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Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry

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Property grounds
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 83320 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry

We love our beach cottage and know you will, too. "Sounds Good" is a custom-built 3,320 sq. ft. three-level home loaded with great amenities. Our cottage has three master suites because privacy matters, a private pool and hot tub, and a well-equipped kitchen with a fully stocked guest pantry. There is a sports lounge on the ground level with a wet bar, billiards, and a large flat-screen TV for watching your favorite movies or for quality gaming. Call us crazy, but we still have cable TV throughout the cottage, and the main TVs also stream. Sounds Good is our second home, and we visit it often, so we only open our cottage to guests for a very short season, simply because we miss it too much when we're gone.

One important note: though Sounds Good is in Duck, we are passionate about the wild Banker horses in Corolla, just 8 miles north. When you stay with us, $50 from your week's rental is gladly donated to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund to help these wild horses continue to thrive. Okay, back to cottage info...

Our five-bedroom, five and 1/2-bath home is super clean. We are committed to keeping this level of quality for our guests (and ourselves). We aim to exceed your expectations because your vacation and investment are important. At the same time, we INSIST that our guests are respectful and gentle on our home.

Sounds Good is a peaceful, laid-back place to vacation. We do not host parties and will not tolerate rowdy behavior; that's just not what we are about. We are about- is being readily available to you before and during your stay. We enjoy getting to know our guests and respond quickly to any need or question about the cottage or visiting the Outer Banks. Consider us your text-able concierge! We offer a well-stocked guest pantry; please see the photo in our gallery. Please bring your own linens and towels, or they can be easily rented from a company right down the street and conveniently delivered to the cottage.

Sounds Good is in one of Duck's most charming communities, Carolina Dunes, and is near the ocean, only one walkable block to the beach access, and the Currituck sound is just 50 yards away from the front door. Enjoy the Currituck sound and sunset views from the front balcony.

You'll be near all the things that make for a perfect family vacation: whether it's strolling along the Currituck sound walking trail, directly in front of the cottage, or wandering through the sound front shops (1.8 miles south - a walk or bike ride away), or dining at one of the many nearby restaurants, or visiting the Duck town park for an evening concert, you won't have to travel far or necessarily by car.

Back at the cottage, relax on one of the spacious decks or enjoy a good book under the second-floor covered deck, or chill in the hammock swing. The fenced backyard offers mature live oaks and is extremely private. Cool off in the backyard pool or go kayaking using our two kayaks. Launching the kayaks from the community dock is just a block and a half south. We've got the gear: wheel dollies, paddles, and life vests.

Game night is always fun, and our home has plenty of board game choices. Downstairs, the sports lounge has two TVs, one at the wet bar and the main flat-screen TV. There's an apartment-size dishwasher, microwave, full-size stainless refrigerator, and a high-quality 9' pool table.

If you're looking for location, fun, relaxation, and comfort, Sounds Good has it all because it's not a busy rental; it's our home!

House Gear: Four beach bikes, six beach chairs, various floats, two beach umbrellas, DVDs, books, a high-chair, crib, booster chair, changing table, pack n' play, all expected deck furniture, hammock swing, gas grill, Blackstone griddle, and beach buggy to cart your gear to the beach, which is only a 5-minute walk.

Enjoy your vacation wherever you stay, but we hope it will be with us!

Cheers!
Tom & Kelly

Property manager

Tom and Kelly Wilkes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping inside the cottage

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3320 sq ft (308 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 35

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: No party rule strictly enforced, we will evict.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • Nor'Banks Sailing - 11 min walk
  • Duck Boardwalk - 3 min drive
  • The Sanderling Spa - 3 min drive
  • Aqua Spa - 4 min drive
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪B J's Carolina Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duck Deli - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Nor'Banks Sailing. Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Duck Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Duck - Sound View, w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Bikes, Billiards & Guest Pantry Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D., Yocumtown, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation getaway
Home away from home! Although the weather wasnt the best the entire week we enjoyed our stay immensely. The pool, hot tub, pool table, games and books were great and the pantry was fully stocked with anything we needed! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlee J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We enjoyed the house thoroughly. It was so spacious- three floors so everyone had plenty of room. It was kept up very well. Extremely clean and everything worked well. The owner stocked the house with items and amenities so you really felt like you were "at home". The pool had lots of toys and floats, the kitchen had plenty of supplies for cooking, storing food, etc. And they are serious when they say they provide paper goods, garbage bags, ketchup, coffee, spices, etc. It is a luxury that we don't often see! Loved the bikes and the kayaks. And the owner was super-responsive to questions and all communication. We had a great week connecting as a family and enjoyed this property very much! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Time
Great property for our family! We had enough space when we needed it and cozy spaces for dinner, board games and pool/hot tub time. The beach was very close with easy access. Kelly gave us great recommendations and was easy to communicate with. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sounds Good!
Everything you need for a family beach vacation is at Sounds Good. A fully stocked pantry, pool, beach chairs, bikes, pool toys and kayaks all there for you to enjoy. Loved the hot tub! Kelly was a delight and communicated instantly. Loved our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We have vacationed in Duck for years, but this was our first time staying at this house, and it won't be the last! Everything was above and beyond expectations. The house was very clean and spacious, and the amenities top-notch. The hosts were so very helpful and kind! Our family had a wonderful time, and we can't wait for next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Was a great vacation, house was just what we needed. We loved the distance to the beach and the pool was awesome. Supplies that were offered were very appreciated. There was some trash that we found in some of the rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sounds Good is Phenomenal
Description of property and location were spot on! This home accommodated 8 of us very easily and nicely. They have included everything you can imagine for your stay and clearly share what you need to bring, which is minimal. Communication with owners is easy and they are all about ensuring you make wonderful memories. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby W., West Chester, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Duck vacation
Sounds Good was the perfect home for our family! Kelly and Tom were attentive, communicative, caring and helpful! The home was very clean, comfortable and had so many amenities and extras! We loved the pool and hot tub. They provide four bikes that we really appreciated. We rode them every day to the beach, and we also rode them into town. We played the board games almost every night. Another extra that we found very helpful is the full supply of toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, hand soaps, laundry detergent, ziplock baggies, foil, plastic wrap and more. Also provided was coffee, filters, a spice rack and condiments! Thank you Kelly and Tom! We hope to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

timothy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Fun in Duck
We had a great week in Duck at Sounds Good. The house is well equipped and well maintained. Communications with Kelly were great she was super helpful and responsive. We spent a lot of time at the beach and then retiring to the pool for the afternoon. Cooking dinner for the family was easy in the well equipped kitchen. Loved playing all of the games after dinner. All of the bed rooms were comfortable. We tended to hang out upstairs in the living room after dinner planning games but the wet bar/pool table downstairs looked very appealing we just ran out of time to take advantage. We were there for the fourth of July week so the traffic was a bit of a challenge especially through Duck but the house its self was fabulous and the Beach in Duck is second to none.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lavina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Thank you for a wonderful time with our family! The property was amazing for us, our adult children, and granddaughters! The house was clean and well-stocked and it was a quick walk to the beach. We loved the house and really enjoyed getting to know Kelly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sounds Good was GREAT!
This home is fantastic! The owner is a fabulous communicator who also provides tons of tips and ideas for the area! She feels like a friend by the end of your stay (or even before you get there!). They obviously love their home and do everything they can for their guests to love it as much - which we did! The location is great - across the street to the Sound with great pier access, for watching incredible sunsets nightly. The town of Duck with tons of restaurants and shops is very close, which is convenient, and the beach is fabulous, especially if you love to boogey board and/or body surf. We kayaked on the Sound on the calmer days, which was great - and really cool because you can be out on the Sound hundreds of feet into it, and still stand, which we've never experienced. There is nothing that you will want for at the house - absolutely everything you think you might need, they have, from every kitchen amenity, TONS of extras for spices, coffee, condiments, paper plates, baggies - to even more with bikes, kayaks, pool and beach floats, chairs, and more. That helps so much with not having to pack all that for just a week stay OR having to go out and buy all the little things that add up, for a week stay. I loved also that there were labels for almost everything, so you always knew where to find things, and even easier, where to return things. We had 2 families, with kids from 2 - 13, and all of us loved the entire week and felt at home in their home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vacation!
Sounds Good was a beautiful home! It had everything we needed especially for our 1 year old grandson crib high chair etc.. The pool and hot tub were amazing. We had everything we needed for the beach too. Everything is well stocked and the house was super clean. Kelly really made our stay nice with her quick response to any questions and her great input and suggestions! I felt like she was a friend even though we didn't meet face to face! We will definitely stay again when we visit the Outer Banks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sounds Good review
The house was fully equipped and large enough for our party of 8 to stay comfortably for a week. The location was great - across the street from the sound and a leisurely 6 minute walk from a beautiful, uncrowded beach. We also enjoyed the private pool and bikes!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pride of Ownership
Sounds Good is a beautiful home with every convenience. It was perfect for our group of six adults and two children. My adult children really enjoyed the hot tub and pool table and we all enjoyed having our own private pool. We had plenty of room and the kitchen is very well stocked. Kelly (the owner) was great with communications prior to our trip and during the week we were there. Her concern for our well being was a top priority which we really appreciated. You won't be disappointed if you choose Sounds Good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property. As advertised. Would stay again.
Fantastic time in a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Duck, North Carolina
The home was perfect for our two active families and the weather was just beautiful the whole week. The beaches were within walking distance and the sound within a stone's throw from our rental. Lots to do in Duck and the surrounding towns were within a 30 minute drive. The nearby beaches were great to explore and the horses, lighthouses and shopping was nice family time. Can't wait to schedule our next vacation. We love OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Duck Vacation
The property was nice and had everything we needed as a family with adults to an infant. Walk to the beach is not to far. Pool was nice to have as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We loved our stay at Sounds Good. The house had everything we needed and more. The location was great and had an easy walk to the beach. Kelly was helpful with recommendations and very responsive with any questions we had before and during our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin U.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Time OBXers
We had a wonderful week staying at Kelly and Tom's home for our first OBX trip. We were able to spend time together in the large great room or playing pool and then each retreat to our separate spaces when we needed (teenagers). It's a quick walk to the beach, then when it got too hot we would head home and hang by the pool. Kelly and Tom were always available and provided great recommendations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

david r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, awesome owners. Just perfect!
This was our first visit and trip using a rental like this. Can’t say enough about the property and the owners, Kelly was great to work with,(Tom was too )but Kelly was so responsive and full of info. More than anyone could ask for. The house felt like it was our home and not just a rental property. It was super packed with amenities and other owners have their work cut out to keep up with Tom n Kelly Wilkes. Definitely look forward to another trip like this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family week at the beach!
We highly recommend staying at Sounds Good. The entire experience- from inquiring about the property, planning, and then staying was super easy. Kelly is an excellent host. The house had more than enough room for the 7 of us, an easy walk to the beach, and we loved the relaxed vibe of OBX. We were able to take advantage of the pool, hot tub, bikes, and extras- just needed a few more days to fit using the kayaks in too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great place to stay
The house was perfect for our family. In addition to being a comfortable place to stay, the additional amenities were great. We took advantage of the bikes, beach chairs, and kayaks to get the most out of our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kathryn H., Alamo, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family reunion spot
Close to the beach with all the amenities you need. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking meals at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Loved the property and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Billy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
This property had a lot of extra touches to help you enjoy your stay in the outer banks. Everything was well organized and labeled, and you could tell the owners had really thought about our well being.