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Curl up in your cozy living room with a fireplace, big-screen TV, and panoramic windows framing serene views—your perfect retreat after a day of adventure.
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Elevated coastal property with multiple levels of balconies and decks, surrounded by lush greenery and clear blue skies.
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Your fully equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, and everything you need to prepare delicious meals during your stay.
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Settle into your breakfast bar seats and savor morning coffee while sunlight pours through the windows. The open kitchen invites you to cook with ease, surrounded by gleaming counters and modern appliances ready for your culinary adventures.
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Gather around this spacious dining table with seating for eight, bathed in natural light from large windows overlooking peaceful neighborhood views.
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Relax in your bright, airy living room with soaring ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and large windows framing peaceful neighborhood views. Unwind on plush seating as natural light fills the space.
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Bright open layout with a wet bar, cozy loft seating area above, and dining space with balcony access—perfect for entertaining or unwinding after a day of adventure.
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Settle into a sunlit space where natural wood warmth meets sweeping neighborhood vistas—your perfect retreat for morning coffee or quiet reflection.
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Wake up to natural light streaming through your balcony doors, inviting you to step outside and breathe in the fresh coastal air. Your serene retreat awaits with a plush bed and tranquil views.
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Drift off in your serene bedroom where natural light floods through French doors, offering tree-lined views from your private balcony—your peaceful retreat awaits.
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Relax in your light-filled bedroom featuring two cozy twin beds dressed in coastal-themed linens, warm wood furnishings, and charming artwork that welcomes you to unwind after a day exploring.
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Drift into peaceful sleep in your bright, airy bedroom with twin beds dressed in soft linens, a gentle reading lamp, and sunlit views of the surrounding greenery welcoming you each morning.
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Your private bathroom features a full tub-shower combo with glass doors, dual sinks, and charming vintage wallpaper, offering you a comfortable space to unwind after a day of exploring.
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Your private covered deck with rocking chairs awaits—perfect for sipping morning coffee or unwinding as the day winds down in your peaceful retreat.
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Enjoy your morning coffee at this sun-filled screened porch, where panoramic windows frame lush greenery and peaceful natural views, creating the perfect spot to unwind and breathe in the fresh air.
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The North Carolina Aquarium showcases marine life through expansive viewing windows, while nearby Elizabethan Gardens offers lush landscaping and historic charm—both enriching your coastal getaway.
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The property sits in a charming waterfront community with a peaceful boardwalk, lighthouse, and wild horse tours all just minutes away.
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Golf greens, historic lighthouse, famed Lost Colony theater, and waterfront dining await within minutes of your stay.
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Sandy beach with calm waves and ample space to relax just steps from your coastal retreat.
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Ships Watch Community Beach Access features a private walkway leading to pristine sandy shores. The location offers direct ocean views and convenient facilities near the water.
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Ships Watch Community offers a dedicated basketball court surrounded by mature trees and residential views, providing recreation space in a peaceful coastal neighborhood.
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The property is adjacent to Ships Watch Community Boat Ramp, offering convenient water access for boating and fishing activities during your stay.
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Aerial view of Ships Watch Community featuring multiple pickleball and tennis courts with clear markings, surrounded by lush landscaping and neighboring homes in a coastal residential setting.
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Community playground featuring swings, slides, and climbing structures—perfect for little ones to burn off energy while you relax nearby.
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Aerial view of Ships Watch Community Pool, nestled in a coastal neighborhood near the waterfront with beach access and scenic surroundings.
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Picture yourself lounging poolside with stunning sea views—your perfect spot to unwind under the sun with a refreshing dip just steps away.
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Ships Watch entrance sign welcomes visitors to elegant seaside homes with classic nautical styling and manicured landscaping.
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Keyless entry system provides secure, code-based access to your rental, eliminating the hassle of keys and making check-in effortless for you.
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Your essentials are ready—fresh towels and a perfectly made bed await, so you can settle in and start relaxing the moment you arrive.
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Duck
Dare is an updated 4-bedroom Ships Watch cottage with water-view decks, a top-level great room, dining area and kitchen, and all bedrooms located together on the middle floor. The home is about a four-minute walk to the beach and just a short trip to the large community pool, giving guests a practical home base for beach days, pool time, and Duck outings.
Dare pairs practical bedroom placement with elevated shared spaces, giving guests an easy home base for beach days, pool time, Duck Village shopping, bike rides, and evenings on the decks or soundfront pier.
This property gives guests a useful home base for the full Ships Watch experience: Atlantic sunrise walks, community pool time, Duck Village shopping, bike rides, and sunset views from the soundfront pier. The private-home layout gives the group room to settle in for the week.
Ships Watch guests get the benefit of a private-home stay with community features nearby. Beach access, pool areas, hot tub, tennis and pickleball, basketball, playground, boat ramp, soundfront pier, and seasonal activities can all add variety to the week. Homes include sheets, bath towels, outdoor showers, and beach gear with chairs, umbrella, and beach towels. Confirm details before arrival.
Why guests love it:
• 4 bedrooms, 3 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
• Duck setting near local restaurants, boutique shopping, the Boardwalk, Duck Town Park, and soundside activities
• 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
Duck gives guests plenty to do without needing a busy commercial setting. Walk the Boardwalk for sound views, browse the Waterfront Shops, ride bikes along the Duck Trail, or enjoy paddleboarding and kayaking nearby. Good dining ideas include The Blue Point, Aqua, Coastal Cravings, The Roadside Bar & Grill, The Paper Canoe, Village Table & Tavern, and Treehouse Coffee. Food Lion and Harris Teeter are convenient options for groceries, drinks, beach snacks, and larger shopping trips during your Ships Watch stay. Guests can also plan Corolla wild horse tours, lighthouse visits, the Wright Brothers Memorial, the aquarium, or The Lost Colony outdoor drama.
Each Ships Watch stay includes practical comforts: keyless entry, beds made upon arrival, bath towels, an outdoor shower, beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and beach towels. The community also offers a beautiful daily rhythm, with Atlantic sunrise views from the beach access and Currituck Sound sunsets from the pier. Confirm current amenity access and schedules before booking. For fall, winter, and early-spring visits, the home's fireplace adds a cozy touch and is lit during the off-season only.
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.
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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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