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Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry

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Lovely home in Duck, NC sleeps 8 comfortably
Spacious great room with Sound view.
Airy, bright, clean and spacious open concept great room/kitchen.
Fenced backyard is very private, two decks, staircase to pool. Outside shower.
Very private. Pool, spa, 6 loungers, 2 tables, 8 chairs, gas grill & gas griddle

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 8308.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • Duck Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Sanderling Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry

We love our beach cottage and know you will, too. "Sounds Good" is a custom-built 3,320 sq. ft. three-level home loaded with great amenities. Our cottage has three master suites because privacy matters, a private pool and hot tub, and a well-equipped kitchen with a fully stocked guest pantry. There is a sports lounge on the ground level with a wet bar, billiards, and a large flat-screen TV for watching your favorite movies or for quality gaming. Call us crazy, but we still have cable TV throughout the cottage, and the main TVs also stream. Sounds Good is our second home, and we visit it often, so we only open our cottage to guests for a very short season, simply because we miss it too much when we're gone.

One important note: though Sounds Good is in Duck, we are passionate about the wild Banker horses in Corolla, just 8 miles north. When you stay with us, $50 from your week's rental is gladly donated to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund to help these wild horses continue to thrive. Okay, back to cottage info...

Our five-bedroom, five and 1/2-bath home is super clean. We are committed to keeping this level of quality for our guests (and ourselves). We aim to exceed your expectations because your vacation and investment are important. At the same time, we INSIST that our guests are respectful and gentle on our home.

Sounds Good is a peaceful, laid-back place to vacation. We do not host parties and will not tolerate rowdy behavior; that's just not what we are about. We are about- is being readily available to you before and during your stay. We enjoy getting to know our guests and respond quickly to any need or question about the cottage or visiting the Outer Banks. Consider us your text-able concierge! We offer a well-stocked guest pantry; please see the photo in our gallery. Please bring your own linens and towels, or they can be easily rented from a company right down the street and conveniently delivered to the cottage.

Sounds Good is in one of Duck's most charming communities, Carolina Dunes, and is near the ocean, only one walkable block to the beach access, and the Currituck sound is just 50 yards away from the front door. Enjoy the Currituck sound and sunset views from the front balcony.

You'll be near all the things that make for a perfect family vacation: whether it's strolling along the Currituck sound walking trail, directly in front of the cottage, or wandering through the sound front shops (1.8 miles south - a walk or bike ride away), or dining at one of the many nearby restaurants, or visiting the Duck town park for an evening concert, you won't have to travel far or necessarily by car.

Back at the cottage, relax on one of the spacious decks or enjoy a good book under the second-floor covered deck, or chill in the hammock swing. The fenced backyard offers mature live oaks and is extremely private. Cool off in the backyard pool or go kayaking using our two kayaks. Launching the kayaks from the community dock is just a block and a half south. We've got the gear: wheel dollies, paddles, and life vests.

Game night is always fun, and our home has plenty of board game choices. Downstairs, the sports lounge has two TVs, one at the wet bar and the main flat-screen TV. There's an apartment-size dishwasher, microwave, full-size stainless refrigerator, and a high-quality 9' pool table.

If you're looking for location, fun, relaxation, and comfort, Sounds Good has it all because it's not a busy rental; it's our home!

House Gear: Four beach bikes, six beach chairs, various floats, two beach umbrellas, DVDs, books, a high-chair, crib, booster chair, changing table, pack n' play, all expected deck furniture, hammock swing, gas grill, Blackstone griddle, and beach buggy to cart your gear to the beach, which is only a 5-minute walk.

Enjoy your vacation wherever you stay, but we hope it will be with us!

Cheers!
Tom & Kelly

Property manager

Tom and Kelly Wilkes
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No party rule strictly enforced, we will evict.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping inside the cottage
Please be gentle on our home, this is our second home, we love it dearly and know you will too.
Parties, rowdy behavior, loud unneighborly ways are unacceptable at Sounds Good. Be cool or you will be gone.
Sorry but no pets, we know they are family too but as they say absence makes the heart grow fonder!

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: No party rule strictly enforced, we will evict.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Duck

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Carolina Dunes, a neighbourhood in Kitty Hawk. The Sanderling Spa and Aqua Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nor'Banks Sailing and Corolla Raceway. Travelling with kids? Consider Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Children at Play Museum. 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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The Sanderling Spa - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 23 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪B J's Carolina Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Duck Deli - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Nor'Banks Sailing. Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Duck Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

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

Wonderful vacation getaway

Home away from home! Although the weather wasnt the best the entire week we enjoyed our stay immensely. The pool, hot tub, pool table, games and books were great and the pantry was fully stocked with anything we needed! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc A.

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

Great Stay

Loved the property and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Great Family Time

Great property for our family! We had enough space when we needed it and cozy spaces for dinner, board games and pool/hot tub time. The beach was very close with easy access. Kelly gave us great recommendations and was easy to communicate with. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn H., Alamo, Ca

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

Great family reunion spot

Close to the beach with all the amenities you need. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking meals at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Great location and great place to stay

The house was perfect for our family. In addition to being a comfortable place to stay, the additional amenities were great. We took advantage of the bikes, beach chairs, and kayaks to get the most out of our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lavina H.

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

Great stay!

Thank you for a wonderful time with our family! The property was amazing for us, our adult children, and granddaughters! The house was clean and well-stocked and it was a quick walk to the beach. We loved the house and really enjoyed getting to know Kelly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michele P.

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

Family vacation

Was a great vacation, house was just what we needed. We loved the distance to the beach and the pool was awesome. Supplies that were offered were very appreciated. There was some trash that we found in some of the rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sue I.

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

Spacious and Clean!

The house was very clean and very spacious for all 7 of us. The amenities worked out well and we had a great week at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meg P.

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

Sounds Good!

Everything you need for a family beach vacation is at Sounds Good. A fully stocked pantry, pool, beach chairs, bikes, pool toys and kayaks all there for you to enjoy. Loved the hot tub! Kelly was a delight and communicated instantly. Loved our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

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

Duck Vacation

The property was nice and had everything we needed as a family with adults to an infant. Walk to the beach is not to far. Pool was nice to have as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Perfect!

We have vacationed in Duck for years, but this was our first time staying at this house, and it won't be the last! Everything was above and beyond expectations. The house was very clean and spacious, and the amenities top-notch. The hosts were so very helpful and kind! Our family had a wonderful time, and we can't wait for next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Paradise in Duck, North Carolina

The home was perfect for our two active families and the weather was just beautiful the whole week. The beaches were within walking distance and the sound within a stone's throw from our rental. Lots to do in Duck and the surrounding towns were within a 30 minute drive. The nearby beaches were great to explore and the horses, lighthouses and shopping was nice family time. Can't wait to schedule our next vacation. We love OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Z.

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

Sounds Good is Phenomenal

Description of property and location were spot on! This home accommodated 8 of us very easily and nicely. They have included everything you can imagine for your stay and clearly share what you need to bring, which is minimal. Communication with owners is easy and they are all about ensuring you make wonderful memories. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Howell Vacation

Great property. Everything we needed. Plenty of room for the whole family. Loved the pool and hot tub. Teenagers really enjoyed kayaking in the sound and the separate game room off of the pool. Bike and walking trails right outside the door. Short drive to shops and restaurants. Highly recommend the short drive to Corolla for a Wild Horses Tour. Definitely want to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carlee J.

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

Wonderful stay!

We enjoyed the house thoroughly. It was so spacious- three floors so everyone had plenty of room. It was kept up very well. Extremely clean and everything worked well. The owner stocked the house with items and amenities so you really felt like you were "at home". The pool had lots of toys and floats, the kitchen had plenty of supplies for cooking, storing food, etc. And they are serious when they say they provide paper goods, garbage bags, ketchup, coffee, spices, etc. It is a luxury that we don't often see! Loved the bikes and the kayaks. And the owner was super-responsive to questions and all communication. We had a great week connecting as a family and enjoyed this property very much! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Wonderful beach week

My family spent a wonderful week in Duck! Sounds Good was exactly as advertised - spacious, clean, extremely well equipped. The pool was awesome and we used the kayaks on the sound and the bikes. We stayed close to the house due to Covid-19 but it was super well equipped for cooking and hanging out. The owners could not have been more helpful and gracious - really a pleasure to deal with. We will definitely be coming back to Sounds Good in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John/Marielena C., Hillsborough, NJ

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

Paradise

We were overwhelmed by this amazing property and the kindness and graciousness of the owners, Kelly and Tom Wilkes. They made every effort to ensure our comfort and were never too busy to answer our questions. Their advice was invaluable. We had a relaxing and fun-filled week: there was something for everyone from the teenagers to the grandparents and all in between. We would highly recommend this venue to future guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane U.

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

Pride of Ownership

Sounds Good is a beautiful home with every convenience. It was perfect for our group of six adults and two children. My adult children really enjoyed the hot tub and pool table and we all enjoyed having our own private pool. We had plenty of room and the kitchen is very well stocked. Kelly (the owner) was great with communications prior to our trip and during the week we were there. Her concern for our well being was a top priority which we really appreciated. You won't be disappointed if you choose Sounds Good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayna A.

The house was perfect for our family vacation that included my 4 young grandchildren!

The design of this house was perfect, with two living spaces and four bedrooms on the level below the kitchen and great room. That way when we put kiddos down for a nap and bedtime we did not have to stay quiet. The grandchildren loved the pool and it was nice that it was not in full sun all day. The beach access was right at the end of our street and the fishing dock close. My son in laws became quite the crab fishermen. The house is the perfect distance away from the actual town of Duck with its great shopping and restaurants. Tom and Kelly, the owners, answered any questions I had promptly. We have already booked our week for August 2019!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

timothy A.

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

Great Family Fun in Duck

We had a great week in Duck at Sounds Good. The house is well equipped and well maintained. Communications with Kelly were great she was super helpful and responsive. We spent a lot of time at the beach and then retiring to the pool for the afternoon. Cooking dinner for the family was easy in the well equipped kitchen. Loved playing all of the games after dinner. All of the bed rooms were comfortable. We tended to hang out upstairs in the living room after dinner planning games but the wet bar/pool table downstairs looked very appealing we just ran out of time to take advantage. We were there for the fourth of July week so the traffic was a bit of a challenge especially through Duck but the house its self was fabulous and the Beach in Duck is second to none.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby W., West Chester, PA

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

Fantastic Duck vacation

Sounds Good was the perfect home for our family! Kelly and Tom were attentive, communicative, caring and helpful! The home was very clean, comfortable and had so many amenities and extras! We loved the pool and hot tub. They provide four bikes that we really appreciated. We rode them every day to the beach, and we also rode them into town. We played the board games almost every night. Another extra that we found very helpful is the full supply of toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, hand soaps, laundry detergent, ziplock baggies, foil, plastic wrap and more. Also provided was coffee, filters, a spice rack and condiments! Thank you Kelly and Tom! We hope to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee R.

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

Sounds Good was GREAT!

This home is fantastic! The owner is a fabulous communicator who also provides tons of tips and ideas for the area! She feels like a friend by the end of your stay (or even before you get there!). They obviously love their home and do everything they can for their guests to love it as much - which we did! The location is great - across the street to the Sound with great pier access, for watching incredible sunsets nightly. The town of Duck with tons of restaurants and shops is very close, which is convenient, and the beach is fabulous, especially if you love to boogey board and/or body surf. We kayaked on the Sound on the calmer days, which was great - and really cool because you can be out on the Sound hundreds of feet into it, and still stand, which we've never experienced. There is nothing that you will want for at the house - absolutely everything you think you might need, they have, from every kitchen amenity, TONS of extras for spices, coffee, condiments, paper plates, baggies - to even more with bikes, kayaks, pool and beach floats, chairs, and more. That helps so much with not having to pack all that for just a week stay OR having to go out and buy all the little things that add up, for a week stay. I loved also that there were labels for almost everything, so you always knew where to find things, and even easier, where to return things. We had 2 families, with kids from 2 - 13, and all of us loved the entire week and felt at home in their home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie S.

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

Awesome vacation!

Sounds Good was a beautiful home! It had everything we needed especially for our 1 year old grandson crib high chair etc.. The pool and hot tub were amazing. We had everything we needed for the beach too. Everything is well stocked and the house was super clean. Kelly really made our stay nice with her quick response to any questions and her great input and suggestions! I felt like she was a friend even though we didn't meet face to face! We will definitely stay again when we visit the Outer Banks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sounds Good review

The house was fully equipped and large enough for our party of 8 to stay comfortably for a week. The location was great - across the street from the sound and a leisurely 6 minute walk from a beautiful, uncrowded beach. We also enjoyed the private pool and bikes!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Timothy L.

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

Excellent property. As advertised. Would stay again.

Fantastic time in a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tom and Kelly Wilkes

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We are Tom and Kelly Wilkes, we purchased "Sounds Good" in December of 2016 and are still overwhelmed with how blessed we are to have such a lovely beach cottage. We certainly don't have a home like this back at our primary residence in Richmond, VA.

Tom is a social worker for Henrico County, and I work for Virginia Lottery, no I cannot play. We enjoy spending time with our family and friends, and visiting Sounds Good as often as we can. We both enjoy playing golf when we visit the cottage but are complete hacks. Tom's hobby is running. I volunteer at the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, and we enjoy seeing live music and enjoying good food with good friends.

Why they chose this property

When we decided to look for a beach home, this is our second one, we had no idea we'd end up in Duck, which has turned out to be the most beautiful little community. About 360 people live in Duck year round. The house was by far the best quality home we had seen, and we looked at a lot of them! It really was love at first sight. We love it so much that we have a very short rental season of only nine weeks. We want to be at Sounds Good as much as we can with our family and friends.

What makes this property unique

Sounds Good simply has everything we want when we visit. The home has been so well maintained...you can tell there's a lot of love in this place, and it truly has become our second home and hopefully our primary home in the near future. We hope you will love our cottage as much as we do and return year after year.

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