to allow one of us to use the sailboat and a wonderful time was had. The only drawback on this rental is the road noise, but we find it fades to the background.

nice place. would likely be more fun in warmer weather so we could do more in the sound and use some of the water items that the house provides, but can't control that. Access to the pier is nice. The road noise has been noted before in the reviews. The air circulation units help damp that at night, but the road is in constant use day and night. The car headlights are also a major issue across the night since there is traffic 24/7. Black out curtains would be a significant help in all bedrooms. Cleanliness lost a star due to the dog hairs on the sofa that showed up on my wife's black pants.

The house is in a perfect location and Duck, NC was a great little sound-side town. The house is right on the water and has great decks. We enjoyed our vacation, but was disappointed in the cleanliness of the house. You can tell the owners are making improvements to the home, but the over all cleanliness of the home was lacking. Cob webs everywhere, smashed bug remains on the wall, and everything needed cleaning. Curtains, rugs, lamp shades, and walls. I cleaned the first hour I was there, The house had a screened in porch, but it was so dirty and filled with spiders you didn’t want to use it. The same issue with all the outdoor furniture, but we had no rags to clean them. There were absolutely zero linens in the home and it should have been in large print in the description, because most VRBO homes have them and visitors expect linens to be provided. There were no dish towels, bath towels, bath mats, hand towels, or sheets. Its a great house that just needs a lot of cleaning.

New hot tub, incredible sunsets, private dock, kayaking, peaceful beach, quaint shops, cozy fireplace, Netflix movies, open floor plan, gated deck so the pups could enjoy the fresh air and sunsets with us. We ate at Aqua Restaurant Every. Single. Day. Fine dining with a view and their menu is amazing. Wouldn’t have changed a thing about our stay. We loved this home and will definitely be back. Owner was super friendly and answered all of my questions. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Looked like property-maintenance had not been for a while; lawn needed to be mowed, leaves blown and stairs swept (full of branches, leaves and cob webs.) Spiders inside and smudges/smears on the walls/windows. But beautiful views, hot tub sunsets and a personal dock/pier to fish!

We had a very nice and relaxing stay. Watching the sunset from the hot tub was amazing, the view from the deck can’t be beat! The hot tub worked fine for us, it just took about two hours to heat up the first day since it’s left at a lower temp when not being used. While the kitchen and bathrooms were spotless, the rest of the house could use some cleaning. We all got very congested at night, likely due to dust in the vents. Overall we had a very nice stay!

We were desperate for a break from world and national events and this place provided the perfect remedy. Late March is not the time to head to Duck if you are planning to spend your days lounging on the beach soaking up the sun. The beach is an easy 10 minute walk (quicker if you don't have a dog that needs to smell every blade of grass he passes). Max really enjoyed his daily beach time off leash! The house suited us perfectly, very casual and comfortable. Although the hot tub was not working during our stay, the gas fireplace (no durolog necessary) was a delightful surprise! Being retired we are able to avoid places during the high season so I can't really speak to a lot of traffic noise. I think it is more noticeable when you first arrive, but it soon fades into the background and is replaced by the beautiful views of the sound. The well supplied kitchen was very helpful and made provisioning much easier. Loved the location and access to Duck and Corolla. We had a great Wild Horse Adventure tour and it was a treat touring the 4 wheel drive beach. A huge plus for us was the fully enclosed deck that allowed the dog to wander safely. We had a great time and I would not hesitate to return.

Drove from Michigan to the OBX in March, as was daughter’s college Spring Break. Enjoyed time with family, but going to OBX during off season had drawbacks with many restaurants not being opened or very abbreviated hours.

Soundside, close to road. Fully staffed kitchen. Happy to use the kayaks. Hot tub wasn't working.

First off, let me say that we really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and fit all of our needs. The road noise, mentioned by others, was almost non-existent thanks to the white noise generators. We really liked the location since it was a short drive to Corolla as well as Kitty Hawk and the main areas on Hwy 158. The hot tub was fantastic in the frigid upper 20s temperatures! Since it was so cold and because of the 6 inches of snow we received we did not get to enjoy the pier but in warmer weather, I'm sure it would be a wonderful place to hang out. The ONLY issue, and it would have been a non-issue had we known in advance, was that towels and bedsheets are not provided. Out of 20+ stays at VRBO's and, the other company I can't mention in this review, we had never encountered this. There were a few towels but we didn't realize we needed sheets until we got ready to go to bed the first night. The next day we drove to Belk's, a short 15-minute drive, and bought some sheets and towels. Problem solved. Communication was quick. We would definitely stay at this location again.

This house on the sound has amazing sunset views. Location in Duck along the walking/biking path between Duck proper and Corolla is excellent.

Returning to a Beautiful place. The water is everywhere! Love the trees, the pier, the hot tub. New deck makes it easier to use hot tub! Only one small thing caused us difficulty. There was mold in vents in north side of house which caused breathing difficulty during sleep. The ability to open house helped. We love the location which is so close to wonderful restaurants, we ate well. We hope to return in the future!!

Recently retired educator who always wanted to travel in the fall/spring. This was just what we hoped for. A quiet week with perfect weather. We spent every evening on the deck. Watching the sunset over the sound. In the hot tub under the stars. The house was great. Great location with easy access to Corolla and Kitty Hawk.

Loved our 2nd stay at this lovely home. The bay view and sunsets are unbelievable, the house has everything we need and we enjoyed the new deck and updated fixtures in the baths. We took advantage of the kayaks and crab pots (caught 3 but lost them before getting them in a pot), and enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub. The only reason for 4 stars for neighborhood was the street noise which was expected. The owners now have air cleaners in the bedrooms which add white noise. I definitely slept much better this stay. Hope to come back for a 3rd visit!

Loved our 2nd stay at this lovely home. The bay view and sunsets are unbelievable, the house has everything we need and we enjoyed the new deck and updated fixtures in the baths. We took advantage of the kayaks and crab pots (caught 3 but lost them before getting them in a pot😂), and enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub. The only reason for 4 stars for neighborhood was the street noise which was expected. The owners now have air cleaners in the bedrooms which add white noise. I definitely slept much better this stay. Hope to come back for a 3rd visit!

Nice house, right on the sound that offers a beautiful sunset view. The house is close to the beach (about a .3 mile walk) and offers plenty of toys -- from kayaks to bikes, etc. The hot tub offered a relaxing place to hang out at night. The location is on a busy road and at night the lights from traffic come streaming in the master bedroom. It's very annoying and could be easily fixed with black out shades or curtains. The house could use a deep cleaning inside and out. There were lots of spiders but not sure if its just because of the time of year or not.

When we pulled in to the property we could see that it wasn’t maintained in a while. The grass was up to our knees and the deck wasn’t clean. We found a power washer and started cleaning. The inside was ok, but wasn’t as clean as we would have liked. Overall, the location was great! We had a nice time.