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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • Place, The Sanderling Spa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Duck

This vacation home places you next to Outer Banks Beaches and within 2 miles (3 km) of The Sanderling Spa. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • The Sanderling Spa - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Duck Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Corolla Beach - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 45 min drive - 27.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Point - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roadside Raw Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aqua Spa - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!**
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 9:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Kitty Hawk, just steps from Outer Banks Beaches. You'll also find The Sanderling Spa and Duck Boardwalk within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a smart TV in each house, and some feature ocean view.

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

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

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

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is 29.9 mi away (53 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling?

Yes, every house at Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second stay at this property as we enjoyed it so much the first time. You absolutely can’t beat the location being a two minute walk to the beach. It’s located in a beautiful quiet community and gives you all the rest and relaxation you need. The home is outfitted well for all of your needs and the screened in porch is a personal favorite for coffee in the morning. You can hear the ocean waves. Patty is super responsive and you can tell she put a lot of thought into the rental. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway!!!

This was our first family vacation in 10 years and I will say it was amazing. The house was perfect. Steps away from the beach. When you look at the listing you never know what you are going to get but I will say everything stated was there. We cooked in every night and had plenty of cookware. Kitchen was fully stocked!! We had 2 little ones with us and it was perfect being so close to the beach and the rooms worked out great for us. The table fitted all of us so dinners and family game night was great!!! Highly recommend this house to all!!! We actually had a visitor come to our door who is renting the house next year…he was super nice and also loved the house!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annalise F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay. We really enjoyed our time. We had 6 adults and 3 children. There was plenty of room for all of us. Everything was really clean. Short walk to the beach made it easy for the kids. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation house

This house was a great vacation spot for our family of 6 adults and 2 young children. The highlights were the large open living space, well equipped kitchen, screened in porch and several other porches. There was plenty of beach equipment. The outdoor shower was large and a great addition. One of the best aspects of the house was location. The neighborhood was lovely and quiet, The house was close to the beach path. Also close to Duck and not too far from most anything you could want. The host were friendly and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian f.

Liked: Cleanliness

like home

We are an older couple and this house was perfect for us. The owners have taken care to provide everything that you could want so if very much felt like home. Breakfast and dinner daily on a great screened in porch. a perfectly designed and equiped kitchen and a beautiful comfortable family room surrounded by 360 degree panoramic windows. this is not a modern mcmansion smothered with high tech foam and fabrics ....it is an older style home that the owners have taken great care to make it that you will settle right in and breathe deeply and easily. the neighborhood is perfectly quiet...all you hear are the birds and at times the faint ocean sound...this house is not for everyone but if you want quiet, comfortable, lovely and fully equiped...then this is probably for you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

KTD

Great location, beautiful house, very clean, comfortable beds, great kitchen. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach home

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

10/10 Excellent

Meighan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home!

This home is nice and steps to the ocean. That is fabulous. The beach is absolutely stunning! The kitchen is fully stocked and the property manager is very responsive as we had a few problems and they worked to resolve them quickly. The pool is a community pool and quite a distance from the home. They have a lot of rules so the pool was not much fun. Our beach wagon broke two days into the trip.causing us to try and carry everything to the beach. On our last day, two maintenance men came and brought a new one for the next customers. That was disheartening. They also assembled a new grill and said , the grill we used was in terrible condition. We knew that, yet used it the whole week. We had a wonderful time in OBX yet the cost of the house, approximately 5,000.00 for the week was a lot for the older home and its amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S., Sykesville, MD USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and Convenient

We enjoyed our stay at Writer's Refuge. This home is clean, comfortable and well equipped. Location to the town of Duck and beach access is very convenient for guests interested in sunbathing or shopping and dining out. There are some things needing a little TLC. Some outdoor equipment and furniture requires maintenance or replacement, ie: rusty/ torn beach cabanas and umbrella stands/ table and chairs on upper deck. Bedroom space is tight for 10 people, we had 7 adults, 2 small children. Sliding door to small "writer's deck" is difficult to open and close. Several table lamps needed light bulbs replaced. There is no controlling the weather and it was rainy before and during our stay. The nearby parking lot next to the house was a pond the entire week due to inadequate drainage/grading and that extended into the side/ backyard of this property. We did not take advantage sitting on the first floor deck due to high mosquito activity there. Screen door on the upper deck is flapping loosely letting in flies/ mosquitos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hely S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

maria h.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway!

We really enjoyed our stay at Patty and Lane’s home in Duck. Their house was impeccably clean upon arrival and was exactly like the listing. It has everything you need for a relaxing week at the OBX. The beach is a short walk from the house which was fantastic especially since we had our 3 month old granddaughter with us. I definitely recommend their home to anyone looking for a great place to stay. One note: Don’t follow Google Map’s directions to get to the place. It takes you down the wrong street that does not have access to the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Bonnie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location!!

You can’t beat this location! STEPS from an absolutely gorgeous beach- what more could we ask for?! The house was decent- definitely not the most up to date, but for the price and location you can’t beat it! Patty was great to work with. She even recommended a photographer for us to get family pics done while we were there. Thanks for a great trip to the OBX!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca V.

Perfect vacation

The house was lovely. Description was accurate. Everything you could need was provided. Close to a lot of restaurants and little grocer. Very, very quiet and secluded. A nice area to stay in. Kids played outside in a shady yard and driveway. House itself was convenient. Kitchen was fully stocked. Plenty of space to spread out. It is a much farther walk to the beach than anticipated. There are stairs to go up and then sand down a dune. This is really difficult if you have kids, coolers, carts, etc. We stay on the beach 9-5 so if you just go for a bit and don't have a lot then it would be easier. We are used to first row being much easier to access the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen M., Frederick, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Our stay was wonderful. It was so easy to walk into the house and get settled in. We have stayed at a number of beach houses on the East Coast, but this was our first stay at the Outer Banks. We fell in love with the area and the house! Its proximity to the beach was key, and with the owners providing beach chairs and beach towels, it made the beach experience very easy. We had our own beach tent so didn't use the umbrellas but did note there was one or two there if need be. We also took advantage of the pool that was located about 1.5 miles away. It was not busy when we went and very refreshing. Note this is not a pool where you can toss a ball or bring a tube (it's part of the tennis and racquet club for members/guests), but for us and our kids (ages 11 and 13), it was a perfect way to spend a couple of hours. In the house, Patty provided everything you would need. There were towels, sheets, extra pillows, blankets, kitchen towels, pots, pans, knives, serving dishes, a few spices, and a large brita in the fridge. We visited the Harris Teeter in Carolla on the Sunday after we arrived and we were able to find what we needed. We went out a few meals in Duck and then went exploring down Route 12 into other OBX towns for a few meals. The center of the town of Duck (about 3 miles from house) is cute with boutique type stores and lovely souvenir shops. All in all, we had a fantastic time. Thank you to Patty for making it easy to create a home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Vincent L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach stay

Enjoyed our stay with friends
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

BEACH VACAY

Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of Beach Toys

This house is spacious and comfortable. It's very close to the beach, which is a distinct advantage. Coming from a long distance away, it was so helpful not to have to pack beach chairs, beach toys, umbrellas, and boogie boards. All of those amenities are included, and we made use of them. Lots of beach toys and crabbing nets to use. We enjoyed our vacation here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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