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Advice 5 Cents, a bed & breakfast

111 Scarborough Lane, Duck, NC 27949
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Advice 5 Cents, a bed & breakfast
Ranked #4 of 5 Duck B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Niagara Falls, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2011
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This place was a gem. Within walking distance to shops and restaurants and a short walk to the beach. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone who is interested in a great alternative to the pricey hotels in the area. Clean, comfy and a great value!

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Chicago, IL
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Located a short walk to the ocean, spitting distance from Duck Road and the sound. The rooms and entire house was spotlessly clean. Well appointed rooms and common areas. Comfortable living rooms for lounging in hot or bad weather. A nook for family games, which we played late into the night without disturbing guests. Extensive decking for guest use. Breakfast... More

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Wise, VA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2009
3
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Dealing with the reservations was simple enough because the dates of our stay were completely void of any other guests, and we soon discovered why. This was our second stay at a B&B, and perhaps we were spoiled from the southern charm and delicious food with snacks in between in Asheville, NC- but hiding the "free" breakfast cereals in the... More

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Raleigh
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2009

Visited the Outer Banks this spring and decided to stayed away from the hub-bub of Nags Head. We were delighted to find this B & B tucked away in Duck where we could relax in peace and quiet. Lovely conversations at breakfasts. Appreciated the home made breakfasts and great coffee. We will be back this fall.

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washington PA
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2009
2
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B&B was very clean and the experience was quiet and relaxed. But in reality it was only an expensive motel room. Breakfast was less than a continental type found at basic hotels. Owner was curt and formal. B&B's that I stayed at had more personality. It was a good five minutes from the beach and closer to the town of... More

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Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Ok, i finally get it. This place is all about the Lucy character in the Penuts comic strip. If you're like me (Charlie Brown) and hate having the football pulled away just as you're about to kick, then you'll be disappointed in this B&B. The place is very clean, and new, with good common areas to share with other guests.... More

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Raleigh, NC
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2008
2
people found this review helpful

This is a comfortable B&B. I was satisfied with the central location to the beach and shops, as well as with the size of the room and the quality of the bedding (great fluffy towels). Yes, the owners keep to themselves, but then, we weren't there much ourselves. Breakfast was more of a continental style, with fresh baked scones and... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2008
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My daughter and I stayed at Advice 5cents on June 25th and 26th. We are very familiar with this area of the Outer Banks as our family has been vacationing in Duck and Corolla for the past 15 years. However, our family has always rented a cottage for a full week, and my daughter and I were there only for... More

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Southeast U.S.
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2008
2
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A friend and I stayed here for a weekend. There were four or five other guests at the time. I guess the proprietors are sort of hospitality-challenged, as other travelers report, but we didn't care. What pissed us off was the "breakfast" portion of the experience. There was plenty of coffee and tea, but the muffins (homemade but reheated in... More

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Dupont, Washington
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2006
2
people found this review helpful

This was the first bed and breakfast experience my husband and I have had. We were pleased with our overall visit. Some of the other reviews mentioned the innkeepers were not very friendly - I found that to be true, but we prefer it that way. The breakfast and coffee each morning was terrific. Just enough and healthy choices. We... More

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111 Scarborough Lane, Duck, NC 27949
Price range (per night):* 159 AUD - 272 AUD

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