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Wonderful house short walk to ocean,community pool, Celebrate The Simple Life!

Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
On the beach, sun loungers
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In the beautiful, wooded Sanderling section of Duck, NC, The Simple Life offers a luxurious retreat. This family-friendly vacation house features two king-size Master Bedrooms En-suite with private covered porches and three full bathrooms. Enjoy free use of the Sanderling community pool and kiddie pool or bike ride to nature trails nearby.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Wonderful house short walk to ocean,community pool, Celebrate The Simple Life!


Welcome to the 2025 season!
The Simple Life is a family friendly vacation house, not an office, however the past three years many of our guests worked remotely or “attended school” while at The Simple Life, so we upgraded the WiFi - new password displayed on the new router- and added an air printer, located in the TV cabinet in the living room. Just plug it in, and go! If you need more ink and paper, please replenish and leave it for the next guests!
Here is to a safe and Simple Life!

This gorgeous property is for year around enjoyment! The Simple Life is located in the beautiful, wooded Sanderling section of Duck, NC, a 3 minute, short, 180 yard walk to the beach on a level, tree lined street with no road to cross! The free use of the Sanderling community pool and kiddie pool, an easy bike ride away - located directly on the Sound -is included with rental. Nature trails delight everyone. It is also a bikers paradise! Bikes can be rented at several rental agencies in nearby Duck.

This luxurious home offers two king-size Master Bedrooms En-suite (one on each level), a queen size bedroom and a room with two twin beds. Three full bathrooms, one half bath, and a huge outdoor shower. Laundry facility with washer, dryer and ironing board. A well loved crib (our daughter's, now grown) is available. High quality 100% cotton bed linen and towels are provided. Flat screen smart/Roku TVs with gazillions of streaming apps (find your favorite and go!), free Wifi and super fast internet. Hundreds of books displayed on bookcases throughout the house. Wood floor throughout, ceiling fans, huge screened dining porch, open sun deck and private covered porch off the master bedroom. Everyone finds a favorite spot, from the bookworm to the sun worshipper. Fully equipped modern kitchen, outside Bbq area with table and benches, and fish cleaning table with hose. Covered parking for several cars. Hundreds of books to choose from!

The entire 2600 plus Sf living space Is bright and open, with gleaming wood floors, carefully chosen art, new bathroom fixtures, lights and ceiling fans inside, cedar shakes outside so it fits perfectly with the surrounding nature and well maintained neighborhood.

The open concept main level features a huge, fully and well equipped gourmet kitchen with lots of windows, Quartz countertops, fully stocked built in pantry, french door refrigerator with freezer and icemaker below, and a custom made center island "table" for everyone to participate in the food preparation, and for casual meals. A huge dining room with wood burning fire place for chilly fall days and built in bookcases. The space flows into the spacious Cathedral-ceilinged living room with a huge screened dining porch on one side, and an open sundeck surrounded by trees, with Adirondack chairs in the back.

The first master bedroom opens off the living room. It also has cathedral ceilings, ceiling fan, windows galore, a large and private covered porch with arm chars, a brand new bathroom with double vanities, built in shelving and a huge open European shower complete with rain-shower head. This bathroom was a king bedroom before the recent renovation; the shower alone is ginormous! Some of our guests have been known to take videos of their loved ones taking a shower to show their friends at home.... This room has its private shaded deck with comfy chairs for two, overlooking the trees and the fish cleaning table below.
On this level, off the hallway from the kitchen to the stairs and the "Back of House" there Is another full bathroom with soaking tub/shower, 48” wide well lit vanity with mirrored wall cabinet, as well as a laundry room with washer and dryer, and a utility closet under the stair with spare light bulbs, flashlights, batteries, high chair and kid arm chair, and other necessities.

The upper level boasts three bedrooms- one king on-suite, one with two twin beds, and a queen "silent" room with no TV but WiFi - has another full bath with 48” vanity, soaking tub/shower. It also has a large powder room.

The outdoor shower offers a delightful surprise, a luxurious aluminum rain shower column with body sprays to help wash off the sand before entering the house. Behind this shower in the utility room are plenty of beach chairs and toys are located and a collapsible beach cart for your convenience.

NOTE: there is no refund in case of inclement weather or any other unforeseen natural disaster beyond what the refund policy states. There is no insurance provided in your rental agreement for such events, however it is available at VRBO and we recommend to purchase such insurance separately at your own expense.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No Exception

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Fish cleaning table
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,600 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Read instructions at door regarding AC/ heat settings
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

All Flood lights must be turned off at 10pm- a Sanderling good neighbor requirement!
Use grill in designated area only, next to table in back yard. Keep grill clean for next user
Have a wonderful time!

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No EXCEPTION

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Exception

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxury Beach House duck/ Sanderling half a Block Walk to Beach

About the neighborhood

Map
Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • The Sanderling Spa - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Corolla Beach - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 29 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 45 min drive - 44.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Donutz On a Stick - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wonderful house short walk to ocean,community pool, Celebrate The Simple Life! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Wonderful house short walk to ocean,community pool, Celebrate The Simple Life! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful house short walk to ocean,community pool, Celebrate The Simple Life!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful house short walk to ocean,community pool, Celebrate The Simple Life!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful house short walk to ocean,community pool, Celebrate The Simple Life! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, The Sanderling Spa, and Nor'Banks Sailing. Duck Boardwalk is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Reviews

Wonderful house short walk to ocean,community pool, Celebrate The Simple Life! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, clean, and a beautiful location. We especially enjoyed the short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and beautiful beach! Best equipped house ever! Excellent vacation all around. Many thanks for offering your lovely home for others to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Relaxing and Memorable Stay at "The Simple Life."

Our vacation at The Simple Life in Duck was absolutely perfect! The house was spotless upon arrival—cleanliness was clearly a top priority, which made us feel right at home from the start. The layout of the home was ideal for our family, with just the right mix of shared spaces and private rooms for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves.The location couldn't have been better—just a short walk to the beach and close to everything we needed, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and private. We spent our days enjoying the sun, exploring the local area, and returning to the house each evening to unwind on the deck and enjoy the coastal breeze.The Simple Life truly lived up to its name. It gave us the space to slow down, reconnect, and make lasting memories as a family. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and well-located home in Duck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Great Place in Duck

Very nice place on quiet street within a short walk to the beach. Our family had a very relaxing week at this beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa G.

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

Late Season Stay

We had an amazing time. The location was perfect and the home was comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy H.

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

Family beach vacation

Wonderful location in the trees but still close to the beach. House felt just like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie W.

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

Great location

The house was great, super clean and stocked with everything you could need. Awesome location with a short walk to a beautiful beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N.

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

Family Vacation in Duck

Great time in Duck at The Simple Life. Living space is wonderful, and so too are the proximity to the beach and to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Simple Life

Lovely home with great location . 3 minute walk to beautiful private beach. Amenities were great and host responded quickly to any questions or concerns. A great week in Duck NC!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

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

Another wonderful stay at The Simple Life

This was our second time staying at The Simple Life. In every way it was a wonderful experience. The property is clean, comfortable, spacious, well equipped, well maintained, and located within just a few minutes' walking distance of the beach. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Great Family Spot

We had a great experience! The short walk to the beach, a short drive to the pool/restaurants, and the peaceful neighborhood was a great combination for our family to enjoy. The house had everything we needed and great communication with the host made the whole vacation just perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

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

Was a great trip and house was perfect

This was a wonderful house. All the amenities were there on a gorgeous tree lined street just steps to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

As advertised

Very nice house, exactly as advertised. Location is terrific just a very short walk to the quiet beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Wonderful beach home!

The Sumple life was excellent again - our second stay was as enjoyable as the first. A wonderful home and the owners are terrific! Highly recommend this beach home - you will enjoy the many things it has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dean L.

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

Relax at the outer banks

Everything we wanted for our quick get-away was there for us. The house is exceptional with a quick walk to the beach. The surrounding oak grove gives the property an extra level of privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Duck OBX

This house provided everybodies needs. From the quite moments to a family dinner. Great space and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison H., Boston, MA

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

Amazing beach rental!

This was a great property in Duck- really close to beach access, the house was large with multiple porches and areas for relaxing. Owners were super nice and responsive. Great house for families with small kids especially. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Fun week at the beach

The house was very spacious and has a great location. We had a lot of fun at the beach and on an air boat adventure. My daughter really enjoyed the juicer and made all sorts of drinks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

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

Agreat trip

We had a wonderful stay! The house had everything we needed and was lovely. Easy walk to the beach. Plenty of space for gathering or avoiding each other. Never did find the pool, but yhat was ok. Didn't want to go home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

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

Great off-season weekend at Simple Life

Great house - very clean and comfortable. Loved all the outdoor decks and screened in porch. We spent a lot of time hanging out around the kitchen area. The master is super nice! Short walk to the beach and easy drive into downtown Duck.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Another wonderful stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3rd annual visit to the Simple Life. The house was again in excellent shape and the rental process was a breeze. The owners have done a wonderful job providing everything necessary for a relaxed stress free visit; in addition they are extremely responsive and helpful. We enjoyed the easy access to the beach, community pool, and cool evening on the tree shaded deck. We plan to be back, can’t imagine finding a better rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne Andrews

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

Wonderful stay!

This is a lovely, beautifully appointed and well stocked home that was a joy to stay in! The house layout is perfect for various age groups under one roof, and its many gathering areas allow for comfortable socializing. Beautiful renovations. Neighborhood is quiet and nice and beach path just down the street. Ilona was so responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Beth

We really ejoyed our stay this summer. The house was perfect for two families - enough space to spread out, and great common areas. Proximity to the beach was key. Really enjoyed the beach after dark, as well as watching the sunset from the community dock. Very quiet and safe neighborhood. Would highly recommend this house!

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Exceptional House / Great Neighborhood / Responsive Owners

We were welcomed to check in early, and found the house super clean. The bathrooms and kitchen were new and well stocked. The owners were incredibly responsive when we had questions. The neighborhood is quiet and shady and perfect for relaxing. We spent the mornings at the beach (a quick and easy walk) and the afternoons reading on the screened porch. It was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

bruce c., Parkton Maryland

Perfect location, spacious and updated home !

This is our 3rd stay in Sanderling after 20 years of summers spent in Pine Island. Sanderling has all the amenitiies and proximity to the beach as Pine Island but also has the wooded canopy and classic beach cottage charm, while not losing any modern convenience. Simple Life should be named Wonderful Life, it would certainly be more appropriate :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017