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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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • Duck Boardwalk
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • The Sanderling Spa
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • H2OBX Waterpark
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪46 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 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 24
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Twin sized bunk beds!!.
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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
Service animals are allowed with advanced permission.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Nor'Banks Sailing 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

  • Duck Boardwalk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Sanderling Spa - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 25 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Dune Nest -- Oceanfront Gem Nestled In The Dunes With Endless Ocean Sunrises have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

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 building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Duck Boardwalk and Outer Banks Beaches. Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Aqua Spa are also within 2 miles (3 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. 202 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 242 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 242 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great experience

Loved the location . The condo was very clean and comfortable. Quick walk to beach. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Awesome location and great hosts!

This is the perfect location and we had a great time with our kids! Lots to do and eat nearby and condo is beautiful and convenient! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Ideal for family with children

The condo was clean, nice, cozy, and tastefully furnished. The balcony high chairs from which one can view the ocean without obstruction are a plus. This condo would be ideal for a family with children.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Nice beach place

Loved the easy beach access and waking up to watch sunrise from the deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Denise B.

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

Need to clean quilts blankets and pillows

Nice but I didn’t know about needing sheets and towels until enroute so had to buy new ones when I had many at home I could have brought along. The blankets and quilts provided need to be laundered. They smelled of other people’s uses. Otherwise everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky V.

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

Fall Getaway

The accomodations were exactly as pictured and described on vrbo. We used the host's restaurant recommendations and were very pleased. The lack of traffic and crowds make this time of year very desirable. The weather was perfect. The proximity to and views of the ocean were spectacular. It is a small, comfy condo that the two of us congratulated ourselves on finding!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Nice condo with view

The condo was perfect for our weekend getaway for OBX Jeep Invasion. It was nice and cozy. Tucked back in off the main roads in a quiet community. Listening to the waves and the view was peaceful and beautiful. The town of Duck is a nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Great Stay!

We had a great stay at the property and all was well. Great ocean views and quiet community. We would definitely stay here again! Jeff and Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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

Candice D.

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

Duck Life!

Duck is the perfect vacay spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Great condo on the beach!!

Our family had a great time staying in Duck for our first OBX visit. Condo is exactly as shown. Our whole family had a great time with lots if beach time, pool time and taking in some local sites. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Perfect spot to enjoy the beach!

This is my second time at this property. Stayed here with my adult daughter at the beginning of summer and I liked it so much I came back myself for the end of summer! Great location right on the beach, watch the sun rise over the Atlantic from the deck. Clean and well stocked, cute property close to lots of restaurants and activities. Can’t beat it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Sunrise was awesome from the deck. Condo very well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DJ J.

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

Exceptional as always

I believe this is my 3rd stay at this perfect condo. I look forward to it every year. Amazing location and views. Correspondence with owners always fast and pleasant. Already looking forward to next year. Could not recommend more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

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

Great Quick Beach Stay

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Beautiful property the ocean

We loved this property by the ocean. Beautiful sunrises and a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Perfect location & amenities!

We loved our stay at Dune Nest! The property has amazing ocean views and is well stocked with everything you need. Our 4 year old loved the bunk beds, and the privacy curtains made it easy for her to fall asleep while we stayed up and enjoyed the deck. The mattress and pillows in the master bedroom were the only negatives--very worn and uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 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

Linda K.

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

Great view

We had a nice stay and were lucky enough to have warm weather in March, reached 80’s one day. Great location, easy process all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hila H.

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

Great place!!!

Great place right on the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Delightful

Everything was as described. Terrific view and beach access. Condo was clean, well-equipped, and comfortable. Easy check-in and friendly owners. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

April Visit

Good. Loved the beach access and ocean view. We were able to find a variety of things to do up and down the Outer Banks.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

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

Long weekend in Duck

Great location! There were only two of us, the condo is small but it could have easily fit our family of 5. Condo was clean, the sunrises amazing, beach access & close to so many cute shops! Definitely want to head back to Dunes Nest
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aliya R.

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

Beach

It was a really good stay for us
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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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