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

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

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Situated on beautiful 1 acre lot backing to 5 acres of Marine forest and canal
Fenced pool seasonally open May 1 to Oct 1. 3 ft to 5 ft depth.
Canal & marine forest view from the Crows Nest.
Fully stocked kitchen and countertop remodeled 2010
Living room, dining room and kitchen

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

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Duck, NC
  • Popular LocationDuck Boardwalk4 min drive
  • Popular LocationAqua Spa4 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Sanderling Spa12 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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 manager

Dennis O'Brien

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 dogs max, house trained, well behaved.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Couples and families only.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Woods Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 4 min drive
  • Aqua Spa - 4 min drive
  • The Sanderling Spa - 12 min drive
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 17 min drive
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Starbucks - 7 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 7 min drive
  • Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - 5 min drive
  • Coastal Cravings - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 134 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

6/10 Okay

Dr. Joel C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very dated property that needs a lot of TLC.
This is more of cabin than a house. The location was right, but the house fell far short of expectations. A heavy mildew smell persists in the lowest level and under the kitchen sink. Dishwasher didn't work, but I brought my own dishwasher ;-) A lot of the decking and stairways outside are rotted and need replacing and a coat of paint would really help. Door to the screen porch was broken, I sent a picture to the property manager on the first day with no reply. The property manager did pick up the phone when I called at midnight of the 2nd day with water pouring from a lower level light fixture and ceiling. He said he was 73 miles away and to have the neighbor help to get the water turned off. The neighbor happened to have a special tool and had to turn the water off at the street. My kids did a great job of mopping water and emptying buckets. It's a night we will remember. It was the end of the season so there were a lot of broken items and insulation hanging from the ceiling of the carport. Water toys were full of water and in disrepair with questionable life jackets. It seems there was a lack of pride of ownership/management. Carpets were filthy. 1 family vacation a year should be special, but this property needs about $50k to make it feel special again. Owner left the pool open for the week for an extra fee. We only saw one other pool in the OBX that had been drained for the winter in the first week of October. The screen porch is the best feature. Great place to chill.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tara D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location with plenty of space.
I will start with positives. The location of the house is nice being that it is tucked back in and is quiet. The canal is behind the house and that offered chances to see birds and deer. There was plenty of sleeping space with 5 bedrooms and room for 10 people. My favorite part was the crow's nest (highest deck) and the screened in porch. I kept the screened porch open to the house often for the dogs to run in and out and to hear nature. There is pool but not useable in early October. The way the house was set-up, it was great for entertaining. I enjoyed the artsy, eclectic decorations. Anything you could have needed for cooking was supplied. To the negatives, the dishwasher was broken and even when trying to organize the repair with the owner, the repair was never completed. Also, the tv sound in the living room did not work and a solution could not be found after multiple messages and a phone conversation with the owner. The same repairman who was supposed to do the dishwasher was also going to look at the tv, but he never showed. The house could definitely have been cleaner, and it is really could use some love with paint and other repairs such as rotting wood. The coffee pot was toast and should not be used. Also, the expensive linens fees DOES NOT include towels. The owner was kind enough to have towels delivered after I messaged him. Overall, it was a nice place to stay but I was disappointed by things not working as they should and as paid for.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation, great house
Remote missing in main bedroom, I downloaded Roku app to work it but didn't figure that out until the last night.. other family members wished there was TV's in their room. two did not have tv's refrigerator shelves need attention. It is very loose and I did break a jar of mine. I mainly mention this for the owner but what a wonderful place. Had plenty of room and had a really great time. Pool was great just a little cloudy water at the early part of the week but was attended to early on by the pool person and cleared up mid week. Kitchen has EVERYTHING you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dennis O'Brien

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Myself, and my wife Carol have been visiting the Outer Banks since the late 1970s. We purchased Second Nature in 2003 and over the years have made many improvements. We fell in love with the setting as it gave us the best of 2 worlds with the beach on the east side and the marine forest, canal, and the Currituck Sound on the Westside. Its quiet, and at certain times feels like we are in a very remote location far from almost everything. Despite the remote feel we are only 5 to 10 minutes away from everything we need. There is something for everyone at Second Nature, making it an ideal rental cottage for families.
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