Family-friendly vacation rentals in Southern Shores

Great location and wonderful yard for a pet owner. Felt very secure and the hot tub and fire pit perfect touches to enjoy time outside. The bedrooms were comfy and private. We loved being able to walk to the beach and restaurants. Definitely would stay here again

Terra’s place was beautiful. We saw the horses everyday. Her house is an easy walk to the beach. We enjoyed our stay. Terra was very responsive and quick to respond to our questions. She had food and water bowls for our fur babies. 10/10 recommend!!

we had a great stay at this house! the location was perfect and so close to stores and a grocery which was super convenient. The beds were super comfortable and all in all it was a great spot for the family. would definitely stay here again.

We love staying at Donald’s Duck! This was our second stay and we think this place is just so cute and cozy. Our favorite place is the beautifully lit pool area. It’s a short walk to the beach. The indoor space is beautiful and clean. Mark is a very responsive and helpful host! We love the proximity to the shops and restaurants.

Jorge was an excellent host - very proactive and responsive, and just a pleasure to meet and speak with. We thoroughly enjoyed his beach home, and we are very happy it was available to us.

We enjoyed our stay at Brad's house. The proximity to the beach with handicap parking was perfect for my sister who is currently disabled. The house was clean and comfortable and we also enjoyed the hot tub and pool.

We had the best time here, its exactly like the pictures and the host goes above and beyond with recommendations/ items provided and cleanliness!

We stayed here for a week with two families of 4. The house is actually much nicer than the feel the pictures give, it’s bright and very well cared for. The location is close to downtown Duck, walkable, but also felt very private. It’s a short walk (5-10 minutes, depending on how fast you walk) to the beach. It had a cart and everything we needed for some fun on the beach. The house fit us perfectly and I think we could have added one more small family and been perfectly comfortable, the only thing that wouldn’t have worked was the size of the dining room table, which was a little tight for 8. It had everything we needed and the bed were surprisingly comfortable. The house was clean and tidy. This is a GREAT house for kids. It has a nice playroom downstairs and the fact that the pool is fenced from the house made us feel comfortable letting our youngest kiddos run and play freely in the house. The pool is small but perfect and the hot tub was great for unwinding!

Una casa mui acogedora , cómoda limpia y con lo esencial para pasar unas lindas vacaciones, la área de juego mui buena una mesa de billar y mucho más , sin duda me ospedaria nuevamente,

this house was extremely convenient for going to the beach, especially considering it came with a cart to haul all your chairs and beach things… such a short walk to the ocean! we loved our stay, nothing we’d change!

The place was perfect for us. It’s located in a quiet neighborhood. It’s about ~2 miles from the shops of Duck. The beach is less than five minutes walk—our dog loved it. We had a great time! The hosts were very responsive and check in and check out were a breeze.

The place was clean and beautiful. Close to the beach but set back in a wooden, quiet private area. Our stay was cut short after 24hrs due to a sudden death in the family. Jo and Micheal were great! I was concerned about leaving the place as we would when leaving after 6 days and Jo said just go. Don’t worry about any of it. Her kindness and hospitality were so helpful to us during a very difficult time. In the end they contacted ABB and we were fully refunded what we paid minus the night we had been there. This was far beyond what we expected. I would stay again in a heart beat! Hoping we can go back next summer and stay here! Jo and Micheal were hands down the best hosts I’ve ever dealt with on ABB.

Great house with a huge fenced in backyard. Close to the beaches and nature preserve. Amanda was great.

The house is located in a quiet, safe neighborhood that made us feel right at home. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. The furnishings were comfortable and inviting—perfect for relaxing after a day out. The location offered quick and easy access to shops, restaurants, the beach, and most of the local attractions. Highly recommend!

absolutely loved staying here once again. we had a blast seeing the horses, driving the seashore, and fishing the beaches. Definitely plan to come back again when we get the chance.

We had a wonderful stay at Alison’s place! It was perfect for our group—which included my spouse, our family dog, and my grandmother-in-law. The house was just as advertised: clean, spacious, and in a fantastic location. It’s in a quiet neighborhood but still within walking distance to the beach, a grocery store, local shops, and even an ice cream shop, which we loved. Although the range broke on our first night, Alison and her husband were incredibly responsive and had it replaced within a few days. Their quick action really stood out and made us feel well taken care of. Overall, it was a great experience and we’d absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!

Grouper Therapy is conveniently located - walkable to beach, sound, restaurants/stores in Duck, and neighborhood pool. The house had a floor plan with 3 King bedrooms + 1 more that worked perfectly for our family. The kitchen was well appointed - provides everything you need if you want to cook in. We appreciated all the extras provided - high chair, beach chairs, carts, tv in every bedroom. Our family really enjoyed our week in Duck.

We loved the cottage and its location and would love to go back! Very clean.

George was a wonderful host and the house is in a great location.

Beautiful home, super clean, comfortable beds, plenty of extras like soap, garbage bags, laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, towels, cookware, seasonings ect. Kati was an awesome host and was very attentive and responsive. The pool was fabulous and we spent a lot of time there. We wish check out was a little later and suggest doing extras as if it were your own such as throw in some towels, make sure the beds and pillowcases are stripped, take out the trash, run the dishwasher and just leave it as much as you can as it was when you arrived. We loved this place and will certainly use Kati again. She is a super host for sure!! Thank you Kati!

Sue’s house was perfect for our family of 10! A 5 minute walk to a beautiful beach. A fabulous pool for all of us to enjoy. A lovely decorated home with plenty of bedrooms and new bathrooms. Loved the outdoor showers. Well equipped kitchen for all our meals. And a porch to watch magnificent sunsets at night! Sue was quick to answer all my questions.

Great place. For its size and value, it literally has a ton of great features . The theatre room is amazing, especially with having kids. Has a beach volleyball court! The arcade has thousands of games and brought me back 25 years (Pac-Man, Mario, Galaga, Street Fighter, and 1,000’s more). We went when it typically would not be considered swimming weather, however, we had the option to have the pool heated at least a day or so before arriving and it made a huge difference and allowed for my girls and I to swim in early April (and I did jump in the ocean to compare and it was a 25-30 degree difference! Lol). The owner is very quick to respond, has the instructions available prior to arrival, recommendations for food, churches, , and activities. If you don’t mind a 3-5 minute stroll to the beach, it is honestly not that far away. Walmart, Target, Grocery stores, putt putt, dunes, Wings, fishing pier, are very close by. The aquarium was a 20 min drive but was worth it. Fun experience.

Rick was a gracious host, the location was perfect, place was clean and had everything we could possibly need. We can wait to return in the future

This place is a gem! Great for a solo trip or besties get away! I totally enjoyed the peace and quiet! Very clean and I absolutely loved the fireplace and chilling in the hammock out back! Ian was always communicating with me and great suggestions for eating out! 5 star service! 🤗🙌🏽❤️