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This coastal beach house stands ready to welcome you with its natural shingle siding, spacious decks, and prime location steps from the sand. Multiple levels offer flexible space for your group to gather or unwind.
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Relax in your private sunlit haven with stunning arched windows framing sweeping views of the pool, ocean, and lush greenery—a perfect retreat for unwinding in comfort and style.
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Your peaceful bedroom retreat awaits with plush linens, soft carpeting underfoot, and a ceiling fan to keep you comfortable year-round. Unwind with TV or step into your ensuite bath.
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Step into your spacious living area where vaulted ceilings and natural light create an inviting atmosphere. Sink into plush seating while you enjoy mountain views through elegant arched windows.
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The Ships Watch Community Pool offers a serene outdoor escape with sparkling blue waters, plenty of lounge chairs, and vibrant flowers—perfect for relaxing under the sun or enjoying a refreshing swim.
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Gather around a spacious island with seating for everyone—your perfect spot for morning coffee, meal prep, or casual conversations. The bright, airy kitchen invites you to cook and connect.
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This bright, open kitchen flows into your dining and living areas, offering stunning views through arched windows that frame lush gardens and inviting outdoor spaces.
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Step into your coastal-inspired living space where soaring ceilings and arched windows flood the open-plan layout with natural light, connecting dining, living, and kitchen areas for effortless entertaining and relaxation.
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Settle into your spacious living area with soaring ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and natural light streaming through large windows. The open layout connects you to the dining space, perfect for gathering and unwinding.
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Relax in this bright living room with soaring ceilings, cozy seating, and graceful arched windows that flood the space with natural light and offer views.
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Gather at the granite-topped breakfast bar with ample seating and let natural light from the arched window enhance your morning coffee ritual. The open layout invites you to unwind and connect.
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Sunlight pours into this open, airy space with gleaming marble countertops and warm wood accents inviting you to settle in and feel at home.
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Bright open living space with vaulted ceilings and stunning natural light invites you to settle in and feel at home from the moment you arrive.
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Dine al fresco on your private screened-in porch, where refreshing breezes and serene green views create the perfect backdrop for morning coffee or evening meals.
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Spacious deck with coastal views and comfortable seating, perfect for morning coffee or sunset cocktails as breezes drift in from the nearby shore.
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Your restful bedroom features a comfortable bed, soft lighting from bedside lamps, and coastal artwork that sets a relaxing tone for your stay.
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Wake up to coastal views from your spacious bedroom, where soft linens and a gentle sea breeze set the tone for a relaxing escape.
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Two comfortable beds await in this bright, peaceful bedroom. Natural light fills the space, while soft blue linens and classic wood furnishings create a restful retreat for your stay.
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Your cheerful twin bedroom awaits with soft coastal linens, natural light from three windows, and charming seaside artwork that welcomes you to unwind after a day of adventure.
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Ships Watch property entrance sign stands as the welcoming marker for this elegant seaside vacation rental community.
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Ships Watch Community Beach Access offers direct sandy shore entry with benches, bike racks, and easy coastal arrival to surf and relaxation.
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Ships Watch Community Boat Ramp provides property guests with direct waterfront access to the sound, complete with private docking areas and launching facilities for aquatic adventures.
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Ships Watch Community Playground offers swings, slides, and climbing structures for young ones to explore and enjoy—located nearby for your family's convenience.
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Ships Watch Community Basketball Hoop provides outdoor recreation in a peaceful residential setting surrounded by coastal greenery.
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The Ships Watch Community features three well-maintained tennis and pickleball courts, located within a residential neighborhood surrounded by homes and mature landscaping.
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Aerial view of the property's community pool nestled along the scenic coastal road, with beach access and waterfront pier nearby.
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The beach with branded chairs awaits, where gentle waves and golden sands invite guests to unwind and soak up the coastal atmosphere.
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These popular nearby attractions—the North Carolina Aquarium and Elizabethan Gardens—are each about 45 minutes away, perfect for day trips during your stay.
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Plan your adventures: Duck Boardwalk, Wild Horse Tours, Currituck Lighthouse, and Kitty Hawk Kites are just minutes away from your doorstep, making this an ideal home base for exploring the Outer Banks.
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Nearby attractions surround this property: Duck Woods Golf Course, Bodie Lighthouse, Blue Point Restaurant, and Lost Colony Theatre—adventure and coastal charm within easy reach.
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This modern smart lock with keypad entry lets you arrive and enter effortlessly—no fumbling for keys after a long travel day. Just unlock and start relaxing.
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Your fresh linens await—crisp sheets, fluffy towels, and a perfectly made bed so you can unpack, relax, and enjoy your beach getaway from day one.
Archard
Duck
Archard is an updated Ships Watch beach cottage with four ensuite bedrooms, an updated kitchen, expansive sun and shade decks, a screened porch, and a middle-level great room and kitchen designed for easy gathering. The home is about a five-minute walk to the beach and works well for families who want bedroom privacy, comfortable shared space, and a Duck location close to both the beach and village activities.
Together, the ensuite bedroom layout, updated gathering spaces, screened porch, and decks make Archard a strong choice for families who want privacy at the house plus easy access to the beach, pool complex, sound pier, Duck dining, shopping, and the bike path.
The home fits guests who want a quieter community feel without giving up convenience. Spend time at the beach access, pool complex, sound pier, or bike path, then return to comfortable indoor and outdoor spaces for meals, rest, and time together between activities.
From Atlantic sunrise walks to Currituck Sound sunsets, Ships Watch gives guests several ways to enjoy the community. Amenities may include private beach access, pool and hot tub areas, tennis and pickleball, basketball, playground, boat ramp, pavilion, and seasonal activities. Sheets, bath towels, outdoor showers, beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and beach towels are included. Confirm current rules and schedules before booking.
Why guests love it:
• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and space for up to 8 guests
• Private-home comfort in the Ships Watch resort community
• Access to Ships Watch pool complex, hot tub, tennis, pickleball, basketball, playground, boat ramp, and soundside pier
• Easy access to Duck shopping, dining, the Duck Boardwalk, coffee shops, watersports, and the bike path
• Ships Watch beach gear provided, including beach chairs, umbrella, and beach towels
• Keyless entry, beds made upon arrival, bath towels provided, and an outdoor shower
For guests who want a mix of quiet community time and things to do, Ships Watch is a strong fit. Stay nearby for the beach, pool, tennis, pickleball, sound pier, Duck Boardwalk, bike path, and village shopping. Plan meals around Duck favorites such as Aqua Restaurant, The Blue Point, NC Coast Grill & Bar, Coastal Cravings, Red Sky Cafe, and Duck Deli, or pick up easy breakfast from Duck Donuts. Food Lion and Harris Teeter are convenient options for groceries, drinks, beach snacks, and larger shopping trips during your Ships Watch stay. Outer Banks lighthouses, Corolla wild horse tours, and Roanoke Island attractions add easy day-trip options.
For guest convenience, every Ships Watch home includes keyless entry, made beds, bath towels, and an outdoor shower. Cooler-season stays also include a fireplace, which is lit during the off-season only. Beach gear is provided as a Ships Watch bonus, including beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels. Guests can watch the day begin over the Atlantic from the beach access and wind down at the soundfront pier for sunset. Confirm property-specific details before arrival.
Additional Ships Watch rental information:
• Leaseholders must be over age 24.
• Ships Watch homes are rented to family groups only.
• Ships Watch is a pet-free community.
• Turnover day is Friday from mid-April through mid-October.
• Turnover day is Wednesday from mid-October through mid-April.
• Community pool and hot tub are typically open May through mid-October, weather permitting.
• Fireplace is lit during the off-season only.
Choose your dates and reserve your Ships Watch stay in Duck.
Rooms
1
1 King
2
1 Queen
3
2 Twin
4
2 Twin
Amenities
Essentials
- Air Conditioning
- Bed Linens
- Cable
- Dryer
- Extra Pillows & Blankets
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels
- Wood Stove
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Wireless Internet
- Wifi
- Free wifi
Family
- Bathtub
Special
- Beach Essentials
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Basics
- Dishes & Silverware
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Dining table
Facility
- Free Parking
Outdoor
- Patio or Balcony
- Balcony
- Grill
- Tennis
Home Safety
- Smoke Detector
Leisure
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
Location
- Near Ocean
- Water View
Entertainment
- Television
Pool
- Communal Pool
Themes
- Family
- Tourist Attractions
Location_highlights
- Duck Oceanside
- Ships Watch Oceanside
- Oceanside
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