The Sanderling

We have been going to the sanderling for over 24 years. It’s an outstanding place to go and relax and Donovan was such a big help. We are going back to the end of June.

Our family vacation was held in Duck, NC this year and my mom had chosen one of the residences at The Sanderling for our family to stay in. Two days before our journey to the Outer Banks, I received notification from the resort that the residence would not be ready for our family (they are in the process of renovating them). What could have easily been a disaster, being only 2 days before our arrival, Zack Duzian saved the day. He contacted me and we made alternative plans to stay at an Airbnb nearby within walking distance. He booked the Airbnb on our behalf and checked in/out for us. We also still had full access to the resort and maid service for the Airbnb. Zack even provided a welcome packet with all kinds of information about activities, etc., a charcuterie board, s'mores kits, and wine. It felt as if we were still resort guests, and we were treated incredibly well! Throughout our stay, Zack continually checked in on us to make sure everything was alright and if we needed anything. Though we weren't directly on the resort premises, I would absolutely stay there just based off of the service we received. He was a pleasure to work with! And every other staff member we interacted with was so kind and helpful. We utilized the pool and gym, had a girls spa day, went to the onsite restaurant, etc. and it was all lovely.

When I think about The Sanderling Resort - I think about the Wauwinet in Nantucket. "A blend of historic charm and modern coastal elegance, our luxury resort is an oceanfront refuge with breathtaking views of the bay and the Atlantic Ocean." Likewise The Sanderling Resort is a blend of historic southern charm set in a stunning stetting spanning the upper outer banks strand from the Atlantic Ocean to the Currituck Sound. This coupled with the extreme service (made me recall the old days of The Homestead Resort when the Ingalls family owned it) by the staff and the simply wonderful food at the Old Lifesaving Station made the experience tough to beat. We plan to return many many times.

This is a lovely property. We stayed in a junior suite which was very nicely appointed and maintained, had a very comfortable bed, large bathroom and a very nice sitting area. It would have been nice to have a few more drawers and a coffee pot not just a tea kettle. Our room had a balcony and a beautiful view of the water but our building did not have elevators so we had to climb to 3rd floor but it was worth the view. Some of the other buildings do have elevators. Breakfast at the Life Saving station was good. Most of the staff appeared to be new for the season and though friendly, often were not knowledgeable about the systems and the property. It would be nice to return when the weather is a little warmer so we could use more of the outdoor facilities. I would recommend this resort.

It was quite pleasant. Desmond, our server, was so helpful and attentive. The food was excellent. Overall, it was a lovely evening.