Mucky Duck |Soundfront| Duck NC
Welcome to Mucky Duck, your waterfront sanctuary on the Albemarle Sound in the heart of Duck, North Carolina. This thoughtfully designed three-bedroom, two-bath cottage is filled with charm, 100+ handpicked books, and unforgettable sunset views. With water access, cozy interiors, and walkability to the best of Duck, this is more than a vacation rental—it’s a one-of-a-kind OBX experience.
Professionally managed by Preserve Property Co.
Welcome to Mucky Duck, your waterfront sanctuary on the Albemarle Sound in the heart of Duck, North Carolina. This thoughtfully designed three-bedroom, two-bath cottage is filled with charm, 100+ handpicked books, and unforgettable sunset views. With water access, cozy interiors, and walkability to the best of Duck, this is more than a vacation rental—it’s a one-of-a-kind OBX experience.
Professionally managed by Preserve Property Co.
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Reviews
This place is special
This place is special. Very clean and simple. Felt like it was just us and nature. I’ve spent most of my life going to the outer banks. This place still has that feel. It seemed like it had been subtly and carefully updated and it was refreshing as many places on air bnb have become so forgettable with the black white and grey homogenized decor. The weather was cooler while we were there and it was super cozy for that.
Would recommend anyone to stay here
Would recommend anyone to stay here. It was beautiful and peaceful.
Natalie’s place is calm
Natalie’s place is calm, serene, and has privacy due to landscaping that other properties in the area may not enjoy.
Super responsive host; we had a minor issue and someone was sent to fix it immediately! Highly recommend this house and this host.
The Mucky Duck Cottage was the perfect weekend getaway for our family of four and our dog
The Mucky Duck Cottage was the perfect weekend getaway for our family of four and our dog. The well appointed interior was exactly as described with beautiful attention to detail and cozy blankets throughout for the breezy sound front evenings. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you’d need for a quick afternoon snack or a full family dinner. The upstairs bathroom was very nicely updated and perfect for a vacation house with the rustic charm…(plus GREAT water pressure – which you don’t always get at a beach rental). There were books for all different types of readers throughout the cottage. There were so many that I wanted to read but alas I didn’t have enough time…I guess we will have to come back.
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This place is special
This place is special. Very clean and simple. Felt like it was just us and nature. I’ve spent most of my life going to the outer banks. This place still has that feel. It seemed like it had been subtly and carefully updated and it was refreshing as many places on air bnb have become so forgettable with the black white and grey homogenized decor. The weather was cooler while we were there and it was super cozy for that.
Would recommend anyone to stay here
Would recommend anyone to stay here. It was beautiful and peaceful.
Natalie’s place is calm
Natalie’s place is calm, serene, and has privacy due to landscaping that other properties in the area may not enjoy.
Super responsive host; we had a minor issue and someone was sent to fix it immediately! Highly recommend this house and this host.
The Mucky Duck Cottage was the perfect weekend getaway for our family of four and our dog
The Mucky Duck Cottage was the perfect weekend getaway for our family of four and our dog. The well appointed interior was exactly as described with beautiful attention to detail and cozy blankets throughout for the breezy sound front evenings. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you'd need for a quick afternoon snack or a full family dinner. The upstairs bathroom was very nicely updated and perfect for a vacation house with the rustic charm...(plus GREAT water pressure - which you don't always get at a beach rental). There were books for all different types of readers throughout the cottage. There were so many that I wanted to read but alas I didn't have enough time...I guess we will have to come back.
Beautiful view of the sound
Beautiful view of the sound. Quick walk to the ocean side. Easy to get to the town of Duck for food and shops. Perfect spot for a small family to stay. Great host who communicates quickly.
This is a beauty home in a paradise with views of the sunset that are amazing
This is a beauty home in a paradise with views of the sunset that are amazing. The home is adorable and has all the basics you need to enjoy your stay in a lovely peaceful part of the Sanderling residential area. Natalie is very proactive and responds quickly to questions. Highly recommend this home as a place to go to again. Thank you so much for hosting our family in Duck for the holidays.
Our stay was very pleasant
Our stay was very pleasant. The house is in a great location in Duck and the walk to the beach is not bad at all. The house was clean and well kept. We enjoyed the dock on the sound and seeing a lot of wildlife including deer, otters, and rabbits. The only thing lacking was some basic kitchenware including larger mixing bowls and a cutting board.
Beautiful place
Beautiful place! Host was very sweet and accommodating!
Beautiful house, perfect location
Beautiful house, perfect location. Natalie is the best. We have been coming to duck since the early 90s and this soundfront location is probably my favorite.
This little cottage by the sea is truly a hidden gem
This little cottage by the sea is truly a hidden gem. We loved it so much!
We were evacuated from Avon and were lucky enough to find this place in Duck
We were evacuated from Avon and were lucky enough to find this place in Duck. The home has beautiful natural light and incredible sunsets. The ocean was not swimmable and the beach could not be accessed during the peak high tides from the hurricane, but the sound was calm as could be. The dock made for a great alternative to the beach and the crabbing is incredible! It is also a short walk to the beach and manageable walk/short drive to all the shops in Duck.
We had a wonderful stay at the Mucky Duck
We had a wonderful stay at the Mucky Duck! The pier was our absolute favorite place! From morning coffee, to post beach and evening sunsets, the pier was the highlight! Our walk to the beach was lovely, along Oyster Catcher Lane and Skimmer Way, the Live Oak Trees were beautiful! Our daughters loved their retreat in the upstairs bedrooms, so spacious, with their own bathroom and amazing view! We would definitely love to return for another visit to the Mucky Duck!🦆
The place was great
The place was great! The only thing was that I couldn’t find a cutting board or salad bowl.
We loved Mucky Duck
We loved Mucky Duck! Beautiful water view of the sound, close to Duck restaurants and shops, and not too far from the beach. We were able to take advantage of Sanderling amenities. The place itself is adorable and super clean. Highly recommend!
Throughly enjoyed our stay at Mucky Duck
Throughly enjoyed our stay at Mucky Duck! The house is beautifully decorated and the furniture is perfect for relaxing and taking in the fantastic view. We loved the view from the upstairs king bedroom, almost felt like being in a treehouse overlooking the water. We found the house to be extremely clean, which we very much appreciated! While Duck is a high traffic area ,the landscaping at Mucky Duck makes it feel secluded. The location was perfect for our family, just north of Duck (past the heaviest traffic) with an easy trip to grocery stores in Corolla or a quick trip into Duck for the delicious restaurants and shopping. We highly recommend Cravings and Donutz On a Stick (delicious for those with Gluten allergies too) both were repeat stops for us. We loved Mucky Duck so much we’re looking at Fall dates for a quick getaway. Thanks for being a great host Natalie!
Beautiful area, gorgeous sunsets, easy walk to the beach
Beautiful area, gorgeous sunsets, easy walk to the beach. Beautiful, clean house.
Pet friendly, family friendly and peaceful
Pet friendly, family friendly and peaceful!