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This coastal vacation home features multiple covered porches and a welcoming elevated design, set among coastal landscaping in a peaceful residential area.
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Picture yourself lounging poolside with ocean views—your perfect backdrop for sunny mornings and relaxed afternoons. Grab your favorite seat, soak up the warmth, and let the coastal breeze refresh you.
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Your fully-equipped kitchen invites you to whip up home-cooked meals with modern appliances, granite countertops, and a center island with seating for casual dining.
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Gather around this spacious dining table for meals and conversations in a bright, welcoming space that flows into your fully equipped kitchen—perfect for creating memories.
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Gather around this charming dining table, where coastal elegance meets comfort under a statement chandelier. Natural light fills the open space, inviting you to enjoy meals with loved ones.
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Unwind in your spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub, dual vanities, and cheerful coastal-inspired décor that makes every morning feel like a getaway.
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Unwind in your private spa-like bathroom, where a deep soaking tub and refreshing walk-in shower invite you to relax after a day of coastal adventures.
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Relax in your bright, coastal-themed bedroom with water views and soft natural light. Wake to peaceful scenery framed by large windows and drift to sleep surrounded by beach-inspired touches.
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Sink into the plush coastal bedding and enjoy your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV before drifting off to a peaceful night's sleep in this serene, nautical-themed retreat.
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Light-filled bathroom with soft blue tones, clean white fixtures, and a glass-enclosed shower for your refreshing morning routine.
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You'll find peaceful rest in this cozy bedroom with two twin beds dressed in soft blue linens, perfect for sharing with family or friends during your stay.
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Your private ensuite awaits with dual sinks, ample counter space, and soft towels—step in from your bedroom and start each morning refreshed.
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Your comfortable twin bedroom awaits with fresh linens, soft natural light from double windows, and a ceiling fan to keep you cool during warm summer nights.
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Relax in your covered porch swing, soaking in peaceful views of lush greenery and the charming neighborhood beyond—your private escape for morning coffee or evening unwinding.
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Unwind in your private balcony oasis, where comfortable seating invites you to soak in peaceful neighborhood views and ocean breezes under an open sky.
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Enjoy your morning coffee on this screened porch with a ceiling fan overhead, or gather around the table for sunset conversations in your peaceful coastal retreat.
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A spacious deck with lounge seating overlooks a coastal neighborhood with nearby homes and natural surroundings, offering a peaceful elevated setting.
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Explore marine life at the North Carolina Aquarium or stroll through the beautiful Elizabethan Gardens—both just 45 minutes away from your relaxing retreat.
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Discover the area's charm—from waterfront boardwalks and historic lighthouses to coastal adventures and wild horse tours, all just minutes from your door.
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Aerial view of the lush Duck Woods Golf Course, located just 13 minutes away, with its tree-lined fairways, water features, and perfectly manicured greens winding through the coastal landscape.
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Ships Watch welcomes you to elegant seaside homes where coastal relaxation begins the moment you arrive.
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Ships Watch Community Boat Ramp provides guests access to waterfront adventures. The ramp is located in the surrounding area, marked by clear signage indicating private property boundaries.
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The Ships Watch Community Sound Pier offers waterfront views and peaceful seating. A shared amenity for the surrounding area, not an on-property guest feature.
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Ships Watch Community Beach Access provides direct entry to pristine sandy shores where turquoise waves invite peaceful seaside moments.
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A pristine sandy beach stretches along the ocean, with branded beach chairs ready for relaxation and groups enjoying the waves under clear blue skies.
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Aerial view of Ships Watch Community Pool, nestled along the coastal waterfront with neighboring streets, beach access, and ocean vistas stretching to the horizon.
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Experience effortless check-in with your private keyless entry system—no fumbling for keys, just secure and seamless access to your home away from home.
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Your space comes thoughtfully prepared with crisp linens and fresh towels, so you can unpack, unwind, and feel at home from the moment you arrive.
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Duck
Willes is an updated 4-bedroom Ships Watch cottage with two primary suites on the main level, two twin rooms upstairs, an open great room with vaulted ceiling, and a wraparound porch. About a three-minute walk to the beach, this home is a strong fit for families who want convenient sleeping arrangements, updated gathering space, and relaxed outdoor living.
Willes gives families a relaxed layout with extra sleeping capacity, an open great room, porch space, and easy access to the beach, Ships Watch amenities, Duck dining, shopping, and the bike path.
This Ships Watch home is designed for an easy Duck stay, with private-home comfort and resort amenities nearby. Guests can enjoy beach walks, community activities, casual meals at home, boardwalk strolls, soundside sunsets, and quick access to Duck restaurants, shopping, and watersports.
The Ships Watch amenity mix is a major bonus for guests who want more than beach access alone. Depending on the season, enjoy the pool complex, hot tub, pavilion, tennis, pickleball, basketball, playground, boat ramp, and sunset pier. Homes include sheets, bath towels, outdoor showers, and provided beach gear: beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels. Confirm seasonal availability before booking. The fireplace is a welcome cooler-weather feature and is lit during the off-season only.
Why guests love it:
• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and space for up to 10 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
A Ships Watch stay can be as quiet or active as guests want. Enjoy the community beach access and amenities, then head into Duck for the Boardwalk, Waterfront Shops, local restaurants, coffee, and the bike path. Nearby dining ideas include Aqua, The Blue Point, Red Sky Cafe, Coastal Cravings, Duck Deli, The Roadside Bar & Grill, and NC Coast Grill & Bar. Food Lion and Harris Teeter are convenient options for groceries, drinks, beach snacks, and larger shopping trips during your Ships Watch stay. Wider OBX outings can include Corolla wild horse tours, lighthouses, the aquarium, The Lost Colony, and the Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Ships Watch homes are set up for easier arrivals and beach days, with keyless entry, beds made upon arrival, bath towels, outdoor showers, beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and beach towels provided. Guests can enjoy sunrise from the Atlantic beach access and sunset from the Currituck Sound pier. Community amenities and seasonal activities should be confirmed before booking. The fireplace is a welcome cooler-weather feature 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.
Check available dates and get ready for a Ships Watch stay in Duck.
Rooms
1
1 King
2
1 Queen
3
2 Twin
4
4 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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