Oceanfront
4 bedrooms
3 Q, 1 D, 3 T
3 bathrooms
2 Full 1 Half

Amenities

Featured in this Home
Advance Property Hold Fee Details:
Amount: 50.00
Beach Chairs Details:
Chairs Provided: 5
Bed & Bath
  • Bath Towels
  • Bed Linens
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Pillows & Blankets
  • Washer & Dryer
Entertainment
  • Wifi
  • TV & DVD Player
Kitchen
  • Blender
  • Dishes, Utensils, & Cookware
  • Dishwasher
  • Drip Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Pod Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
Outdoor
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Gas Grill
  • Basketball Goal
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Private Beach Walkway with No Steps
Others
  • Advance Property Hold Fee
  • Beach Chairs
  • Central Heat & Air Conditioning
  • Municipal Water
  • Telephone
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Home details

Oceanfront
4 bedrooms

3 Q, 1 D, 3 T

3 bathrooms

2 Full 1 Half

Check-In
Saturday, 4:00pm
Office
Check-Out
Saturday, 10:00am
Parking
Parking for 5
Planned updates for the 2025 season include new decking, railing and stairs covering over 800 square feet!

Enjoy the ambience of Old Nags Head combined with modern-day casual comfort and convenience at “Decoy”! This four-bedroom beach home puts the magic of oceanfront living within reach of single families and smaller parties.

Take a sunset stroll on the Duck Boardwalk, climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, and stroll through Corolla Village. Located in the northern end of Duck, NC, you and your guests can easily take advantage of shops, restaurants, and activities in both the heart of Duck and Corolla. Endless attractions are at your fingertips when vacationing at this charming Outer Banks retreat! Or, simply spend your days lounging on the decks taking in the salty breezes and ocean views. Best of all, the home offers a private walkway to lead you directly from your doorstep to the sandy beaches and rolling waves.

Make the most of your family’s next visit to the OBX. Make some memories during a classic beach vacation on the Duck oceanfront at “Decoy”!

Main House layout

Bedroom Definitions

Level 2

Room 1
Oceanside, Queen, Twin

Room 2
Double, Twin

Room 3
Oceanside, Queen, Twin

Full bath
Shower/tub comb

Half bath

Covered and open decks.


Level 3

Room 1
Queen

Full bath
Standing shower

Great room; kitchen; dining area; private den; open decks.


Extras

Private walkway to the beach.


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Guest recommendations

35 guests recommended this home
Janet   ·  Stayed October 2024

"Decoy is a smaller house with a very homey feel to it. It's perfect for a couple or a small family. The kitchen is wonderful and well-stocked with everything you need for your stay, plus there are two refrigerators which helped us out a lot. The view is spectacular, and there is plenty of outdoor seating. You can tell the owners take great pride in their home."

Kevin   ·  Stayed September 2024

"We love the home in general, but particularly appreciate its classic Outer Banks character, updated kitchen, basketball hoop (please keep maintaining it), charcoal grill and chimney, and views from the top deck."

Karen   ·  Stayed September 2024

"The view! Kitchen had everything! Beds were comfortable. I know people like the rain shower head and you can turn the head so the water comes out in the middle but someone like me with a lot of thick hair it takes forever to rinse with that shower head. Maybe one bathroom could have a different one. This is our 3rd time @ Decoy and we have enjoyed it every time."

William   ·  Stayed August 2024

"Decoy is a great home. Nice new stuff in the kitchen, which has been remodeled. A convenient oceanfront home with all of the amenities. And when you read the reviews on their notebook at the home, you know they have been doing this for many years. Here’s hoping they continue to do so!"

Cathy   ·  Stayed June 2024

"View is wonderful! Convenient location, cottage is traditional with all you would need for the beach. Plenty of deck space for all!"

Lori   ·  Stayed June 2024

"Closeness to the beach, well equipped kitchen, multiple refrigerators. Plenty of seating both inside and outside the house."

Charlotte   ·  Stayed May 2024

"The porches provided a haven from the rain and wind. The home was well stocked for cooking needs. Loved the layout of the house for guests to spread out. Two refrigerators were nice. Home was clean and well kept."

Evelyn   ·  Stayed April 2024

"Perfect size for us Perfect location to beach and the town! Home is on excellent condition"

Ruth   ·  Stayed April 2024

"Very, very clean and well supplied.Love the beach access improvement."

Patricia   ·  Stayed October 2023

"great location, comfortable home"

Debra L   ·  Stayed October 2023

"Location"

Joseph   ·  Stayed October 2023

"Appreciated that the house was throughly cleaned with all beads made. The home was spacious with excellent ocean front views."

Jane   ·  Stayed September 2023

"Love Decoy. We enjoyed the cottage for 18 visits with never more than 5 in the house for the week. Well equipped kitchen, good beds and baths. Very comfortable beach house. We enjoyed using the beach when we could get to it easily—no longer possible to do easily. After all the years, we have decided the stairs are becoming more difficult and the trek to the beach isn’t fun any longer. So regretfully, I think our years at Decoy are over."

Barbara   ·  Stayed July 2023

"The view of the ocean was fantastic! The ease of access to the beach was great. The kitchen was very well stocked with many of the tools that we normally have at home. We loved the keyless entry - no need to keep track of a key! There were also many sand toys and extra chairs for the beach. The many chairs on the decks and ground level were fantastic. We really loved our family vacation at Decoy."

William   ·  Stayed July 2023

"Classic beach home “feel”. Nicely designed and equipped kitchen. Excellent view of the beach with easy access (but a little bit of a climb coming back!). Nice decks with comfortable Adirondack chairs. Choice of gas and charcoal grills. B-ball hoop on the driveway. Being on the north side of Duck, good access to both Duck and Corolla. First time staying at Decoy but our favorite of the 3 Twiddy homes we have stayed in."

Cathy   ·  Stayed June 2023

"We love this cottage! So much we have been coming to Decoy for 34 years! We love the charm of the original cottages from days gone by, yet the modern conveniences of all you need daily. Well stocked with all you need.The view is spectacular and a great place to make memories with friends and family."

Patsy   ·  Stayed June 2023

"I love the beach so being oceanfront, watching pelicans and dolphins, sitting on the sand, going into the water is my version of heaven on earth. The price is lower (I do not need a pool, pool table, ping pong, or tv in my bedroom). It’s hidden. It is quiet. It’s true vacation. Room for relatives, place for games and meals. Perfect."

Anne   ·  Stayed June 2023

"Decoy’s oceanfront location is superb. Property was clean,cozy, and well organized. The kitchen is especially well organized and wonderfully equipped. The kitchen and the bathrooms are updated (btw, the sink in the upstairs bathroom does not hold the water). We especially liked that the decks provide seating on three sides. This was our second time staying in Decoy and will probably rent it again."

Lynn   ·  Stayed November 2022
Patricia   ·  Stayed October 2022
Jeffrey   ·  Stayed October 2022

"Location, appearance and privacy were key."

Marti   ·  Stayed October 2022

"Love this home. Have been going for years."

Glenn   ·  Stayed August 2022

"The house is located perfectly right on the beach but quiet and somewhat secluded. It is well equipped and very homey and comfortable!"

Michael And Stephanie   ·  Stayed July 2022
Cathy   ·  Stayed June 2022

"We love Decoy so much that this year was our 33rd year staying there! The view is spectacular, the upper deck is perfect to relax, read, nap, etc. The house is well appointed and just a perfect real beach house! The owners are just delightful too!"

Heather   ·  Stayed May 2022

"We love that the house is right on the beach. It’s so nice to sit on the balcony and watch the ocean. The newly remodeled kitchen looks awesome."

Evelyn   ·  Stayed April 2022
Jackie   ·  Stayed November 2021

"Decoy is a lovely place to spend a week. The view from the top deck is stunning. Walking on the beach and watching the sun rise was wonderful. Can’t wait to return."

Matthew   ·  Stayed September 2021

"Wonderful Place!"

Glenn   ·  Stayed August 2021

"Quaint, comfortable, well maintained home that we love! Ever since we rented it 16 years ago we have rebooked every year! We have already sent our deposit in for next year!!!!"

Portia   ·  Stayed July 2021

"It is a perfect location, we loved the beach! Everything you need in the kitchen, comfortable place to have fun and be together."

Cathy   ·  Stayed June 2021

"We have stayed in Decoy Cottage for 32 years in a row! We love it! Our kids grew up there in every summer, now their kids are there too! Such a wonderful welcoming place to be in the summer."

Connie   ·  Stayed June 2021

"Love the view and being at the end of the street. Loved the kitchen dining family room area. As well the additional space with a second refrigerator was awesome. Ceiling fans in the bedrooms would be nice"

Melody   ·  Stayed August 2020

"Beautiful home with everything you need for your stay. Loved the updated kitchen and the bed we slept on was very comfortable - not all worn out. Plenty of chairs, beach toys and everything else. We especially liked that the home was tucked away at the end of the culdesac and had a private drive."

Cathy   ·  Stayed June 2020

"We love this cottage! This was our 31st year staying in Decoy. Although it was different due to the “virus”, we were able to relax, enjoy the incredible view, enjoy the beach, cook great meals and see family on the beach and enjoy the deck every afternoon and evening. Perfect place for us and can’t image not spending time there in the summer."

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