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OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach!

Holiday home with a hot tub, steps from Outer Banks Beaches

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Welcome to OBX Box!
Exterior detail
The pool area is private and well protected by bushes.
Exterior
We recently replaced the siding and all the decking.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 102275 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The Sanderling Spa
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - two twin beds on the ground level

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2 - queen bed w/ en-suite bath, main living level 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - King bedroom with hallway bath, main living level 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - queen bed, hallway bath, level 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5- king bedroom with ensuite bath, level 3

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach!

Our charming comfortable five bedroom /five bathroom beach house with large in-ground pool (un-heated) and hot tub is located semi-ocean front (just one house back from the beach) from the beach in Duck. It is only 100 steps from the driveway to the dune (OK...I have long legs, so it may take you 125!!). We are only a 10 minute walk to the quaint village of Duck, Outer Banks North Carolina, right opposite Duck Donuts! Our spacious ocean side outdoor decks and seating, the tiki bar and pool entertaining area around our large in-ground pool, coupled with our large lot and semi-ocean front location, makes this one of the nicest homes in Duck.

Inside our home we have three levels. The ground level has a Twin/twin bedroom, bath and TV room with glass sliding doors that open to the swimming pool entertaining area with tiki bar, hot tub, outdoor shower, spacious pool deck, and covered porch seating. The laundry area with full sized washer and dryer are also located on the ground level.

The mid-level area has our fully renovated kitchen with all new appliances, living room with new sofa and matching chairs with large flat-screen, full sized tv. Our dining room seats 10. Bedrooms on this level are a queen bedroom with private bath and one King bedroom with hall bath. The top level has a loft reading/office open area overlooking the lower living room/dining area with glass sliders leading out to our top deck with spectacular views of the ocean, sunrises and lovely sunsets. There is one king bedroom with private bath and one queen bedroom with hall bath.

Note: No elevator. Stairs to main living area and to second story bedrooms. Linens and towels are NOT included in our rental, but can be rented by guests directly with a linen rental company to help guests keep their costs down. Or guests may bring their own linens and towels. Pillows, blankets and quilts are provided.

Bedding: Two kings, two queens, two Twins.

Amenities include: private pool (not heated- open May to mid-October only) bar area by pool, hot tub by pool (available year round), outside shower, cable TV, free WiFi, DVD player, dishwasher, cook top stove, oven, charcoal barbecue grilling, washer and dryer, decks with deck furniture, pool chairs/furniture, parking for four cars.

The village of Duck is quaint, beautiful and welcoming with wonderful local unique shops, cozy cafes, grocery stores, delicious restaurants and water sports entertainment. Duck also has a unique sound side coastal boardwalk that provides great bird watching over the Sound and beautiful sunset vistas, dining, shopping, and dog-walking. Kayakers float by adding to the scenery. Great for families and couples who wish to walk around Duck after a fantastic day on the beach.

For car trips and sight seeing during rainy days, you are spoiled for choice: lighthouses, shopping, and a must visit to Jockey's Ridge, the east coast's largest sand dune and site of the Wright brothers first flight! Visit the Wright Brothers national monument and museum nearby and learn about our country's aviation history and first flight. Head north to Corolla for tours to visit the wild banker ponies, protected and wild. Year round the town of Duck is full of wonderful things to see, places to shop, eat, and enjoy beach time.

Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancelled more than 60 days before the start of your stay.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
One dog permitted with pet fee of $150.00.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking on property.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number PACT Training

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • Scarborough Lane Shoppes - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Sanderling Spa - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 15 min drive - 10.3 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 27 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Village Table And Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OBX Box -- Semi Ocean Front w/ Pool and hot tub - Just a Minute to the Beach! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Aqua Spa. Duck Boardwalk and Greenleaf Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 208 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location to beach and town can't be beat! For our family, the layout of home was perfect for sleeping levels, especially with a 1 & 3 year old. We did have an issue with dryer not working but the management was quick to respond and provided us a temporary fix. We definitely hope to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

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

Perfect!

This home was amazing. It has everything you need. Kitchen was well stocked, and having a second fridge was great! The house has lots of room, and the pool area was perfect! Can't wait to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Even Better Than the Photos!!

This house was absolutely PERFECT. Beautifully decorated, comfortable, beautiful ocean views, and lots of extras like a pool and hot tub, to name only a few of the many perks. We own a vacation rental ourselves and know high quality when we see it. Would totally recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Great time in Duck!

ObX Box was a perfect location in Duck. Ocean views and a 10 minute walk to shops and restaurants. The property was very nice and well stocked with basic supplies. Amazing amenities... pool, hot tub, outdoor bar, laundry, dvds and games/puzzles. 5baths
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

LOVED THIS COTTAGE !!

Spacious cottage, room for the whole family to have private space. Great location, short walk to beach. Our first trip to Duck, and this cottage offered everything we needed. Loved that it was pet friendly for our dog. All appliances worked perfectly, everything was exactly as described. Can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

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

Awesome Place

Awesome house and location. Perfect for our family. Conveniently located, and some even enjoyed the pool and hot tub on a chilly October evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

Great family get away!

Great home in a wonderful location within walking distance of shopping and food and beach access. Host was friendly and very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Thanksgiving

This was our 5th year staying at OBX for Thanksgiving week and we just signed up for our 6th. Love the place! Each year brings surprises of upgrades that keep the property current and nice. The walk to the beach takes 2 minutes and the town of Duck is just down the street. Couldn't be better.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velonnie F.

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

OBX

Was perfect. Short walk to the beach and nice walk to boardwalk and shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Once again a great vacation

Our third year vacationing at this great beach house was wonderful as always. So much to do in the town of Duck. Having the beach across the street is so convenient and the kids (and adults) loved the pool. We will be back next year for our 4th annual family Duck vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

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

Great place for our winter friends hangout

Good location, nice view from upstairs, comfy beds. Only issue was hot tub was extremely chlorinated so shower immediately after!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Great house.

The house was very clean. It really is just steps to the beach. Just a short walk to all the shops. Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonietta T.

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

Wonderful house in a fabulous location

This is a lovely and spacious house just a few steps from the beach. There was plenty of room for our extended family of 9, and we enjoyed all that the house had to offer. Communicating with the hosts was easy and efficient and they were very accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

catherine c.

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

BEST place to stay for families in OBX

Beautiful, quiet and friendly neighborhood and wide, very close beach. Walking distance to the shops, restaurants and the sound. Spacious, airy and very clean house on a large lot, so very private. We had a wonderful time and are grateful that it is dog-friendly. thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Debbie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute House, Great Location, Needs Updating

This would be a 5 star house if updated. Family/kitchen area nice; bedrooms, carpeting, blinds, showers need updating. Owner very responsive and helpful. Overall we had a very nice stay with family!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Best location

First time ever to the Outerbanks! Our family was celebrating a much needed bacay and it was also our son’s high school graduation which is also the last grandson to graduate. We had the grandparents and kids and the weather was perfect. We made no plans and enjoyed the day to day by the pool or the very short walk to the beach! Our dog was able to come and that was important to us because she is older! I only wish we didn’t have to bring our own bath towels and sheets as it adds a lot to packing for 7 people. But it’s not a deal breaker either 😊We will definitely consider this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house minus dog hair

Kitchen and bathrooms were clean and tidy. The property manager was friendly and accommodating. Location and access to beach couldn't be better. The only downside was the dog hair, as not being a pet owner it was a little disconcerting. Overall it was a nice home. If you don't mind dog hair I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

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

A Wonderful Vacation Home

We visited OBX over the Massachusetts April school vacation. The weather was perfect. The ocean water was too cold for swimming at the beginning of the week, but did warm enough to swim by the end of the week. Mike and Mary's home was wonderful. 100 steps to the beach is pretty accurate. The home is not on the water, but actually closer to the beach than some OBX ocean front properties. There is a nice view from the third floor and we could hear the waves crashing all week. Everything was clean, to include the very nice pool area, and Mike could not have been more responsive to our questions. The neighborhood (Ocean Dunes) is easily within walking distance to downtown Duck. We highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cindi H.

Location location location!

This is a great home that is literally steps to the beach. (Quick and easy to run back from beach to use bathroom or grab a bite to eat.) There is a lifeguard stand directly at the bottom of the steps leading onto the beach. Also nice location wise is that it is a flat and easy 1/2 mile walk from this home to the center of town in Duck, (shopping, boardwalk, restaurants, Duck Donuts!, etc.). We enjoyed walking to town and back multiple times during our stay. It was also a nice quiet neighborhood during our visit. The pool and hot tub were sparkling clean and clear. They were serviced the morning we arrived and again mid-week. One end of pool has a large seat which is perfect for just sitting in the water and hanging out! Our guys were pleased to find the property had a decent basketball hoop in the driveway. Our kids also enjoyed connecting their phones/music to the outdoor speaker system... a nice perk! We LOVED the upstairs loft and desk area and deck... perfect for morning coffee and reading. MANY positives about this place. Especially the owners who were super responsive and very helpful with any questions we had. VERY nice to have keyless entry and not need to go somewhere to pick up keys to get in. It's also decorated in a cute, homey and beach style through out. Beds and pillows were comfortable. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was mainly the bedroom setup: 2 king bed rooms with no ensuite, and 2 queen bed rooms with ensuite. It seems it would be more logical to have the king beds in the rooms with ensuites. (But we did know that ahead of time as per the listing). Also, there was no comfortable place to sit or lounge on the 3 lovely decks as all the lounge chairs and outdoor chairs were a very hard/solid plastic material... not so much an issue for dining chairs and rockers but the loungers were just too uncomfortable to lie on when hanging out and/or tanning by the pool. Grill and backyard picnic table in need of replacement. Seating is a bit limited around main level TV...comfortably seats 4 adults... we had 6. (Awesome lower level with plenty of room for several kids and a much bigger sectional sofa and TV viewing area but our crowd all gravitated toward hanging out on main level). We had a truly enjoyable visit and hope to be able to return. Would consider this same unit b/c of owners and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was excellent. The house was very clean and the host was perfect .our family and dog loved it . The only one thing that I found that needs fixing . The outside grill could use a upgrade . One burner didn’t work and the ignition button wouldn’t work. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

cassi w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were great at communication and really helpful when I asked questions. The property was perfect for our 4 adult couples. The location couldn't be better; we walked everywhere for the most part. The best part-the beach was a 1 minute walk away! The house has all the chairs and fun beach things you could need. The pool and hot tub were wonderful and clean. The kitchen was well stocked too. It was weird not having linens provided, however, that seems to be common around here while I was searching rentals. The rental process was easy. We really enjoyed our stay and had a great time. Thank you for sharing your home with us! It was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, great location, helpful and friendly owners
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here before and booked again next year already. Consistently excellent. Clean, well maintained, pet and kid friendly. Great location and reasonably priced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, spacious and comfortable house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Perfect Beach House

Our fifth year staying at this lovely home. Just the right size for our family. Beach and downtown are within walking distance. Already booked next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Mary Hayward

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We have been coming to Duck for almost two decades to vacation. Each time we were here we would fantasize about owning a little something of this wonderful island to enjoy whenever we could. Finally, just this year we took the plunge and now own OBX BOX. We love its beach and town of Duck location. It is just the right size for our family gatherings and is our special haven to escape to when the pressures of real life get to us and we need ocean beach time to regroup. We hope you too will find that peace of mind and sense of rejuvenation that we get each time we come to OBX BOX. We look forward to sharing it with you and your family. We hope you will select OBX BOX as your beach vacation get away and that you will make great beach memories to cherish in the years to come.

Why they chose this property

OBX BOX is located semi-ocean front on one of the most beautiful east coast beaches in the U.S. It has the best view and is 2 minutes to the beach, right across the beach access walkway for year round beach front enjoyment! Spectacular sunrises and moon rises greet you daily! We have had so much fun making OBX BOX a comfortable place to relax with many details we enjoy for our own comfort and down time. We enjoy our morning coffee on OBX BOX's ocean views deck and our lovely sunsets from our top side deck. We love the pelican drive-bys and enjoy the wildlife (deer! foxes!) that scamper near by.

OBX BOX is located 10 minutes by foot to the town of Duck, which is a very walkable, bike and dog-friendly quaint coastal village with super friendly folk and wonderful shopping, dining and many fun things to do for you and the family. You can rent kayaks, canoes, bikes, tandem bikes, etc., to enjoy the walking/biking trail and many water activities Duck has to offer. Take yoga classes on the Duck green in the summer or in the winter practice yoga at Village Yoga. Watch family friendly free movies on Friday evenings on the town green in the summer, stroll the sound-side boardwalk for ice cream, Duck Donuts, and watch the ospreys nesting. We love it here and come all the time.

What makes this property unique

-Your own private pool large (12x30) and the beach just a short walk away
-Lovely home interiors with comfy sleeping, modern kitchen and little places to retreat
-Great shopping, restaurants and boardwalk within walking distance
-Outer Banks special sights:
There are four great lighthouses that are worth seeing - the Currituck Beach ighthouse in Corolla, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Ocracoke Island Lighthouse which you have to take a ferry to get to the island. The Whalehead Club and Wildlife Educational Center are interesting. The site of the first airplane flight by the Wright brothers is a National Park in Kill Devil Hills. The park displays replicas of the original Wright Flyer. Jockey's Ridge, the tallest sand dune on the east coast is in Nags Head. Climbing to the top to view the sunset over the sound is memorable. Keep driving south on Rt. 12 and you reach Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Oregon Inlet. A visit to the Manteo Waterfront and the Elizabethan Gardens is a great trip. Don't forget Jeannette's Pier in south Nags Head for fishing and aquariums.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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