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Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks,

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Property grounds
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and an arcade/games room at Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks,. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks,

Get the best of all worlds on the Outer Banks in this five-bedroom/three-full-bath getaway. Enjoy majestic treetop views of the canal and marine forest -- with abundant wildlife and birds while having nearby beach access,(2 minutes from the house by car), with private community parking as well as the safety of life guards.
Relax in the large screened porch overlooking the lush natural setting. There are great views from the two master bedroom decks. The first-level rec room with an adjacent kids bedroom provides separate space/time for adults and children.
Two good quality kayaks come free with the rental and can be launched from the backyard dock. Enjoy swimming in your own private swimming pool.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Rules

Couples and families only. From Oct. 1 to May 1 a $10 per guest per night will be charged for more than 6 guests.
Dogs allowed on the beach from 6 PM–9 AM between 5/15 and 9/15. They must be on a leash. Waste bags available at Hillcrest beach entrance.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: 2 dogs max, house trained, well behaved.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Registration Number NO

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Second Nature beautiful Natural Setting Private Pool 2 Kayaks

About the area

Map
Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Scarborough Lane Shoppes - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Aqua Spa - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Duck Woods Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Donutz On a Stick - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cantina - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks, have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks, pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks,?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks,?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks, located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Greenleaf Gallery. Duck Boardwalk and Aqua Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks, Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, lots of space, quiet and convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Pleasant stay

A very comfortable and quiet setting
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Relax in Second Nature

Our family loved this property! It felt secluded enough that we felt like we had a decent amount of privacy yet was close enough to Duck and Kitty Hawk to shop and eat! We LOVED the pool - a perfect way to cool down on a hot day! The pool table/ping pong table and board games were a perfect way to spend evenings. I cannot recommend this property enough and I truly hope we can stay next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronee P.

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

Super nice

Beautiful place. Great views from porch in back. House was fully stocked with stuff from baby gates to stuff for the beach. We had a wonderful time. Kids loved the pool. Only down fall was the ticks but u are in a wooded area so that is to be expected. Had a water issue mid week however host was super kind and fast at getting it taken care and paid for our dinner that night out. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite M.

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

Great place to stay!

We had a great time at Second Nature!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Second Nature is a very nice place!

Second Nature is a well located, very nice cottage. Our time there was relaxing. The pool is very private and everything about the home met all our needs for a great vacation. My wife and I highly recommend a stay at Second Nature!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Fall on the Outer Banks

We loved Second Nature. The location was perfect for our day trips. The home is beautifully decorated, well equipped kitchen, and a relaxing place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relax and Refresh

Have been staying at this property for many years. We consider it our home away from home.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam w.

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

Beach trip 2023

We had a great family vacation! Although it was chilly when we first arrived, we really enjoyed kayaking and paddle boating for the first time for some of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

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

Amazing stay at the OBX

We have a great time staying at Second Nature. We loved the pool table and kayaking on the canal behind the house. The house was perfect for our family of 8. We also loved the swimming pool and proximity to the beach. We would love to stay here again in the future if we can make our way back to the OBX. We enjoyed trips to Wright Bros Memorial, Jockey's Ridge, Fishing and activities on Roanoke Island, visiting and climbing the lighthouses and hanging out at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Good times in OBX

Everything was great for our trip to the OBX. The house was laid out perfectly for our group. And the kids loved the pool. Thanks for letting us stay for the week. Cheers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
First and foremost, 2 of us were sick all week with a sore throat and stuffed up. Our last day we found black mold on the basement ceiling and in the skylight upstairs. They advertise kayaks and a telescope. Neither of which we could use. The owner basically told us too bad.Told the owner all the batteries for thw remotes were dead, never heard a response on that. Paid a fee for linens and got an email after everyone was already en route that towels werent included. So we had to go out and buy all new towels for everyone. Not to mention dish towels. Weeds over ran the place, and you had to check for ticks daily. Having said that, the house itself was very nice and the pool was great. Everyone had a great time, but we got the house to use the kayaks, and ended up spending more money to rent them. Wouldnt go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion H.

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

Enjoyed

We enjoyed ourselves. You had the pool to enjoy and a short drive or if you like walking you could walk to the beach. The cottage was close to the shopping or restaurants. We had a awesome time!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Chris D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 week southern shores

Great location and amenities. House could use a little TLC with some simple things like cracked toilet seats, and loose pool table felt. Host was wonderful-available and attentive with questions and concerns. We enjoyed seeing the local wildlife near the canal every morning. Check in and out were super convenient.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marsha C.

Perfect Rental

This house has everything one could want in a rental - we loved our stay!!! Enjoyed the walks to the beach and sound, loved having kayaks. The nature surrounding this house is very peaceful and relaxing. The only downside was having to leave...
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2015

8/10 Good

Aaron L.

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

Great location, very relaxing

The house is at a great location, close to the beach and halfway between Duck and Kitty Hawk, so with great access to restaurants, shopping, and activities. The screened-in porch is also great. We were comfortable in the house, which was very quiet and peaceful—a relaxing getaway for our whole family and our dog. The owner was very responsive. One tip: bring your own paper products.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M., Newton, North Carolina

Perfect in every way!!

Our vacation was the perfect blend of relaxation, excitement, entertainment, and communion with nature..The owner was very good in communicating the area's assets and attuned to our needs. The house was very comfortable, from the up to date kitchen to the comfortable beds..and the pool!! We enjoyed just hanging out in the house and on the property..great family atmosphere.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea W.

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

Husband/wife year OBX vacation with Dog

Our stay was absolutely wonderful and relaxing! The community of Duck offers so much as far as shopping and dining. Second Nature was the best part! We spent so much time cooking and enjoying the homes other amenities: pool table, porch swings, grill, and swimming pool! The location to the beach access and parking was also a great addition; we took daily trips to the beach with our dog! We are excited to come back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce P.

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

Perfect location

We really enjoyed staying here. The porch swing was a hit. My grandson loves fishing in the canal. It's the best of both worlds. Shade and sound in back and beach in front. It was nice being at the beach in the daytime and having the pool in the shade in the evening. The only negative thing is that there was poison ivy/oak around the house and pool and we did come home with some :( Other than that we had a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Connie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The house was great.

The grass definitely needed cut. We couldn’t use the kayaks because the water was so low and the bugs were bad. Also, the walk down that steep hill was difficult for us old people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon B.

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

Great Holiday Retreat!

The property accommodated our family of 6, including 2 grandsons plus one small dog. The house is located in a very pleasant section of Sea Oats development, with easy access to the beach, tennis courts and basketball court. The roads were fairly empty, providing many good routes for bicycling. The house was spacious, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone in our family. All on all, we were very comfortable staying at Second Nature.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy U.

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

Loved our time, as expected

Everything about the home was as the listing said. Very comfortable home that we immediately settled into. Nicely appointed kitchen and other parts of the home left us wanting for nothing. The couple of small issues that came up were resolved Immediately. Great home, great location and great home experience for our long term stay. You’ll love it too!!
Stayed 27 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina F., Prichard

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

Beautiful area

We were very pleased with our stay. We spent most of our time in the pool and screened in porch. Fiestaware was a nice touch. Being a collected it was nice to see in a rental. The personal art touches was beautiful. The beach was about a 3 minute drive. It was to far for us to walk. Owner was easy to reach. Place was clean and pleasant. The only semi complaint was the mattress were getting wore out. Besides that no complaints
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Bobby F., Kernersville, NC

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

Nice but in need of repairs

The house is in need of repairs. The main entrance door was hard to open there is a bad water leak and a lot of mold donn in game room
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeffery m.

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

Second Nature is Second to None

The home does need some TLC but… The neighborhood is quiet. The home is well furnished. The wildlife is abundant. The deer are beautiful to watch. The route to the beach allows for walking, biking, or driving complete with a stop light to get you across 12. Not feeling the beach? The pool was great to have. Centrally located between Duck and Kitty Hawk with all the accompanying shopping, eating, and playing. We lacked for nothing. Property manager/owner was great to work with. Can’t recommend this home enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023