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The Gathering Place: Oceanfront | Pool and Hot Tub

Vacation home with kitchen, near Outer Banks Beaches

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In the heart of Duck, The Gathering Place offers a beach vacation with stunning views and easy access to Schooner Ridge's private beach. Unwind by your private pool or hot tub, take advantage of community amenities like an indoor heated pool and game room, walk to shopping and dining spots in town, enjoy the exclusive community fitness center or simply soak up ocean views from your sun deck.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 12285 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Gathering Place: Oceanfront | Pool and Hot Tub

Round up the entire family for a beach vacation and a lifetime of memories at "The Gathering Place." This spacious oceanfront home boasts stunning views and a location that can't be beat. Getting to the beach is a breeze with a direct walkway from the house to the Schooner Ridge private access. Situated in the heart of Duck, "The Gathering Place" allows guests to safely and easily walk or bike to a variety of shopping, dining and attractions.

The top level main living area is generously sized, with vaulted ceilings and an open-concept layout that maximizes the ocean views. There's also plenty of outdoor space, including a screened porch and sun deck that overlook both the ocean and the private pool area below. All six of the bedrooms include an ensuite bath, so everyone can have their own retreat with plenty of space and privacy. In the evenings, hang out by your private pool, or soak away the day in the hot tub. A dry entry with half bath on the ground level provides convenient access from the pool or beach.

No need to worry about traffic or finding parking around town, since you'll also be just a short walk or bike ride away from the best shopping, dining and activities that Duck has to offer. Attend annual events hosted at the Town of Duck amphitheater directly across the street. There's also a public park complete with soundside boardwalk that takes you on a delightful stroll along the water to a variety of boutiques and restaurants.

When you're not on the beach or exploring town, take advantage of the exclusive community amenities of Schooner Ridge. An indoor heated pool, game room and fitness center are ideal for off-season stays and will keep everyone in your group entertained, even on rainy days. There's also an outdoor pool and tennis court.

Pets allowed - dogs only. No smoking/vaping. Please refer to the Rental Agreement while reviewing Rules & Policies for pool opening/closing dates and pool heat information, including details regarding the optional pool heat fee.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3,072 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

2765

About the neighborhood

Map
Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Greenleaf Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aqua Spa - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Scarborough Lane Shoppes - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Corolla Beach - 17 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donutz On a Stick - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gathering Place: Oceanfront | Pool and Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gathering Place: Oceanfront | Pool and Hot Tub?

As of 3 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gathering Place: Oceanfront | Pool and Hot Tub on 31 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 2025 start from $1,308.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Gathering Place: Oceanfront | Pool and Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gathering Place: Oceanfront | Pool and Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gathering Place: Oceanfront | Pool and Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gathering Place: Oceanfront | Pool and Hot Tub located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Duck Boardwalk, Scarborough Lane Shoppes, and Aqua Spa. Greenleaf Gallery and Outer Banks Beaches are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Gathering Place: Oceanfront | Pool and Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great place!

What an amazing time we had. The house was well kept, clean and exactly as described. Location was excellent and close to the town. We had a slight issue with getting into the house but management helped immediately to get us in. We are planning next years vacation to this same house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Great location

The house is in a great location. It sits right on the beach, but we could get to everything in Duck easily. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Fabulous vacation!

Fabulous location right on the beach. Great balconies on both levels. Very clean. Location is close to great restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Paradise by the ocean

This was a lovely property centrally located in the town of Duck. The pool and hot tub were great and the immediate beach access let us visit whenever we wanted to. During peak season the pool in front might get a bit busy but it seemed like community had it under control. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey R.

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

The Gathering Place

This is a nice oceanfront property. The place is comfortable, easy parking, nice features as advertised. Kitchen is well equipped. The only negative we noted was the fact that several elec outlets would not hold plugs, like for phone chargers along with a lamp plug.. Suggest an electrician check this out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don and Donna T., Waxhaw, NC

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

Family friendly vacation rental

We booked the house for a small family reunion following a family wedding. We had 3 couples, siblings and spouses. The house is in an awesome location within an east half mile (10 minute) walk to the center of town. Shops, restaurants and bars, Duck Donuts, Kitty Hawk Kites, a mile long boardwalk of shops all within east walking distance from the house. Let’s not forget the BEACH literally steps away! Very private and very few people. The house has a pool (closed for off season) and hot tub. There is an adjacent community pool (also closed for the season). We had a great time visiting. Flew kites on the beach. Took a keep ride to see the wild horses. Visited lighthouses and State and National parks. Are at some excellent restaurants including Cravings (had an excellent lunch) and Blue Point for dinner. Great good. Great weather. Great family. Great times!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Hilary G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

This is the VRBO the hotels warned you about

You know those hotel commercials where the family books a VRBO/AirBnB that looks great online but turns out to be a nightmare? This was it. In 2 words: Stay Away! First, the house was filthy. Furniture was covered in dust, one of the beds had sand in it, another had human hair on the blanket. All of the bathrooms were nasty with mildew on the shower curtains and/or fan fixtures. There's a dead rusty grill (beside a newer one that works) by the pool. The outdoor furniture is sparse and dirty. Secondly, we had to call maintenance nearly every day - and we are NOT "those" people. I've stayed in many, many VRBOs and this was by far the worst experience yet. The pool skimmer was not working on arrival, that was fixed pretty quickly. The refrigerator leaked all week and was never fixed. The AC went out on day 3, and though fixed by late that evening, had the main room up to 89 degrees during the day. The smoke alarm would go off randomly, despite no smoke or anything resembling it. And I'm not talking about the low-battery chirp, I mean the screaming, ear-splitting alarm. The kitchen sink developed a link on our next-to-last day - also not fixed before our departure. This was a minor thing: but the house is not well-equipped and provided only 2 beach chairs for a house that sleeps 12, no beach towels, minimal TP, etc. The only good things about the house are the location right on the beach, and the fact that each bedroom has a private bath.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024