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A stately coastal vacation home with multi-level decks and an American flag, surrounded by natural landscaping and positioned for easy beach access.
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Step into a stunning open-concept living space where dramatic vaulted wood ceilings and natural light create a warm, inviting atmosphere for your coastal getaway. You'll love cooking and dining together in this beautifully designed retreat.
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Picture yourself lounging poolside with ocean views, surrounded by vibrant flowers and coastal breezes. Your perfect summer escape awaits with plenty of sunny spots to relax and unwind.
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Relax in your light-filled living space, where soaring wood-beamed ceilings and panoramic windows frame stunning views. Sink into plush sofas as gentle breezes and natural beauty surround you.
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You'll love cooking and gathering in this spacious, light-filled kitchen with its generous island seating, modern appliances, and beautiful wood accents that blend style with comfort.
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Your spacious gourmet kitchen invites culinary creativity with gleaming countertops, abundant cabinetry, and top-tier appliances—all bathed in natural light from scenic windows overlooking beautiful vistas.
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Gather at the rustic wooden dining table under soaring wood-paneled ceilings, where warm natural light and beachy artwork create a relaxed coastal retreat.
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Gather around the handcrafted dining table under soaring vaulted ceilings, where sunlight streams through expansive windows and the open-concept design invites effortless conversation from kitchen to living space.
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Relax in your bright, airy living space with vaulted wood-beam ceilings and a sunlit bay window seating area overlooking peaceful views. Sink into comfortable chairs and let natural light fill the room.
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Your upstairs retreat features a cozy bar with stools perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails, all beneath striking wood-paneled ceilings that add warmth and character.
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Charming vintage-inspired bathroom with patterned wallpaper, pedestal sink, and natural light to refresh you during your stay.
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Step into your serene retreat with a welcoming wooden bed dressed in crisp linens and rich red accents, soft carpeting beneath your feet, and natural light pouring through glass doors.
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Unwind in your peaceful bedroom, where coastal artwork and a charming four-poster bed invite restful nights. Gentle lighting and classic wood furnishings create a warm, welcoming retreat.
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Two comfortable twin beds dressed in cheerful coastal linens await you in this bright and airy bedroom, complete with a ceiling fan, bedside table, and soft natural light.
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Your beach-inspired retreat awaits with two cozy beds dressed in coastal stripes, a private balcony framing sunny views, and a gentle ceiling fan keeping you cool and comfortable.
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Picture yourself dining in this breezy screened porch, where coastal views and gentle sea air become part of every meal. Your perfect spot to unwind with morning coffee or evening cocktails.
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This expansive coastal property overlooks a serene natural landscape, with the nearby North Carolina Aquarium and historic Elizabethan Gardens marking your arrival in the heart of the Outer Banks.
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Discover nearby attractions and activities just minutes from your home away from home—explore waterfront boardwalks, iconic landmarks, and unique adventures waiting to welcome you to North Carolina's Outer Banks.
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Aerial view of the lush Duck Woods Golf Course, located just 13 minutes from the property, featuring tree-lined fairways and scenic water features.
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The welcoming entrance to Ships Watch, a seaside rental property community, framed by coastal greenery and landscaped gardens.
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Ships Watch Community Boat Ramp is located near the property, providing convenient water access for boating activities in the surrounding area.
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Direct access to Ships Watch Beach awaits, with sandy shores and gentle waves just steps from the property's private boardwalk entrance.
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Ships Watch Community Playground offers your family swings, slides, and climbing fun in a safe, fenced play area surrounded by greenery.
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Ships Watch Community Basketball Hoop provides a dedicated recreation space for friendly games and outdoor fun in the neighborhood.
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Aerial view of the community tennis and pickleball courts, surrounded by mature landscaping and neighboring vacation homes in this coastal resort area.
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The property provides beach chairs for your seaside relaxation. The sandy shore and Atlantic waves are just steps away, with branded seating ready for your perfect beach day.
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Aerial view of a coastal property featuring a community pool near the beach, surrounded by residential neighborhoods and waterfront scenery along the shoreline.
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Smart keyless entry lets you come and go effortlessly—no fumbling for keys, just seamless access to your personal retreat.
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Your plush bath towels await, neatly stacked and ready. Slip into freshly made sheets, unwind, and let the comfort surround you.
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Duck
Prat is an updated 4-bedroom Ships Watch beach cottage with expansive decks, water views, and a top-level living, dining and kitchen layout. All bedrooms are on the middle floor, and the living area includes a separate sitting space with table and chairs overlooking the sound, giving guests an inviting place to gather after beach and pool days.
Prat works well for guests who want scenic gathering space, bedroom privacy, and the convenience of moving between the beach, Ships Watch amenities, Duck restaurants, shopping, and soundside sunsets.
Families can use this home as a flexible Duck retreat, moving between beach time, community amenities, meals at home, soundside activities, and local restaurants. It is a practical fit for guests who want the feel of a neighborhood vacation home with resort-style options close by.
The resort amenities help make this home an easy choice for a full Duck vacation week. Guests can enjoy the beach access, pool complex, hot tub, court sports, basketball, playground, boat ramp, and soundfront pier for sunset. Sheets and bath towels are provided, outdoor showers help after sandy beach trips, and Ships Watch beach gear includes beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels.
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
• Convenient to Duck dining, shopping, watersports, the Boardwalk, Duck Trail, and nearby OBX day trips
• 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
This Duck setting keeps guests close to both simple beach routines and classic OBX outings. In town, enjoy Duck shopping, the Duck Boardwalk, Duck Town Park, the bike path, coffee stops, casual lunches, and dinner at places like Red Sky Cafe, NC Coast Grill & Bar, The Blue Point, Aqua, or The Roadside Bar & Grill. Food Lion and Harris Teeter are convenient options for groceries, drinks, beach snacks, and larger shopping trips during your Ships Watch stay. From Duck, guests can also head north for Corolla wild horse tours and lighthouses or south for the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Jockey's Ridge, the aquarium, waterfront Manteo, and The Lost Colony.
All Ships Watch homes help simplify the week with keyless entry, beds made on arrival, bath towels, outdoor showers, and provided beach gear that includes beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels. Guests can begin the day at the Atlantic beach access and watch the evening sunset from the soundfront pier. Confirm seasonal amenities and policies before booking. Guests visiting outside the main summer season can enjoy the fireplace, which 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.
Reserve your Duck beach week and enjoy the ocean-to-sound setting at Ships Watch.
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
Entertainment
- Television
Pool
- Communal Pool
Themes
- Family
- Tourist Attractions
Location_highlights
- Duck Oceanside
- Ships Watch Oceanside
- Oceanside
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