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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Duck

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of The Sanderling Spa with a stay here. Nor'Banks Sailing and Duck Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Sanderling Spa - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Duck Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 25 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Corolla Beach - 25 min drive - 14.2 miles

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

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!**

Property manager

Patty Brown and Lane Cooper

Languages

English, Finnish, Spanish, Swedish

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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
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling to the airport?

This vacation home is 29.9 mi (53-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 8.7 mi (19-min drive) from Kitty Hawk Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

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

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

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

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

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

Yes, there's a pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps to beach/Ocean view/bright & modern in Duck/ pool & tennis in Sanderling to downtown Kitty Hawk?

This vacation home is 3 mi away from Duck.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

wayne c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Duck visit

Excellent main floor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine S., LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

Very well stocked and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loretta L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, great owners.

The property was very nice. Great location, in two minutes you're on the beach. Patty supplied everything - sheets, towels, even beach towels, umbrellas, chairs, and a cart to transport everything to the beach. Beds were comfortable and four different decks. Communication was great. Beach is closed to the public so not crowded, at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gaye V., Flemington, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable and well stocked

This house is lovely and is stocked with so many essentials. What I loved most is that the beds were very comfortable, and also that everyone had their own space if they wanted it. The common areas are spacious and accommodate a large family very nicely. One other thing to note is that we had an infant and some loud snorers, and none could be heard during the night. It was a great find!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022