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This Cozy Cottage by the Sea will steal your Heart and calm your Soul.

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Duck Boardwalk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • The Sanderling Spa
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • H2OBX Waterpark
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

This Cozy Cottage by the Sea will steal your Heart and calm your Soul.

Gentle Breezes is family owned cottage of 30 years and is located in the heart of Duck. It is Oceanside but not on the ocean front. The house does not not have a view of the ocean but you can hear the ocean especially at night. Our house is located in a safe area for walking to the beach and it only is a few minutes walk from the house with no busy streets to cross. Only neighbors and their guest are allowed to use the beach in front of our neighborhood. There are life guard stands placed in strategic places along this stretch of the beach with lifeguards on 4 wheelers observing the activity on the beach as well in the water. No fires are allowed on the beach at any time. There is a charcoal grill which you can use downstairs on the patio. No grills are allowed on the upper decks.
You will find that our cottage is very clean as our cleaners do a thorough job.
The bedrooms consist of 3 Queen beds and twin bunk beds. with a pull out twin
new mattress under the bed. Sheets and towels are provided for a small fee There is an open lot on the deck side of our house belongs to our neighbors and has been designated as a Sanctuary for animals, such as deer and rabbits. and to protect the plants that grow there. Please do not trespass on their lot. There are no houses close behind us making for more privacy. We recently put new floors all throughout the whole house and there are freshly painted bathrooms as well as in the downstairs area in the laundry area. ,There are new light fixtures and new ceiling fans as well as other upgrades that are in process. There are new kitchen cabinets and new mattresses on the beds. The exterior of the house is being replaced sometime this year and we will be replacing the deck if time permits. We have kept our rental prices down by being conservative with doing repairs with the cost of materials going up. Our house is in a great location for getting to the beach and the town of Duck . The ocean can get rough at times so please beware of rip currents and keep a close eye on children and pets. You can also let your dogs off leash on the beach as long as they stay with you. There are sand stickers mostly in the grass so beware with pets and small children walking in the grass and tracking them into the house. You can also rent chairs and umbrellas at Atlantic rentals which is close. There is a rental bike place as well as a rental spot for golf karts. We hope you have an enjoyable and safe stay. There are many things to do in Duck as well as Corolla Beach town 15 minutes north of Duck. Lots of wonderful restaurants . they are much cheaper at lunch time than at dinner . Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your stay in our home as pleasant as possible.

Property manager

Beverly Belcher

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Vacuum and remove pet hairs from all furnishings.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
no smoking, no spots left on carpets or pets left unattended. no tethering of dogs , no grills on the deck, keep doors closed to preserve energy.
If you are bringing pets please vacuum before you depart and make sure there are no pet hairs on the furniture and bedding. Clean out refrigerators.
All trash must be taken from the house and placed in the outside trashcans which you will need to pull out to the street.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this cottage is near 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. Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aqua Spa - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Sanderling Spa - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 21 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is This Cozy Cottage by the Sea will steal your Heart and calm your Soul. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at This Cozy Cottage by the Sea will steal your Heart and calm your Soul.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This Cozy Cottage by the Sea will steal your Heart and calm your Soul.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This Cozy Cottage by the Sea will steal your Heart and calm your Soul. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Duck Boardwalk and Aqua Spa. Greenleaf Gallery and Scarborough Lane Shoppes are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Great location, cozy place

Loved staying at this place was perfect for our family close to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

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

Very nice location

We loved our stay here! The neighborhood is quiet, clean, relaxing and a very short easy walk to the beach. Little to no traffic. The home was very clean and cozy. We had everything we needed for the week. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Always a pleasure

This was our second year booking this stay. Wonderful as always very relaxing perfect spot 5 minute walk to the beach in the middle of duck where you can ride your bikes to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

First Family Trip to OBX

The house was perfect for our family! We enjoyed the closeness to the beach access and the town of Duck, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head and Corolla for all things we needed or could ever want! The host was very helpful with information on things around the area and happenings with the ocean rip currents! Would absolutely stay again and would recommend to family and friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

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

Family getaway.

Great location! Easy walk to the beach and Duck. Kitchen was nicely stocked! Two refrigerators a plus. Property does need some work. Understand owners are planning both inside and outside updates this year. Would consider renting this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

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

First timers in OBX

The Gentle Breezes home was a great property for our family of four and dog. The house is on the older side yet in very clean and quaint inside. The outside decks super comfortable and convenient for drying beach items. The walk to the beach was easy and safe as well as the walk to the cute waterfront shops of Duck. The bugs were the only negative of the area. Lots of flies everywhere! Overall it was a great first experience in the Outer Banks and would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

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

Adorable Beach Cottage

This house is one of our favorite beach cottages. It was by far the cleanest house. Our family of 4 had plenty of space to unplug and relax, and our growing boys appreciated their own bedrooms. It was a short walk to the beach, and a short ride to the stores in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property is tired

Disappointing rental but location was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

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

Very comfortable house 🏡 including beds. Had everything we needed.

Everything when smoothly and the owner wads easy to deal with
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

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

Cute home wonderful time!

The home was lovely. Very cute and cozy beach vibes. The pictures don’t do it justice. The walk to the beach was at most 5 mins and it’s just a straight shot off a walk way. Super easy! The communication was fantastic there were notes and instructions for appliances all around the house. It was just what we needed for an easy little get away no hassle. And super beach friendly for my dog too! Also my father is vision impaired and it was very easy for him to navigate the lay out of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles U.

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

Affordable and great location

Just about a block away from the beach in a quiet neighborhood and some excellent restaurants a short drive away. Pet friendly. Definitely will save this listing for my next visit to the OBX
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

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

It’s a cute house! Conveniently close to the beach!

We stayed here for a week. Absolutely adorable house! It’s a 5 minute walk to the beach. Nice size deck for sitting, really liked the outside shower for after the beach! We really liked this place! All the bad reviews I don’t understand it was perfect for our family of 6 and our dog!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed the stay. Great time has by all
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Great stay for the week

We had a great and comfortable stay with friends. The kitchen was well supplied, multiple beds, nice big outdoor deck to eat dinner and location was a 5 minute walk to the beach. It was everything we needed and loved the close location to local restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Q.

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

excellent

this was a really cute cozy cottage and very close walk to the beach and town location was great. Would go back again loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

robin T.

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

Celebration

This cottage afforded a nice place for several to gather for a birthday celebration.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika M.

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

Quiet and peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is quiet and clean and comfortable. Everything needed is provided. The walk to the beach is an easy 5 minute walk. The town of Duck is also walking distance. The owner was responsive and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

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

Doing Duck, NC For Thanksgiving!

After the initial shock of its appearance, (needs painting) the Home turned out to be in excellent condition. Loved not having to bring anything but ourselves. Very comfortable and well equipped. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

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

Love "Gentle Breezes"

Clean, cozy, and comfortable home in Duck. Close to the beach and walking distance to restaurants and shops. Pet friendly too!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine L.

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

Great stay

Had a great stay and a wonderful time. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

madison e.

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

Great weekend getaway

Had a wonderful weekend stay at the cottage, it was just a short walk to the beach and a short drive into town. I always love coming to duck and this place did not disappoint! Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey S., Bel Air, Maryland, USA

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

Cozy Family House

Like a home away from home. 4-bedrooms, and open cozy family/kitchen area. Huge usable deck and under deck areas. Lots of pluses: toys/books for the kids, webber grill, stuff for the beach, etc. Another plus, the lot is semi-circled by empty lot/open space for an extra semi private stay. Thank you! Can't wait to go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deana H., North Carolina, USA

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

Great place for the OBX

Gentle Breezes is a comfortable cottage with an old beachy feel to it. My mom and I really enjoyed staying here. The house has everything that you need and is within walking distance to the beach and activities in Duck. I do want to point out that my mom is in her 70's so the stairs and walking were tough, but do-able. Just something to keep in mind. I've already suggested this home to other friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Beverly Belcher

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My husband and I are self employed and have lived in Currituck for 25 years. I am the Director of the Currituck SPCA and he has a contract with the State Department and travels all over the world. treating drinking water in American Embassies. We bought the house as an investment and fell in love with it and Duck. We have 2 sons and 6 grandchildren that we have made many wonderful memories with at the beach. We hope that you can do the same.

Why they chose this property

Our location in the Town of Duck is its best attribute. It is a 5 minute walk to the ocean . It does not have an ocean view but is located on the ocean side and you can certainly hear the ocean. You can walk to all the downtown shops and restaurants. Duck is very kid and fur baby friendly. Some of its restaurants are the best in the Outer Banks. It is a 20 minute drive to Corolla where there are more things to do and places to eat. The Infamous wild horses can be seen there on the 4 wheel drive parts or the northern beaches. The Historic Currituck Lighthouse is there which you can climb to the top of for a beautiful view. Last but not least we have a family of deer that like to hang out behind the house. They look forward to seeing your friendly faces.

What makes this property unique

We prefer Sunday to Sunday checkout where the traffic is not as heavy.
Lots of privacy because of the size of the lot .
Close to everything including it being 1 hour from Hatteras.
Duck has a one mile long boardwalk, within walking distance from the house, along the Albemarle Sound where you can access shops and restaurants while you are taking in all the wildlife that calls its home there. Sunsets are spectacular from there. Duck Donuts is accessible from the boardwalk as is the park where there is something going on most of the Spring , Summer, and Fall. Checkout the Town of Duck Facebook page or its website for listing of events as well as the weather and conditions of the ocean. Duck is very pet friendly and kid friendly. There are a couple of rental places in Duck where you can rent most items you might need, as in bikes, kayaks, umbrellas and chairs. There are sidewalks, bike paths, and crosswalks for your safety.

Languages:

English