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Ships Watch Community Beach Access offers direct access to pristine sandy shores and the calming ocean waves, just steps from your rental.
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Elevated coastal beach house with spacious multi-level decks, convenient ground-level parking, and coastal vegetation in a tranquil neighborhood setting.
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Gather in this inviting living space with plush seating, a warm fireplace, and sunlit windows framing serene views—your perfect spot to relax and reconnect.
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Relax in your spacious living room with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and coastal charm. Sink into comfortable seating while you plan your getaway adventures.
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You'll love preparing meals in this bright, fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, generous counter space, and a warm open layout that flows seamlessly into the dining area.
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Your well-equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, and everything you need to prepare meals during your stay.
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Your bright, spacious kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and bar seating for casual dining. Sunlight streams through plantation shutters, creating a welcoming space to prepare and enjoy your meals together.
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Gather around this elegant dining table that flows into your open-concept kitchen—perfect for sharing stories over meals with loved ones in a bright, welcoming space.
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Settle into your peaceful sunroom retreat, where natural light streams through expansive windows and a cozy seating area invites you to unwind with views of the surrounding landscape.
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Wake up to natural light and gentle breezes from your private balcony in this serene coastal retreat with twin beds dressed in beach-inspired linens.
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Two cozy twin beds with coastal-inspired bedding create a serene retreat. A shared nightstand and soft lamp light set the tone for peaceful mornings and restful nights.
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Wake up refreshed in your bright, peaceful bedroom with plush carpeting, a comfy bed dressed in soft linens, and a gentle ceiling fan overhead. Natural light and garden views invite relaxation all day.
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Unwind in your peaceful bedroom suite with cozy seating, a flat-screen TV, and plenty of natural light streaming through the windows.
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Your tranquil retreat awaits with plush bedding, soft ambient lighting, and thoughtful décor. Unwind in the rocking chair or catch a show on the wall-mounted TV.
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Your private screened-in porch offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by lush treetops, with a dining table perfect for morning coffee or evening meals in the fresh air.
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Unwind on your private deck with comfortable seating, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation while taking in the surrounding views.
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Unwind on your private deck with a peaceful neighborhood view. White loungers and chairs offer the perfect spot to soak up the sun and relax outdoors.
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Coastal vacation home elevated on stilts, surrounded by lush greenery and mature trees, offering multiple outdoor deck levels for relaxation and entertainment.
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The Ships Watch property sign marks the entrance to this elegant seaside vacation rental community, welcoming travelers to their coastal getaway destination.
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Ships Watch Community—a coastal neighborhood featuring swimming pools, tennis courts, green spaces, and homes nestled among trees near the beach.
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Aerial view of Ships Watch Community Beach Access, featuring a sandy shoreline, coastal homes, and the surrounding neighborhood extending toward the horizon.
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Ships Watch Community Beach Access provides private walkway access through a peaceful coastal neighborhood to the sandy shores beyond.
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Ships Watch Community Beach Walk offers direct access to pristine shores, with white benches lining a wooden boardwalk that leads straight to sparkling ocean waves and soft sand.
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Ships Watch Community Beach Access provides easy pathways to sandy shores where you can relax on the sand and enjoy ocean waves.
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Ships Watch Community Beach Access offers a pristine sandy shoreline with rolling waves and a pier stretching across the horizon. Perfect for beach walks and coastal relaxation.
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The property features access to the Ships Watch Community Boat Ramp, perfect for launching your watercraft and exploring the surrounding waterways and coastline.
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The Ships Watch Community Sound Pier extends over calm waters, offering a peaceful spot to fish, stroll, or simply enjoy the surrounding natural waterfront and coastal views.
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A wooden community pier at Ships Watch extends over calm waters, offering open views of the sound and natural shoreline. This shared waterfront access point provides seating and marks the neighborhood's arrival.
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Outdoor basketball court in the community, surrounded by natural greenery and nearby residential buildings.
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Aerial view of the Ships Watch Community Pool featuring a large swimming pool with loungers, hot tub, parking area, and surrounding landscaped grounds.
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A large inviting community pool awaits your sunny afternoons and refreshing dips, surrounded by lounge chairs and backed by green trees and coastal homes.
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Ships Watch Community Pool offers a large, inviting swimming pool with ample deck space and lounge chairs, surrounded by a residential neighborhood and nearby homes.
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A shallow kids' wading pool sits on the wooden deck, surrounded by white Adirondack chairs—a safe, inviting spot for little ones to splash and play under your watchful eye.
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Relax poolside and soak in stunning water views. Comfortable loungers, shaded seating, and blooming flowers create your perfect summer retreat under sunny skies.
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Picture yourself here: poolside dining under the pavilion, sun-warmed deck beneath your feet, refreshing dips just steps away. Your perfect coastal summer awaits.
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The Ships Watch Community Pool Pavilion offers a breezy covered gathering space with white tables and Adirondack chairs—perfect for relaxing after a swim or enjoying meals with family and friends.
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Ships Watch Community Playground offers swings, slides, and climbing structures in a safe, mulched play area surrounded by residential homes and natural greenery.
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Aerial view of the Ships Watch Community Pickle Ball Court, a recreational facility located near the property and surrounded by residential homes and landscaped greenery.
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Ships Watch Community features dedicated pickleball courts nestled among coastal greenery, offering an active recreational space within this serene waterfront neighborhood.
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Ships Watch Community Reception building features classic architecture with white columns, set among mature trees and manicured landscaping in a peaceful neighborhood setting.
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This cozy bedroom gives you a peaceful place to unwind after your day—your own quiet retreat by the bay.
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Your stay begins the moment you arrive with keyless entry—no waiting, no hassle, just secure, seamless access that puts you in control from day one.
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Your room is thoughtfully prepared with fresh linens and plush towels, so you can settle in and start relaxing the moment you arrive.
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Duck
Taylor is a Ships Watch vacation home in Duck with private-home comfort and access to the community's ocean-to-sound amenities.
Taylor keeps the bedrooms together on the mid-level and the shared gathering spaces upstairs, giving families an easy layout for beach days, meals, deck time, games, and access to the Ships Watch amenities.
Taylor is less than a block from beach access and includes guest-friendly extras such as sheets, bath towels, beach towels and pool towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, deck furniture, grill, outside shower, and WiFi. Ships Watch amenities include private beach access, community pool and hot tub, playground, tennis, pickleball, basketball, soundside pier, boat ramp, and seasonal community activities.
Why guests love it:
• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and space for up to 8 guests
• Convenient access to Ships Watch beach and community amenities
• 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
The surrounding Duck area adds a lot to a Ships Watch stay. Guests can start the day with coffee or donuts, bike the Duck Trail, shop along Duck Road, walk the soundside Boardwalk, and return for pool or beach time. Restaurant options nearby include The Blue Point, Red Sky Cafe, The Roadside Bar & Grill, The Paper Canoe, Village Table & Tavern, Coastal Cravings, Duck Deli, 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. Farther afield, guests can visit Corolla for wild horse tours and lighthouses or head south toward the Wright Brothers Memorial, aquarium, and The Lost Colony.
Each Ships Watch stay includes practical comforts: keyless entry, beds made upon arrival, bath towels, an outdoor shower, beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and beach towels. The community also offers a beautiful daily rhythm, with Atlantic sunrise views from the beach access and Currituck Sound sunsets from the pier. Confirm current amenity access and schedules before booking. For fall, winter, and early-spring visits, the home's fireplace adds a cozy touch 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.
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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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