Escape to Donna's Dream, a delightful 5-bedroom vacation property in the heart of Duck. Unwind on the sun deck overlooking the pool or cozy up by the living area with flat-screen TV. Take advantage of this home's dog-friendly policy for up to two pets and enjoy amenities like a private saltwater pool, hot tub, and outdoor shower.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 122582 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Donna's Dream: Dog-friendly, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Close to Beach
Donna's Dream is a delightful 5-bedroom vacation property with all the amenities your family would need. It is located in the Town of Duck, one of the most desirable vacation villages along the Outer Banks. This home is dog-friendly for up to 2 pets!
Beds: 3 King Masters, 1 Queen, 1 Pyramid Bunk Set, 1 Bunk Bed Set; 12 Towel Sets provided
TOP LEVEL: Located on the top level, the expansive Great Room has a cathedral ceiling, a living area with flat-screen TV with streaming options, wraparound sectional couch and an armchair. The dining table seats 8 and a door to the back sun deck offers another place to enjoy and relax outdoors. The kitchen has granite countertops, updated stainless steel appliances including a range with a double oven, a built-in microwave, and a beverage center with a kitchen counter that has 3 stools. There is a half bath by the Kitchen and the first of 3 master bedrooms is on this level: a King Master Suite has deck access and its master bath has a shower and a separate soaking tub. [Note: gas fireplace not available for guest use.]
MID LEVEL: This level has another King Master Suite and its master bath has a shower. The Queen bedroom shares a hall bath (shower/tub combo) with a bedroom that has both a Pyramid Bunk Set (twin over double) and a Bunk Bed Set. All bedrooms have access to covered decks, facing either towards the front or the back of the house. This level also has a large den with flat-screen TV, mini-fridge and comfortable couch. Just outside on the mid level covered deck, the hot tub is available for adults to enjoy. Exterior deck stairs go down to the pool deck and the outdoor shower.
GROUND LEVEL: Down to the ground level, there is the third King Master Suite and laundry area. The private saltwater pool measures 16' x 25' (open May to mid-October) and it is behind a pool gate for safety. There is pool furniture available for lounging and sunning. There is a half bath outside by the outdoor shower. The driveway has parking for 3-4 vehicles.
EXTRAS: There is free parking available by the neighborhood beach access (2 passes provided) which is approximately 1025 feet away. On the west side of the neighborhood, across Duck Road, there are community amenities available which include a pool and tennis courts that also have lines for playing pickleball.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Only family groups which include parents, their children and relatives are permitted. High school or college groups are never allowed.
Parties, events or large gatherings that exceed the property's occupancy are not permitted.
These dog breeds are strictly prohibited: Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Pit Bulls, Doberman Pinschers, Chows, and Wolf Hybrids.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby. Visit our Duck travel guide
Does Donna's Dream: Dog-friendly, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Close to Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Donna's Dream: Dog-friendly, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Close to Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Donna's Dream: Dog-friendly, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Close to Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Donna's Dream: Dog-friendly, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Close to Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Donna's Dream: Dog-friendly, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Close to Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Donna's Dream: Dog-friendly, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Close to Beach located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Duck Boardwalk and Outer Banks Beaches. Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Nor'Banks Sailing are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Donna's Dream: Dog-friendly, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Close to Beach Reviews
Reviews
Very good
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privacy due to the surrounding landscape. My grandson grilled steaks, we utilized the pool every day, and my son-in-law swam in the ocean each morning. We will definitely reserve it again!
The location was perfect, it allowed kids of all ages to tolerate the walk to the beach. The covered hot tub was very helpful when it rained daily during our stay. The outside seating is a little more than what is pictured but is pretty sparse. There is no outdoor dining but the outside shower and bathroom was very nice to have when the kids were coming back from the beach. The mid level den was very nice to have additional rec space. The lowest level does smell strongly of mold which worsens when the air conditioning turns on.
The location was terrific- just a short walk to the beach.
The pool was great to have and was used frequently.
The house set up was nice with plenty of space for everyone. The linens were provided but why is only one kitchen towel given in a house that can hold 12 people? If I would have known this I would have brought some with us.
My biggest issue was ants being in one of the closets and finding a cockroach in the lower bedroom. This house needs a better cleaning job done between stays.
When you pay more for a VRBO (twice as much as comparable home stays nearby), you expect listings to be properly cleaned/serviced and well stocked. Unfortunately this listing had not been touched since the last high season -- lots of dust/dirt, cobwebs, clocks set to the fall, hot tub had no smell of cleaning chemicals. Residence lacked basics like kitchen towels, hand soap, trash bags, Tupperware, and serving ware.
After going through multiple calls with the management company to list my family members, sign pages-long contracts, and download particular apps for check-in, I expected to be treated well when I called to ask about the inoperable fireplace. Instead, they were incredibly rude, yelling over me the same line about me not understanding their contract. I would have appreciated a simple "sorry for the confusion" rather than being berated.
Location is fine, check-in/check-out were easy. But not worth the price for the lack of sparkle and lack of respect.
We chose this home as we were seeking a pet friendly home for a family wedding we were attending nearby. It is in a great neighborhood and our dog loved the private beach (just a short walk from the home). We had teens with us and used the bike rental company recommended- easy bike to town on the path and our kids loved all of the shops and restaurants in Duck. The yard is fenced in for dogs and separate from the pool area which was nice. The rental company was very attentive and helpful to work with and the house is very spacious and has a great layout for large groups (and dogs!)
House was spacious and overall a good fit BUT air vents show heavy MOLD infestation!! Lacked outdoor sitting on ground level by pool. No outdoor eating area and lack of adequate upper level outdoor sitting. The mold was of great concern!!!
Pro's: house layout, responsiveness of property management
Con: house was VERY dirty. (I have not seen a house this dirty in the 20 years we're coming to the OBX).
The fridge/ice maker weren’t working for the first 36 hours, the out door shower/bathroom was dirty, the 1nd floor a/c wasn’t working, and a previous tenant left behind some nasty underwear not removed by the cleaning service.
But ,Paramount was very responsive and solved the problems as quickly as could be expected.
So happy I found this gem!!!! Superior Hot Tub and out door in-ground pool!! Only wish there had been propane in the grill tank, but other than that! So Great!!!
Very nice house and excellent location. Two problems, though. First, the TV is WAY too confusing. It took two days of pain trying to find channels before I had a technician come to the house. Even he was confused though he persisted and after about 30+ minutes figured it out (Spectrum via Apple TV). You should put some quick instrucitons in a lucite sleeve (similar to all of the other info for the house) on the coffee table. Would have eliminated a LOT of frustration.
The washer did not work. The same technician looked at it and when he was there, it did work. But I later figured out it does not work either when it is on "whites" or "hot" for the temperature. When I ran a load with "colors" and "warm, it worked fine.
George A.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
10 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication