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In the quiet neighborhood of Carolina Dunes in Duck, NC, The Sprigtail Cottage is a serene retreat with a private pool and 4-person hot tub. Unwind on one of the many sun and shade decks or take advantage of high-speed wireless internet access throughout this five-bedroom Outer Banks home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Ocean + sound views | Soooo close to the beach!

  • The Sprigtail Cottage is a five-bedroom Outer Banks home located in the Carolina Dunes community of Duck, NC. The home is in a quiet neighborhood and is a short drive, bike ride, or long walk to the center of the Duck dining and shopping.

    The home features:

    • Private in ground pool (14’ x 28’). Pool closed approximately Oct-May, with no option for heating at this time. Please contact if any questions.
    • Open Layout in the third-floor living area
    • The home is a 98-yard walk to the beach and features a number of sun and shade decks to enjoy ocean and sound breezes.

    Level 1:

    • Bedroom - Queen Bed + TV with Roku
    • Full bathroom (shared)
    • Family room with oversized chair, dining area, and TV with cable access
    • Mini bar
    • Mini refrigerator
    • Washer and Dryer
    • Access to pool

    Level 2:

    3 Bedrooms
    • Master bedroom – King bed,TV + Roku, full bathroom, deck access
    • Bedroom with two twin beds, with deck access, TV + Roku - jack and jill bathroom shared with the bunk beds
    • Bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds (4 twins total)

    Level 3:
    • Master bedroom with a queen bed, TV + Roku, full bath
    • Open Living area with flat screen TV + full cable and Roku, top deck access
    • Open Kitchen
    • Breakfast bar
    • Dining room
    • Powder Room – ½ Bathroom

    Property Amenities:
    • Beds 1 King; 2 Queens; 2 Twins; 2 Bunk Bed Sets (sleeps 12)
    • Private in Ground Pool (14’ x 28 ‘)
    • Outdoor shower - Note: due to a quirk with the VRBO software, the outdoor shower is counted as a bathroom. This is a 5 bathroom house (4 full, 1 half) with the 6th "bathroom" being the outdoor shower.
    • Highspeed wireless Internet Access
    • 6 Flat Screen TVs
    • 98 yards to the beach
    • No Smoking
    • No Pets
    • Fans

    Please note that occasionally, some pools in Dare and Currituck Counties may experience a mild ground current. Generally, this is not caused by a pool defect or the household electrical system but appears as a result of the earth’s own natural electrical current. Certain properties may be affected more than others and the current trends to be intermittent in nature.

    Also note:
    Guest must sign rental agreement. Security deposit required up to $500.
    There are outside cameras on the property that are utilized during the off season - these will be turned off during your stay.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guest must fill out contact form and sign rental agreement after booking.
A security deposit hold up to $500 will be applied to the credit card on file prior to check-in.
No pets. No parties. No smoking.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Carolina Dunes, a neighborhood in Kitty Hawk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Nor'Banks Sailing and Corolla Raceway are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Duck travel guide
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Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk
    Duck Boardwalk
    5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Beachfront real estate in Corolla Beach North Carolina outer banks
    Corolla Beach
    11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nor'Banks Sailing
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Village Table & Tavern
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Duck Donuts
    5 min drive
  • Sunset Grille & Raw Bar
    3 min drive
  • Coastal Cravings
    4 min drive
  • Village Table And Tavern
    15 min walk
  • NC Coast Grill & Bar
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean + sound views | Soooo close to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean + sound views | Soooo close to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean + sound views | Soooo close to the beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean + sound views | Soooo close to the beach! located?

Located in Carolina Dunes, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nor'Banks Sailing and Outer Banks Beaches. The Village Table & Tavern and Duck Boardwalk are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Ocean + sound views | Soooo close to the beach! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willie S.

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

Location! Location! Location!

I would book this property again. Nice, short walk to the beach. Perfect for a big family gathering. The pool and hot tub was a major plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

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

Great location and house

We had a wonderful time. The house is in a great location and is clean. The Pool was perfect after spending time at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami D.

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

Family vacation

This house was perfect for our group. We had a bad week of weather but were comfy in the house , relaxing and enjoying our time together. The kitchen was very well equipped for cooking together all week too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vernetta L.

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

Perfect!

This was a perfect vacation! We enjoyed the house, pool, hot tub, and beach! Only thing was the house wasn’t cleaned. We cleaned and then began vacay time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Haley C.

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

Great house, location, lots of bathrooms!

We really loved the layout of the house with the open kitchen and living space and plenty of counter space for food prep and hanging out as a family. House is kid friendly, we were able to block off the stairs for our 18month old to keep her in the main living area upstairs. The rooms were comfy and all had bathrooms. The downstairs mini fridge was great for pool beverages and the bathroom downstairs was easy access from the pool. We did have a little issue with the pool “shocking” us and I worried for my littles. But none the less, the pool was very used and the shocks seemed harmless. The location to the beach was awesome and the wagon was so helpful for carrying stuff and little ones down! We really did enjoy our stay overall and would consider coming back, just wish the pool wasn’t an issue.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vic C.

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

Perfect Duck experience for beach and sound side

Our family had a great time in Duck for an October Fall Break. We enjoyed time both at the beach and in downtown village. The house is perfectly located on a quiet street with a few minutes walk to the beach. The access to the beach is on the same street as the house so very easy. Morning and evening strolls on the beach were quiet and relaxing. A nice touch was the bicycles included at the house when we wanted to go into Duck's downtown on the sound side. The bike ride is less than 15 minutes and the downtown area is very bike friendly. The house had plenty of room for the six of us (two adults, four older kids). The kitchen has a great set-up for cooking and there are plenty of utensils. We used both the stove and the outdoor charcoal grill for meals. TV set up was easy to add our Netflix and Amazon accounts when the kids wanted to watch something. My favorite feature of the house was all the decks for maximum outdoor relaxing. You can see both the sound and the ocean from the decks out front. What a great way to start the day with a coffee and a view of the sunrise from the beach and then back to the decks for happy hour and a sundown view from the sound side. What else do you need?
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!! We loved the pool and the hammock. The beds were very comfortable! It was clean and comfy and an easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve H.

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

Family vacation!

Loved this house! Close to the beach and the sound. Owner was super responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YOLANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
THE THING THAT I LOVED THE MOST WAS THAT THIS PROPERTY WAS EQUIPPED WITH EVERYTHING YOU CAN POSSIBLY USE ON VACATION.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa W.

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

Perfect Spring Break Getaway!

A group of moms and their children stayed at the property for spring break. The house was the perfect size and the proximity to the beach is awesome! We had great weather and enjoyed lots of nearby activities. The kids voted this vacation in their top 5!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

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

best trip to outer banks

excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Blast with the fam

Was a great time for everyone. Easy walk to beach. House is everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

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

A fantastic family vacation

We go to the Outer Banks every year and everyone in the family agreed this was our favorite house we have ever stayed in! It is so convenient to the beach. The pool is a great size! There is plenty of space to spread out but also enjoy time together. We would love to rebook again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

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

Location, location, location!

Perfect spot and great house. Short walk to beach, beautiful sunsets from the top porch. Middle deck was a quiet spot to relax and read in the shade with a breeze. The pool was refreshing during the hot days. Just a few minutes drive to many local restaurants. Our family loved this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zenide R.

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

Great again!

This is our second consecutive year spending a summer week at this property, and it’s still great! In fact, the owners made some improvements since last year, so I should say it’s even greater. Communication with the host is super easy, and the house/pool/location exactly meet our needs as a couple of families with kids. We wouldn’t hesitate to book this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Perfect Family Vacation Home

This property is perfect for extended family vacations. It was just as described. A short walk to the beach and a short drive to activities and restaurants in Duck. It is located in a very quiet area with a path along the main road for biking/walking/jogging. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed for cooking. I highly recommend this property to families looking for a relaxing getaway and I hope to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA F.

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

Nice long weekend getaway!

We had a lovely long weekend at this property. Kristin checked in on how things were within 24 hours and was super responsive and accommodating to a situation we ran into (unrelated to the house) - much appreciated! Recommend this property for your next trip! Great views of sunset on the Soundside, ocean and can hear the waves, as well as watch and listen to wildlife...deer included. :) Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

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

A Perfect Vacation

Our stay at the house was perfectly situated for our family of 9, from 1 year old up to 69 years. The house was in a great location and included all the amenities that we needed. The furniture, appliances, and home were in excellent condition. A couple of minor maintenance issues were taken care of immediately and the property manager (Kristen) was great to deal with from arrival thru our departure. We definitely will be back to the Outerbanks at Caroline Dunes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zenide R.

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

Perfect beach week

We had a lovely stay at this house! The only negative was that there was an occasional tiny electric shock getting in/out of the pool, but we’ve experienced that at other houses in OBX, too, and we all got used to it (even a 3yo!) - just be aware if anyone in your party uses a pacemaker, etc. Other than that, excellent! The location and beach access were perfect, the pool was a good size for our group (and saltwater, which we loved), the house was clean, kitchen equipment was nice (and new appliances!) … really just great overall - would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Horn Family 5 Star Review

We had a wonderful week in this beautiful, well-appointed, relaxing, and beach-themed, tastefully decorated house, and in the clean and refreshing pool. It was such a nice place to stay for my extended family, including my 10 and 7 year old grandchildren who suggested the house yet to be named house be called the “The Flip-Flops Stop” or “The Duck Stops Here!” The walk to the clean wide beach was only 3 minutes, and is where lifeguards are on duty. We have been coming to Duck for 30 years; 118 Sprigtail is one of the nicest places to stay, and the new owners are very responsive and helpful to the only few questions we had. We plan to return here. Dr. Horn from Virginia
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Suggestions

The house is great for a large family. Everyone had their on space. However no kitchen linens and not enough washcloths. Also a concern we had was electrical shocks around the pool & hot tub. We also found 2 fans from the house that were packed up mistakenly. Please send me a mailing address and I will return them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie B.

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

Don’t skip this gem!

We had an amazing stay! The house had plenty of room for our family to claim their own space. The walk to the beach was super fast and located very close to a private access location. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need for cooking full meals if you don’t feel like driving out every day. The house, pool, and hot tub were clean and enough supplies were provided to get us through our shorter stay. I can’t say enough good things about the house and our hostess, Kristin was available with quick responses to any questions we had. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Maryann W.

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

OBX 2022

A wonderful property! Bright and open! Had an issue and the owner took care of it quickly and professionally! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ginly H.

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

Another Great Stay but w/ Caveat

My friends and I really enjoyed our stay last year and immediately booked for this year when we got home. A few months ago, we were notified that the previous owner had sold the home but our reservation would still be honored. We were a bit concerned about the changes but Kristen kept our same rate and the house had been updated! There's new appliances and the kitchen has been upgraded. The wifi and phone service on the second and bottom floors are still spotty. The biggest concern we had this year was that we all felt an electrical shock the first few days as we were going into the pool and the hot tub. I do not remember experiencing this at all. My friend said she may have felt a tiny one last year now thinking back on it. I immediately contacted Kristen. One of the biggest draws to this home is the proximity to the beach and also the pool/hot tub. We used the pool and hot tub everyday last year after the beach so we couldn't just let the issue go. Kristen responded quickly and said that it is normal to feel that shock and sent some links to obx rental companies that have the warning in their rental agreements. Nevertheless, she did contact the pool management company and had someone come out the next day. The pool guy came out the next morning and said this is a problem specifically with this house, apparently there are a couple of high voltage power lines that run underground on either side of the house. It's also why the rubber matting is placed all around the pool. When it gets really hot like it has been the last couple of days and people running their AC more it creates more of a ground transfer and you get more of a shock He said they've had Dominion come by and look and everything is properly grounded and bonded, so nothing they can do. They've been having this problem and questions for 15 years. We were still skeptical of using the pool and hot tub for the rest of our stay as we have young children. I'm thankful Kristen and the pool person responded ASAP. I'm just not sure if we will come back to the property due to the pool/hot tub issue, which seems to be out of everyone's control now.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Wonderful OBX Listening

This property is well maintained, in the perfect location, and has views of both the sound and the ocean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022