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Marlin's Rest | 95 ft from the beach | Private Pool | Duck

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A wooden deck with a pool, white railings, and a covered area with chairs.
A multi-story building with a covered entrance and a staircase leading to a balcony.
A spacious living room with a large rug, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. There are two armchairs, a TV stand, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a ceiling fan, a clock, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Mid-Level King Bedroom with Bunk Bed

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Mid-Level King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Mid-Level Queen Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Top-Level King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Mid-Level Hall Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid-Level King Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Mid-Level Queen Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Top-Level King Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near the beach. The Sanderling Spa and Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Corolla Beach and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Nor'Banks Sailing and Corolla Raceway are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Map
Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Corolla Beach - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 39 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 48 min drive - 45.1 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tullio's Bakery & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marlin's Rest | 95 ft from the beach | Private Pool | Duck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Marlin's Rest | 95 ft from the beach | Private Pool | Duck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marlin's Rest | 95 ft from the beach | Private Pool | Duck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marlin's Rest | 95 ft from the beach | Private Pool | Duck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Marlin's Rest | 95 ft from the beach | Private Pool | Duck located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nor'Banks Sailing, The Village Table & Tavern and The Sanderling Spa. Duck Boardwalk and Tap Shack are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location! Quiet street, close proximity to the beach and the pool was great. House was clean and well maintained. Great sleeping and comfortable furniture. Quick responses to emails and texts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your "Wonderful" 5-Star review of "Marlin's Rest." We are glad you had a great time. We aim to provide a relaxing experience with a local touch and it sounds like we delivered for you. Please come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

This was our second time at this location, great beach access and close to the duck boardwalk. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
Diane, Thank you for taking the time to let us know of your good experience. "Marlin's Rest" is a very popular property for all of the reasons you mentioned. Please come back and stay with Outer Banks Blue again soon. All the best from the beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Within steps to the beach

The house was perfect for our family. Everyone had a comfortable bed, the kitchen was fully stocked, and the views were awesome. It was a quit area, private and a very clean beach. The sand and the water were fantastic with lots of shells and NO sea weed. We definitely will go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2025
Thank you Elizabeth!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Duck for the win!

We loved being able to be right at the beach and have plenty of room. Duck has a very nice small town feel and the more touristy areas are not far away. It was a very relaxing vacation and the location was perfect for the activities we wanted to do. My son lost his wallet and the company went above and beyond to locate it (in the couch cushions) and mail it to us very quickly. We would definitely reccomend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2025
It sounds like you had a great time and enjoyed the house immensely. We are happy we were able to return the wallet and as always there is no charge on shipping when things like this happen. Please let us know what we can do next time to earn a 5-Star rating!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
Overall it was a good stay, close to the beach, pool on property and enough space for all of us. However the inside was covered with dust and sand upon arrival. The fridge made a loud noise every hour, we think the ice machine, which was also not working. There were not enough towels in the house for every room to have one. All forms of communication were ignored. Could not get a hold of the host for the entire stay. The house itself was well maintained and very close walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2026
We apologize for the inconveniences you describe below. Specifically there is no excuse for not communicating. We did communicate with another person in your party, but do not have a record of what you state below. We regret you found the property in anything less than our industry leading cleaning standards. We are glad you had a good stay in spite of these issues. We hope to serve you better in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation Treat

Our son n future daughter in law just graduated from college. My husband n I n her family went to Duck Island for a few days post graduation. We had a wonderful time, great seafood, accommodations were perfect n fun celebrating our children’s accomplishments. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2024
Jean, Congratulations to the graduate, and thank you for staying with us. We look forward to serving you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Positives: location in Duck and proximity to beach; positive experience working with maintenance technicians; pool was clean; kitchen was adequately stocked.Room for improvement: Cleanliness (recycling from previous guests not emptied; floors/apliances/tables not cleaned well, furniture not moved back into place; blankets not folded); HVAC and fridge issues; timeliness in Outer Banks Blue getting back to us on maintenance inquiries. Images were a bit misleading in regard to size of amenities like the pool. These issues were not enough to get in the way of enjoying ourselves, but we may go back to Twiddy rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2025
We regret that you did not have the 5-Star experience the majority of our guests enjoy. We apologize for your angst on some of these items and hope you will give us another try.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property with ocean views suitable for a large family

If you want a place in the Outer Banks for a large group, this property has almost everything for your needs. The bedrooms are large, all with en suite bathrooms, the kitchen is fully equipped, it is literally steps from the beach. The top floor living which includes one bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, the living room, a dining area and the kitchen, is large and bright, with lots of windows and a sliding door to the porch. If you want to cook you need to bring all consumables with you, including oil, salt, sugar, dishwashing liquid, sponge, etc., which are sometimes available at other properties, but not at this one. Management did inform us of this fact beforehand, and were kind enough to give us extra dishwasher pods (one packet was provided, which we wanted to keep for checkout) when we asked, and were prompt with responses to other questions. Overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2022
Hi Vidula, thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Marlin's Rest. Nothing beats being that close to the beach! Thank you for choosing Blue, we certainly hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home with plenty of space. Kitchen was well equipped, with all the amenities . Beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star review of "Marlin's Rest." We appreciate you taking the time to give us this positive feedback. Please come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

Love this house, great views!! Had everything needed and more. Duck is such a cute and unique town to be close too. The beach is unbelievable. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2022
Thanks for the comment Miranda! Duck is really a great little town, and being on the southern side in Southern Shores means less traffic when you're heading home! Find us on outerbanksblue.com when you're ready to book again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and Location!

We stayed for Thanksgiving weekend - Myself, My Husband, My 5 year old son and his 2 grandpas. The house was SO spacious, everyone had their own room and full bathroom. Living space is set up nicely- 2 sinks in the kitchen was a bonus! The house is angled so that you have a panoramic ocean view from everywhere in the common living area upstairs. The beach is literally steps away. The only thing we didn't get to enjoy was the pool but imagine it is so nice in the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec, 2021
We appreciate your feedback, Katie. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We are happy to hear that you had a good vacation at Marlin's Rest. The great room view is indeed incredible! We can’t wait to see you again soon! Thank you for choosing Blue.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House!

Location was fantastic - just steps to the beach, and great views. House was nicer than the photos. Well-maintained and stocked, comfortable beds, good showers. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2022
Debra, thank you for writing us a review and sharing your experience. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Marlin's Rest and found the property to be accommodating. Such a prime location! Thank you for choosing Blue, come back to the OBX soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Beach House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is fantastic and the home was very clean and nicely appointed. The pool and beach right there were awesome! We couldn’t have asked for anything better. Great value too. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2020
Hey Melanie! We appreciate the great review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Foster and that everything met your expectations! We hope you will be able to stay with Outer Banks Blue again in the future,
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2024
Thank you Kenneth
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