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Doodles & Dunes-New Owners, Oceanside, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK

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Covered Deck
Wet Bar and Full Size Refrigerator
Beach Parking
A two-story house with a swimming pool, a covered porch, and a fenced backyard.
Laundry Area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near beach
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Scarborough Lane Shoppes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Upper Level EnSuite

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Mid Level EnSuite

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Mid Level EnSuite

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Mid Level

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 - Ground Level

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Mid Level En Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Level En Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Level Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Doodles & Dunes-New Owners, Oceanside, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK

Welcome to Doodles & Dunes, a beautifully maintained coastal retreat tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought-after Ocean Crest community in southern Duck. Surrounded by mature live oaks and thoughtfully updated throughout, this inviting home offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Best of all, you're just a leisurely bike ride or stroll along the scenic Duck Trail from the boutiques, restaurants, and waterfront boardwalk in the heart of Duck Village.

Inside, every space reflects the care and attention this home has received. The bright, open-concept great room is designed for gathering, where vaulted ceilings and a custom entertainment wall create an inviting place to reconnect after a day in the sun. The beautifully renovated kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, refrigerated island drawers, a wine cooler, and plenty of room for everyone to gather around while meals and memories are made.

Step outside to your own private backyard oasis. Spend sunny afternoons lounging beside the sparkling private pool, soak away the evening in the hot tub, challenge the family to a game of cornhole, or let your four-legged companion enjoy the spacious yard. Fire up the grill for dinner, then head up to the crow's nest deck where you'll catch refreshing ocean breezes and a glimpse of the Atlantic as the day winds down.

Designed with families in mind, the lower-level recreation room provides the perfect hangout for kids and teens, complete with a wet bar, full-size refrigerator, and standalone ice maker to keep drinks and snacks within easy reach. An additional upstairs den creates even more room to spread out—ideal for movie nights, gaming, or curling up with a favorite book.

Comfortable bedrooms, many with access to expansive covered decks, offer peaceful spaces to recharge after days spent at the beach. Throughout the home you'll find thoughtful upgrades, modern finishes, keyless entry, updated lighting, and newer laundry appliances that make every stay as effortless as it is enjoyable.

As a guest of Doodles & Dunes, you'll also enjoy Ocean Crest's outstanding community amenities, including private beach access, a community swimming pool, and tennis courts—all just moments from your front door.

Whether you're planning lazy beach days, family adventures, or simply looking for a peaceful place to unwind, Doodles & Dunes is the kind of home you'll look forward to returning to year after year.

Upper Level: Great Room w/Smart TV, Wine Cooler & Deck Access, Loft w/Smart TV, Dining Room w/Table seats 8, Kitchen w/Bar seats 5, King En Suite Bedroom w/Smart TV, Deck Access & Full Bath w/2 Sink Vanity & Tile Shower, Powder Room.

Mid Level: Den w/Smart TV & Deck Access, Queen En Suite Bedroom w/Smart TV, Deck Access & Full Bath w/2 Sink Vanity, Queen En Suite Bedroom w/Smart TV, Deck Access & Full Bath, Bedroom w/Queen & Twin & Smart TV, Full Hall Bath.

Lower Level: Den w/Smart TV, Kitchenette w/Microwave, Icemaker, Refrigerator & Sink, Deck Access, Bedroom w/2 Bunk Sets & Smart TV, Full Hall Bath, Laundry Area.

2027 Pool Dates: 5/1 - 10/8

2027 Community Pool Dates: Mid May - Early October (dates subject to change)

**Please be advised video surveillance equipment is installed outside the home on the entryway door with a NEST Doorbell Cam
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Vacation Rental Agreement must be signed within 24 hours to confirm booking. Agreement will be sent upon booking. Leaseholder must be 24 years old.
Pets are permitted only in homes advertised as pet-friendly and are limited to a maximum of 2 dogs.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4994757
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near the beach. Corolla Beach and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nor'Banks Sailing and Paradise Fun Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Tap Shack and The Village Table & Tavern. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Scarborough Lane Shoppes - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Tap Shack - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Corolla Beach - 20 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shore Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tullio's Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Doodles & Dunes-New Owners, Oceanside, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Doodles & Dunes-New Owners, Oceanside, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Doodles & Dunes-New Owners, Oceanside, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Doodles & Dunes-New Owners, Oceanside, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Doodles & Dunes-New Owners, Oceanside, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Doodles & Dunes-New Owners, Oceanside, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Duck Boardwalk and Scarborough Lane Shoppes. Tap Shack and Nor'Banks Sailing are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Glad to hear!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location

The place was very clean and a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

This place was as advertised and was fantastic. Spacious and relaxing, a short walk to the beach, and all around a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Our stay was wonderful but went by too fast. The house was perfect for our family who were there for a wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Wonderful place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you!

Really enjoyed the stay, thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic for Family Getaway

This property exceeds expectations and has everything you could need for a beach getaway any time of year. Features the best equipped and organized kitchen of any property we’ve ever rented and boasts plenty of space to hang out together or have privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful. High tech kitchen

Beautiful Home. Great Location. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you will consider booking again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot for a relaxing getaway

We’ve come to love this area of the OuterBanks!!! This house is amazing for our family—the owners have thought through all that you need! It’s in a great location - nice walk to the beach or the downtown boardwalk in Duck!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
So happy to have you return again! See you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We wish there were more than five stars!

The best beach rental that we’ve stayed at! Owners are amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Bright Dreams Ahead property was exactly as described and met our family vacation needs perfectly. The house was very clean and offered everything we needed. There was plenty of space to relax together or on your own, which worked out great because the weather sure did not cooperate the week we were there. The neighborhood was beautiful and the walk to the beach was easy.I would highly recommend this home for your Outer Banks/Duck stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach House Review

The house was very nice. It was spacious, clean, comfortable and only a short walk to the beach in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2022
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of room!

This beautiful home was a great place to stay with my family visiting from Oregon. We loved the crows nest breakfast room. The teens loved the separate living area downstairs. We would come here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in excellent location!

Great place to stay with family and friends! The house was clean, updated, and overall awesome for our two families! Excellent location - short walk to beach and quick bike ride to town! Christi was a great host! Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2023
Thank you for staying! We are so glad your family could enjoy some time at the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great October Stay!

We spent a lovely week in October at “Bright Dreams Ahead” to celebrate our honeymoon. Rode bikes to the beach each day and enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Christi was wonderful and made sure our stay was extra special. The house is great and stocked with everything you need to cook meals at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Perfect house with lots of room! Loved the hot tub and there were so many toys. On a quaint street just a short walk to the beach. Perfect little neighborhood for little kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

This house was perfect for our family getaway! The owners have really thought through everything necessary to have a great time—including bikes and beach toys and equipment! The kitchen is completely stocked with all the gadgets and appliances needed to do your own cooking. We loved our time at Bright Dreams Ahead!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This place was absolutely amazing. The location was minutes from the beach. The pool was great and it was so close to the town with little shops we rode out bikes! It had everything we needed and more. Will definitely be back
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2022
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we are glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

We had a wonderful visit! We love to cook our own meals and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. The living space was beautiful but cozy, and everyone slept great. We loved going down to the beach and taking the beach toys that were provided!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend retreat

My friends and I were in town for a wedding. We stayed at this property and were very happy. The house is beautiful and a short walk to the beach and the shops in Duck. I would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing our home for your get away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and charming

This is a beautiful house. Although the house is in quiet community in Duck, it is near everything—the beach, the little main strip with Duck Donuts, and much more. We loved the renovated kitchen, the updated bathrooms, and various board games. This place is a real find, and we hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
We are glad you had an enjoyable and relaxing vacation. Visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girlfriends Getaway

Loved this house! Very clean and spacious. Kitchen was extremely well appointed with quality kitchen wear. Location was close to both beach and Duck. This house has everything you need for a fabulous vacation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family home

Our family had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful home. It's proximity to everything was great. There was so much to do at the home and in the area. We got up each morning for the sunrise, completed a huge puzzle off and on during the entire stay, ate at the local restaurants, flew kites, and so much more! The people in this town were so friendly. We really enjoyed our time and hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Duck Beach with BButts

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything we could have asked for or expected with this house.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2024
We are so happy to hear your expectations with Bright Dreams Ahead were met! We hope to see you soon, Will!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach vaca spot

This is a lovely house conveniently situated in Duck. It’s a short distance from the beach and about 15min walk (or 3-4min drive) from Duck boardwalk shops/ restaurants. The highlight for the house for us is the kitchen, its pretty cool that house has induction stovetop and has pretty much all the tools one will need for cooking needs. All in all, we had a great stay at this property & def recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2021
Thank you for staying and congratulations on your graduation!

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