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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • Duck Boardwalk
    4 min drive
  • Aqua Spa
    4 min drive
  • Scarborough Lane Shoppes
    6 min drive
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    42 min drive

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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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Outer Banks Beaches. An outdoor pool and an arcade/games room are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Outer Banks Beaches and a few minutes from Duck Boardwalk
As a guest of Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks,, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The family-friendly Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks, also features a garden and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Dennis O'Brien

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor 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
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden

Laundry

  • 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

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • 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

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: 2 dogs max, house trained, well behaved.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Second Nature beautiful Natural Setting Private Pool 2 Kayaks

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 145 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric C.

Second Nature
Being that it was late October and pretty much the end of the vacation season some of the issues we encountered were understandable. The property was easy to find. located a short drive to Duck and Kittyhawk. The neighborhood was very quiet. When we first entered, we noted a mix of musty/bleach odor and a few dead palmetto bugs on the floor. The rooms were decorated nicely. The beds were a little too soft for my liking and a bit worn in. There were plenty of blankets for the colder nights. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook and was organized. The living room/dining room was very comfortable. We enjoyed the screened-in back porch and the oversized porch swing was awesome. The game room had a ping pong table/pool table that was in decent shape. We saw lots of deer and birds from the balcony. The observation deck did not provide views of the ocean. Best we saw was the tree tops across the street. A few of the family took the kayaks out into the canal. There is a very steep hill with awkward steps to traverse. The pool was half drained below the filter intake and we couldn't get the hose turned on to fill it so we didn't use it at all. The water was kinda greenish anyways. The beach access was a 17 minute walk so we usually drove. The neighborhood beach was very clean and easily accessible from the parking lot. We thought about staying and extra day and the owner was very responsive to our messages. In the end we decided to head home as scheduled. Not terrible for the $
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivan P.

Property would benefit from a better management
The house is in great location and it looks like it was once was in superb shape. These days there are many little things that need to be addressed. The owner is probably not visiting property as the needed repairs would be apparent for anyone who lives in the property for more that a day. Also be prepared that you need to bring all the necessities: bath towels, beach towels, kitchen towels, kitchen cloths, paper towels, bathroom tissue, kleenex, dishwasher soap, hands soap, dishwasher detergent, rinse aide, GARBAGE BAGS. The house has no leftovers from the previous visitors like you'd use to expect. Don't even think of finding teas, coffees, sugars, oils, etc. You'd need to buy everything yourself. It seems like the management takes everything away. Also, please read the fine print in the instructions that you'll see 3 days prior your visit. You'd need to bring your own sheets among other things. Other included amenities like beach chairs, or pool table are in rough shape. One of the two beach umbrellas is broken, the other one is almost there as well. We didn't even think of looking at the kayaks as life jackets were all piled up outside and did not look attractive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Connie H.

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

Marguerite M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We had a great time at Second Nature!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mark D., Charleston West Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice comfortable place in a natural setting
It's a great place in a natural setting at the beach with a wilderness feel. The best of both worlds! The beach is a short drive down the road, but you can come back to trees, and shade, and listen to the birds and squirrels on the screened-in porch while relaxing on the bed swing, after spending the day at the beach. The owner was very responsive, and the place had everything we needed. In 15 years of going to the Outer Banks, this is the best-equipped rental we have ever rented....hands down. And it was a welcome treat to have a gas stove to cook on, so much better than electric, and plus, we didn't have that same old issue of reflective plates on an electric stove that the rental companies can never seem to get the right size of. The weather was a bit unseasonably chilly our week so we never got in the pool, but it was in such a nice setting as well. If you are looking for a place near the beach that doesn't have that same old sandy feel, where you can go to the beach and come back and relax in a nature-type setting, this is your place. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Tara D.

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

6/10 Okay

Dr. Joel C., Lodi, Wisconsin

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

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

carol d.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

jeffery m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Bobby F., Kernersville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
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

4/10 Poor

Amber S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
OBX Family Reunion
Booked our stay for a family reunion with my immediate family & 2 nephews (both under 2 years old). The location & amenities were most important, especially the pool. Our first day there we noticed that the place is not well taken care of: My dad had to spend 6 hours cleaning the pool area & ridding it of poison ivy & pine needles so the babies could play there. The pool was also low on chlorine (we tested the water because it looked questionable). We did not feel comfortable using other amenities like outdoor showers/kayaks because they were grimy, overgrown & had lots of bugs/spiders. Overall the amenities had great potential and on paper seemed exciting but due to the lack of maintenance weren't realistically usable. There is black mold throughout the basement ceiling & around the skylights in the home. One of the adults stayed in the basement area so the babies didn't get the worst of breathing that in during our stay. Additionally the dryer did not work and the people who came to replace it would drop by unexpectedly. The pool maintenance man came by the morning we were leaving of course lol. Lastly, the owner profiled me I assume for being young and cancelled our request for the rental because he thought we'd be too loud. I had to explain extensively why we were planning to be there and who would be there before he approved our request. Why rent your house out at all if you're that worried about the guests? For the price I would recommend finding somewhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James A., Doylestown Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Pam w.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Marion H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Tina G.

Not worth the amount I paid!
The home is an “older” well-decorated beach theme home, that needs updating all over. The kitchen was well stocked but the Baking pans were well used and sticky.. the living room has one couch and another very uncomfortable chair. Sitting was not comfortable for a family of four. The beds were not fitted with quality mattresses, so our rest was not great. AC was adequate and so was the water pressure in the showers. The master bath is small……The house needs updated carpets and fresh paint inside and out. The back porch with the bed swing was nice, but the other decks needed replaced. We even had a place that my sons foot went through on the front deck. I reported this to the owner and someone came and covered the hole with plywood. The back yard is steep going down to the kayaks , so there is little back yard area. There is a swing and grill underneath the deck area. The pool was not clean and I reported this to the owner, who said the pool cleaners come twice a week. We were there all week and they never came. The home needs updated all over! Simply not worth what I paid for the rental. It will not be a consideration for next year…..
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy U.

Liked: Cleanliness
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