Condo in Duck, NC

Dune Nest -- Oceanfront Gem Nestled In The Dunes With Endless Ocean Sunrises

Dune Nest -- Oceanfront Gem Nestled In The Dunes With Endless Ocean Sunrises

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Beach
Welcome to Dune Nest
View Northeast from the deck
The pool is just visible next to the dune walkover
The decks were replaced and expanded in early 2021.

Overview of Dune Nest -- Oceanfront Gem Nestled In The Dunes With Endless Ocean Sunrises

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view
  • Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Duck, NC
  • Popular LocationDuck Boardwalk10 min walk
  • Popular LocationAqua Spa3 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Sanderling Spa7 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Dune Nest -- Oceanfront Gem Nestled In The Dunes With Endless Ocean Sunrises

Dune Nest is a lovely, comfortable and cozy, newly updated one bedroom two bath condo located just seconds to the beach in Duck, NC on the Outer Banks! Our condo is on the 1st floor with fantastic expansive views of the Atlantic ocean beach and dunes. Our ocean front deck is the perfect spot to watch the sunrise over the Atlantic's surf, watch dolphins play and pelicans flying and to idle the day away. Imagine your morning coffee and you on the deck watching the sunrise, listening to the surf, and watching the pelicans flying by as they start their day. Bring your binoculars or use ours for close ups of the dolphins, pelicans, loons, sandpipers, seagulls etc.


Dune Nest offers a master bedroom with a comfy queen-sized bed, newly updated full baths (super convenient for a family), comfortable queen-sized sofa bed, arm chairs, hallway twin bunk beds, modern kitchen, two flat screen TVs (living room and master bedroom), DVD player/movie library, free WiFi, beach chairs and umbrella, Keurig Coffee maker, drip coffee maker, hair dryer, new HVAC system, high-end quiet ceiling fans, dining table for 6, keyless entry system, and much more.

Please note our condo is on the first floor of a three story building with stairs and no elevator. Because the property is built on pilings to manage potential floods, there are 17 steps to reach this first floor unit.

Note: 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.

Our beach-- only steps away from our condo -- features coastal dunes, soft sand, nice surf and great beach combing. We have beach chairs and umbrella for your use during your visit.

In addition to our beach front, our condo community has an outdoor pool (unheated), outdoor grills, basketball and tennis courts (bring your balls and rackets), pool side restrooms, oceanfront showers, ocean front gazebos, and coin operated laundry facilities.

We are only a short 15 minute walk to the lovely, historical village of Duck where you can enjoy the lovely shops, buy groceries, eat at great restaurants and cafes, enjoy sound side sunset views by the bar, sip coffee at Duck Cottage Books, rent bikes to ride on the jogging/biking trails, walk the sound-side boardwalk for bird watching and shopping and eating, and rent canoes, kayaks and other water sports equipment.

Bring your binoculars or use ours to bird watch and get great close ups of dolphins in our surf. Superb viewing from our deck!

We keep our reservations calendar up to date so check it out to reserve now! Don't wait and "BOOK IT NOW". If we're already booked for your preferred dates, check out our other properties in Duck listed on VRBO too. They are VRBO 449176, VRBO 513115, VRBO 885663!

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

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 24

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Twin sized bunk beds!!.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Service animals are allowed with advanced permission.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and 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 condo is on the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Paradise Fun Park and Corolla Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 10 min walk
  • Aqua Spa - 3 min drive
  • The Sanderling Spa - 7 min drive
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 15 min drive
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Starbucks - 11 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 11 min drive
  • Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - 11 min walk
  • Coastal Cravings - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dune Nest -- Oceanfront Gem Nestled In The Dunes With Endless Ocean Sunrises pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Dune Nest -- Oceanfront Gem Nestled In The Dunes With Endless Ocean Sunrises located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk condo is within 1 mi (2 km) of Duck Boardwalk and Outer Banks Beaches. Aqua Spa and Greenleaf Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Great location and reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
Very cute place. Awesome location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dolphin Watchers Paradise!
I had an incredible time on my stay here. It was beautiful, quiet and had an incredible view. A favorite moment was EVERY morning around 10 am the dolphins came to play right in front of the condo. One day they stayed for about 45 minutes just jumping and playing. There were a pair of binoculars left for guests so it was so much fun just watching them up close while I drank my morning energy drink! A Note- I didn't read my check-in instructions very well until RIGHT before I left so I almost came without linens. Be aware to bring your own towels and linens. Mike and Mary were incredibly responsive and worked with me on the few requests I had. I will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, good communication
Condo good. Proximity to ocean fabulous-great view from spacious deck. Owners very responsive and easy to communicate with!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan & Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
The condo was organized well and was great for my husband and I to spend a few days together. Clean rooms, comfortable furniture, nice artwork. Mike and Mary did a great job communicating. A cold spell gave us a deserted beach, and we enjoyed bundling up and taking long walks. Being the off-season, some restaurants and shops were closed, but we appreciated the absence of crowds and found plenty of interesting places and delicious food. We did not love bringing our own sheets, towels, kitchen towels, soap, toilet paper and tissues! We had to fly here, and it was pretty inconvenient packing them and then taking home wet things--a little bit like camping.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Mary Hayward

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We had 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, we took the plunge and now own Dune Nest, WaveHi! and Dolphin Dawn (all in the same lovely Colony by the Sea). Dune Nest is just the right size and is our little place to escape to when the pressures of real life get to us. We hope you too will find that peace of mind and sense of rejuvenation that we get each time we come back to Duck. We look forward to sharing it with you! We hope you will select Dune Nest as your vacation rental and help us with providing great reviews to share with future vacationers.

Why they chose this property

Dune Nest is located right on the ocean on one of the most beautiful east coast beaches in the U.S. It has the best view for year round beach front enjoyment! Spectacular sunrises and moonrises greet you daily! We have worked hard to provide a comfortable place to relax with many details we enjoy for our own comfort and wind down time. The town of Duck is a very walkable, quaint coastal village with super friendly folk and wonderful shopping, dining and many fun things to do. You can rent kayaks, canoes, bikes, tandem bikes, etc., to enjoy the 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. We love it here and come all the time.

What makes this property unique

All year round our favorite thing about Dune Nest is the oceanfront location and view. When you step out on the deck the sight and sound of the waves is the most magical thing in the world. Lounging on the deck we enjoy watching the sunrise, seeing the dolphins play and pelicans fly by while sipping our coffee. Evenings bring the colors of the sunset across the eastern Atlantic sky and moon rises that are spectacular. It's a great backdrop for a glass of wine to wind down from a day of total relaxation. Perfect.

Fall and winter is also a spectacular time in the Outer Banks. Less visitors mean the pace is slower, quieter and often you can go for long walks on the beach without seeing anyone else. The weather is beautiful and cool with plenty of opportunity to enjoy the heat of the summer still radiating in the ocean and pool. We swam in the Atlantic in mid-October last year and it was great! In addition fishing is great with piers and surf offering you many opportunities to bring home dinner to cook up in Dune Nest's fully fitted kitchen. Don't forget if you are a golfer, there are many courses nearby and you don't even have to have a tee time -- most of the time! For us shoppers, its those 'end of the season' sales that keep me excited and of course all of these activities help you work up an appetite for the many good restaurants that Duck and the nearby towns have open. No reservations needed! As the weather changes it never ceases to amaze us how there are so many more shells on the beach in the fall and winter. You will see evidence of our finds in Dune Nest! We look forward to seeing you anytime of the year!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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