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large open living, dining room and kitchen -- with wood burning fireplace
semi-ocean front home, 1 minute walk to the beach
large windows with access to the deck with views of the ocean
light and lively living room enough room for all guests, with a smart TV
light and lively living room enough room for all guests

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Beach Therapy

1 Queen Bed

Flamingo Room

2 Single Beds

Navy room

1 Queen Bed

Turquoise Room

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

east side bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

west side bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling

- 🌞 **Welcome to Writers' Refuge II: Your Slice of Beachy Bliss** 🌞

- Your dream vacation starts here at Writers' Refuge II, nestled in the Sanderling community.

- Enjoy sunny days, breezy nights, and starry memories from this ocean view contemporary cottage; let the sounds of the sea lull you to sleep;

- 7-night summer minimum (Saturday to Saturday, Memorial Day to Labor Day), 2-night minimum during all other seasons.

- 🌊 **60 Seconds to Paradise**

- Just a 1-minute walk to OBX’s beautiful, wide-open beaches via private access.
- Enjoy 2 single-person kayaks and serene nature trails.

- 🏡 **Home Sweet (Beach) Home**

- Recently renovated, with each room designed for fun and relaxation.
- Spacious great room with surrounded with windows, sunny and covered decks, beach-themed linens (fresh for every stay).

- 🍹 **Cheers to Happy Hour!**

- Relax on the vibrant screened porch.
- Gather for dinner around a table that comfortably seats 10.

- 👀 **Explore Glorious Duck**

- Avoid the crowds while staying near Duck’s quaint village and dining spots.
- Enjoy exclusive beach access, nature trails, and world-class restaurants.

- 🎾 **Extras for Fun**

- Complimentary access to the Sanderling Community Pool and Tennis Club (small fee for tennis), just 1.5 miles away.

- 💤 **Drift into Dreamland**

- Descend the spiral staircase to your beach-themed sanctuary:

- 🐟 The Blue Fish Room (Queen)
- 🏖️ The Beach Therapy Room (Queen)
- 🦩 The Flamingo Room (Twin Beds)
- 🐚 The Turquoise Room (Pyramid Bunk & Twin Trundle)

- 🍳 **Fully-Stocked Beach Vacation**

- Includes beach chairs, boogie boards, kayaks, beach wagon and beach toys.
- New kitchenware, beach-themed platters and cooking essentials.
- Fresh linens, towels, and beach-themed quilts.
- Cable TV, high-speed WIFI, BOSE wireless speaker and phone access.
- Dual charcoal and gas grills.
- Outdoor shower with hot water.
- Wood-burning fireplace for cozy autumn and winter nights.

- 👙 **Community Pool Dates**

- Open May 20 to Oct 14.

- 🎾 **Tennis Anyone?**

- Play a round for a small fee!

- 🌊🌟 **From Summer to Winter, Writers' Refuge II is Where Memories are Made!**

Property manager

Patty Brown and Lane Cooper
Premier Host

Languages

English, Finnish, Spanish, Swedish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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

  • The Sanderling Spa - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 25 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Corolla Beach - 25 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪B J's Carolina Cafe - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Duck Deli - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Nor'Banks Sailing and The Sanderling Spa. Duck Boardwalk is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glen S.

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

Beautiful beach home

Beautiful beach house, convenient to everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hely S.

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

Great Family Get Away

Stayed here with my Wife's family, we were comfortable, great location next to the beach. Really enjoyed the screen porch, listening to the rain fall.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

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

One week in Duck

Had a great time staying here - a very quick walk to the beach, not too far from amenities. Lots of beach gear in great shape, stocked kitchen, quiet at night. We could not have asked for more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent L.

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

Beach stay

Enjoyed our stay with friends
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Lovely home

We had a wonderful week! House was impeccably clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The owners were incredibly responsive too. A great location with a quick walk to the beach - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meighan A.

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

Family vacation

House and neighborhood was perfect! Host responsive and friendly with a house that had everything. We walked on the beach daily despite storm Debbie looming! Duck has the perfect amount of restaurants and shops! Allowed for time with family which is always the best!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Great OBX vacation spot

Well located, very clean, and comfortable for a relaxing beach vacation. Thank you for providing beach chairs and boogie boards also!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Wonderful neighborhood and property!

Loved this so much we are hoping to stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

maria h.

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

Spring Break in the Outer Banks

We loved our stay at Pineapple by the Sea! We loved the community and being steps away from the beach! This house was perfect for our party of 5 adults and 3 teenagers, incredibly spacious and equipped with every thing imaginable! We look forward to renting here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman G.

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

Locations great house great we all had a wonderful week. Very clean

Location great house very ckean house comfortable. We all had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lee M.

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

Awesome location… description was spot on.

Overall stay was great. We would definitely recommend this property, however it should be noted that the spiral staircase to access the main kitchen/livingroom area was a little challenging.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie D.

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

Perfect beach house

This home was excellent and property owner was extremely responsive
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gavin S.

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

Wonderful beach vacation

We had a great vacation at this house. It was beautifully decorated and everything was accurate to the listing. The house is in a great spot where you can see the sunrise and the sunset. We would definitely go back to this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne c.

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

Duck visit

Excellent main floor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

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

Perfect beach location

This house was the perfect location! Just a short walk to the beach so going back and forth was easy! The living area of the house was perfect for family time. The decks and porches were lovely as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Heavenly escape

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Writers Refuge. The decks, views, neighborhood, and location were perfect. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine S., LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ

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

Just what we needed

Very well stocked and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

BEACH VACAY

Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beach Getaway

We had a wonderful time with great friends and perfect late summer weather!! Just a short walk to the beach, the home is perfectly situated in a quiet & private community. Very clean and comfortable! Looking forward to a return visit next year!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele D., Canfield Ohio, usa

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

Great property!

This property was absolutely perfect for us! It is about a 2 minute walk to the private community beach, which was perfect because it never got too crowded. Also, just a short drive to the shops in duck, or the other way to Corolla. We loved the location and would definitely consider booking this again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Doug N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Summer Stay in Duck

We enjoyed our stay at Writers Refuge the second week of August. The walk to the beach was very quick and easy. The house was fine for relaxing after busy days outside and everyone found their private space comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Favorite spot in Duck

This is my family’s second time renting this house and you can’t beat the location or the beautiful home. My husband loves surf fishing and the beach in walking distance to the house has amazing fishing and a beautiful clean beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice place

Thanks much nice stay. Should get exterminator for spiders though
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Girls getwawy

We had a wonderful weekend at this gorgeous house. Love the decor, well appointed kitchen, incredible views and close to the beach and everything in Duck. Love it and hope to return many, many times!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Extremely clean, well equipped, calm & relaxing!

This property was extremely clean & very well equipped & comfortable. There was more than enough room for the 7 of us (3 people could not join at the last minute). The walk to the beach was short & the beach area was not crowded. We enjoyed our vacation very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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