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Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks, Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Does Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks, have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Is Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks, pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

Q: Where is Second Nature-Beautiful, Natural Setting, Private Pool, 2 Kayaks, located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Greenleaf Gallery. Duck Boardwalk and Aqua Spa are also within 3 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Aug 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

May 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Nature is a very nice place!

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!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Oct 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall on the Outer Banks

We loved Second Nature. The location was perfect for our day trips. The home is beautifully decorated, well equipped kitchen, and a relaxing place.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Jul 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times in OBX

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

Jun 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay at the OBX

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chris D.

Jul 11, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 week southern shores

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.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron L.

Apr 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, very relaxing

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 peaceful—a relaxing getaway for our whole family and our dog. The owner was very responsive. One tip: bring your own paper products.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea W.

Oct 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Husband/wife year OBX vacation with Dog

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce P.

Jun 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffery m.

Sep 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Nature is Second to None

The home does need some TLC but… The neighborhood is quiet. The home is well furnished. The wildlife is abundant. The deer are beautiful to watch. The route to the beach allows for walking, biking, or driving complete with a stop light to get you across 12. Not feeling the beach? The pool was great to have. Centrally located between Duck and Kitty Hawk with all the accompanying shopping, eating, and playing. We lacked for nothing. Property manager/owner was great to work with. Can’t recommend this home enough.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol d.

Sep 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation, great house

Remote missing in main bedroom, I downloaded Roku app to work it but didn't figure that out until the last night.. other family members wished there was TV's in their room. two did not have tv's refrigerator shelves need attention. It is very loose and I did break a jar of mine. I mainly mention this for the owner but what a wonderful place. Had plenty of room and had a really great time. Pool was great just a little cloudy water at the early part of the week but was attended to early on by the pool person and cleared up mid week. Kitchen has EVERYTHING you need.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

May 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice comfortable place in a natural setting

It's a great place in a natural setting at the beach with a wilderness feel. The best of both worlds! The beach is a short drive down the road, but you can come back to trees, and shade, and listen to the birds and squirrels on the screened-in porch while relaxing on the bed swing, after spending the day at the beach. The owner was very responsive, and the place had everything we needed. In 15 years of going to the Outer Banks, this is the best-equipped rental we have ever rented....hands down. And it was a welcome treat to have a gas stove to cook on, so much better than electric, and plus, we didn't have that same old issue of reflective plates on an electric stove that the rental companies can never seem to get the right size of. The weather was a bit unseasonably chilly our week so we never got in the pool, but it was in such a nice setting as well. If you are looking for a place near the beach that doesn't have that same old sandy feel, where you can go to the beach and come back and relax in a nature-type setting, this is your place. I highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eric C.

Oct 27, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Nature

Being that it was late October and pretty much the end of the vacation season some of the issues we encountered were understandable. The property was easy to find. located a short drive to Duck and Kittyhawk. The neighborhood was very quiet. When we first entered, we noted a mix of musty/bleach odor and a few dead palmetto bugs on the floor. The rooms were decorated nicely. The beds were a little too soft for my liking and a bit worn in. There were plenty of blankets for the colder nights. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook and was organized. The living room/dining room was very comfortable. We enjoyed the screened-in back porch and the oversized porch swing was awesome. The game room had a ping pong table/pool table that was in decent shape. We saw lots of deer and birds from the balcony. The observation deck did not provide views of the ocean. Best we saw was the tree tops across the street. A few of the family took the kayaks out into the canal. There is a very steep hill with awkward steps to traverse. The pool was half drained below the filter intake and we couldn't get the hose turned on to fill it so we didn't use it at all. The water was kinda greenish anyways. The beach access was a 17 minute walk so we usually drove. The neighborhood beach was very clean and easily accessible from the parking lot. We thought about staying and extra day and the owner was very responsive to our messages. In the end we decided to head home as scheduled. Not terrible for the $

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Amber S.

Aug 1, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

OBX Family Reunion

Booked our stay for a family reunion with my immediate family & 2 nephews (both under 2 years old). The location & amenities were most important, especially the pool. Our first day there we noticed that the place is not well taken care of: My dad had to spend 6 hours cleaning the pool area & ridding it of poison ivy & pine needles so the babies could play there. The pool was also low on chlorine (we tested the water because it looked questionable). We did not feel comfortable using other amenities like outdoor showers/kayaks because they were grimy, overgrown & had lots of bugs/spiders. Overall the amenities had great potential and on paper seemed exciting but due to the lack of maintenance weren't realistically usable. There is black mold throughout the basement ceiling & around the skylights in the home. One of the adults stayed in the basement area so the babies didn't get the worst of breathing that in during our stay. Additionally the dryer did not work and the people who came to replace it would drop by unexpectedly. The pool maintenance man came by the morning we were leaving of course lol. Lastly, the owner profiled me I assume for being young and cancelled our request for the rental because he thought we'd be too loud. I had to explain extensively why we were planning to be there and who would be there before he approved our request. Why rent your house out at all if you're that worried about the guests? For the price I would recommend finding somewhere else.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tara D.

Oct 17, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Quiet location with plenty of space.

I will start with positives. The location of the house is nice being that it is tucked back in and is quiet. The canal is behind the house and that offered chances to see birds and deer. There was plenty of sleeping space with 5 bedrooms and room for 10 people. My favorite part was the crow's nest (highest deck) and the screened in porch. I kept the screened porch open to the house often for the dogs to run in and out and to hear nature. There is pool but not useable in early October. The way the house was set-up, it was great for entertaining. I enjoyed the artsy, eclectic decorations. Anything you could have needed for cooking was supplied. To the negatives, the dishwasher was broken and even when trying to organize the repair with the owner, the repair was never completed. Also, the tv sound in the living room did not work and a solution could not be found after multiple messages and a phone conversation with the owner. The same repairman who was supposed to do the dishwasher was also going to look at the tv, but he never showed. The house could definitely have been cleaner, and it is really could use some love with paint and other repairs such as rotting wood. The coffee pot was toast and should not be used. Also, the expensive linens fees DOES NOT include towels. The owner was kind enough to have towels delivered after I messaged him. Overall, it was a nice place to stay but I was disappointed by things not working as they should and as paid for.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Dr. Joel C.

Oct 8, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very dated property that needs a lot of TLC.

This is more of cabin than a house. The location was right, but the house fell far short of expectations. A heavy mildew smell persists in the lowest level and under the kitchen sink. Dishwasher didn't work, but I brought my own dishwasher ;-) A lot of the decking and stairways outside are rotted and need replacing and a coat of paint would really help. Door to the screen porch was broken, I sent a picture to the property manager on the first day with no reply. The property manager did pick up the phone when I called at midnight of the 2nd day with water pouring from a lower level light fixture and ceiling. He said he was 73 miles away and to have the neighbor help to get the water turned off. The neighbor happened to have a special tool and had to turn the water off at the street. My kids did a great job of mopping water and emptying buckets. It's a night we will remember. It was the end of the season so there were a lot of broken items and insulation hanging from the ceiling of the carport. Water toys were full of water and in disrepair with questionable life jackets. It seems there was a lack of pride of ownership/management. Carpets were filthy. 1 family vacation a year should be special, but this property needs about $50k to make it feel special again. Owner left the pool open for the week for an extra fee. We only saw one other pool in the OBX that had been drained for the winter in the first week of October. The screen porch is the best feature. Great place to chill.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glynnis D.

Sep 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Jul 12, 2025

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Beautiful place, lots of space, quiet and convenient location

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

May 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay

A very comfortable and quiet setting

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Jun 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax in Second Nature

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite M.

Jul 20, 2024

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Great place to stay!

We had a great time at Second Nature!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish B.

Sep 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronee P.

Jun 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super nice

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.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 8, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax and Refresh

Have been staying at this property for many years. We consider it our home away from home.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam w.

Jun 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach trip 2023

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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