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Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

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Duck, NC
  • Popular LocationThe Sanderling Spa3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuck Boardwalk5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCurrituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center10 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)106 min drive

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20/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay at Patty and Lane’s home in Duck. Their house was impeccably clean upon arrival and was exact...
Sept 30, 2023

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling


🌞 Welcome to Writers' Refuge II: Your Slice of Beachy Bliss 🌞

🎉Let the Fun Times Roll at Our Beach Haven! 🌊 Your dream vacation starts here at Writers' Refuge II! Nestled in the cherished Sanderling community, we're your hotspot for sunny days on Duck's beautiful beaches, breezy nights, and starry-eyed memories, all with a 7-night summer minimum stay (Saturday to Saturday, Memorial Day to Labor Day) and a 3-night minimum during all other seasons!

1️⃣ Minute to Paradise: Yep, you’re just a 60-second stroll away from the golden, wide-open beaches of OBX via a private access! Dip your toes, paddle away with our 2 single-person kayaks, or pedal into serene adventures along the nature trails—all ready and waiting for you!

🏡 Home Sweet (Beach) Home: Just renovated, each room in our beach house is thoughtfully designed to wrap you in wave after wave of fun and relaxation. Mingle in the spacious great room, bask on our sunny decks, or get cozy with a good book on the covered deck—all while enjoying the refreshing vibes of our beach-themed linens and quilts (freshly changed every stay!)

🍹 Cheers to Happy Hour! Raise a glass on our vibrant screened porch before digging into dinner where your whole crew can gather ‘round a table that comfortably seats ten!

👀 Explore Glorious Duck: Steer clear of the maddening crowds while staying close to quaint village vibes and delectable dining experiences in Duck. Enjoy exclusive beach access and immerse yourself in true beach living, nature trails, and world-class restaurants!

🎾 Dive into Extras: Your rental isn’t just a stay—it’s an experience! Enjoy complimentary access to the Sanderling Community Pool and Tennis Club (small tennis fee applies), situated only 1.5 miles from your home away from home.

💤 Drift into Dreamland: Descend the whimsical spiral staircase to your own beach-themed sanctuary:

🐟 The Blue Fish Room (Queen)
🏖️ The Beach Therapy Room (Queen)
🦩 The Flamingo Room (Twin Beds)
🐚 The Turquoise Room (Pyramid Bunk & Twin Trundle)

🍳 Fully-Stocked: Your beach vacation comes fully-loaded with:

A myriad of beach chairs, boogie boards, kayaks, and beach toys
A kitchen boasting new pottery dishes and all cooking essentials
Fresh, beachy linens, quilts, and towels
Cable TV, zippy WIFI, and phone access
Dual charcoal and gas grills
A toasty outdoor shower
A cozy, wood-burning fireplace for our autumn and winter wanderers

👙 Community Pool Dates: Dive in from May 20 to Oct 14!
🎾 Tennis, Anyone? Play a round or two for a small fee!

From summer to winter, Writers' Refuge II isn’t just a stay—it's where memories are made! 🌊🌟😎

Property manager

Patty Brown and Lane Cooper

Languages

English, Finnish, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis
  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The Sanderling Spa and Aqua Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nor'Banks Sailing and Corolla Raceway. Travelling with kids? Consider Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Children at Play Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • The Sanderling Spa - 3 min drive
  • Duck Boardwalk - 5 min drive
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 10 min drive
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 25 min drive
  • Corolla Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - 4 min drive
  • Coastal Cravings - 5 min drive
  • Growlers To Go Duck - 6 min drive
  • B J's Carolina Cafe - 31 min drive
  • Duck Deli - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Nor'Banks Sailing and The Sanderling Spa. Duck Boardwalk is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

maria h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break in the Outer Banks
We loved our stay at Pineapple by the Sea! We loved the community and being steps away from the beach! This house was perfect for our party of 5 adults and 3 teenagers, incredibly spacious and equipped with every thing imaginable! We look forward to renting here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway!
We really enjoyed our stay at Patty and Lane’s home in Duck. Their house was impeccably clean upon arrival and was exactly like the listing. It has everything you need for a relaxing week at the OBX. The beach is a short walk from the house which was fantastic especially since we had our 3 month old granddaughter with us. I definitely recommend their home to anyone looking for a great place to stay. One note: Don’t follow Google Map’s directions to get to the place. It takes you down the wrong street that does not have access to the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Getaway
We had a wonderful time with great friends and perfect late summer weather!! Just a short walk to the beach, the home is perfectly situated in a quiet & private community. Very clean and comfortable! Looking forward to a return visit next year!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!!
You can’t beat this location! STEPS from an absolutely gorgeous beach- what more could we ask for?! The house was decent- definitely not the most up to date, but for the price and location you can’t beat it! Patty was great to work with. She even recommended a photographer for us to get family pics done while we were there. Thanks for a great trip to the OBX!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beach vacation
We had a great vacation at this house. It was beautifully decorated and everything was accurate to the listing. The house is in a great spot where you can see the sunrise and the sunset. We would definitely go back to this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca V.

Perfect vacation
The house was lovely. Description was accurate. Everything you could need was provided. Close to a lot of restaurants and little grocer. Very, very quiet and secluded. A nice area to stay in. Kids played outside in a shady yard and driveway. House itself was convenient. Kitchen was fully stocked. Plenty of space to spread out. It is a much farther walk to the beach than anticipated. There are stairs to go up and then sand down a dune. This is really difficult if you have kids, coolers, carts, etc. We stay on the beach 9-5 so if you just go for a bit and don't have a lot then it would be easier. We are used to first row being much easier to access the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen M., Frederick, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Our stay was wonderful. It was so easy to walk into the house and get settled in. We have stayed at a number of beach houses on the East Coast, but this was our first stay at the Outer Banks. We fell in love with the area and the house! Its proximity to the beach was key, and with the owners providing beach chairs and beach towels, it made the beach experience very easy. We had our own beach tent so didn't use the umbrellas but did note there was one or two there if need be. We also took advantage of the pool that was located about 1.5 miles away. It was not busy when we went and very refreshing. Note this is not a pool where you can toss a ball or bring a tube (it's part of the tennis and racquet club for members/guests), but for us and our kids (ages 11 and 13), it was a perfect way to spend a couple of hours. In the house, Patty provided everything you would need. There were towels, sheets, extra pillows, blankets, kitchen towels, pots, pans, knives, serving dishes, a few spices, and a large brita in the fridge. We visited the Harris Teeter in Carolla on the Sunday after we arrived and we were able to find what we needed. We went out a few meals in Duck and then went exploring down Route 12 into other OBX towns for a few meals. The center of the town of Duck (about 3 miles from house) is cute with boutique type stores and lovely souvenir shops. All in all, we had a fantastic time. Thank you to Patty for making it easy to create a home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great OBX vacation spot
Well located, very clean, and comfortable for a relaxing beach vacation. Thank you for providing beach chairs and boogie boards also!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach stay
Enjoyed our stay with friends
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEACH VACAY
Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023