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Mess'n Around 149

4.6364
4.6 (11 Reviews)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2 & 1 Half
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Mess'n Around is a cozy oceanside vacation home in Duck, welcoming visitors to enjoy its many offerings and amenities, including a private pool and ocean and sunrise views from the relaxing rooftop deck.

Whether you enjoy relaxing on the roof top deck, watching a beautiful sunset from the screened in porch, or cooling down with a dip in the pool, Mess’n Around is a sure way to experience the Outer Banks lifestyle.

Mess'n Around features upgraded bathrooms, granite countertops, luxury vinyl flooring, and fun, beachy bedding, furniture, and decor. Every upgrade made to this property has been carefully planned with your relaxation in mind. There's entertainment for everyone with TVs in all bedrooms, including 3 Roku devices and an Amazon Fire Stick for streaming.

Boasting a fully fenced-in backyard, Mess'n Around is a dog friendly home that will put every family member in vacation mode. As part of the Carolina Dunes Community, you can enjoy community access to the beach and sound (pier located West side of Canvasback Drive approximately 1600ft). Mess’n Around is just 1,039 feet to the beach and approximately two miles from the dog-friendly Duck Town Park, nature trails, and the soundside Duck Boardwalk, which stretches a mile long, starting at Tommy’s Natural Food Market and Wine Shop and ending behind AQUA Restaurant and Spa. Along the boardwalk you will enjoy fine retail establishments and eateries, or just relax and enjoy the day.

The private, unheated pool is available from the second week of May to the second week of October. Pool size is approximately 12’ x 25’.

Dogs allowed, please NO cats.

Pack a little lighter as this home will be provide linens in 2025! This is an added amenity for 2025, but not available in 2024. Sheets and towels may be added on to your 2024 reservation for an additional fee.

Ask about mini stays in the off-season.

Layout:
Ground Level: Den/living area with a pull-out couch, half bath with access to the outdoor shower, washer/dryer. This area is not accessible to the upper level from inside.

Main Level: Living area, dining area, kitchen, queen en suite, queen bedroom, bunk bedroom, twin bedroom with a pull-out trundle (can make the bed a king size), full hall bath.
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Amenities & Beds

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private Pool
  • Keyless Access
  • Screened Porch / Lanai
  • WiFi
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Amenities

  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Dryer
  • Early Checkin Available
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Late Checkout Available
  • Smoke Alarm
  • Washer
  • WiFi

Outdoor Living

  • Charcoal Grill
  • Deck Furniture
  • Fenced In Area
  • Outside Shower
  • Roof Top Deck
  • Screened Porch / Lanai

Kitchen and Dining

  • Blender
  • Cooking Ware
  • Dishes and Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Drip Coffee Maker
  • Keurig Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Toaster Oven

Entertainment

  • Board Games / Other Games
  • Books
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • DVD Player
  • Smart TV / Streaming Device
  • Stereo / Radio
  • Television(s)

Pool and Spa

  • Private Pool

Community Amenities

  • Community Beach Access
  • Community Sound Access
Main Level En Suite 1
1 Queen
Main Level Bedroom 2
1 Queen
Main Level Bedroom 3
1 Single / Twin Bunk
Main Level Bedroom 4
1 Single / Twin, 1 Single/Twin Trundle

Main Level En Suite 1 Full Bath
Main Level Full Hall Bath 2
Ground Level Powder Room

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Reviews

This house was a perfect fit!

Reviewed on 2024-03-27 by Judy C. , Bucks County, PA
Overall
5
We needed a pet friendly house for a long weekend and this was a perfect fit. Everything was perfect, loved the beach proximity for dog walks and had a fantastic stay!

absolutely loved this home

Reviewed on 2023-08-26 by Jessica , East Hampton, CT
Overall
5
The location was great. We could see the ocean from the crows nest, and the walk to the beach wasn’t far at all! My family and I absolutely loved this home. The kitchen was very well equipped, the bedding was all comfortable, and the master bathroom was very nice. We loved the layout of the house. Wish there had been something that told us the lower level was only accessible from the outside. Loved finding all the pool and beach equipment. The pool area was beautiful, loved all the lounge chairs and shade from the big tree!

Cozy Holiday hideaway!

Reviewed on 2024-01-03 by Rick S. , Charleston, SC United States
Overall
5
We snuck away for our first trip to the OBX for Christmas and this place was perfect for our family! Plenty of space for 4 of us and our dogs, the beach is right there, and Duck in the winter was super mellow and peaceful. Bonus points for the most incredible night sky watching ever from the crows nest. We’re already trying to plan a return trip in warmer weather, cause the pool looks awesome!

Great house Great pool!

Reviewed on 2024-07-07 by Cindy Baldwin , AURORA, OH United States
Overall
5
This house was perfect for my family of six! We walked to downtown Duck and the beach. Pool and pool deck were awesome. Sunny all day but with a beautiful shade tree when sun got too hot. Updates to house are nice. Especially loved being able to bring our dog on this family vacation!

close to beach

Reviewed on 2023-09-30 by Angela W. , Gaithersburg, MD
Overall
5
Great house- close to beach. Convenient location. Kitchen was great and all beds were comfy. This home had everything we needed!

short walk to beach

Reviewed on 2023-10-09 by Shannon R. , Hanover, VA
Overall
4
For the price it was great in the off season! Loved the pool and yard! Short nice walk to the beach and sound access. Very quiet neighborhood. Well stocked kitchen! Queen en suite bed was very comfy.

very happy

Reviewed on 2023-08-19 by Michael B. , Falls Church, VA
Overall
4
Access was as convenient as promised. Very happy. The home was fine, just not great. Highlight was probably the crow’s nest.

very comfy

Reviewed on 2022-09-17 by Heather K.
Overall
5
Great house on a budget! The pool area was beautiful. Everything very comfy!

great pool area

Reviewed on 2022-06-18 by Sandra K.
Overall
4
Overall this was a decent house with good amenities and nice bathrooms. Kitchen was well equipped! Great pool area!! Very comfortable lounge chairs and the floats were awesome. Suggest investing in better beds for queen bedrooms.

happy

Reviewed on 2021-07-31 by Brenda O.
Overall
4
Happy with all the amenities. The house was just as the like all the pictures. Very Nice.

enjoyed

Reviewed on 2021-07-01 by Debra Y.
Overall
5
We enjoyed staying here. Kitchen had everything. Beds were comfy.
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