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Vintage & charming OBX cottage "The Cozy Duck" 4 bd 2 ba, 500 ft from beach

Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Outer Banks Beaches

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The cozy living area
Enjoy some sunshine on the top deck!
Your 500 ft walk straight down this quiet street to beach access.
Living area
Looking inside the main living

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Aqua Spa
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Scarborough Lane Shoppes
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double Bunkroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Double Twin

2 Single Beds

Full Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vintage & charming OBX cottage "The Cozy Duck" 4 bd 2 ba, 500 ft from beach

Welcome to "The Cozy Duck OBX", a 4 bedroom 2 bath cottage in beautiful Duck surrounded by live oaks and with a ground floor outdoor shower. Wake up early and walk 500 feet straight to a direct private street beach access (only for residents and guests on this street; there is no public access) to enjoy that amazing sunrise over the ocean. Downtown Duck is less than 1 mile away, making for a quick walk or bike ride to the famous Duck Donuts, outstanding restaurants, excellent boutique shops, and enjoy the beautiful sunset on the boardwalk on the sound.

Once you enter the house you will instantly be transported to vintage OBX with the rustic charm of beautiful knotty pine paneling. The living, kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms are all on one level with a bonus loft upstairs. There is a TV with Roku in the living room as well as in the loft area (where there are an assortment of boardgames and children's toys). There are plenty of restaurants in Duck if you wish to avoid cooking entirely during your stay, but the kitchen is stocked for your culinary activities including pots, pans, baking sheets, flatware, glasses, a toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker (bring your k-cups or ground) and dishes. We also have 500 mbps wireless internet to keep everyone connected to school or work.

Our home offers 1 queen bed (firm), 1 full bed (soft), 2 twins and 2 sets of bunks. All updated mattresses, quilts, and linens! It is best suited for small families or groups, but our beds offer flexible sleeping arrangements. Please note the top bunks are for young children only and not adult use.

Enjoy some peace and quiet on the top deck, or chill out in the shade in the porch on the main level. In the front driveway is a basketball hoop and plenty of greenspace for tossing around a football. We do have two Weber charcoal kettle grills and picnic table available as well.

We love our dog and welcome your dogs too (pet fee extra of $150). Sorry, no kitties or any other animals since our children are highly allergic to felines. We do limit to a maximum of 2 well behaved pups and ask that you try to keep them off the beds and furniture. We want our guests to enjoy the lawn, so please also scoop the poop!

Duck is one of the best dog friendly beach towns in OBX. Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round in Duck as long as they are leashed.

This home is strictly for NONSMOKERS (vaping is also not permitted).

There is also a washer and dryer on the ground floor. We also provide a beach buggy, a tent, a shade umbrella and an assortment of beach chairs.

Please let us know if you notice anything broken or missing.

Freshly laundered linens and towels are always provided!

Thank you for checking out our home. We hope to host you soon!

***A separate signed rental agreement along with a copy of government issued identification of all guests age 21 and over are required within 48 hrs of booking.

***Please make sure to bring your own supply of personal items such as soaps, shampoo, k cups, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, trash bags, or ziplock bags.

***We may occasionally have maintenance and lawn care at the property during your stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Violators fined $500
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs, $150 non-refundable fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$500 fine if smoking/vaping is detected

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rental agreement must be signed and driver's license electronically sent within 24 hours after owner email response or reservation will be cancelled.
Smoking/vaping of any substance is strictly prohibited. Violated is $500 fine and immediate eviction.

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
Note from host: Violators fined $500
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, while Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights. Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Aqua Spa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Greenleaf Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Scarborough Lane Shoppes - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 38 min drive - 37.1 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Donutz On a Stick - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage & charming OBX cottage "The Cozy Duck" 4 bd 2 ba, 500 ft from beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Vintage & charming OBX cottage "The Cozy Duck" 4 bd 2 ba, 500 ft from beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vintage & charming OBX cottage "The Cozy Duck" 4 bd 2 ba, 500 ft from beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage & charming OBX cottage "The Cozy Duck" 4 bd 2 ba, 500 ft from beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage & charming OBX cottage "The Cozy Duck" 4 bd 2 ba, 500 ft from beach located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cozy Duck is a very charming place! There was enough space for us as a family of six with a dog. We absolutely loved the location, just 3 minutes down the road to get to the beach and Duck is also in easy walking distance. We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angie T.

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

Great location

Great location, within a short walk to the beach and nice walking paths to shops, restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house, especially the location. Everything was exactly as described, with a super short walk to the beach. My family had a wonderful week in Duck!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sage C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is cute and close to the beach! Susan was a wonderful host and promptly reponded when needed. We'd love to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall impression was very good! Clean, great appliances, comfortable beds and furniture. Easy check in and easy check out. We would stay at the Cozy Duck again, but I would ask that the trees next to the decks be trimmed back. We had to duck to avoid the over hanging branches going up the steps to the entrance, which didn’t feel very welcoming. The interior of the house is lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Graduation Beach Trip

Very accommodating to our needs and a wonderful, cozy home. Location from the beach cannot be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Great!

We had a wonderful week! The location of this property was just perfect. My daughters loved walking down the road to the beach every day - a short 2 minute walk!! We were able to check in earliwe than expected, which was a very nice surprise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

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

Great OBX Weekend

The property was great super clean and great for a larger group (we had 6 people). Location is perfect right next to the beach and minutes from Duck shops. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana M G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Heat wave beach week

The cottage is ideally located to the beach. And while ‘cozy’ there is plenty of room for each person to find a nook for themselves.The cottage is a throwback to the late’80s - early ‘90s, but totally functional.The boardwalk is within walking/biking distance, but not easily doable during our week.The house gave us what we needed for our heatwave week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

OBX Vacation

Great location! Close to town and beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

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

A wonderful family stay right near the beach

We had a great time at the Cozy Duck - truly so cozy! We can't wait to come back again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

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

Great stay

Great home. Clean, inviting, and close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neha K.

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

Great stay

This is a great location close to Duck. Close to the beach. Enjoyed our time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara K.

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

Great place!

We loved staying at the cozy duck and would definitely stay there again. Everything was nice and clean and had plenty of room for at least 3 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

Summer vacation

Wonderful location and a fantastic week
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim D., Erie, United States

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

Great location

Quiet street with a very short walk to beach, less then 3 mins. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable bed in main bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Great location!

The Cozy Duck is a quaint little cottage in the most perfect location! So close to the beach and town. It was perfect for our family of 4 and could accommodate even more. This was our first visit to Duck and we would definitely return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

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

Awesome

Geeat host, geeat home, and overall an exceptional experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike H.

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

Great quiet beach house just a super short walk from the beach

We had a wonderful time at the Cozy Duck! The house is very well stocked and on a very quiet street just a 2-minute walk from the beach. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Cozy & Convenient

The Cozy Duck was a great place for our family for our twin teens' milestone birthdays/Mother's Day weekend. The location was GREAT for beach, shopping and dining. We would definitely stay again and recommend the cottage to other families.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

wonderful cottage, perfect location!

Visited for 7 nights with my boyfriend and dog. Quick walk to the beach and short easy walk to Duck town center. the cottage was more than we needed in size and could easily accommodate two small families. My dog enjoyed relaxing on the porch as well as the dog friendly beach!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine H.

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

Review

Nice home. Great location! A little rustic, but very well priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ali & Rik K.

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

As described

Nothing fancy but comfortable and close to the beach; well equipped kitchen for cooking and dining in. Highly recommend for small families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

The Cozy Duck

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Cozy Duck. It was very clean and comfortable, and has one of the best stocked kitchens of any beach house I’ve stayed at. Susan is a wonderful host and was very accommodating. We’ll definitely plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Briana N.

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

Cozy duck

The property was in a great location. We enjoyed walking to the duck shops and walking to the beach. The host was easy to communicate with and the property is well maintained. We were very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan Jones

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We are the Joneses from Virginia! We are a busy family of five, with 3 kiddos. We love the beach and love sharing the cottage with you!

Why they chose this property

The first time our family traveled to Duck, we fell in love with the town. We knew we wanted a small comfortable cottage for our family of five that was also within 3 minutes walk to the beach.

What makes this property unique

We love how quiet the street is and how the town of Duck is within biking or walking distance. Having three young kids, we knew that we wanted easy access to the beach, making it easy for any trips back to the house from the beach.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests