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A raised beach home nestled among coastal dunes and pines, with elevated walkways leading to covered parking and the main entrance.
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Your fully equipped kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances, and a spacious island with seating for four—perfect for preparing home-cooked meals or gathering over morning coffee together.
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Your fully equipped kitchen invites you to prepare meals with ease, featuring stainless appliances, ample counter space, and coastal charm with a cheerful fish accent above the window.
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Your spacious living area invites relaxation with comfortable seating, natural light from French doors, and easy access to your private balcony overlooking scenic views.
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Panoramic water views, serene seating, and natural light fill your private retreat—this is your peaceful escape to unwind and reconnect with nature.
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Waterfront location offering easy access to the bay and local attractions, visible from the property surroundings.
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Stretch out on this spacious deck with plenty of lounge chairs for soaking up coastal breezes. Your perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
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Gather around this spacious dining table where your group can share meals and stories. The cozy fireplace and open layout connect you to the kitchen, making every moment together feel effortless and warm.
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Enjoy your morning coffee or evening meals at this screened porch, where natural light pours in and peaceful views of surrounding greenery create a serene retreat for relaxation.
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Tennis courts sit ready beneath a dramatic coastal sky, part of the property's recreational offerings and scenic surroundings near the water.
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Relax in your bright, spacious bedroom featuring a comfortable bed, cozy seating area, and private balcony access with natural light streaming through large windows—perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure.
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Your private bathroom features a luxurious corner soaking tub, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring, plus a spacious vanity with plenty of storage for all your essentials.
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Slip into your peaceful retreat with a plush queen bed, warm bedside lighting, and soft natural light filtering through the windows—your restful escape awaits.
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Settle into your cozy twin bedroom with plaid bedding, warm lighting, and peaceful garden views—perfect for restful nights after exploring the area.
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Rest easy in this bright twin bedroom, where two comfortable beds await after your adventures. Natural light fills the space, creating a welcoming retreat for your group or family.
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Ships Watch entrance sign welcomes visitors to a collection of elegant seaside vacation homes near the North Carolina coast.
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Aerial view of Ships Watch Community, a coastal residential neighborhood with homes nestled among greenery, tennis courts, and a pool, just moments from the ocean.
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The property is located near Ships Watch Community Boat Ramp, offering convenient water access for boating and fishing enthusiasts in the surrounding area.
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The Ships Watch Community Sound Pier offers scenic waterfront views, wooden decking with coastal seating, and access to nearby landmarks along the shoreline.
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Aerial view of Ships Watch Community Beach Access, showcasing a wide sandy shoreline bordered by coastal residential properties and natural vegetation, with the ocean horizon stretching beyond.
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Ships Watch Community offers convenient beach walkway access, with a well-maintained path leading from the vacation homes directly to the sandy shore. The private boardwalk ensures easy access for members and guests.
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Ships Watch Community Beach Access provides a direct, scenic gateway to pristine sandy shores and rolling ocean waves, perfect for beachside leisure.
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Aerial view of Ships Watch Community Pool, a waterfront neighborhood featuring a large swimming pool surrounded by residential buildings, coastal streets, and access to the nearby beach and pier.
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Imagine lounging poolside with ocean views, surrounded by colorful flowers and plenty of sunshine. Your perfect spot to relax and unwind awaits at this beautiful community pool.
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Gather with loved ones in this breezy community pavilion, where crisp white tables and Adirondack chairs invite leisurely meals and conversations surrounded by coastal charm.
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A nearby community playground with swings, slides, and climbing structures offers a fun spot for kids to play and make vacation memories.
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Ships Watch Community offers a full-size basketball court surrounded by scenic natural areas and nearby vacation homes.
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Ships Watch Community offers three well-maintained tennis and pickleball courts surrounded by coastal landscaping, available for guest use during your stay.
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Ships Watch Community Reception building stands among mature trees and landscaped grounds. The property entrance features classic coastal architecture with manicured greenery and well-maintained parking area.
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The beach is just steps away—settle into the sand, soak up the sun, and let the sound of waves complete your coastal retreat.
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Keyless entry provides secure, convenient access. Simply enter your personal code and step into vacation mode—no fumbling for keys, just seamless arrival at your home away from home.
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Your bed is freshly made with crisp linens and fluffy towels carefully arranged, so you can settle in and unwind the moment you arrive.
48-Browne
Duck
Browne is a one-level Ships Watch home about five minutes from the beach, with 4 bedrooms, an updated kitchen, a screened porch, and expansive sun and shade decks. The single-story design keeps the living, dining, kitchen and bedrooms easy to access, making it a practical Duck choice for families who prefer a simpler layout.
Browne's one-level layout keeps the stay easy, with the living, dining, kitchen, bedrooms, screened porch, and decks all arranged for relaxed family time near the beach and community amenities.
Families can use this home as a flexible Duck retreat, moving between beach time, community amenities, meals at home, soundside activities, and local restaurants. It is a practical fit for guests who want the feel of a neighborhood vacation home with resort-style options close by.
The resort amenities help make this home an easy choice for a full Duck vacation week. Guests can enjoy the beach access, pool complex, hot tub, court sports, basketball, playground, boat ramp, and soundfront pier for sunset. Sheets and bath towels are provided, outdoor showers help after sandy beach trips, and Ships Watch beach gear includes beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels.
Why guests love it:
• 4 bedrooms, 3 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 is close by for easy vacation errands and low-key outings. Guests can bike or walk parts of the Duck Trail, browse Duck Village shops, stroll the soundside Boardwalk, pick up coffee at Duck's Cottage Coffee & Books, grab donuts at Duck Donuts, or plan dinner at The Blue Point, Aqua Restaurant, NC Coast Grill & Bar, or Red Sky Cafe. Food Lion and Harris Teeter are convenient options for groceries, drinks, beach snacks, and larger shopping trips during your Ships Watch stay. Day trips can include Corolla wild horse tours, Outer Banks lighthouses, the Wright Brothers National Memorial, or the aquarium on Roanoke Island.
All Ships Watch homes help simplify the week with keyless entry, beds made on arrival, bath towels, outdoor showers, and provided beach gear that includes beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels. Guests can begin the day at the Atlantic beach access and watch the evening sunset from the soundfront pier. Confirm seasonal amenities and policies 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.
• 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.
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
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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