Semi-Oceanfront
4 bedrooms
1 K, 2 Q, 2 BS
3 bathrooms
3 Full

Home details

Semi-Oceanfront
4 bedrooms

1 K, 2 Q, 2 BS

3 bathrooms

3 Full

Check-In
Saturday, 4:00pm
Office
Early Check-in Eligible
Check-Out
Saturday, 10:00am
Planned updates for the 2026 season include new windows, doors and new roof! Recent updates for the 2025 season include new flooring and windows on the second floor!

Main House layout

Bedroom Definitions

Level 2

Ensuite 1
King, Standing shower

Room 2
2 Bunk Sets

Room 3
Queen

Full Bath
Shower/tub combo

Laundry.


Level 3

Room 1
Queen, Deck access

Full Bath
Shower/tub combo

Great room; dining area; kitchen.


Location

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Guest recommendations

25 guests recommended this home
Linda   ·  Stayed September 2025

"The beach is a 3 minute walk from the house, and there is a partial ocean view from the front deck. Lovely neighborhood. The kitchen is well stocked with most kitchen items. The house is very comfortable, and the primary bathroom is super nice."

Brent   ·  Stayed July 2025
Jennifer   ·  Stayed July 2025

"We love A Ways Favorite! Close to the beach, great deck and just big enough for our family without a huge price tag. Upgrades to the home show us the owners care - this year it lacked easy to carry beach chairs but everything else makes it worth it."

Robert   ·  Stayed July 2025

"Furniture was excellent and well decorated"

Kira   ·  Stayed June 2025

"Proximity to the beach Comfortable furnishings not fancy"

Kathy   ·  Stayed June 2025
Dave   ·  Stayed May 2025

"Well appointed. Master BR and bath were terrific. Beds were comfortable."

Joe   ·  Stayed June 2024
Kathy   ·  Stayed June 2024
Wynn and Deborah   ·  Stayed September 2023

"The Ways Favorite was a wonderful stay for our family. Plenty of space, clean and the big front deck was a wonderful spot to drink coffee while listening to the ocean. Walking to the ocean access takes less than a minute and the beach wasn’t overcrowded as the neighborhood is more residential. The walking trails throughout the neighborhood were a wonderful surprise. We walked/ran everyday. We saw lots of wildlife, including a mother doe and her fawn in the backyard, turtles & bunnies. Duck is close to a lot of activities and great restaurants without being in the commercialized areas of the Outerbanks. We look forward to returning soon."

William   ·  Stayed July 2023

"Proximity to beach; dual ACs; & electric griddle."

Lauren   ·  Stayed June 2023

"Couldn't ask for a better location for our family vacation at the beach with our baby and my senior parents. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook and the outdoor grill was a great touch. The bedrooms were comfortable. The deck was a lovely spot to relax and enjoy the beach view."

Martin   ·  Stayed April 2023
Catherine   ·  Stayed September 2022

"Great location with ocean views from the front deck and a short walk to the beach. Very clean and comfortable house with recently renovated kitchen and bathrooms. Took advantage of the extensive book collection. We'll be coming back!"

Jennifer   ·  Stayed July 2022

"this house was everything OBX is about!"

Greg   ·  Stayed July 2022

"Just a great home located in Sanderling. Very comfortable for a family of 4. Only suggestion is for the renovated deck to get new furniture."

Janice   ·  Stayed June 2022

"Beach access, nice quiet neighborhood, close to restaurants and shops. Clean, plenty of linens. Quick response for a replacement beach chair that was broken."

Marty   ·  Stayed April 2022

"A simple, classic beach house in a lovely community."

Lisa   ·  Stayed April 2022

"Very well kept, clean and updated. Close to the beach! Loved the new queen mattress on the middle level. Wish someone could let me know which Serta mattress it is so I can buy one for my home!"

Homeowner response:
Thanks for staying at 139 Skimmer Way. The Serta Perfect Sleeper was a Brookton Plush purchased from America’s Mattress. Please come again!
Pat   ·  Stayed August 2021

"We have stayed here several times over the years. Comfortable and simple, it is a great beach house in lovely Sanderling. Deck is new, could use some new chairs."

Steve   ·  Stayed July 2021

"Gavaghan was a great vacation house. Updated, very clean, and super close to the beach. We had a very relaxing week."

Greg   ·  Stayed July 2021

"We were not sure what to expect when we found only one of two vacation homes left in OBX for the 4th of July week. What an amazing find in Gavaghan. Perfect for a family of four in the quiet Sanderling community. The wrap-around and recently upgraded deck was quite pleasing and the home was quiet and comfortable. The beach was not crowded. My only ask would be for the owners to invest in new deck furniture to help capture the amazing sunrise and sunsets. We will stay here again."

Faith   ·  Stayed May 2021

"Great location with a very nice deck for viewing the ocean. Walk to the beach is easy and the area surrounding the house is lovely for exploration and evening walks. Good house for 3-5 people."

Chase   ·  Stayed May 2021

"This house was perfect for my little family. Being in a culdasac and so close to the boardwalk was a relief for having a small child. Overall the property felt like home. Highly recommend"

Alexandra   ·  Stayed September 2020

"The location was outstanding...the decor and furniture was dated. But, the price was pretty good considering the proximity to the beach."

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