Location: Duck, Northern Coast & Outer Banks, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (Short Walk to Ocean, Shopping, Restaurants, Outer Banks, Nc) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Oceanside, Ocean View, Beach, Outer Banks, Duck
JUNE THROUGH AUGUST ARE FILLED! We still have some weeks left in Apr, May, Sept, and Oct. Check the Calendar.
CHECK OUR WEBSITE: For detailed information scroll down to the link under the rate chart below, marked "CLICK HERE - extensive information about our cottage."
"LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!" Chatterbox Too is right in the heart of Duck, walk to a different restaurant each night, loads of shopping within walking distance. The walk to our neighborhood's private beach access is short and easy, 366 yards straight down our quiet street. No intersections to cross.
WELL EQUIPPED KITCHEN! Our kitchen equipment is all top of the line, and most guests tell us it's better than their kitchens at home, and our knives are sharp. You will not have to shop for most condiments, herbs, or spices because they are supplied. There's a big herb garden and also tomatoes and peppers in season (July-Sept)just for our guests to enjoy.
UPGRADES since we purchased Chatterbox Too in June, 2007:
For 2007: First improvement was DSL and Wi-fi internet access
For 2008: All new custom made cushions and Sunbrella upholstry for living room furniture
For 2008: Newly rebuilt upper deck, all outdoor stairways, front porch
For 2009: New hardwood floor upstairs, stairs, and downstairs hall
For 2009 & 2010: All new mattresses and pads, new pillows each year
For 2010: New dining and living room rugs
For 2010: Flat panel TVs in King and Queen bedrooms
For 2011: 46" flat panel TV and BluRay Netflix ready for Netflix Instant View Movies
For 2011: New carpet in all bedrooms
For 2011: Flat panel TV in Standard bedroom
For 2011: New kitchen sink and way cool faucet
For 2011: Arrrrgh, new stove
For 2011: All new Anderson windows.
For 2011: As I type (May 10, 2011), all the old siding on Chatterbox Too is being removed and replaced with natural cedar shakes. Pictures to come after it's done.
For 2011: Double outdoor shower. Enter dressing area with bench which doubles as a platform for tots to be rinsed/showered with hand held shower head. For adults, leave your clothes high and dry in the dressing area and shower in the second shower area.
For 2011: New side-by-side fridge with ice dispenser.
July, 2011: New B,G, N Wifi Router and DSL upgrade.
we're consistently getting near 10Mbps downloads!!!
For 2012: 3 new quilt bed covers, bright and beachy!
For 2012:THE PLAN is for our carpenter to replace the screen porch with an all season porch complete with windows that open and AC. It's SUPPOSED to be finished before March, but as with all good plans on Island Time, NOTHING IS GUARANTEED. Will update pictures when and if the deed is done. UPDATE: IT'S DONE, complete with ceiling fan, AC, and 11 windows!!! See a picture below.
CLEAN AND PET FREE! Because we no longer allow pets of any kind, we have replaced all wall to wall carpeting in all bedrooms for the 2011 season. You will see references to dogs in our past reviews, but we no longer allow them.
SUNDAY to SUNDAY rental,
Chatterbox Too is available ONLY FOR FULL WEEKS.
WE DO NOT RENT PARTIAL WEEKS.
FAMILY UNITS ONLY! We are not equipped to rent to those attending weddings, reunions (family or school), those involved in school functions, or any other non family groups.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5) : Living Room 46" Flat Screen TV connected to a Netflix Ready Blu-ray machine for Instant Play Movies. New flat screen TVs in master bedroom, queen room, and standard bedroom. Tube TV with VCR for children in bunk room
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Game Console : X-Box (original, not 360).
- Video Games (3)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : All top quality small appliances including 16" + 12" electric skillets, TechniVorm coffee maker, All-Clad Belgian Waffle Maker, 2 Cuisinart food processors, Breville toaster
- Cooking Utensils Provided : See inventory on our chatterboxtoo.com site, most guests say our kitchen is better equipped than theirs at home. We keep our knives SHARP!!!
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony : Wraparound decks on both levels with gates
- Lanai : Furnished screen porch
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Top quality kitchen equipment for gourmet cooks, Penzey herbs/spices, herb/veggie garden, hot tub, Netflix ready Blu-ray, flat panel TVs, walk to Scarborough Fair and restaurants, 1100' to beach, gated decks, Outdoor Shower (hot and cold with optional hand-held).
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Owner is allergic to dogs. You will see references to dogs in our past reviews, but we no longer allow pets of any kind.
- Kid Friendly : Gates on both decks to minimize chances of small children falling down steps, X-Box, children's VCR movies in bunk room
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Sightseeing
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Walk to the beautiful Town of Duck Park where there are numerous free concerts and other activities through the summer as well as the Annual Duck Jazz Festival in October. The park is situated directly on the Currituck Sound with a beautiful park-length boardwalk and pier with gorgeous sunset views in the evening.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Oct 16, 2011-Oct 30, 2011 .. $ 995/week | Jun 17, 2012-Aug 12, 2012 .. $2095/week Oct 30, 2011-Apr 08, 2012 .. $ 945/week | Aug 12, 2012-Aug 19, 2012 .. $1795/week Apr 08, 2012-Apr 15, 2012 .. $1095/week | Aug 19, 2012-Sep 02, 2012 .. $1495/week Apr 15, 2012-May 06, 2012 .. $ 995/week | Sep 02, 2012-Sep 09, 2012 .. $1195/week May 06, 2012-May 20, 2012 .. $1045/week | Sep 09, 2012-Oct 21, 2012 .. $995/week May 20, 2012-Jun 03, 2012 .. $1195/week | No Partial Weeks Jun 03, 2012-Jun 10, 2012 .. $1395/week | Plus 11.75% tax. Jun 10, 2012-Jun 17, 2012 .. $1595/week | Plus $200 Refundable Security Deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Rent Direct from Owner: Ocean View-Walk to Beach, Food, Shops
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Duck
We chose Duck because it's a quiet and lovely family oriented beach area. There's just no place to compare with the Outer Banks of NC.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
Chatterbox Too is just 1100' from our private neighborhood beach access, and the same distance the other direction is Duck Rd with Scarborough Faire Shopping and numerous excellent restaurants, no need to drive. Our street has very little traffic since there is no public access to the beach in our neighborhood. There is usually far more pedestrian traffic than automobile traffic. If you stay during the July 4 week, you can watch the Fourth of July Parade from the decks because it goes right in front of the house.
Loads of shopping and dining within walking distance: Elizabeth's, Fishbones, Duck Pizza, Sooey's, and more!
Owner's Map of Duck
We live in Powhatan, VA, about 4 hrs from Duck. We visit Chatterbox Too every opportunity we get. Our favorite thing to do when we get there is to read the guest journal to see what our guests have to say. We have a daughter, son-in-law, and the two most handsome and smartest grandsons in the world. Frank is an investment advisor in Richmond, and I stay at home thinking up more things to add to or improve Chatterbox Too. Our kitty Phoebe does not like to travel, so she stays at home when we travel. We love to enjoy and share great food and wine.
Property Photos
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- New all season porch replaced old screen porch Jan, 2012 - Ocean Dunes Vacation Cottage on the Outer Banks of North Carolina with an Ocean View near the Beach
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- View of Living Room and Dining Room - Ocean Dunes Vacation Cottage on the Outer Banks of North Carolina with an Ocean View near the Beach
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- Top of the line equipment for gourmet cooks, fridge new 2011. - Ocean Dunes Vacation Cottage on the Outer Banks of North Carolina with an Ocean View near the Beach
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- Living Room with 46" Hi Def TV and Netflix Instant View Movies
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- View from Upper Deck
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- January, 2012, new all season porch replaced old screen porch. WE LOVE IT!!
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- Herb and Salad Garden, June 12, 2011
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- Master suite with king bed, access to deck.
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- Queen bedroom with access to deck, new carpet, new flat screen TV, new quilt.
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- Standard room with new carpet, flat screen TV, new quilt as of 2011.
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- Bedroom Four with twin and bunk set
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- Outdoor "double-wide" shower. One side serves as changing room.
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- View from Christopher Drive, Duck, NC.
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- Bedroom Level Deck with Porch Swing.
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- Top deck east side with new blue Built-To-Last chairs from recycled materials.
Traveler Reviews (51)
Can't wait to go back
Guest: Moody Family
(Charlottesville, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/11
Review Submitted: 02/01/12
We just sent our deposit for our second trip to chatterbox too and our kids are counting down the days. Great location, great owners, GREAT KITCHEN, comfortable beds, best outdoor shower in the outerbanks, and the list goes on and on. Leave most everything at home because if you have thought of it so has Linda. Enjoy!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fun in the Sun
Guest: Scotty
(Scotland)
Date of Stay: 10/19/11
Review Submitted: 10/23/11
Having just returned from my stay at Chatterbox Too, I felt the need to say what a good time my partner and I had there. Linda & Frank, the owners, are two off the most hospitable people you could meet. They did everything they could to make us feel at home. The house itself was lovely with the kitchen stocked with all mod cons, lots of space to cook scrumtious food and a table that can seat 8 comfortably. The beach was only a 5 min walk away and in the other direction you will find a collection of small shops, including duck doughnuts which is reccomended for a tasty snack. Overall we had an amazing time at Chatterbox Too and would highly reccomend anyone to stay here.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
We Loved Chatterbox Too!
Guest: Stephanie(Maryland)
(Bel Air, MD)
Date of Stay: 09/04/11
Review Submitted: 09/18/11
Linda & Frank, The house is absolutely wonderful. It is stocked so well, it makes you feel right at home the minute you walk in the door. I love that the beach is such a short walk. The porch swing is great to put our 7 month old to sleep. You truly do a great job in keeping your guests happy. Our vacation couldn't have been better. We had beautiful weather every day and a wonderful home to stay in. The beach toys and chairs came in handy every day. The waves were very strong this week, there was the "No Swimming" sign out for most of the days. I'm assuming the hurricane out at sea had caused the water to be so rough. I can't thank you enough for a great vacation. We will be returning for sure! I will be sure to recommend the Chatterbox Too to all our friends and Family! The Elliott Family
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Chatterbox Too
Guest: Michele
(Owings, MD)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 09/17/11
Linda, the owner, is very nice and helpful. She checked in on us the day after we arrived to make sure all was well. My first impression of the house was that it was clean and well stocked with items that travelers might forget to pack. There was more than enough room for our family of four and my boys enjoyed the bunk beds. The beach is a short walk from the house and the owners supply a wide variety of beach toys, chairs, umbrella and a cart to push it all down to the beach. The house is within walking distance to quaint shops and eateries. We had a very nice stay.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Nice little house, even nicer owners!
Guest: Wolverines
(Gettysburg, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
We had a really nice time at Chatterbox Too. It was clean and neatly organized. We had an issue with an appliance in the home and the owners were very helpful, considerate and understanding. The screened porch was so fun for the kids to play in and stay safe while enjoying the outdoors. We initially chose this home because it had a hot tub on the deck and who doesn't love to relax in a hot tub on vacation?!? Well, about a month before our reservation, the owners found out their hot tub had an unrepairable crack in it and the owners made the decision to not replace it, so... no hot tub on vacation, bummer!! We were, however, reimbursed a small sum of money for the inconvenience and kept our reservation. The outdoor shower was wonderful for cleaning off after a day at the beach. All in all, we really enjoyed ourselves and would recommend staying at Chatterbox Too.
Owner response:Frank and I were very sorry to have to notify our renters of the hot tub's demise. However, we felt fortunate that we were able to do so more than six weeks prior to our first renters' arrival. Though we were not required to by the law or the lease agreement, we offered all prospective renters a FULL REFUND. Though there was plenty of time for these first renters to find another cottage, they chose not to accept the full refund. They chose instead to accept a refund of what we considered the value of the hot tub for the week. We are very sorry this situation had such a negative effect on this renter's vacation, but we handled it the best way we knew how. We're happy that they otherwise enjoyed their stay.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Another Great Summer at Duck!
Guest: Sarah
(Maryland)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11
Review Submitted: 08/04/11
Our annual trek to Duck and Chatterbox Too did not disappoint. We came "home" to a beautiful vegetable garden in the front with lots of ripe tomatoes and herbs. The newly renovated outside shower now provides extra light and room. Inside our home away from home were new pillows on every bed and a bright, beachy comforter on the king bed. (I hear that two of the other rooms will have the same "down-by-the-sea" look soon!!). The newly installed carpeting on the first floor feels cozy and cool on our feet. The kitchen is still a gourmet cooks dream with every appliance and kitchen gadget you could need or want. The owners have made sure you are also wanting for nothing in the audio visual and computer area!!! The high speed internet was wonderful and the large flat screen t.v. in the family room (and one in every bedroom) made sure we didn't miss any programs!! But we always enjoy the quieter side of our beach stay. Lots of puzzles are available and a storage room complete with beach chairs, umbrellas and toys. Linda & Frank also provide a detailed notebook with mile markers to local shops, restaurants and attractions. The owners are THE BEST and I would recommend this house to anyone. Chatterbox Too is a place to come to kick off your shoes and have a fully relaxing and enjoyable time at the beach.
Owner response:Your fifth year! You and your family always take such good care of our Chatterbox Too. We enjoy having you as guests as much as you enjoy vacationing at our cottage. It won't be too many years before those boys are taking their wives and your grandchildren to the beach with them. Linda
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Chatter Box
Guest: Lynda
(Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111)
Date of Stay: 06/05/11
Review Submitted: 07/18/11
I have been visiting Nags Head & Duck North Carolina sine I was a small child and that was 40 some years ago. I have to admit property #315522 Chatter Box Two is the most charming cottage I have had the chance to vacation in. The location, the decor and the restful nights sleep on wonderful mattress was a wonderful experience. I show all my friends pictures of the finely furnished cottage. Look forward to another chance to stay!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Vacationer
Guest: Janis
(Powhatan, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 05/22/11
Review Submitted: 07/18/11
I love the location of this property. Walking distance to the beach, to the sound, and to the park. The house is very clean and has all the extras you may want. The owners are easily acessible if you have any questions or problems. It is a quiet neighborhood and the beach is very nice.
Owner response:Hi Janis, We're glad you enjoyed, what, your third visit? Hope to "see" you again in 2012! Thanks for taking such good care of our Chatterbox Too. Thanks, Linda
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
The Petersons
Guest: Love the Beach :)
(Disputanta, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11
Review Submitted: 06/22/11
Our first time in Duck and our BEST vacation ever!!!! The weather was beautiful in the upper 70's all week....ocean a little cool, but not a problem! We rode our bikes everywhere!! There is a shopping center at the end of the street and our girls thought it was really cool to ride in the road :). There are eateries in the shopping areas...Our fav's were Duck Donuts, Wave Pizza, and the Ice Cream! We didn't drive unless we were heading out of Duck and that wasn't much, mainly for dinner and our fav's for dinner are Black Pelican, Big Al's, and Mako Mikes. At the other end of the street is the beach access so we could ride our bikes there too! and everything was thought of...Even the beach "stuff"(umbrellas, chairs, toys, boards,and even something to roll it all to the beach!) is available for use so that you don't have to use car space to bring. The kitchen is well stocked and organized. Even emergency items (batteries, bandaids, paper, pens, etc.) were available as needed. Francis and Linda, you both have done a fantastic job on keeping your beach home in top shape and full of items that every family needs on vacation!! Thank YOU for the time you have put into your home and property!! Can't wait for our next stay at CHATTERBOX TOO ~ The Petersons
Owner response:We're so glad you had a terrific vacation, and Frank and I really enjoyed meeting the four of you before you left. Thanks for all the nice things you had to say about our Chatterbox Too. Hope to see you again next year. Linda
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
August 2010 2 week stay at Chatterbox Too
Guest: Mikereyno
(West Trenton, NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/15/10
Review Submitted: 11/22/10
Dear Linda and Frank, Had a wonderful two weeks-weather was great-really enjoyed early morning walks on the beach. Thanks for all the added "perks" in the house-makes cooking so much easier. The house was wonderful and hope to visit again soon. Favorite places to eat: Elizabeth's and Blue Point. Thanks, The Reynolds
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