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Elevated beachfront property featuring multiple deck levels and spacious outdoor living areas, with neighboring homes visible and coastal vegetation in the surrounding area.
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Aerial view of this beachfront coastal property and surrounding residential neighborhood, situated steps from sandy shores and the Atlantic Ocean.
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This bright, fully equipped kitchen makes preparing your favorite meals a breeze, with stainless steel appliances, plenty of counter space, and windows that frame a peaceful water view.
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Gather around the warm wood table in your sunlit dining room, where ocean breezes and scenic views create the perfect setting for memorable meals together.
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Picture yourself relaxing poolside with an ocean view—your vacation retreat features a sparkling community pool surrounded by lounge chairs, shaded seating, and colorful blooms greeting you at every turn.
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Step into this bright, spacious kitchen with gleaming stainless steel appliances, crisp white cabinetry, and warm wood-look floors. Large windows flood the space with natural light, making meal prep a pleasure.
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Step into your open-plan retreat where a modern kitchen flows seamlessly into bright living spaces. Vaulted ceilings and warm natural light create an inviting atmosphere for your vacation stay.
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Picture yourself gathering around this inviting dining table, where natural light fills the open-concept space and connects you to a fully-equipped kitchen, perfect for shared meals and memories.
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Relax in your spacious living room with soaring vaulted ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace, and abundant natural light streaming through oversized windows overlooking peaceful neighborhood views.
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Relax in your spacious living room with vaulted ceilings, cozy fireplace, and sweeping landscape views. Sink into plush seating, enjoy your favorite shows, and unwind in comfort.
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Your charming loft-style retreat features a convenient kitchenette with modern appliances, opening to a cozy upstairs seating nook perfect for unwinding with a book or morning coffee beneath soaring cathedral ceilings.
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Settle into your private sunroom surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows that invite natural light and stunning views. The warm wood ceiling and tropical-print seating create a peaceful retreat for your morning coffee.
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A spacious deck overlooks the surrounding coastal neighborhood, framed by clear blue skies and neighboring rooftops—a perfect backdrop for your beachside getaway.
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A spacious wood deck overlooks nearby homes and greenery—your perfect spot to unwind with morning coffee or watch the sunset with a glass of wine.
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A spacious oceanfront deck offering panoramic views of the beach and neighboring coastal homes under clear blue skies, perfect for relaxing and soaking in the seaside setting.
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Picture yourself relaxing in this sun-drenched space, where coastal breezes flow through panoramic windows and soft natural light fills the room. Your ideal retreat for morning coffee or evening conversations.
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Enjoy your morning coffee or evening meals at this bright, breezy screened porch—your own coastal retreat with ocean views and ceiling fan comfort.
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Sink into this inviting bed with crisp linens and plush pillows, where natural light fills your peaceful retreat. Wake refreshed to garden views from your private balcony.
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Your spacious bedroom features a plush bed, private hot tub for ultimate relaxation, ceiling fan for comfort, and balcony access with natural light streaming through elegant curtains.
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Drift into peaceful sleep in this cozy twin bedroom, where morning light filters through the blinds and beachy bedding reminds you that vacation is just beginning.
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Your group will love this cheerful bunk room, where golden bedding and calming blue walls create a bright, welcoming retreat. Natural light pours through the glass door, offering a sunny balcony escape.
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Your tranquil bedroom retreat with coastal décor, a cozy queen bed, and a private balcony offering sunny neighborhood views—perfect for your morning coffee.
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A covered deck overlooks a quiet residential neighborhood with green spaces and nearby homes, providing a shaded outdoor area perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
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Step onto your private balcony and breathe in the fresh coastal air while gazing at the lush greenery and neighboring homes. This peaceful spot invites you to unwind with morning coffee or evening sunsets.
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The property sits near Elizabethan Gardens and North Carolina Aquarium, both accessible within 45 minutes—ideal for exploring coastal beauty and marine life.
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Nearby attractions include the scenic Duck Boardwalk, historic Currituck Lighthouse, Kitty Hawk Kites for water sports, and Wild Horse Adventure Tours—perfect for exploring the Outer Banks' natural beauty and coastal charm.
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Explore nearby attractions: golf greens, coastal landmarks, fine dining, and local entertainment—all within easy reach of your stay.
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The Ships Watch community entrance sign marks your arrival at this elegant seaside vacation rental destination along the coast.
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Ships Watch Community Boat Ramp provides direct waterfront access for guests arriving at or exploring the coastal area by boat.
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Ships Watch Community offers a dedicated basketball court for active fun. Challenge friends to a friendly game or practice your shots under the open sky.
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Ships Watch Community Playground offers swings, slides, and climbing structures for the kids to burn off energy while you relax nearby.
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Aerial view of multiple tennis and pickleball courts nestled within a residential community, surrounded by mature trees and nearby homes.
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Sandy shores meet rolling waves at the nearby beach, where branded chairs hint at fun-filled coastal days.
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Aerial view of Ships Watch Community Pool, nestled along the coast with beach access, oceanfront homes, and scenic waterfront surroundings.
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Smart keyless entry system on a warm oak door invites effortless arrivals. Enter your code and step into vacation mode instantly.
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Fresh towels await on your bed—everything's prepped, so you can go straight from check-in to the beach without a second thought.
22-Taverner
Duck
Taverner is an updated 4-bedroom Ships Watch cottage with ocean views, expansive sun and shade decks, and a location about two minutes from the beach. All bedrooms are on the middle floor, while the great room, dining area and kitchen are on the top level, creating an easy layout for beach days, family meals, and evenings in Duck.
Taverner gives families ocean views, useful deck space, and a comfortable bedroom layout, with the beach, Ships Watch pool complex, soundfront pier, Duck dining, shopping, and bike path all nearby.
This home works well for guests who want a private beach-house feel with the convenience of Ships Watch amenities nearby. Spend mornings at the beach, afternoons at the pool, evenings on the decks or soundfront pier, and leave time for Duck shopping, restaurants, watersports, and bike-path rides.
The community setting gives guests more to do without leaving Ships Watch. Enjoy beach access for Atlantic sunrises, pool time, hot tub soaks, tennis or pickleball, basketball, playground time, boating access, and the soundfront pier for sunsets. Homes include sheets, bath towels, outdoor showers, and provided beach gear with chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels. Confirm current policies before booking. Cooler-season stays also include a fireplace, which 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
• 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
Guests who like exploring can use Ships Watch as a comfortable Duck home base. Stay close for beach access, the pool complex, the Duck Trail, Duck Town Park, local shopping, and soundside walks, or head out for classic Outer Banks attractions. The Wright Brothers National Memorial, Jockey's Ridge, the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, The Lost Colony outdoor drama, Outer Banks lighthouses, and Corolla wild horse tours are all part of the wider vacation mix. Food Lion and Harris Teeter are convenient options for groceries, drinks, beach snacks, and larger shopping trips during your Ships Watch stay.
All Ships Watch homes include keyless entry, beds made upon arrival, bath towels, and an outdoor shower. Cooler-season stays also include a fireplace, which is lit during the off-season only. Beach days are easier with Ships Watch beach gear provided, including beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels. Guests can watch the sun rise over the Atlantic from the Ships Watch beach access and end the day with sunset views from the soundfront pier.
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.
Choose your dates and reserve your Ships Watch stay in Duck.
Rooms
1
1 King
2
1 Queen
3
2 Twin
4
2 Bunk
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
- Semi Oceanfront
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