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This elevated beachfront home features spacious decks and coastal architecture, offering a welcoming retreat surrounded by natural greenery and ocean breezes in a tranquil setting.
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Gather around this inviting dining table where your group can share memorable meals together. Natural light streams through the patio doors, and a cozy fireplace adds warmth to your dining experience.
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Relax by your community pool with ocean views, comfy loungers, and coastal breezes—your perfect spot to unwind under the sun.
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Relax in your cozy living room with comfortable seating, a warm fireplace, and entertainment center—your perfect mountain retreat after a day of adventure.
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Cook your favorite meals in this spacious, well-equipped kitchen, complete with modern appliances, plenty of counter space, and everything you need to feel right at home.
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Sink into comfy sofas after beach adventures. Natural light fills your living area where you can unwind with loved ones in this welcoming coastal-themed space.
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Unwind in this charming sunroom with wicker seating, vaulted wood ceilings, and bright windows framing serene outdoor views—your perfect spot to relax with morning coffee or a good book.
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Your spacious master bedroom offers plush carpeting, soothing neutral tones, and elegant lighting, with a private jacuzzi tub creating the perfect retreat after a day of exploring.
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Slip into crisp linens and unwind in your cozy retreat, where soft lamplight and a charming rocking chair invite peaceful evenings after your day's adventures.
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Drift off in your own twin bed in this peaceful guest room, with soft coastal bedding, gentle natural light, and plenty of space to unwind after a day of adventure.
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Relax in your comfortable twin bedroom, featuring matching floral bedding, warm wooden furnishings, and soft natural light from the large window overlooking the property grounds.
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Step onto your screened porch with panoramic views of lush greenery and neighboring rooftops—a perfect spot for morning coffee or sunset dining in complete comfort.
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Unwind on your private deck with lounge chairs perfect for soaking up the sun and fresh coastal air, just steps from your cozy retreat.
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Ships Watch entrance sign marks the arrival to your elegant seaside retreat, surrounded by coastal landscaping and mature trees.
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The North Carolina Aquarium showcases vibrant marine life, while nearby Elizabethan Gardens offers stunning seasonal blooms—both iconic local attractions within an easy 45-minute drive.
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Discover local treasures near your vacation home—from the peaceful Duck Boardwalk and historic Currituck Lighthouse to thrilling Wild Horse tours and waterfront Kitty Hawk adventures. Each attraction is just a short drive away.
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Within minutes, enjoy championship golf, a historic lighthouse, waterfront dining, and outdoor theater—all part of your coastal Outer Banks escape.
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The beach is just steps away, where warm sand meets rolling waves and endless coastal relaxation awaits you.
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Ships Watch Community offers a full basketball court surrounded by coastal trees and beach homes, perfect for active stays near the shore.
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Ships Watch Community Boat Ramp, located near the property, provides access for waterfront activities and boating adventures in the surrounding area.
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Aerial view of the Ships Watch Community courts featuring tennis and pickleball facilities surrounded by coastal residential properties and lush landscaping.
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Ships Watch Community Playground offers a safe, inviting space for your little ones to explore and play while you enjoy your family getaway.
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Aerial view of the property showcasing the swimming pool, coastal location, and proximity to the waterfront pier and beach area.
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Keyless entry offers seamless access with a digital lock, making check-in effortless. Step inside your home away from home with modern convenience at your fingertips.
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Everything is ready for your arrival—fresh linens on a plush bed and soft towels stacked just for you. Beach days await!
10-Earnest
Duck
Earnest at Ships Watch is a welcoming four-bedroom Duck vacation home with the privacy of a single-family beach house and the convenience of community amenities.
For guests who want a simple rhythm, this home makes it easy: beach in the morning, pool or tennis in the afternoon, dinner in Duck, and sunset from the soundfront pier. Comfortable living, dining, kitchen, bedroom, and outdoor spaces help the home feel practical for a full vacation week.
Ships Watch makes the week feel easier with amenities between the ocean and the sound. Guests can use the beach access, pool areas, hot tub, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball, playground, boat ramp, and soundfront pier. Sheets, bath towels, outdoor shower access, and Ships Watch beach gear are provided, including beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels. Confirm exact inclusions and schedules before booking.
Why guests love it:
• 4 bedrooms, 3.5 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
Duck makes it easy to build a flexible vacation around beach time, food, shopping, and day trips. Stay close for the Duck Boardwalk, bike path, sunsets from the soundfront pier, Duck Town Park, and local boutiques, then mix in restaurants such as The Blue Point, Aqua Restaurant, The Paper Canoe, Village Table & Tavern, Duck Deli, Coastal Cravings, and Duck Donuts. Food Lion and Harris Teeter are convenient options for groceries, drinks, beach snacks, and larger shopping trips during your Ships Watch stay. For off-site adventures, guests can explore Corolla wild horse tours, Outer Banks lighthouses, the Wright Brothers Memorial, Jockey's Ridge, the aquarium, waterfront Manteo, and The Lost Colony.
Guests can pack a little lighter because Ships Watch homes provide keyless entry, beds made upon arrival, bath towels, outdoor showers, and beach gear with chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels. The community setting also gives guests a classic sunrise-to-sunset experience: Atlantic views from the beach access in the morning and soundfront pier sunsets in the evening. Confirm current availability and rules 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.
• 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.
• Ships Watch is a pet-free community
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
- Private Entrance
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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