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Turtle Shack - Duck, Sea Tern, Oceanside, Beach 150 Yds, Pool, Pets OK, Flex Stays

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Turtle Shack - D4116
Pool Area
Pool Area
Beach Access
Great Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8169.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • Place, Nor'Banks Sailing
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Turtle Shack - Duck, Sea Tern, Oceanside, Beach 150 Yds, Pool, Pets OK, Flex Stays

Turtle Shack is located close to the beach in the charming oceanside community Sea Tern, just north of Duck Village. Bring your family along with your furry friend for some quality time. Relax, make memories, and enjoy the beach in the perfect setting.

The home is very spacious inside and offers good ocean views from top deck and large great room. Nicely furnished and very well equipped kitchen. The dining area seats 8, and the kitchen has 5 bar stools. The covered porch outside provides a dining table for 4. Lounge by your own private pool or take a quick walk to the beach, just 100 yards away.

Sea Tern has private beach and sound access and is conveniently located close to Downtown Duck and the Duck Town Park. Park amenities include a soundside boardwalk, amphitheater, public kayak/canoe launch, picnic shelter, playground, gazebo, walking trails and summer events. A seven-mile long multi-use path is located on the east side of Duck Road and provides a scenic and safe recreational venue for visitors to enjoy. Pedestrians, bicyclists and in-line skaters share the Duck Trail.

All Bedrooms w/Flat Screen TVs.

2026 Updates:
Brand New Kitchen

Lower Level: Laundry Room w/Washer & Dryer, Enclosed Outdoor Shower, Private Pool, Covered Carport, Basketball Goal, Charcoal Grill.

Mid-Level: 2 Master Bedrooms w/Queen & Access to Deck, Bedroom w/Queen, Bedroom w/2 Bunk Sets, Full Hall Bath.

Upper Level: Great Room w/TV, Blu-ray Player, Access to Deck, Sun Room w/Flat Screen TV, Kitchen w/5 Bar Stools, Dining Area seats 8, Covered Porch w/Patio Table for 4, Powder Room.

2026 Pool Dates: 5/2 - 10/9

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Vacation Rental Agreement must be signed within 24 hours to confirm booking. Agreement will be sent upon booking. Leaseholder must be 24 years old.
Pets are permitted only in homes advertised as pet-friendly and are limited to a maximum of 2 dogs.

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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near the beach. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Digger's Dungeon - Home of Grave Digger are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Sanderling Spa and Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center. Nor'Banks Sailing and Corolla Raceway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • Nor'Banks Sailing - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Corolla Beach - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 29 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 45 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Point - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roadside Raw Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aqua Spa - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle Shack - Duck, Sea Tern, Oceanside, Beach 150 Yds, Pool, Pets OK, Flex Stays pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Turtle Shack - Duck, Sea Tern, Oceanside, Beach 150 Yds, Pool, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Turtle Shack - Duck, Sea Tern, Oceanside, Beach 150 Yds, Pool, Pets OK, Flex Stays on 16 May 2026 start from AU$492, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Turtle Shack - Duck, Sea Tern, Oceanside, Beach 150 Yds, Pool, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Turtle Shack - Duck, Sea Tern, Oceanside, Beach 150 Yds, Pool, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Turtle Shack - Duck, Sea Tern, Oceanside, Beach 150 Yds, Pool, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Turtle Shack - Duck, Sea Tern, Oceanside, Beach 150 Yds, Pool, Pets OK, Flex Stays located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nor'Banks Sailing and Outer Banks Beaches. The Sanderling Spa and Duck Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loni S.

Excellent stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our time at Turtle Shack! We will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Whitney C.

Beach rental review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the house. It was so nice to have a pool so close to the beach with a toddler.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Cozy home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 2nd time staying at the Turtle Shack, and we thoroughly enjoyed it again! The beds are very comfortable and the living space is great in the kitchen and living room area with beautiful views of the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

Great Family Vacation Housr

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our family stay at the Turtle Shack and had a great time. It’s location was great and centrally located to all the places we explored and a short walk to the beach. Very clean and well furnished. We would have loved to use the pool, but the weather was cold and windy. We would definitely recommend this vacation home. Communication with the rental company was great as well!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Carol W.

It was ok!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was okay. The pool was very nice and I felt it was clean upon arriving. Also not a bad walk to the beach access. But, there were so many things that should be taken care of before guests arrive. There were screens out of the windows, no batteries in the tv remotes, no toaster in the kitchen, the ottoman in the living room was ripped and hanging off. I doubt I’d rent this place again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Stephanie V.

Great location, house could use a thorough clean

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property is in a great location and it was nice to have the pool as well. The beach is just a short walk away and there is easy access to walking trails as well. Our stay could have been improved if the house had been cleaned better. Perhaps because we stayed at the tail end of the season it explains some of the excess dirt but the house could really use a thorough cleaning. There was a solid build up of dust on the Hvac return in the bedrooms level, you could see where someone attempted to dust the entertainment section but only swiped half of it, and there was dog hair on the floor and furniture that was not vacuumed.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Tonya G.

Turtle Shack

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the house was nice. There were a few things that need to be addressed. The top floor sliding door lock is broken and looks like it has been for a while. The showers have straight heads on them and don’t make for a pleasant shower. Also the one master bath has a broken stopper so you can’t use the tub, only as a shower. The cleaning was questionable as we found dog hair under the furniture. I hate to be critical but when you spend that amount of money you hope for a little more. These kinds of problems are rare as I haven’t experienced them with other homes rented through Beach Realty.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Tim S.

Turtle Shack lives up to its name

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We arrived on Sunday the 1st. We were met by members of the cleaning staff who told us the carpet cleaners would be there Tuesday. Upon entering the house we discovered multiple issues. On the bedroom area there issues. One bedroom had a bifold closet door off the track. The hallway bathroom had mold on the shower curtain. The bunkbed room carpet stain of unknown origin. The deck on that level had one of the 2 chairs cracked. The top level had issues as well. There was rug on the deck containing dog feces. The window beside the television showed evidence of water damage. I could write my name in the dust on the television stand. If you walked barefoot on the carpet in the GREAT Room you left dusty footprints on the vinyl floor. The half bathroom on this floor had a dental floss stick on t h e floor. The house came with a charcoal grill. Unfortunately only 1 of the 2 handles were connected which resulted in $60 worth of swordfish falling into the sand. The house has great view and pool. I stayed home all day Tuesday waiting for the cleaners who never came at all. Another realtor had a rental available Saturday in Corolla. Beach realty was closed in Duck but had an office in Corolla which I reported to Lawerence since their app never worked. I also emailed them. I got an email on the 8th saying they would be in touch. I got this survey on the 9th. It is 310 on the 10th and I never heard back so I'm filling out the survey
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gillian G.

Lovely stay at Turtle Shack

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our third stay at Turtle Shack. We love the location, the house is well-equipped, the new sun room really makes the living space feel larger and the management company is very responsive--missing towels were delivered in minutes. We plan to stay here again in the future. My only complaint is that closet and bedroom doors are not cut to accommodate carpet making them very difficult to open and close at times.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kathleen S.

Family Vacation at Turtle Shack

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Turtle Shack was the perfect spot for our family vacation. It is a VERY short walk to the beach. The house is nestled in a very nice beach neighborhood. Turtle Shack is a beautifully designed home with pretty updated furniture to make it very comfortable and relaxing. It is large enough and layed out so perfectly that a large family may spread out. There were no signs of any pets from the previous visitors but speaking of pets what a perfect spot Turtle Shack is for them. It has a nice side yard along with the earlier mentioned neighborhood. Restaurants and shopping are not far away from this spot. Our only complaint is the housekeeping specifically in the kitchen. We were shocked by what we found in the garbage disposal but our call to the rental office was responsive. Except for a few dirty dishes found on the shelf and the dirty bath mats the rest of the house was spotless. We would not hesitate to return next year and hope to do so! Turtle Shack was a great find.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Quick beach stay

Nice property with good amenities. Very clean and laid back. Appeared recently updated, 1 min walk to beach. Note, this portion of outer banks has experienced severe beach erosion. Hopefully dune restoration is planned.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jeanne G.

Review of Turtle Shack from 09/11 to 09/17 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very cute inside and a very close walk to the beach. I have to say outside was another story. This home is dog friendly. The entire yard was filled with some kind of long, sticky briars that stuck to our dog's fur and skin. Very painful to remove for her and for us. A simple weed whack of the premises would prevent this from happening. No real play area for children as well. No blankets or top sheet for beds. Floors left our 20 month old with dirty feet. Rugs could use a cleaning as well. Close to beach, but would not stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time. House was close to beach. Perfect size for our family and dog friendly. Description was accurate. Pool was great. House was well maintained.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Great vacation house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We truly enjoyed our stay at Turtle Shack.Nicely decorated, well furnished, very comfortable.Great pool. Short walk to the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

Thanksgiving visit

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was clean and nicely renovated. The only frustrating thing was that we could not get the door code to work and it took 45 minutes to get anyone to help us get in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jesse T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness was a major issue

We ended up booking this house Thursday-Sunday. That really only gives you Friday and Saturday because of check in/out. If I was staying any longer than that, I would have complained on the spot about the cleanliness of the house. Every surface is covered in dust, grime, or hair. You're probably thinking that it's because this is a dog friendly house, but I'm not talking about dog hair. In the age of COVID, and being that I'm pregnant, this really bothered me. Not only that, but there was still some urine on the toilet seat from the last guest. I would maybe expect this from using VRBO to rent from an owner, but through a real estate agency I'm pretty shocked. Especially for the money paid for the house. I had to go in and clean up for the first hour or so that we arrived and then resist cleaning the whole house. It just made it very hard to relax. Other than that, the sliding glass door to master bedroom 1 doesn't latch, so sleeping at night with no sense of security was a bit of a bummer too. I've been going to OBX since I was five years old and this was my first experience like this. Love OBX, but won't be returning back to this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Pittsburgh, PA S.

Vacation Turtle Shack

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was nice. Only complaint would be the bedroom with bunk beds had a recent water leak in the ceiling from the roof and had a musty odor to it. Roofing company came while we were there and fixed the leak.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Shippensburg, PA

Great house, super location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our Duck vacation was wonderful (weather excepted)! This was my 5th time to OBX; Turtle Shack met and exceeded our expectations: lovely house, great layout, beautiful decor and comfy furniture. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Shippensburg, PA

Great house, super location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our Duck vacation was wonderful (weather excepted)! This was my 5th time to OBX; Turtle Shack met and exceeded our expectations: lovely house, great layout, beautiful decor and comfy furniture. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

OBX vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was clean and ready ahead of schedule. Very pleasant stay. Everyone enjoyed the trip and accommodations.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

elisabeth l.

Great Escape!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful, comfortable house. Very clean and well maintained. Easy walk to the beach~ close enough to hear the surf. Quick drive into Duck. Would have liked screens on the windows so we could have had them open~ but it may have been too early in the season. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Spring beach vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great rental in a great location. Quick walk to the beach. Easy access to the duck walking trails. The house was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Amazing beach trip!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of the home is perfect - just a short walk to the beach and the Sea Tern community is pretty spread out so the beach itself wasn't too crowded. The pool at Turtle Shack is awesome and gets much needed shade at different parts throughout the day. Upstairs living area and kitchen is very spacious and the recent upgrades to the house are nice.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Great rental!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved our stay here. This beach home is extremely spacious and in a great location. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the Duck area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Turtle shack review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very good but you may want to rep,ace the fire extinguishers in the laundry room.

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