DU100: Duck Side of the Moon

Our family of 8 adults and 3 small children had an absolutely incredible week at Duck Side of the Moon. Communication with the property owner leading up to, and during, our stay was top notch, and we appreciated the sincere care that was put into making this a premier rental experience. We spent the vast majority of our time enjoying the immaculate backyard set up. The saltwater pool was gorgeous, and between the excellent landscaping, natural tree growth, and beautiful pergolas, we really appreciated that there were areas of shade at all times of day (especially staying with a newborn). The elevated outdoor space was the main selling point when we were deciding between this house and other rentals, and it genuinely exceeded our expectations. The location was also excellent - easy stroll to the beach or into town, and even on windy days at the beach the backyard/pool area was very protected and comfortable. Our group all agreed that we would wholeheartedly recommend staying at Duck Side of the Moon and hope to stay again in the future!

Our extended family (6 adults, 4 kids) found this home to be tastefully appointed and accommodated all of us comfortably. The four children slept in the two bunk beds, and the adults in the other rooms with Queens or King (in the top floor master).Some personal favorite features of the home was the walking steam shower on the top floor. Max temp 125 degrees and trippy colored lighting. Nice touch and kept in theme with the home's name. The homeowners also took great care to select modern practical beach furniture and decorations. I love that every light switch and outlet was labeled. And a binder named "Info guide" was useful to understand all the property had to toffer.Whoever chooses to stay in the top floor master is privy to a private entry to the balcony with incredible views of the sunrise. It's also the little things that make a difference. The house is climate controlled and informs you if a door or window has been left open. We had kids there. Enough said. There is a freight elevator that made loading and unloading painless. The outdoor shower was immaculate. No spiderwebs, mold, etc. like you might find at many beach homes. There is a hose just inside each entry point to the pool area. The upstairs deck has new adirondack chairs and benches. You can tell from every detail that the homeowners put an incredible amount of thought and care into the design of the remodel of the home. Did I mention the surround sound inside on the top floor? This made cooking and prepping food an entertaining experience. The outdoor area was not to be outdone. The saltwater pool was in fantastic condition and the beautiful landscaping really does provide a sense of privacy. We made use of the fully lit pergola at night and found the lounge chairs to be much more high end than you find at other beach homes (in my experience). There is a table for 10 under the pergola that sits closest to the home, with a fan! So thoughtful and practical. The pool area is also bluetooth enabled to hook up to your devices for music. There is a fire pit which we used to make s'mores. Seats 6 or 8 If I remember. And the permanently mounted charcoal grill is just steps away. What an amazing set up. Kudos. I highly recommend Duck side of the Moon. I've been coming to the OBX (Corolla, Southern Shores, Duck and Nags Head) since 2005. I've been in bigger and smaller homes depending on the company I travelled with but Duck Side of the Moon is by far my favorite property. I appreciate the craftsmanship, material selection, attention to detail and design layout choices that were made. The home owners clearly love their property. I feel extremely fortunate that we were able to find this home.Best wishes on your vacation.

Duck Side of the Moon was a perfect escape for our extended family of 10 people. With three levels of living space and a separate kitchen prep area on the lower level, the house is ideal for a large group. Each bedroom is well-appointed with comfortable beds and wall-mounted TVs. The home is equipped with blue tooth capability making it very easy to play music from a device throughout the house. It is apparent that the homeowners take pride in their space, as seen in the decorating choices and pleasant artwork. We thoroughly enjoyed the large salt water pool and backyard with fire pit and plenty of lounge chairs. We felt like we were living on our own private island! We plan return to this quintessential Outer Banks home to make more memories!

My family and I had a wonderful time at Duck Side of the Moon! The house and location were fantastic. We particularly enjoyed the backyard and pool. It was the perfect oasis. The dining patio, the pergola lounge, and the fire pit, all accenting the saltwater pool, were perfect for relaxing and socializing. And on top of that the additional hung-lighting and the external sound system made it even more so! The house itself is nestled on a quiet treelined street just a few minute’s walk or bike ride from the quaint town of Duck, where you'll find wonderful shops and restaurants. We particularly recommend The Treehouse Coffee Co. for breakfast and lunch.We highly recommend Duck Side of the Moon!

We traveled with a group of 3 families, which is 12 total people (6 adults, 6 kids). The 6 bedrooms were perfect for our group. All bedrooms had comfortable beds. The house was extremely clean when we arrived. The outdoor area around the pool was terrific. We spent the majority of the time outside either in the shaded areas, which seemed like they were just installed. Also, the outdoor furniture was super comfortable and well put together. We also all loved the location because we were able to bike to the beach and into town within minutes. Highly recommend this place.

I recommend this Beach House to anyone who is vacationing in Duck. We had 16 of us fit comfortably for our much needed week of vacation the end of July! The outside space is even better than what the photos show. There is penty of outdoor furniture for everyone to sit outside and relax. The two pergolas have some kind of mesh cover on them, so you can go in the shade if you wish, or in our case were so amazing to have because it rained and drizzled a couple of days. It doesn’t fully protect from the rain, but it sure helped! Plus, there are beautiful lights to have on outside at night. Be sure to bring Firewood, as there is a total separate fire pit area with plenty of chairs, that was so nice to sit and relax by. The inside had everything we needed, so we were able to spend time inside comfortably as well. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could possibly need to make meals. There is a Charcoal grill, that we got plenty of use out of, as well. Also plenty of room there as well for everyone to sit comfortably! There are lots of stairs to go up and down. However, the downstairs has a kitchen set up, that you can use while outside hanging out. The location of this home is the best! The access to the beach is right down the road ( there is limited parking spots if you wish to drive and drop off your stuff). Easy walk into town for plenty of shopping and fabulous food! The views and the food at the AQUA restaurant, right within walking distance, are unbelieveable! I also appreciated that the owners really took the time to send us a welcome basket while we were there and followed up with us after our stay. Those little things mean alot!

My family of 7 and my parents stayed in Duck for the first time. We absolutely loved the home! You cannot beat the location. 5 minute walk to the beach or town. The house was perfect ….it was clean, modern and comfortable. We spent a great deal of time by the pool listening to our favorite tunes through the Bluetooth speakers. The house was equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen and for the pool. We would definitely recommend and stay here again!

Duck Side of the Moon has been lovingly restored! We choose Duck over and over again for it's natural beauty, privacy, and the village experience. This house is a reflection of all that -- close to the beach with an easy walk to town and brand new decks that allow you take in the ocean and the live oaks. The house is is well-appointed and features all new flooring from top to bottom. We cooked the whole week and the kitchen provided everything we needed. The real gem of this house is the pool. It is an old-school tiled pool that is very big for beach standards. There are two pergolas that are tripped out in lights for the evening and plenty of lounge and adirondack chairs plus an outdoor dining area. We used the firepit and the grill during our stay -- I'd recommend a grill tray to deal with the ashes -- it's a charcoal park grill. You will need to bring everything you need for the beach -- we donated six beach chairs to the house but hard to say if they'll still be on site. We were surprised to find kayaks but the weather was not cooperative during our stay -- we did rent beach cruisers for the week and used them constantly to make a quick ride to the beach or to town. Great house - great location - great poolside!