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Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!

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Property grounds
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!

This is a beautiful, newly decorated condo located just steps to the beach! Our condo is on the 2nd floor with fantastic views of the ocean and ocean front pool (unheated) from every window. The large deck right off the living room is the perfect spot to relax to the sound of the surf, to watch the sun rise and dolphins play at dawn (or all day!) in the ocean, or to idle the day away. Bring your binoculars or use ours for close ups of the dolphins, pelicans, seagulls etc. Our unit offers a master bedroom with king bed, two full baths (super convenient for a family) sleep sofa queen bed, hallway XL single berth bed, fully appointed kitchen (including Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, dishwasher!), two flat screen TVs (living room and master bedroom), free WiFi, brand new deck swing, keyless entry system, and much more. Please note our condo is on the second floor of a three story building with stairs and no elevator.

Note: Linens and towels are NOT included in our rental, but can be rented by guests directly with a linen rental company to help guests keep their costs down. Or guests may bring their own linens and towels. Pillows, blankets and quilts are provided.

Our beach-- only steps away from our condo -- features coastal dunes, soft creamy sand, nice surf and great beach combing. We have beach chairs and boogie boards for your use during your visit.

In addition to our beach front, our condo community has an outdoor pool (unheated), outdoor grills, basketball and tennis courts, pool side restrooms, and oceanfront showers and laundry facilities.

We are only a short 15 minute walk to the lovely, historical village of Duck where you can enjoy the lovely shops, buy groceries, eat at great restaurants and cafes, buy books and sip coffee at Duck Cottage, rent bikes to ride on the jogging trails, walk the sound-side boardwalk for bird watching, and rent canoes, kayaks and other water sport equipment.

Bring your binoculars to bird watch and get great close ups of dolphins in our surf. Superb viewing from our deck!

We keep our reservations calendar up to date so check it out to reserve now! If we're already booked for your preferred dates, check out our other properties in Duck listed on VRBO too. They are VRBO 513115, VRBO 667198, VRBO 885663!

Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancelled more than 60 days before the start of your stay.

Property manager

Mike and Mary Hayward

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Dolphin Dawn See Dolphins at Dawn From Your Deck!
Oceanfront Condo See Dolphins at Dawn From Your Deck!
Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn From Your Deck! Condo
Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn From Your Deck! Kitty Hawk

About the area

Map
Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Aqua Spa - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • The Sanderling Spa - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 14 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Duck Boardwalk and Outer Banks Beaches. Aqua Spa and Greenleaf Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Dolphin Dawn - See Dolphins at Dawn from your deck! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 272 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness
Condo needed appliance update, especially the refrigerator, base boards in both bathrooms were dirty needed cleaning! 2nd bathroom needed updating. Hopefully the comforter gets washed, since we provided all linens, towels and sheets. No elevators, just stairs. Deck furniture and view was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view!
Relaxing and beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Earl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach get a way
All as Advertised, well equipped Kitchen, clean with a lot of nice extras. Yep we saw Dolphins off the deck. Only downside was the Mattress! Very convenient to Duck and surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will stay at Dolphin Dawn again!
Nice property and perfect for a couple. Wonderful view, nicely furnished and equipped, and comfortable. Everything was in good working order. Proximity to the beach is ideal. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dolphin Dawn
Our favorite place to stay during our OBX visits. This property has everything you need. Great view of the ocean, short walk to the beach, and very comfortable inside. I think we've stayed here at least four times and we keep coming back. That says it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalton F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay!
Our stay was amazing! The view was great and watching the sun rise over the ocean in the morning while enjoying our coffee was unbeatable. Staying in Duck was great, and the owners made the entire process very easy. My wife and I will be back when we return to OBX soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dolphin Dawn
Great condo on the 3rd story with wonderful views. Great location in Duck, NC. Proximity to ocean as well as a pool was nearly all we could ask for. Duck has great food and shopping too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
I love Duck!
We had a great stay. The condo had everything we needed and extras. The owners were very polite and helpful. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay & location!
My wife and I had a great week at Dolphin Dawn. It was exactly as advertised. Mike the owner was quick to respond to a couple questions I had for him. The balcony was fantastic for morning coffee or happy hour drinks. Easy walk to the beach and having pool nearby was nice too. Kitchen was ample for our needs and had all essentials. Great stay...will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peeerrrrrfffeccccttttt
Great location, great unit, great area!!! Love the beach and town and the slow pace, but close to everything. The unit was as described with a beautiful beach view. Would definitely go back and do all over again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dolphin Dawn
We had a great quick getaway! The view from the balcony was beautiful and the response time from the owners was great. We would love to come back anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fathers vaca
The property was in a great spot, close to everything and also great beach access. Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing vacation
Clean, comfy, beautiful ocean views. Close to restaurants and shopping. This is our third vacation at one of the owner's condos and each one is great! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Loved the condo. Great play to stay on northern outer banks. Comfortable bed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chasity F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This is the perfect getaway! Easy beach access and the balcony swing are our personal favorites! It’s so easy to get to everything in town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Duck Dolphin Dawn
Great location. Right on the beach. Great view of the sunrise. Can walk to town. No reason to go any place else in the OBX. The unit met our expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David A K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Second stay Getting to old for the dtairs
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matilda I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend Birthday in Duck, NC!
This property was simply amazing. It was modern, well maintained with lovely beach decor, and had everything we needed for an enjoyable 4-day visit. The views are absolutely breathtaking - watching the sun rise and set over the ocean made it an unforgettable vacation. Easy parking, keyless entrance and very responsive hosts. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy W., Mars Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
Great but Beware
My bad that I did not see in the listing that you have to bring your own linens and paper products. There was no dish soap, but there was a notice that you are supposed to vacuum and dust. That being said, it was just as described, and the location is great. You really are that close to the beach, and you can practically see the beach on the inland side from the open hallway. The town of Duck is cute with a wonderful boardwalk. And the response was immediate when I had to contact the owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a great weekend. Nice place and amazing ocean view. Not a fan of bring your own linens, towels etc. Renting option good to have, but not worth it for a weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Wkend Away
Hubby & I enjoyed Dolphin Dawn & it beautiful surrounding to bring in the New Year. Couldn't ask for better view ❤️ of the ocean. Will booked again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Wonderful view of the ocean. Close to the center of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean view
My husband and I stayed for two nights and absolutely loved our stay. The view of the ocean from the deck was amazing. The location in Duck couldn't be better. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L., Jackson, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Right!
This condo was perfect for me and two friends to enjoy the beauty of Outer Banks. Great value for the million dollar view of the sunrise on the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023