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Clean & Cozy Beach Cottage Close to the Beach

Cottage with a water park, 5-minute walk to Outer Banks Beaches

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large yard, end of the cul de sac
front deck..This is an old photo. The deck is brand new but same design.
living room
kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, The Sanderling Spa
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
  • Place, Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

About this property

Clean & Cozy Beach Cottage Close to the Beach

The Wave Den is a quaint 4-bedroom recently renovated cottage tucked away in a private cul-de-sac surrounded by live oaks in the charming Sound and Sea Village of Duck. With only a 5-minute walk (1,000 ft) to one of the best (and most dog friendly) beaches in the Outer Banks, you will be sure to make lots of great memories. There is ample outdoor space to savor the warm sunlight and cool ocean breezes during the spring, summer and fall months. And, if it gets too warm there is a shady area under the house for the kids to play and the family to gather around the grill to dine al fresco. The screened-in porch is the perfect place to quietly enjoy a cup of coffee every morning or sip a glass of wine in the evening. The Sound (beautiful sunsets) is only a short walk away. The nearby bike/walking path are great for exercising, walking the dog, or biking into the town of Duck. It’s the ideal ocean-side retreat to refresh and unwind.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 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
Bring your own linens, paper products, and soap Please remember all your belongings as we can't guarantee they will be returned Please be respectful

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this cottage 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. Waterskiing, parasailing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • The Sanderling Spa - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 21 min drive - 15.8 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 33 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Donutz On a Stick - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clean & Cozy Beach Cottage Close to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Clean & Cozy Beach Cottage Close to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clean & Cozy Beach Cottage Close to the Beach?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Clean & Cozy Beach Cottage Close to the Beach located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Aaron L.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and neighborhood. Quiet and short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is comfortable and feels private due to the trees and shrubbery while being close to the beach and the main attractions in Duck. The host was responsive and helpful, much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Greta house

My family and I had a wonderful time in this house. Great set up, well equipped and a very short walk to the beach! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Relaxing

It was a wonderful stay. It was very relaxing and a much needed get away from the "GRIND" highly recommend!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

adam g.

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

Memorial Day weekend

This is a great place to stay for a large family or a few adults. The Hugh deck and screened in pouch are great for rainy morning or relaxing in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert & Susan N.

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

This is how you beach 👍

The perfect size home for comfortable days at the beach. Nice neighborhood, easy beach access and a very relaxing , well kept home that invites us back year after year. Thanks so much for being dog-friendly!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S., Clifton Park,NY

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

Great vacation!

Taylor was very quick to respond to any texts I sent her. The overall cleanliness was very clean, needs a good power wash on the outside but mattresses were comfortable, kitchen pretty well stocked, and a short walk to the beach! We would stay here again and stay longer!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Loved it

We had a wonderful time here. The house has everything you’d need for the beach, sports equipment, a peaceful screened porch, and a very cozy feeling overall. The beach is a quick walk down a private road, and we really enjoyed our time in Duck, which is quieter than other parts of the OBX but with lots of great restaurants, shops, and a terrific boardwalk on the sound.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANNE C.

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

Family beach week

We all enjoyed this cozy cottage, especially the screened porch. Room enough for all. The beach was close enough and the beach cart made taking the gear easy. Taylor, the manager was quick to help with questions we had. Nice place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert & Susan N.

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

Quiet neighborhood beach

Our 2-week stay in this quiet cul-de-sac home was perfect…clean with updated bathrooms, lots of kitchen amenities for cooking, large washer/dryer, great A/C and comfortable beds. We really appreciated all the outdoor seating and the roofed-screened-in porch that allowed us to sit outside during the one morning of rain. The tree-surround provides a nice layer of privacy. Couldn’t have been happier with outdoor shower and hoses to keep the salt & sand out of the home. The fat-tire push-beach-buggy for transporting umbrella, chairs and cooler is a god-send!! We already booked our 2022 stay….THANK YOU for being a dog-friendly home!!!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

John and Bonnie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and quiet place. A bit dated in the bedroom furnishings and the price was reflective of needing some updates. I would absolutely stay here again. The beach wasnt crowded and most of the street are residents vs rentals.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

relaxing, perfect stay!

Taylor’s house is in such a great location at end of cul de sac. communication was always quick and accurate. such a special experience being able to take pets with us. great access to wonderful beach, yet home feels like you are in your own private retreat.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful house with amazing screened-in porch!

Even though our week coincided with a tropical storm, I treasured the time with my two teenagers and our two dogs, particular since my son is about to go to boarding school for his last two years of high school. The host was very communicative and friendly. I asked for suggestions of how we could celebrate my son’s 17th birthday and Taylor gave me quite a few options. The house is clean and adorable. We had no problem walking to the beach and so appreciated the covered space underneath to let our things dry. The hose and outdoor shower were so convenient! Our favorite place to be (especially in the rain) was in the screened in porch!! The house is right in Duck. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

Cute Home

We love this house! Awesome location! Plenty of space. The screened in porch is wonderful! A great place to spend your evenings with your family. Bonus - a 5 minute walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Henriett H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

It was our second year at the house. It is cozy and as described. Nice, private neighborhood and beach. It could use new appliances and a more thorough cleaning but we had a great stay overall. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

Lovely Cottage

We loved this cute cottage ! Plenty of space, clean, nice size bedrooms, big decks and we loved the screened in deck. Great space to enjoy your morning coffee and playing games in the evenings. And a GREAT location, a short walk to the beach and the sound. We absolutely loved it. We definitely will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

The Wave Den is a Gem!

Our family has never been to OBX. I was toying around with the idea when the Wave Den happen to pop up across my screen from VRBO. It was such a cute little place online, though the pictures do not do it justice at all! We were at home from the moment we walked in. It’s much bigger than you think, especially underneath the house. There’s a spot for everything! Coffee is perfect on the front porch in the early am - with a gorgeous breeze. We will truly miss our pineapple whiskey nightcaps on the back deck with music. The side and front decks are amazing for the night sky after coming off the beautiful beach - especially when you turn off all the lights for the full effect! We cooked at home many nights (but ate out a lot too at all the fabulous nearby places in Duck, Corolla, Kitty Hawk) and the Wave Den has everything you need to make it all perfect - just like home. Keurig, large coffee pot, dishwasher, toaster oven, pots/pans, utensils, grilling tools, washer, dryer, nice sized bathrooms. The bookcases in the living room give it an extra comfy feel, too. The little notes, tips and recommendations on the fridge from the owners were greatly appreciated. Thank you for being so inviting and sharing the Wave Den with others. Our family will never forget this trip and will be back “for shore”!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location

Great property. Everything was exactly as described. Easy walk to the beach and to the sound. Very quiet neighborhood. Would love to stay at this location again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William T., Stuart Va.

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

Ducky OBX

For our needs a perfect fit, nice neighborhood, easy beach access, pup friendly. Kiddos played basketball, volleyball, rode the rented bikes, much beach time. The home itself very nice without being over the top. The screen porch was perfect for outdoor meals, book reading, kids putting Lego 's together. The inside living area is not huge square footage but very user friendly. Hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rauxene B.

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

Home away from home

Returning this year and finding “our” house even better than last year was a delight. Freshly painted with new sofas ..delightful! Best of all new copper infused mattress tops that are bacteria and bug resilient…and amazingly comfortable!! All the thoughtful amenities are there as well, Keurig coffee maker, Dyson vacuum, hair dryer, and much more. The A/C is very good. Wi-Fi is just a little slow. As always we arrived to a clean fresh beach bungalow that is secluded in a quite cul-de-sac. The screened porch is perfect for quiet morning coffee and rowdy evening UNO games. Duck NC is a friendly village that has so far resisted high rise super condos.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

The setting for this cozy cottage is wonderful. Besides being a short walk to the beach access it feels so private because it sits at the end of a short road and is surrounded by evergreens. This is an old-fashioned beach community, the kind that is often lost to mega houses. The permanant residents took time to talk with us as we strolled the main road to and from the beach. Some have lived there most of their lives while others have chosen to retire to this special community. The cottage itself is a raised ranch so it has only one set of stairs for those who struggle with 3 and 4 level homes. I gave it only 3 stars for cleanliness because it looked as if the cleaners did only a partial job before leaving. After contacting Taylor, we found out that there was an unavoidable problem with the cleaning crew. She wanted to get someone back out there but we felt that we had already taken care of the most pressing problems ourselves. Still we appreciated her willingness to make things right. Finally I gave the accuracy of the listing a 4 because I felt like some of the positive aspects of the house and the neighborhood were not mentioned and should be. With it's location so near "downtown" Duck and yet Corolla and Nags Head just a quick drive away, Wave Den is a winner.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Gem by the shore

Back for our 4th year in a row. love this place. will plan on returning next year
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

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

Even better than last year

We love renting this house in a quiet ,secluded location an easy walk from the beach. We were very happy with the upgrades to the house since we stayed there last year. The carpeting is gone, replaced with easy care linoleum floor throughout which was very easy to keep clean, and not something I had to worry about my dog possibly damaging. The floor looks great too, in keeping with the beachy vibe of the house. The front and back decks are all new, they look terrific. The front stairs with their deep treads easy to traverse with one’s luggage or groceries, what have you. This the perfect relaxing house for a vacation at the shore. Lots of outdoor space to enjoy the beautiful North Carolina weather, the screened in porch perfect for meals with its large round table and 4 large benches and a large, modern new fan overhead, we ate every meal there. The star gazing from the decks is amazing, great for bird watching too. We saw a group of deer walk by one morning too. Previous guests have left various items to share with others renting the house such as paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, spices in the kitchen, etc. We love that. I cannot recommend this house enough, although I don’t want to go on about it too much so that there will be some availability when we want to stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey G.

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

Great stay!

We had such a wonderful time at Wave Den! Everything was very clean, things were easy to find! We loved how there were things for the beach as well as cornhole! It is so close to the beach and the neighborhood was easy to navigate. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sydney M.

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

Great vacay!

This was the perfect house for our family! Lots of outdoor space and very clean and nice inside! Kitchen was very well stocked with cookware and utensils! A short walk to the beach and a great little community with friendly neighbors!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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