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After Dune Delight. Oceanside, 8 min walk to beach & town of Duck! Pet Friendly

Steps away from town of Duck and to the beach.

Top Level Living Room. Each space beautifully designed for a memorable stay.

High Ceilings. Everyone stays connected.

Overview
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Location
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Duck, NC

Duck Boardwalk
‪3 min walk‬
The Sanderling Spa
‪9 min drive‬
H2OBX Waterpark
‪27 min drive‬
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

After Dune Delight. Oceanside, 8 min walk to beach & town of Duck! Pet Friendly

Welcome to our Duck Vacation beach house! We appreciate that more than 65% of our guests come back year after year. We want to make sure the house is updated and well maintained for each season. This is not just a rental property but our home that we enjoy in the off season.

We are located in the community of Colony By the Sea which is within walking distance of the charming village of Duck and a short (less than 8 minute) walk through the dunes (on a private road) to the beach. Colony By the Sea offers amenities including a large seaside pool, tennis courts, basketball court, and playground.

Here you'll find a well maintained, well equipped comfortable property that is ready for your beach vacation. 4 bedrooms (3 queen, 2 twin) and 2 baths are located on the first floor. Our home can sleep up to 8 . The great room, kitchen and dining room are located on the 2nd floor. The spa is located on a private deck on the ground floor along with an outdoor shower and recently remodeled laundry room. Wireless internet is provided. We utilize a linen and towel service.

Colony by the Sea is a wonderful family oriented beach community. We know you will be happy you’ve chosen "After Dune Delight” for your vacation!!

Property manager

Scott Turner

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great community for children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Charcoal grills on the 2nd floor deck.

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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 near the beach. Monument to a Century of Flight and Wright Brothers National Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. 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.

Duck, NC

What's nearby

Duck Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
The Sanderling Spa - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
Kitty Hawk Beach - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
H2OBX Waterpark - 27 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
‪Duck Donuts - ‬19 min walk
‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬7 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
‪Coastal Cravings - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is After Dune Delight. Oceanside, 8 min walk to beach & town of Duck! Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at After Dune Delight. Oceanside, 8 min walk to beach & town of Duck! Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at After Dune Delight. Oceanside, 8 min walk to beach & town of Duck! Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is After Dune Delight. Oceanside, 8 min walk to beach & town of Duck! Pet Friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Duck Boardwalk and Outer Banks Beaches. Aqua Spa and Greenleaf Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

18 Jun, 2025

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

Great Location

We love being in Duck, the location of the house made it easy to walk to the shops and dining. The beach was also a short walk away. The house was well-appointed and comfortable with nice nautical themed decor.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

30 Sept, 2024

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

Great house and location!

Super clean and convenient to the beach and town.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

29 Jul, 2024

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

Great property

Another year, another great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

17 Jul, 2024

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

Duck in July

Very nice and comfortable house, great location. All the amenities you need.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

10 Apr, 2024

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

Incredible Duck home away from home

We loved our stay. This home was incredibly clean and comfortable enough to feel like home away from home. With easy access to the beach and close proximity to the boardwalk, it made our first visit to the OBX easy. We would recommend this spot for families or a group of friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

23 Jul, 2024

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

Great Holiday Week!

My friends and I stayed here for a week over the 4th of July and we had the best time. The location of this home is so ideal: we could walk to coffee, to the beach and restaurants. We cooked quite a bit and the kitchen had all of the cookware we needed and was very clean. Would definitely recommend this house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie h.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Lovely vacation

2 families shared this space and had all the comforts of home. Well stocked with beach chairs, toys, towels etc. Love the proximity to shops and restaurants which were an easy walk away. Owner was responsive to any questions. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

30 Jun, 2024

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

Great location!

This home is very clean, easy walk to the beach and downtown Duck. We left the car at the house and walked everywhere. A bunch of places to eat nearby or just go to Wee Winks or another market and cook at home. Great experience! Our family of 5 will stay here again if we come back to the OBX.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

25 Jul, 2024

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

Family vacation

Great location to walk to shops in Duck. House had all the extras we needed for time at the beach including use of beach towels and umbrellas. Also enjoyed extras like pickleball set and tennis supplies. Pet friendly and clean! We had a lovely week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

9 Aug, 2023

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

Summer vacation

Excellent property, close to everything, nice amenities, and the owner was extremely pleasant to deal with. 10/10 would recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tera C.

6 Jun, 2021

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

Great place for our family of 6

Great location and house for our first visit to the Outer Banks. We loved that it was a short walk or easy drive to the beach and was also within easy walking distance to the sound side and many shops on the boardwalk. Hot tub was very nice to have. Beach toys and boogie board were great to have also. Very happy with our stay at the “Happy Place”!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Brian S.

2 Jul, 2023

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

Vac home

Let me begin by saying we loved our vacation in this home ! We loved the town of Duck and all that it had to offer. The house was immaculate and well kept. My family loved every moment and we are so happy that we were able to spend our vacation in this home !

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline H.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Lovely time in Duck

Great overall stay. Only complaint regarding cottage was the chains on the ceiling fans were to short for someone "vertically challenged "! Owner thought of everything to make for a fun stay for myself and my family. It was a great experience! Thank you!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

28 Sept, 2020

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

Great location

You have the benefits of having the house along with the benefits of being close by to the amenities of a resort. Great trip! In hindsight, I would have read the rules better (didn’t realize there was a lot I should have packed).

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

30 Jul, 2023

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

After-Dune Delight

Couldn’t have been a more glorious week! The house and location was perfect. Now we see why over half of the renters are repeat customers. There is nothing we lacked and are grateful for the time we spent in Duck! Hope to return again soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cristina N.

6 Nov, 2017

Clean, conveniently located, and comfortable

We have stayed in a number of beach houses and this was one of the cleaner and well cared for ones we have seen. You can tell the owners take a lot of pride in this rental. Also, the owner was very accommodating and flexible with us when we had a last minute change. Duck was a cute little town with lots of shops and restaurants. I highly recommend this rental to others in need of a relaxing but convenient get away.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Lindsay S.

8 Aug, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Great Stay!

Loved that this rental provided linens and allowed us to use their towels as well. Hot tub is a nice bonus. We did not realize until we arrived that we shared the pool with the condo complex at end of road. Thought this would bother me more than it actually did as the pool was never filled up any day we were there. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

27 Jun, 2023

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

Nice family setup

House was very nice! Good setup for family with 4 equal size rooms and 2 large bathrooms. Great size kitchen for cooking and well appointed. We drove to the parking lot at the condos with no issues for parking and making it easier to haul our stuff to the beach. Loved the pool access. Had kind of a rainy week, was nice to have space to play family games and be comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney G.

9 Jun, 2024

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

Family vacation paradise!

We had a wonderful stay. The location is unbeatable - walking distance to everything on the boardwalk and to the beach! We barely touched our cars. It is located in an optimal place for ease of access to everything as well as privacy. We didn't see any neighbors or hear anything and had an amazing time at the beach and enjoying Duck. The house is very well stocked - plenty of items in the kitchen as well as outdoor use. If we had known how well, we could have made our lives easier and not packed so much! I can't say enough great things about the property. Scott and his family make it feel like your second home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella S.

20 Aug, 2022

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

Like home but better

We had a wonderful and relaxing stay. The property is in a great location, short walk from the beach and convenient to the shops. We really enjoyed the sunrise walks along the coast and evening dips in the hot tub. Kitchen was well equipped. Only drawback was the bed sizes; not sure if I misread the listing or if the listing needs to be revised. I was expecting queen beds and they were full-size beds. Over all, we had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Aug, 2022

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

Gem Vacation Home

We loved everything about this beach house! We are a family of 6 & had a wonderful stay. We even brought our frenchie. It was very clean & you could tell the home is well taken care of & loved. We love the natural wood beams & high ceilings in the main living area. It was nice having everything we needed as the house is thoughtfully stocked! We enjoyed the community pool & the community events of the town of Duck. Very close to town. We look forward to returning again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britta W.

25 Jun, 2024

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

Best family vacation

We just had the best family vacation! Our three teenagers even said it was one of the best vacations they've had. The home was very clean with everything we needed. We only brought food and clothing, everything else was available in the house. It was beautiful and comfortable and we felt right at home there. The covered sitting area outside was great. We could get out of the sun and extreme heat and stay cool with the shade and wonderful breaze. The hot tub was relaxing. The location of the house was perfect. We barely got in our car, which in my opinion, really felt like a vacation. We walked multiple times a day to the beach and was also in a short walking distance to so many restaurants. Even though everything was close by, the street was quiet and felt like we were away from all business of life. It was a perfect relaxing stay. We had some much needed family time. Thank you for the great accomodations and well cared for home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Wonderful Stay!

Excellent location, wonderful home, perfectly location to the beach, pool, nearby restaurants and stores! Owners were great to work with. Worked perfectly well for our family of adults and young children!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

12 Jun, 2023

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

Great stay

We had a great stay - house was super clean and comfortable. Hot tub was great and it was easy to walk or drive to the beach / community pool.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita N.

5 Jun, 2023

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

Great beach house! Highly recommend!

Pros: Very clean Walking distance to beach and pool (8 minutes) Had access to tennis courts, playground Dog friendly with access to multiple grassy areas Walking distance to the village area and the Duck boardwalk with multiple shops and restaurants Kitchen was incredibly well stocked. Included linens, towels, even beach towels , beach toys/chairs/umbrella Hot tub is clean and large Plenty of hot water for showers Cons: Needs a place to hang up jackets by door (hooks, etc) Deck sliding door —hard to open/close Have to run and empty dishwasher before checking out (prefer to just set it to run)

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scott Turner

I am an engineer who lives about 70 minutes away in Chesapeake Virginia. With our Beach House, I want to try and provide all of the 'little' items that make a vacation the best, like supplying sand chairs, umbrella's, and coolers, having a well appointed kitchen, hot tub, etc. The number of repeat guests to “After Dune Delight” has been awesome! I appreciate that our guests take care of the house as if it was their own. I am excited for our guests to have a terrific vacation!

Why they chose this property

We love the Outer Banks and Duck is the best location! It’s an easy walk to the charming Duck village with great shops and wonderful places to dine. If it's a movie or mini golf you want, it's just a short drive up the highway. Then head back home to the relaxing and quiet Sea Colony community with uncrowded and clean beaches.

What makes this property unique

After Dune Delight is located in one of Duck's more popular communities called "Colony By The Sea.” Private parking only at the beach with no public access to the beach. Your group can ride bikes, play tennis, and visit the basketball court and playground. There is even a community pool!