We had a great time staying at Second Nature! We loved the nature feel of the property while being a mile from the beach. The house had everything we needed for beach trips, fun things to do, and to accommodate a toddler and baby.
Beautiful property in a nice neighborhood. House was very nice- fully stocked kitchen, nice bedrooms. The swinging bed on the porch was wonderful. The pool was nice and relaxing. Nice neighbors. The private beach access that comes with the neighborhood is very nice as well.
It was a very spacious house. The kitchen was well stocked with any kind of utensil. Or PAN or pots that she might need. Love the screen in back porch. The neighborhood was beautiful, close to a lot of things. The house was very dog friendly, but neighbors have dogs. So please be sure and keep your dog on a leash and don't let them go in the back because there's a lot of the little huckleberry, things that get stuck in their Fur and our dogs came back with tons of them, the weather didn't really cooperate with us being out. On the canoe, in the canal or anything The owner kept the pool in very good condition. Although again, the weather did not make it to where we could use it. The owner was very accommodating and very responsive. To any need that we had would suggest this for a family with pets anytime.
Second Nature is a nature lover's dream. We saw deer eating berries around the property on the daily, as well as Osprey and other sea birds flying over.The house itself is amazing and is stocked fully for your every convenience. We enjoyed playing pool in the gameroom, but our favorite spot was definitely on the screened porch. Day or night. It's high vantage point made for amazing views and an inconspicuous way to watch the wildlife. The swing was amazingly relaxing.Also, being pet-friendly was amazing. We always travel with our 2 furry friends.The beach access is easy to reach at the end of the road, and is very private. The tennis courts are even closer.As we toured lighthouses both north at Currituck and south at Cape Hatteras, Second Nature was in the perfect location for us, close to in the middle!!Highly recommend, and we will be back.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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...
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 peacefulâa relaxing getaway for our whole family and our dog. The owner was very responsive. One tip: bring your own paper products.
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.
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!
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.
The grass definitely needed cut. We couldnât 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.
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.
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.