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Duck Soup

Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, Oceanside-Short Walk to Beach [#249535] | View Property

Duck
House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
From $100/nt - $900/wk
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  • First time in the Outer Banks

    First time in the Outer Banks

    • Guest Anonymous
    • Date of stay 04/01/13
    • Review Submitted 04/09/13
    Thank you so much for letting us stay at your beach house. The size of the house was perfect for our family. The house was clean and cozy. Our girls loved the bunk beds and watching TV in the loft and the location was perfect. We would love to come back!

    Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners.

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  • Duck Soup - a nice place to stay for a few days

    Duck Soup - a nice place to stay for a few days

    • Guest Christine
    • Date of stay 03/29/13
    • Review Submitted 04/04/13
    Easy acces home on paved road in Duck with car port, hot tub and fenced yard. The yard was great for the dogs. The beach is nice, but farther than 300 feet, The home is well stocked with dishes and pots and pans. Hot tub cover is in need of replacement.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.

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  • Cozy, relaxing place

    Cozy, relaxing place

    • Guest M and D
    • Date of stay 08/25/12
    • Review Submitted 09/10/12
    Had a very relaxing week! Easy walk to the beach. Having the bikes available was a big plus. Loved the loft -- I set up my books & laptop to do some research I had to get done -- very cozy. The kitchen is very big --- a couple people can work in there without bumping into each other. The backyard was great for our dog -- the fence is very secure. I highly recommend getting up early and going down to the beach to see the sunrise -- it's a great show!

    Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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  • Great Location

    Great Location

    • Guest claire
    • Date of stay 05/04/12
    • Review Submitted 05/09/12
    We loved our stay at Duck Soup. Thanks for adding the internet! Love the short walk to the beach and it was very private on the beach. Hot tub works so well right off the kitchen...Hope to be back in the fall...Nice cozy house!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Awesome value!!!

    Awesome value!!!

    • Guest Chris
    • Date of stay 04/19/12
    • Review Submitted 05/03/12
    My wife and I rented this place for a quiet retreat before our third child arrived (No kids on the vacation) and the place was perfect! It was an easy walk to the beach and extremely close to grocery shopping and easy access to the main land. I couldn't have asked for anything more!! Clean, accessible, and will certainly rent here again!

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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  • Disappointing!

    Disappointing!

    • Guest Upset North Carolinian
    • Date of stay 04/15/12
    • Review Submitted 05/02/12
    I have used VRBO all of the US and this was the most disappointingl! First, I had requested(and paid for) sheets/pillowcases for the bedrooms - there were none on the queen bed. The lamp in the queen room was broken, The livingroom was dusty and the furniture dirty. The diningroom table was wobbling apart;we had to use our own tools to tighten it for use. One of the dining chairs is falling apart. The dishwasher leaks and the door falls down landing on top of your feet-not pleasant! There were only 3 table knives in the kitchen which makes it difficult for Europeans who use both a fork and knife the entire time they are eating. The wine glasses were covered in dust, the pots & pans are scarce and the cookie sheets were burnt and dirty. On the deck were 3 broken Adirondack chairs and 1 broken table. If you want a place where people feel welcome and want to return, it is important to make an effort to have usable, inviting and CLEAN amenities! Yes, the rent is not unreasonable. However, there is always an expectation that certain items will be provided and not falling apart. I will nto recommend this property.

    Owner response: We are so sad to hear that someone did not have a great vacation! We really wish they had contacted either us or our maintenance crew though at any time to help rectify the situation immediately as all of these numbers are clearly displayed throughout the house. This was a 3 day rental and they only requested sheets for 2 bedrooms not 3 so there must have been some discrepancy in that. We just replaced the dishwasher actually yesterday! This is the first we are hearing about the knife and chair situation. Have had so many wonderful people who love our home and have raved over it that I hope this is just a very disgruntled person. We have asked our housekeeping to review the complaint and we are addressing each and every issue! Thank you for the feedback...

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  • NIce updates on this house.

    NIce updates on this house.

    • Guest Mac
    • Date of stay 03/03/12
    • Review Submitted 03/06/12
    We had a very relaxing time at this cozy house The hot tub was clean and nice proximity to the kitchen which we thought was great Cozy loft and upstairs fpr the young ones and good room to sit and talk downstairs for the adults Close proximity to the ocean and an easy walk to the beach We loved the quaintness of the home The new bamboo floors were very nice downstairs. Wireless network did not have many bars but this could be the reflection of seasons as we spent a winter week at this home. Easy drive to the shops and to restaurants in Duck We had a lovely time and were very comfortable at Duck Soup

    Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing.

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  • First OBX experience

    First OBX experience

    • Guest Beach Bum
    • Date of stay 09/25/11
    • Review Submitted 10/05/11
    This was our first OBX trip and we will definitely be back. We loved the private beach and the small town atmosphere of Duck. We thought the house was very clean although the carpet could stand a professional cleaning and the couch and loveseat too. All things considered, the description was accurate and the accommodations were very comfortable. We liked it more as the week went on. Internet access would be a nice amenity to add. All the appliances worked well and we had no problems at all. The mosquitoes were a bit pesty but that was partly due to the excess water from Irene. A good bug repellent was a must when walking around the area. If I owned Duck Soup, I would tear out the carpet and put in a hard wood floor with area rugs and get a new couch and loveseat. The rest of the house was in great shape. We definitely would rent this house again.

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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  • Not as Stated

    Not as Stated

    • Guest poodle
    • Date of stay 09/10/11
    • Review Submitted 10/07/11
    This home was absolutely filthy from the stained carpet, to the furniture, to the bathrooms, to the kitchen..... I don't how this place got good reviews and the photos, of course, did not show the dirt. I wrote a long e-mail to the owner about all of the things wrong and they wrote back and said I was hateful! They also stated we got a good deal on the price. Well, we are not in the habit of trading a good deal for cleanliness. Do what you want but we have never stayed in a place like this in 25 years of renting homes all across the U.S.

    Owner response: Our home is such a great cute beach cottage which many many renters have loved over the years. It is not brand new-as stated, however we will just have to go with a thank you but definitely not a great fit with your expectations.

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  • Perfect OBX Experience

    Perfect OBX Experience

    • Guest Cat
    • Date of stay 07/02/11
    • Review Submitted 07/20/11
    No surprises here! We have been to OBX a couple of times before, so we had something to compare this first visit to Duck with. The house was pure outer banks, swordfish and all. We spent more time out of the house than in, but did not want for anything. Our kids and our guests (and ourselves) went to our comfortable beds each night tired and happy! We enjoyed walking to town, very quaint. Our big Golden Doodle had the time of his life. We contacted the owner with a question about the microwave, they were most helpful. We fished, boogie boarded, rented jet ski's, and cooked fabulous food! Great time, would recommend to our friends. Reluctant to leave!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Close to beach, pet friendly beach house

    Close to beach, pet friendly beach house

    • Guest Heather
    • Date of stay 06/18/11
    • Review Submitted 08/10/11
    We had a lovely time at this house. it is a 3 minute walk, at most, to the beach, and is in a nice little community, very close to town. We really liked the bright, sunny colors in the bedrooms, the nice dining room table, large kitchen and comfy couches/chairs in front of the TV. Everything in the house (with the exception of my one comment, below) worked really well - washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, fridge, and AC unit were all in good working order and made our stay more convenient). Also, the owners are really responsive - Whenever I communicated with her, she always wrote back within 24 hours. The house was also stocked with bikes for riders young and old, which was really convenient. Having the keyless entry was also super convenient for us, because we lose our keys a lot! And, our dog really enjoyed the fenced in backyard, as well as the fact that we could take her on the beach. I loved the upstairs futon nook, which was perfect for reading a book in the afternoon after coming home from the beach (or taking a nap in front of the beautiful window in the nook). The kitchen was also nice and spacious - enough counter space for three people, or more, to be in there cooking at one time, which made it much faster to prepare dinner. The kitchen is also pretty well stocked - TONS of pots, pans, plates, cups, etc. Maybe missing a good sharp knife, but that's about it. Our two complaints (none of which would prevent us from coming back) are: 1. The upstairs bathroom drain is a little slow. By the time we finished a 10 minute shower, there was about 1/2 an inch of water still in the tub, draining slowly. 2. There really isn't any outdoor patio furniture. We love being able to sit on the deck for dinner, especially if we're grilling. So, we were a little bummed to discover there was really not an outdoor furniture set on the deck, because eating indoors is just not as much fun at the beach.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • A Very Expensive Mistake

    A Very Expensive Mistake

    • Guest David & Chris
    • Date of stay 06/04/11
    • Review Submitted 06/27/11
    We were looking for peace and quiet but that was not possible here, given the proximity to a very busy road. The road noise made sitting on the decks undesirable and even inside it was annoying unless we had music on. There is absolutely no 'ocean view' as the features indicate. The house is in desperate need of updates (e.g., nasty stained carpet), minor repairs (toilets barely flushed, leaky dishwasher that must be manually coaxed thru its cycle) and a good thorough cleaning. The owners really need to invest a little $$$ if they want to charge the rates they do. Bring your own beach things as I don't consider one umbrella and one broken beach chair adequate even for a couple. The coffee maker didn't work which we replaced on our own dime as we were unable to reach the owners (no cell service, house phone is toll restricted and no WI-FI) nor the local maintenance contact (his phone was out of order.) We were so disgusted that we actually checked out on Day 2 and rented a MUCH nicer & bigger house just down the street, closer to the beach for less $, but it was a very costly decision to have to pay for two houses. At least the last five days of our trip were amazing!

    Owner response: We don't know where any of this is coming from as quite honestly, this is the first we've heard of any of this...As you can see, we have had lots of positive reviews on our house and our location over the years and surely wish he would have contacted us -even after his stay - as we pride ourselves on being responsive to our renters. We have never had a problem with any renter saying they couldn't call us from the house and have spoken to quite a few. We believe our description of the house and location are accurately described and shown in the pictures as a cute and charming beach house!

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  • Adorable~! Fantantic Location!

    Adorable~! Fantantic Location!

    • Guest Karen
    • Date of stay 05/28/11
    • Review Submitted 06/28/11
    What a great time we had! A 3 minute bike ride into town! Short walk to beach! My kids loved the hot tub, open decks, and freedom to roam! My dog loved his own private fenced back yard! Loved not having to take car into town, everything so convenient. House was beachy and comfortable! Great deal! Owner was prompt to reply to us when we forgot our entry code! Will be back! Yummy Duck Soup!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Nice Spot in Duck

    Nice Spot in Duck

    • Guest Lake Foresters
    • Date of stay 03/16/11
    • Review Submitted 04/03/11
    This is a good house with a great location. Easy stroll to wonderful beach and a nice walk into the town of Duck. Spacious bedrooms and kitchen as well as a nice deck to sit out on. Going in March I believe we got lucky a little with the weather, but it is a great time of year to relax and enjoy the Outer Banks in quiet mode. Would definitely recommend this house to others.

    Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners.

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  • Peace at the Beach

    Peace at the Beach

    • Guest PineNutCabin
    • Date of stay 02/11/11
    • Review Submitted 02/24/11
    My wife and I stayed at Duck Soup for Valentines Day weekend 2011. We had a great time. The house was perfect for the two of us and our dog. It could accomodate another family with kids and we are thinking of renting it over the summer with the rest of our extended family. The beach was nice and desolate this time of year. Cozy place, good beach access, fenced yard for the dog, and a hot tub! I would recommend staying at Duck Soup.

    Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • duck soup review

    duck soup review

    • Guest ksb
    • Date of stay 09/04/10
    • Review Submitted 11/09/10
    location to ocean is great- very very short walk, nice decks to sit out on, bikes were great amenity to ride into town which is also very close. house is in need of some updates. unfortunately did not get to use the hot tub because something was wrong with it and couldn't get through to owners, despite leaving 3 voicemails. also took about 2 months to get security deposit back for some reason, typically deposits are returned a lot faster. overall was average stay in rental. but the town of duck is awesome and highly recommend visiting duck!

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners.

    Owner response: Hot tub issue has been corrected and we have made changes to address these issues...Very unusual situation, but all remedied now!

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  • First time to Outer Banks

    First time to Outer Banks

    • Guest Jenn
    • Date of stay 08/31/10
    • Review Submitted 09/11/10
    Unfortunately, we had to leave the OBX early, due to the hurricane, but what an enjoyable 2 days! This was our first trip to the OBX and absolutely loved it. The home is larger than I thought it would be and very nicely furnished. The outdoor shower was wonderful. Short walk to beach and my kids loved the upstairs loft area for tv. Our dog had a great time too!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Very nice place...short walk to beach

    Very nice place...short walk to beach

    • Guest shawn
    • Date of stay 07/17/10
    • Review Submitted 07/26/10
    We really liked the house. The location is great...just a 3 minute walk to the beach, and just a 5 minute bike ride to downtown Duck. We had a sink that would not drain, and the owner had it fixed in about one day. The hot tub was great. We would definitely stay there again.

    Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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  • fun!

    fun!

    • Guest Andrea
    • Date of stay 07/03/10
    • Review Submitted 07/14/11
    We had such a great time at your home in Duck! Such a great location--we walked to the beach and rode to the shops daily! Thanks for stocked kitchen too...Kids loved the little loft and bikes...Hope to make it back soon...

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.

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  • Very enjoyable week

    Very enjoyable week

    • Guest Priscilla,Tom and Cirrus
    • Date of stay 05/01/10
    • Review Submitted 05/10/10
    Duck Soup is well kept inside and out. The fenced yard is a plus (and a rarity with rentals) and a picnic table to sit at and have coffee or whatever while Cirrus "takes care of business." We loved having the bike path right there (we were able to tune out the road traffic) to walk or jog on and also to access the shopping area. The yards of the other homes on the the street are also nicely kept so the walk to the beach is enjoyable. On impulse we had a great lunch at Red Sky in Duck and if you like the Southwestern touch you'll enjoy the food. Fishbones Raw Bar & Restaurant is a cute little "sports bar." Good draft beer. Entrance to the house was quick and easy and photos/listing was accurate. Liz is great to work with. Highly recommend this area and Duck Soup.

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Spring Break- Duck Soup

    Spring Break- Duck Soup

    • Guest Annie & company
    • Date of stay 03/27/10
    • Review Submitted 04/21/10
    My friends and I had a really good time staying at Duck Soup. For the price we paid, the house was pretty great. Definitely recommend it for teens and twenty-somethings.

    Recommended for: Families with teenagers

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    • Guest Heather & Eric
    • Date of stay 03/15/10
    • Review Submitted 03/15/10
    Duck Soup was perfect! My husband and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary, and it was exactly what we were looking for. The cottage style home was adorable and very cozy for those rainy beach days we rain into. The location is perfect for a morning stroll into town for coffee, as well as a short quiet walk to the beach. We loved the covered hot tub, as well as all the decks, they offered great views and privacy. We truely enjoyed our stay, and look forward to visiting again.

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  • great house, great location in duck

    great house, great location in duck

    • Guest Dallas and LeeAnn
    • Date of stay 03/05/10
    • Review Submitted 04/12/10
    We had a great time at this house in duck, very clean, very close to the beach with no traffic, great beach and very dog friendly, hot tub was great as well as the decks for sitting out in the sun,,highly recommend staying here..

    Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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    • Guest Greg87
    • Date of stay 10/12/09
    • Review Submitted 10/12/09
    Loved our stay at Duck Soup! Great cottage and great location. Short walk to the beach. Check in was super easy. The cottage was well kept and well stocked.

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    • Guest Judy 12
    • Date of stay 10/12/09
    • Review Submitted 10/12/09
    WE ENJOYED OUR GREAT WEEK AT DUCK SOUP. ITS JUST AS THE OWNER SAID IT WOULD BE, WE DIDN'T NEED ANYTHING ELSE. WEATHER WAS GREAT WE WENT TO THE BEACH FOUR DAYS,SUNSETS ON THE SOUND BEAUTIFUL. WENT SIGHTSEEING WHICH WAS FUN AND INTERESTING, OUR FIRST TIME, AT THE OUTER BANKS. JUDY

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    • Guest Anonymous
    • Date of stay 09/15/09
    • Review Submitted 09/15/09
    We enjoyed our stay at Duck Soup. My teenage children really enjoyed the fact that they could ride bikes (provided at the cottage) to town on the bike paths. Beach access was close and an easy walk from the cottage. Great location and great cottage for the price.

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  • Ducky place to stay

    Ducky place to stay

    • Guest GJO
    • Date of stay 09/06/09
    • Review Submitted 05/21/10
    My husband and I loved staying in this house. The hot tub was wonderful. It rained several times during our stay and the hot tub was a relaxing substitute! The tub was on a screened in porch located just off the kitchen and deck and we had a beautiful view at night. The setting was very romantic. The deck was also great for catching some rays and just relaxing with a good book!

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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    • Guest H.Hassan
    • Date of stay 07/23/09
    • Review Submitted 07/23/09
    We really enjoyed our stay at the Duck Soup. It is only a short walk to the restaurants at the Duck Village. Beach is just at the end of the street. Very convenient. Very comfortable.

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