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A coastal getaway in a private neighborhood in quaint Duck, NC

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

A coastal getaway in a private neighborhood in quaint Duck, NC

Buoy and Gulls was partially updated in 2024. This adorable cottage is only a 5 minute walk from the beach with private access. It is 1,200 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and side deck. This beach retreat offers access to many restaurants, shops and activities within a quick 2-3 mile drive or bike ride. Enjoy beautiful beach sunrises and sound-side sunsets.

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About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Nor'Banks Sailing and Corolla Raceway are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • The Sanderling Spa - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Corolla Beach - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 45 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Village Table And Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Point - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ted T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location to town and beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick stay

Enjoyed our few extra days here in OBX! Clean close to beach and great location to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful relaxing stay

We loved our stay at Buoys and Gulls. The house was spotless when we arrived, air conditioning worked great, and the owner was very responsive. The big sunroom is so comfortable and we enjoyed relaxing after a long day at the beach. Beds are comfortable too. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for 5 days while we attended a wedding in Corolla. The property is very clean and spacious. It had more room then I thought. Great location, close to the beach and downtown Duck. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun trip

Had a great trip. Nice clean place for friends to get together at the beach and have a good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Indira M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short trip to the Outer Banks

This was our first trip to the Outer Banks and we had a wonderful time! The house was perfect for my family and for what we needed. It was a very short walk to the beach and very close (driving) to shops and restaurants. The owners were very responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and home. Kitchen is very well-stocked and having the beach wagon was a plus we weren't expecting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

2 easy blocks to Atlantic Ocean . All sandy barefoot beaches that are incredibly long. 1 block to main road. Quiet neighborhood. Best value for the money. Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for my family of 5. Lots of space for the entire family to comfortably relax. Norma was a great host and answered all of my questions that I messaged to her. The walk to the beach was exactly 5 mins as described and not bad at all. We had a great stay here, would 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Cottage

Awesome beach cottage!! Great location-quiet for when you want peace & relaxation but close to everything. Highly recommend. Norma is super responsive & helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Beach Vacation

We loved the cleanliness and spaciousness of this house. A short walk to the lovely beach, and a short drive to the town of Duck. Full-size washer/dryer, central air, and a big TV with comfortable lounging furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfy!

Norma’s house is clean and comfortable, perfect for a vacation in the OBX. Norma was extremely responsive to our needs & check-in was a breeze. There is a beach cart with chairs, an umbrella and boogie boards & the property is a short walk to the beach. We used the charcoal grill for dinner one night, too. Will definitely stay here for our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabella B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice!

Very charming, comfortable place to stay! Did have a little walk to the beach but we didn’t mind since it was private to just those on the street. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved Loved the house

We love Sound Sea Village and Buoys and Gulls was perfect. The location is great and the house and beach vibe was wonderful. The sleeping options were perfect and the pull out sofa in one of the family rooms was a bonus we didn't even know about! We had an amazing vacation and really appreciate everything!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Taylor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was in a great location and provided amenities and gear that were wonderful for our family. However, the property has an odor (very similar to moth balls) and damp rid hanging bags throughout the house. Also, the grass leading to the stairs was very high, and we were concerned about ticks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heat and air

It was a great visit except our second day was interrupted by the air conditioning man who was there for at least four hours and we had no idea he was going to come. So it made us rethink that day, and we only had a couple of days there all together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
I am glad you had a great stay other than the AC. We do apologize about the AC company coming and the time it took, I did message you regarding it before they showed up on VRBO messenger where we had been communicating prior. As an owner, we felt best when the part came in for it to be replaced asap than for the ac to go out on your stay as hot as it has been. We do understand your frustration and hope to make it up to you on a future stay.
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