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Vintage & charming OBX cottage "The Cozy Duck" 4 bd 2 ba, 500 ft from beach

Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Outer Banks Beaches

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The cozy living area
Enjoy some sunshine on the top deck!
Your 500 ft walk straight down this quiet street to beach access.
Living area
Looking inside the main living

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Sanderling Spa
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double Bunkroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Double Twin

2 Single Beds

Full Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vintage & charming OBX cottage "The Cozy Duck" 4 bd 2 ba, 500 ft from beach

Welcome to "The Cozy Duck OBX", a 4 bedroom 2 bath cottage in beautiful Duck surrounded by live oaks and with a ground floor outdoor shower. Wake up early and walk 500 feet straight to a direct private street beach access (only for residents and guests on this street; there is no public access) to enjoy that amazing sunrise over the ocean. Downtown Duck is less than 1 mile away, making for a quick walk or bike ride to the famous Duck Donuts, outstanding restaurants, excellent boutique shops, and enjoy the beautiful sunset on the boardwalk on the sound.

Once you enter the house you will instantly be transported to vintage OBX with the rustic charm of beautiful knotty pine paneling. The living, kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms are all on one level with a bonus loft upstairs. There is a TV with Roku in the living room as well as in the loft area (where there are an assortment of boardgames and children's toys). There are plenty of restaurants in Duck if you wish to avoid cooking entirely during your stay, but the kitchen is stocked for your culinary activities including pots, pans, baking sheets, flatware, glasses, a toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker (bring your k-cups or ground) and dishes. We also have 500 mbps wireless internet to keep everyone connected to school or work.

Our home offers 1 queen bed (firm), 1 full bed (soft), 2 twins and 2 sets of bunks. All updated mattresses, quilts, and linens! It is best suited for small families or groups, but our beds offer flexible sleeping arrangements. Please note the top bunks are for young children only and not adult use.

Enjoy some peace and quiet on the top deck, or chill out in the shade in the porch on the main level. In the front driveway is a basketball hoop and plenty of greenspace for tossing around a football. We do have two Weber charcoal kettle grills and picnic table available as well.

We love our dog and welcome your dogs too (pet fee extra of $150). Sorry, no kitties or any other animals since our children are highly allergic to felines. We do limit to a maximum of 2 well behaved pups and ask that you try to keep them off the beds and furniture. We want our guests to enjoy the lawn, so please also scoop the poop!

Duck is one of the best dog friendly beach towns in OBX. Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round in Duck as long as they are leashed.

This home is strictly for NONSMOKERS (vaping is also not permitted).

There is also a washer and dryer on the ground floor. We also provide a beach buggy, a tent, a shade umbrella and an assortment of beach chairs.

Please let us know if you notice anything broken or missing.

Freshly laundered linens and towels are always provided!

Thank you for checking out our home. We hope to host you soon!

***A separate signed rental agreement along with a copy of government issued identification of all guests age 21 and over are required within 48 hrs of booking.

***Please make sure to bring your own supply of personal items such as soaps, shampoo, k cups, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, trash bags, or ziplock bags.

***We may occasionally have maintenance and lawn care at the property during your stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Violators fined $500
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs, $150 non-refundable fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$500 fine if smoking/vaping is detected

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rental agreement must be signed and driver's license electronically sent within 24 hours after owner email response or reservation will be cancelled.
Smoking/vaping of any substance is strictly prohibited. Violated is $500 fine and immediate eviction.

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
Note from host: Violators fined $500
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

About the area

Duck

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. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Aqua Spa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Sanderling Spa - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 25 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Donutz On a Stick - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage & charming OBX cottage "The Cozy Duck" 4 bd 2 ba, 500 ft from 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 Vintage & charming OBX cottage "The Cozy Duck" 4 bd 2 ba, 500 ft from beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage & charming OBX cottage "The Cozy Duck" 4 bd 2 ba, 500 ft from beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage & charming OBX cottage "The Cozy Duck" 4 bd 2 ba, 500 ft from beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Greenleaf Gallery and Duck Boardwalk. Aqua Spa and Scarborough Lane Shoppes are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cozy Duck is a very charming place! There was enough space for us as a family of six with a dog. We absolutely loved the location, just 3 minutes down the road to get to the beach and Duck is also in easy walking distance. We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall impression was very good! Clean, great appliances, comfortable beds and furniture. Easy check in and easy check out. We would stay at the Cozy Duck again, but I would ask that the trees next to the decks be trimmed back. We had to duck to avoid the over hanging branches going up the steps to the entrance, which didn’t feel very welcoming. The interior of the house is lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

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

Great stay

Great home. Clean, inviting, and close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neha K.

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

Great stay

This is a great location close to Duck. Close to the beach. Enjoyed our time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike H.

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

Great quiet beach house just a super short walk from the beach

We had a wonderful time at the Cozy Duck! The house is very well stocked and on a very quiet street just a 2-minute walk from the beach. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

wonderful cottage, perfect location!

Visited for 7 nights with my boyfriend and dog. Quick walk to the beach and short easy walk to Duck town center. the cottage was more than we needed in size and could easily accommodate two small families. My dog enjoyed relaxing on the porch as well as the dog friendly beach!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Great place in Duck!

We had a great time at the cozy duck over Labor Day weekend! The check in/check out process was very easy. Thought it was the right amount of space for 4-6 adults to stay. Loved that we were a short walk from the beach! And if you enjoy walking a bit more, you can easily walk to shops and food in town. Overall great experience, would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Nice little gem

Very nice week clean house short walk to beach . Little hard to get out on main road if you try at wrong times . Other than that great place to stay and quietly tucked in neighborhood. Also short walk to Duck and boardwalk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

Great beach house for our family!

We enjoyed our stay at this house and I loved being able to enjoy my morning coffee on the screen porch while listening to the waves crashing. It was like being in a tree house! That said, there are a lot of stairs. Ok for us but it could be a struggle for others. I liked the bedroom and bathroom split also - my husband and I slept on one side of house while my son and his family slept on the other.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine O.

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

Location! Location! Location!

The location of this house can not be beat! It is steps from the beach and a easy walk or bike ride from town. We rented bikes for the week and I highly recommend that. There were some maintenance issues that I brought to the owner's attention and she offered to have a handy man come in while we were there but I declined. Communication was great. The place could have been cleaner, the high touch areas were all clean, but it really needs a deep clean. There was also no dresser in one bedroom which was inconvient for a week long stay. The place is a bit worn and dated, but the main rooms are great for games, cooking and hanging out as are the many decks and screened in porch. The kitchen is well stocked with anything you may need. You will not get a better price for the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob L., 48375

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

Great location and well equipped

First the location - just a few houses from the beach on a quiet street, and less than a mile to walk to Duck and the wonderful boardwalk. It’s the perfect spot. We loved early morning walks to the beach with our pup! The Cozy Duck has a lot of original features and charm but is clean and functional. The kitchen had everything we needed for preparing a lot of our meals, and we found every utensil and cooking tool we needed. It has four bedrooms including a nice kids room with bunks, and a couple of rooms with full size beds. If you’re looking for a queen bed to stretch out in you’ll need to enjoy a tighter fit! While we did not fill all the bedrooms, there is plenty of room in the living room, upstairs loft / TV room, and outside decks to spread out in. We also enjoyed the newer Roku TVs that were ready to go once you logged in to your streaming service. And not to forget the high speed WiFi that was accessible everywhere we tried in the house / deck, and met all our streaming needs. My phone clocked it at over 100 mb/s. Check in with the key pad was easy and Susan was super responsive during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris N., Bethlehem , Pa

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

Truly cozy and beach vibe!

A lovely beach home that has everything you would need to enjoy a stay! Decking decor with several levels and decks. No views. However feels very private. Not ideal for anyone who has difficulty with stairs. The home is beach basic and the wood panelling gives a warmth and natural home feeling. No fireplace but A/C and heating was excellent. We needed both in the same stay! Wifi is excellent. Kitchen is excellent. X2 Bathrooms are functional and practical. One stand up shower and one tub but no and held shower head. Beds aplenty but not the most comfortable mattresses. Snug doubles but fun bunk beds! Kids will love the layout and different decks. TVs and games available along with beach equipment and a basketball hoop! Laundry room was great and outdoor shower! 5 out of 5 stars. Owners were responsive and helpful through process. Close to Duck town and almost on the beach at the end of a private access point. A perfect way to stay on OBX in the best location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Great!

We had a wonderful week! The location of this property was just perfect. My daughters loved walking down the road to the beach every day - a short 2 minute walk!! We were able to check in earliwe than expected, which was a very nice surprise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sage C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is cute and close to the beach! Susan was a wonderful host and promptly reponded when needed. We'd love to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house, especially the location. Everything was exactly as described, with a super short walk to the beach. My family had a wonderful week in Duck!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana M G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Heat wave beach week

The cottage is ideally located to the beach. And while ‘cozy’ there is plenty of room for each person to find a nook for themselves.The cottage is a throwback to the late’80s - early ‘90s, but totally functional.The boardwalk is within walking/biking distance, but not easily doable during our week.The house gave us what we needed for our heatwave week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angie T.

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

Great location

Great location, within a short walk to the beach and nice walking paths to shops, restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

M L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property met all the needs and wants of my family for an extended weekend in the OBX. The shops and restaurants of Duck are a one minute drive away, while a private beach access is a three-five minute walk down the street. Our kids enjoyed the loft, and my wife and I enjoyed the outdoor patio for morning coffee. The host was communicative and seemed prepared which gave us comfort during booking in the event we would need to contact during our stay (fortunately we did not). There were multiple BBQs on site (we did not use) and a small private backyard if you're traveling with pets. We did not cook but the kitchen was well stocked and most importantly the coffeepot accommodates both K-cups and a full pot :). No issues with the bathrooms, they were clean and fully functional. Overall would recommend and consider staying again in the future. Thank you for having us, Cozy Duck
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

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

Great OBX Weekend

The property was great super clean and great for a larger group (we had 6 people). Location is perfect right next to the beach and minutes from Duck shops. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Graduation Beach Trip

Very accommodating to our needs and a wonderful, cozy home. Location from the beach cannot be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great little spot!

My husband and I decided last minute to get away for a few days with our pups. This place was available and perfect for our needs! There was more than enough room for the two of us. The loft is a great hideaway spot and the deck off that room was great. My only suggestion would be a deep clean, as I had to look under the sofas for something and there were quite a few things under it that you could tell had been there for a while. With that being said, the kitchen and baths were clean and the queen bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Perfect family fun!

House was clean. Check-in was easy and communicated clearly. Description was accurate and helpful. We knew exactly what we needed to bring with us - helpful when traveling far and with a family. Location is perfect! Close to beach and town center - great for walking to both. Teenage kiddos loved walking into town to get smoothies or ice cream. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

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

Awesome

Geeat host, geeat home, and overall an exceptional experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ali & Rik K.

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

As described

Nothing fancy but comfortable and close to the beach; well equipped kitchen for cooking and dining in. Highly recommend for small families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin p.

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

Family Fishing Trip 2024

Property is as advertised. host was easy to work with and available when needed. Home was clean for the most part just had to wipe down the inside of the shower and swept under the bed when we got there. Everything we needed to cook with was there for our use. Outside shower and laundry were nice and ready to use. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Susan Jones

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We are the Joneses from Virginia! We are a busy family of five, with 3 kiddos. We love the beach and love sharing the cottage with you!

Why they chose this property

The first time our family traveled to Duck, we fell in love with the town. We knew we wanted a small comfortable cottage for our family of five that was also within 3 minutes walk to the beach.

What makes this property unique

We love how quiet the street is and how the town of Duck is within biking or walking distance. Having three young kids, we knew that we wanted easy access to the beach, making it easy for any trips back to the house from the beach.

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