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A distinctive coastal property featuring multi-level decks and classic shingled architecture, proudly displaying its beachside character beneath a bright blue sky.
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Sink into vibrant seating by a warm fireplace, with vaulted ceilings and expansive windows framing peaceful neighborhood views that invite relaxation.
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Relax by the sparkling community pool with your morning coffee, surrounded by vibrant flowers and stunning sea views—your perfect coastal retreat awaits.
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Picture yourself preparing meals in this bright, fully-equipped kitchen with modern stainless appliances, gleaming countertops, and charming coastal-inspired cabinetry—your home away from home awaits.
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Picture yourself enjoying meals at this welcoming dining table, where the charming overhead chandelier sets a cozy mood. Just steps away, your fully equipped kitchen awaits, ready for your culinary adventures.
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Gather around the elegant dining table where you'll savor meals together beneath a striking orb chandelier. Soft natural light streams through expansive windows, offering views of the surrounding neighborhood.
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Step into your spacious living room where vibrant furnishings and soaring ceilings create an inviting retreat. Relax on plush seating, enjoy natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, and unwind in a home designed for comfort.
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Sunlight fills this bright loft space where cathedral ceilings and charming kitchenette invite you to relax and unwind during your stay.
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Relax in this bright sunroom with wicker seating, wooden vaulted ceilings, and panoramic windows framing serene outdoor views—a peaceful space to unwind any time of day.
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Relax in your private screened porch with ceiling fan and coastal views, perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings surrounded by natural light and breezy comfort.
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Your spacious bedroom features a handsome carved wood bed and matching furniture, ceiling fan, and soft natural light from high transom windows. Relax in your private retreat with elegant tropical touches throughout.
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Your private bathroom features a sleek walk-in shower with marble-look tile, modern fixtures, and soothing mint walls. Fresh towels and floating shelves add convenience and charm.
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Relax in your serene bedroom with soft lighting, charming decor, and a ceiling fan to keep you comfortable. French doors open to natural light, making your stay feel bright and welcoming.
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Your coastal-themed bedroom features two comfortable twin beds, warm natural light, and charming nautical artwork—perfect for relaxing after beach adventures or quality time with family.
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Settle into your peaceful retreat with twin beds dressed in coastal linens, soothing blue tones, and a private balcony where relaxation awaits.
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The property features an expansive covered deck with comfortable seating areas and glimpses of the surrounding coastal neighborhood through mature landscaping.
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Sunbathe on your private deck with lounge chairs perfectly positioned to catch the coastal breeze and warm rays—an ideal retreat after beach days.
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The entrance sign for Ships Watch marks your arrival at this elegant seaside community, surrounded by lush coastal landscaping and towering pines.
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The North Carolina Aquarium offers an impressive underwater view with sharks and schools of fish gliding through crystal-clear waters, creating an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
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Discover your gateway to adventure: Duck Boardwalk, Kitty Hawk Kites, Wild Horse tours, and historic Currituck Lighthouse—all minutes from your stay.
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Nearby attractions include Duck Woods Golf Course, Bodie Lighthouse, The Lost Colony outdoor theater, and Blue Point Restaurant—all within easy reach of your rental.
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Ships Watch Community Playground offers your family a fun outdoor space with swings, slides, and climbing structures on a soft wood chip surface.
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Community beach access at Ships Watch leads you straight to golden sands and rolling waves—just steps from your vacation retreat.
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Ships Watch Community Basketball Hoop offers outdoor recreation in a residential setting with nearby parking and green spaces.
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Ships Watch Community Boat Ramp provides easy water access for guests arriving by boat or exploring the surrounding waterfront area.
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Ships Watch Community features well-maintained tennis and pickleball courts surrounded by coastal landscaping and nearby vacation rental properties.
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The beach offers pristine sand and ocean waves, with complimentary beach chairs provided for a perfect seaside escape.
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Aerial view of the coastal property nestled along the waterfront, featuring a community pool, nearby beach access, and charming neighborhood streets leading to local attractions.
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Sleek keyless entry on an oak door—punch your code and step inside, no fumbling for keys after a long day of adventure.
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Your fresh linens and plush towels are ready—beds made, bath essentials set, so you can unwind the moment you arrive and enjoy every beachside moment.
06-Kemme
Duck
Kemme is an updated Ships Watch cottage with 4 bedrooms, an upper-level great room, dining area and kitchen, and water-view decks for relaxing outside. The home is about a four-minute walk to the beach and fits guests who want a comfortable private home with easy access to the ocean, the pool complex, the sound side of the community, and downtown Duck.
Kemme gives guests a comfortable private-home base with beach access, the community pool complex, the sound side of Ships Watch, and downtown Duck all within easy reach.
Use this home as a comfortable base for beach days, pool time, Duck Village outings, and sunset walks from the soundfront pier. The layout gives guests space for meals, relaxing, and planning the next outing, while the Ships Watch setting keeps the beach, sound, shops, restaurants, bike path, and family activities within easy reach.
Ships Watch amenities add practical value to the stay, with private beach access, a community pool complex, hot tub, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball, playground, boat ramp, and soundfront pier. Sheets and bath towels are provided, and beach days are easier with The fireplace is a welcome cooler-weather feature and is lit during the off-season only. Ships Watch beach gear: beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels. Confirm current seasonal schedules and property-specific details before booking.
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
• Near Duck Village, the soundside Boardwalk, bike path, restaurants, shops, and watersports
• 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
Ships Watch is a good base for guests who want a more complete Outer Banks week. Keep some days simple with beach time, the community pool complex, tennis, pickleball, the sound pier, Duck Boardwalk walks, and bike-path rides through town. On other days, visit Corolla for wild horses and lighthouse history, or head south to the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Roanoke Island, the North Carolina Aquarium, and The Lost Colony outdoor drama. Dining in Duck can include Duck Deli, Duck Donuts, Sweet T's, Coastal Cravings, Aqua, The Blue Point, The Paper Canoe, and Village Table & Tavern. Food Lion and Harris Teeter are convenient options for groceries, drinks, beach snacks, and larger shopping trips during your Ships Watch stay.
Ships Watch guests can count on keyless entry, beds made upon arrival, bath towels, and outdoor showers at the homes. The fireplace is a welcome cooler-weather feature and is lit during the off-season only. Beach gear is provided too, including beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels. The setting makes it easy to enjoy sunrise at the beach access and sunset from the soundfront pier. Confirm all current details before booking.
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.
Check available dates and get ready for a 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
Entertainment
- Television
Pool
- Communal Pool
Themes
- Family
- Tourist Attractions
Location_highlights
- Duck Oceanside
- Ships Watch Oceanside
- Oceanside
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