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A charming coastal retreat with elevated decks and coastal-style architecture, situated in a peaceful beachside neighborhood with natural dune landscaping.
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A wooden boardwalk leads through coastal dunes directly to the sparkling sea, framing an idyllic beachfront location surrounded by natural greenery.
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Coastal vacation home elevated on stilts with classic shingle siding, featuring covered parking and multiple outdoor areas on the surrounding dunes.
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A prime beachfront location where the property sits along a scenic stretch of coast with direct beach access paths and sweeping ocean vistas.
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This oceanfront deck overlooks pristine beaches and endless blue horizons—your personal retreat for morning coffee, sunset cocktails, or simply soaking in the coastal breeze and panoramic sea views.
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Whip up your favorite meals in this fully-equipped kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, and open shelving for easy access to everything you need.
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You'll love preparing meals in this bright, open kitchen with a large island, modern appliances, and warm wood accents that make it feel like home.
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Your spacious kitchen and dining area invites everyone to gather, cook together, and share meals around the generous table—perfect for making memories with family and friends.
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Step into your coastal breakfast nook where morning coffee meets breathtaking ocean views—your personal bar seating invites leisurely starts to beach days ahead.
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Picture yourself in this bright sunroom, where wicker chairs invite you to unwind while panoramic windows frame your private view of the sea and sky beyond.
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Enjoy morning coffee or sunset cocktails on your private screened porch, with fresh ocean breezes and stunning coastal views as your backdrop.
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Step into your welcoming foyer, where coastal charm meets home. Natural light fills the space, inviting you up the warm wood staircase to discover your perfect vacation retreat.
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Your spacious master suite awaits with coastal elegance—relax in the airy comfort of plush carpets, a ceiling fan, an ensuite bath, and sliding doors opening to your private balcony.
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Unwind in your luxurious soaking tub after a day at the beach, with serene coastal views framing your peaceful escape.
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Wake to ocean views through sliding glass doors and picture windows. Your coastal bedroom offers beach-themed comfort, ceiling fan breezes, and direct balcony access to the waterfront.
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Your tranquil bedroom awaits with twin beds dressed in cheerful whale-patterned linens, crisp natural light from plantation shutters, and a gentle ceiling fan for peaceful coastal nights.
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Aerial view of beachfront properties nestled along the sandy shore, with ocean waves rolling in and coastal vegetation dotting the surrounding landscape.
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A serene beachfront location with sandy shores and calm ocean waters, offering direct access to a peaceful coastal retreat.
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Ships Watch entrance sign marks the location of elegant seaside rental homes with well-maintained landscaping and visitor information displayed at the property's arrival area.
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Aerial view of Ships Watch Community, a coastal residential neighborhood near the beach with tennis courts, pool, and tree-lined streets.
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Aerial view of Ships Watch Community Beach Access, a sandy coastal area surrounded by residential properties with direct ocean access.
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Ships Watch Beach Walkway offers private access to the shore, framing your coastal escape with charming beach homes and sandy paths leading to ocean adventures.
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Ships Watch Community Beach Access offers direct pathways to soft sand and surf. Wooden benches provide restful spots to soak in ocean breezes and coastal views before heading to the shore.
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Ships Watch Community Boat Ramp offers waterfront access to the expansive bay, with wooden docks, a private launch area, and scenic water views surrounded by coastal marshland.
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This waterfront community pier provides direct access to tranquil waters and coastal scenery, offering a peaceful spot to observe passing vessels and enjoy the surrounding natural landscape.
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Aerial view of the property's community pool surrounded by coastal neighborhood streets, waterfront piers, and scenic ocean vistas stretching to the horizon.
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Relax poolside at the Ships Watch Community Pool, where you can soak up the sun on a lounge chair, take a refreshing dip, and enjoy stunning ocean views just beyond the deck.
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The Ships Watch Community Pool Pavilion offers a breezy, open-air gathering space with white Adirondack-style seating, perfect for relaxing after a swim or enjoying coastal views.
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A community playground with swings, slides, and climbing structures where your kids can enjoy outdoor play just steps from your rental.
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Ships Watch Community Basketball Hoop serves as a central gathering spot in this residential neighborhood, surrounded by coastal vegetation and nearby homes.
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Ships Watch Community features pristine tennis and pickleball courts surrounded by mature trees and coastal homes in a resort setting.
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Ships Watch Community Reception building features a welcoming façade with classic architectural details, landscaped gardens, and convenient parking. Located in a well-maintained neighborhood with mature trees and seasonal greenery.
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Beachfront access invites you to relax on soft sand, enjoy gentle waves, and soak up the sun just steps from your vacation retreat.
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Coastal community of vacation homes situated directly along the sandy beachfront, offering easy access to the ocean. The property is marked and located within this seaside neighborhood.
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Modern keyless entry with a digital touchpad ensures hassle-free access—no fumbling for keys, just your personal code to unlock your home away from home.
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Your room is thoughtfully prepared with fresh linens and plush towels, so you can unpack, unwind, and enjoy a seamless beach getaway.
27-Ferdinando
Duck
Ferdinando is a beautiful 5-bedroom oceanfront Ships Watch home with breathtaking Atlantic views, a private beach walkway, updated kitchen, wet bar, and screened porch facing the ocean. Guests can settle into a classic oceanfront Duck vacation rhythm with beach access just outside, community amenities nearby, and comfortable shared spaces overlooking the coast.
Ferdinando is a polished oceanfront choice for guests who want dramatic Atlantic views, direct beach access, comfortable family gathering space, and the ocean-to-sound amenities of Ships Watch.
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:
• 5 bedrooms, 4 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
• 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
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.
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
1 Queen
4
2 Twin
5
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
- Ocean Front
- Water View
Entertainment
- Television
Pool
- Communal Pool
Themes
- Family
- Tourist Attractions
Location_highlights
- Duck Oceanfront
- Ships Watch Oceanfront
- Oceanside
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