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OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach!

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The pool is unheated and available from early May to October.
Welcome to OBX Box!
The pool area is private and well protected by bushes.
We recently replaced the siding and all the decks.
Exterior
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10211 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Duck, NC
  • Popular LocationAqua Spa12 min walk
  • Popular LocationDuck Boardwalk12 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Sanderling Spa10 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - two twin beds on the ground level

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2 - queen bed w private bath, main living level 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - King bedroom with hallway bath, main living level 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - queen bed, hallway bath, level 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5- king bedroom with ensuite bath, level 3

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach!

Our charming comfortable five bedroom /five bathroom beach house with large in-ground pool (un-heated) and hot tub is located semi-ocean front (just one house back from the beach) from the beach in Duck. It is only 100 steps from the driveway to the dune (OK...I have long legs, so it may take you 125!!). We are only a 10 minute walk to the quaint village of Duck, Outer Banks North Carolina, right opposite Duck Donuts! Our spacious ocean side outdoor decks and seating, the tiki bar and pool entertaining area around our large in-ground pool, coupled with our large lot and semi-ocean front location, makes this one of the nicest homes in Duck.

Inside our home we have three levels. The ground level has a Twin/twin bedroom, bath and TV room with glass sliding doors that open to the swimming pool entertaining area with tiki bar, hot tub, outdoor shower, spacious pool deck, and covered porch seating. The laundry area with full sized washer and dryer are also located on the ground level.

The mid-level area has our fully renovated kitchen with all new appliances, living room with new sofa and matching chairs with large flat-screen, full sized tv. Our dining room seats 10. Bedrooms on this level are a queen bedroom with private bath and one King bedroom with hall bath. The top level has a loft reading/office open area overlooking the lower living room/dining area with glass sliders leading out to our top deck with spectacular views of the ocean, sunrises and lovely sunsets. There is one king bedroom with private bath and one queen bedroom with hall bath.

Note: No elevator. Stairs to main living area and to second story bedrooms. 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.

Bedding: Two kings, two queens, two Twins.

Amenities include: private pool (not heated- open May to mid-October only) bar area by pool, hot tub by pool (available year round), outside shower, cable TV, free WiFi, DVD player, dishwasher, cook top stove, oven, charcoal barbecue grilling, washer and dryer, decks with deck furniture, pool chairs/furniture, parking for four cars.

The village of Duck is quaint, beautiful and welcoming with wonderful local unique shops, cozy cafes, grocery stores, delicious restaurants and water sports entertainment. Duck also has a unique sound side coastal boardwalk that provides great bird watching over the Sound and beautiful sunset vistas, dining, shopping, and dog-walking. Kayakers float by adding to the scenery. Great for families and couples who wish to walk around Duck after a fantastic day on the beach.

For car trips and sight seeing during rainy days, you are spoiled for choice: lighthouses, shopping, and a must visit to Jockey's Ridge, the east coast's largest sand dune and site of the Wright brothers first flight! Visit the Wright Brothers national monument and museum nearby and learn about our country's aviation history and first flight. Head north to Corolla for tours to visit the wild banker ponies, protected and wild. Year round the town of Duck is full of wonderful things to see, places to shop, eat, and enjoy beach time.

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

Property manager

Mike and Mary Hayward
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
One dog permitted with pet fee of $150.00.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking on property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is by the ocean. Aqua Spa and The Sanderling Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum. Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • Aqua Spa - 12 min walk
  • Duck Boardwalk - 12 min walk
  • The Sanderling Spa - 10 min drive
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 17 min drive
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Starbucks - 10 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 10 min drive
  • Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - 3 min drive
  • Coastal Cravings - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Aqua Spa and Duck Boardwalk. Greenleaf Gallery and Nor'Banks Sailing are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family get away!
Great home in a wonderful location within walking distance of shopping and food and beach access. Host was friendly and very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach Home
This was the perfect beach house for our family. With just a few short steps to the beach and just a short walk to the heart of Duck it is absolutely ideal. The home was well stocked and nicely decorated. The outdoor setting—pool, hot tub and party lights was very fun. All was clean and well kept. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hope to come again - Fantastic
Found this house on Vrbo as a last minute option and couldn't be happier with our choice. Our original plans fell through (ferry to Ocracoke closed due to storms - road closures etc) so we found this and it was a much quicker drive for us from northern VA - and we've never stayed in Duck before. Communication from the owner was prompt and courteous. Entry with the code was a breeze. Large home and plenty of room for us for a couple of days - beautiful blue color on the house, by the way! It was windy and chilly but the beach is only a few steps away so we enjoyed it anyway. Nice big driveway, very clean home and the ensuite king bedroom (top floor) has a super nice and modern bathroom that appears to have recently been remodeled. Excellent water pressure throughout and there are two thermostats for upper and lower floors. We were very, very comfortable. Fantastic view from the kitchen balcony, and there's a Keurig there too - not having to bring our own was a huge help. Remember to bring your own sheets and towels. Highly recommended and hope to stay there again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is it
Property was amazing, We will be wanting to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OBX
Was perfect. Short walk to the beach and nice walk to boardwalk and shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Mary Hayward

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We have been coming to Duck for almost two decades to vacation. Each time we were here we would fantasize about owning a little something of this wonderful island to enjoy whenever we could. Finally, just this year we took the plunge and now own OBX BOX. We love its beach and town of Duck location. It is just the right size for our family gatherings and is our special haven to escape to when the pressures of real life get to us and we need ocean beach time to regroup. We hope you too will find that peace of mind and sense of rejuvenation that we get each time we come to OBX BOX. We look forward to sharing it with you and your family. We hope you will select OBX BOX as your beach vacation get away and that you will make great beach memories to cherish in the years to come.

Why they chose this property

OBX BOX is located semi-ocean front on one of the most beautiful east coast beaches in the U.S. It has the best view and is 2 minutes to the beach, right across the beach access walkway for year round beach front enjoyment! Spectacular sunrises and moon rises greet you daily! We have had so much fun making OBX BOX a comfortable place to relax with many details we enjoy for our own comfort and down time. We enjoy our morning coffee on OBX BOX's ocean views deck and our lovely sunsets from our top side deck. We love the pelican drive-bys and enjoy the wildlife (deer! foxes!) that scamper near by.

OBX BOX is located 10 minutes by foot to the town of Duck, which is a very walkable, bike and dog-friendly quaint coastal village with super friendly folk and wonderful shopping, dining and many fun things to do for you and the family. You can rent kayaks, canoes, bikes, tandem bikes, etc., to enjoy the walking/biking trail and many water activities Duck has to offer. Take yoga classes on the Duck green in the summer or in the winter practice yoga at Village Yoga. Watch family friendly free movies on Friday evenings on the town green in the summer, stroll the sound-side boardwalk for ice cream, Duck Donuts, and watch the ospreys nesting. We love it here and come all the time.

What makes this property unique

-Your own private pool large (12x30) and the beach just a short walk away
-Lovely home interiors with comfy sleeping, modern kitchen and little places to retreat
-Great shopping, restaurants and boardwalk within walking distance
-Outer Banks special sights:
There are four great lighthouses that are worth seeing - the Currituck Beach ighthouse in Corolla, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Ocracoke Island Lighthouse which you have to take a ferry to get to the island. The Whalehead Club and Wildlife Educational Center are interesting. The site of the first airplane flight by the Wright brothers is a National Park in Kill Devil Hills. The park displays replicas of the original Wright Flyer. Jockey's Ridge, the tallest sand dune on the east coast is in Nags Head. Climbing to the top to view the sunset over the sound is memorable. Keep driving south on Rt. 12 and you reach Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Oregon Inlet. A visit to the Manteo Waterfront and the Elizabethan Gardens is a great trip. Don't forget Jeannette's Pier in south Nags Head for fishing and aquariums.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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