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Ships Watch! Affordable 4 BR Sound Front in Duck! Sunday check in June- August

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Croatoan-view from the sound side
Croatoan driveway with plenty of parking space
Living room
Living room
Well equipped kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Sanderling Spa
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ships Watch! Affordable 4 BR Sound Front in Duck! Sunday check in June- August

Located on the Currituck Sound in Duck, NC, the Croatoan offers everything you need to make a memorable vacation!

Nestled quietly in the sought after community of Ships Watch, you will have access to all community amenities such as Pool, Hot Tub, Pier, Private Beach Access with Parking and Tennis Courts.

Walk to several unique shops and boutiques, as well as acclaimed restaurants, right in Duck!

Contact us today to secure a memorable vacation in beautiful Duck at our home, Croatoan.

Changeover day for weekly rentals: SUNDAY



Keywords: Within walking distance to Village of Duck!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Scarborough Lane Shoppes - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Sanderling Spa - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 28 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Village Table And Tavern - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ships Watch! Affordable 4 BR Sound Front in Duck! Sunday check in June- August have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ships Watch! Affordable 4 BR Sound Front in Duck! Sunday check in June- August pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ships Watch! Affordable 4 BR Sound Front in Duck! Sunday check in June- August?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ships Watch! Affordable 4 BR Sound Front in Duck! Sunday check in June- August?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ships Watch! Affordable 4 BR Sound Front in Duck! Sunday check in June- August located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Duck Boardwalk and Outer Banks Beaches. Nor'Banks Sailing and Scarborough Lane Shoppes are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 137 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is 10/10. This house has everything you need to enjoy your stay. We will be booking this one again. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect location in Duck! Our family had a great stay - we loved having the ability to walk into town and to the beach. We enjoyed having our morning coffee on the deck with a beautiful view of the sound, and the sunsets were incredible! The house was clean and comfortable. We would definitely like to stay here again if visiting the outer banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sister’s getaway

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home! The view was breathtaking! We plan to rent there again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Property

Exceptional sound view and location within a short walk to Duck shops. The house and amenities provided by the hosts are top drawer. The hosts have provided their guests with every amenity they could possibly need or want to ensure their guests have a relaxing, comfortable, and enjoyable stay. Five Star without question.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sound and Sea

Always a great location in Duck. Great access to the beach during the day and a peaceful sunset each evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of our most enjoyable stays at OBX!!!

This property is a gem that I only wish we would’ve discovered sooner!!! Our family has been vacationing here for over 20 years and this hit as the all-time favorite! The pictures don’t even do it justice! The views are something out of a magazine! Everything has been thought of and provided! My kids loved paddle boarding & kayaking at sunset! Beds are comfy and everything was so easy to use! We will definitely book again! THANK YOU to the hosts!!! Such special memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset Central!

Great location on the sound with amazing sunsets! The family gathered on the deck every night to watch the sun slip away. While there was a heat wave this week, the beach was exceptional. The water was crystal clear, temp around 73-76 which cooled you off. Rays, dolphins, fish everywhere. Our grandkids loved it!The only negative is the deck furniture is ready for replacement. Hopefully, we will be back again next year to make more family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina H.

A beautiful home in a fabulous location!

We very much enjoyed our stay in Duck, NC . Ships Watch was just what we needed each day after a busy time exploring the Outer Banks. So peaceful located on the Currituck Sound. Loved waking each morning to coffee on the deck overlooking such a serene setting. R. Hinson
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Week with the kids!

Mild temperatures for the end of July in the OBX with daily or nightly rain. Great beach, sound and pool weather. Beautiful sunsets on the sound on the evenings with no rain…you can’t beat the view! Our son and grandson enjoyed crabbing and kayaking the sound. The Croatoan is the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

gayle c w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time in obx

Needs to be updated, kitchen in poor condition and living room could use some new furniture, it is all about the location though
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Duck Getaway

Another Great stay at Ships Watch. The house is absolutely amazing. It's like being at home. Very clean and it has everything you need right there. Great location for dining, walking and relaxing:) Ella made the check-in and reservation process super easy. A pleasure to deal with. Thank you again for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Abhinav R., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property and location for a perfect vacation!

We stayed at Ella’s property in August 2023. It was 4 adults and 2 kids and we had more than enough room in this house. The house itself is beautifully maintained and has everything that you might need, including a well-stocked shed outside with beach chairs, umbrellas, a wagon, and even a small cooler. The location is great, quarter-mile walk to the boardwalk and easy access to town center. The community swimming pool is also easily walkable and we used it a lot. The community has a nice private beach access on the Shoreside. The community also organized a barbecue by the pool one day of the week which we enjoyed. The highlight, however, was the expensive back deck with the most phenomenal sunset views every evening. We made sure to be back every evening and have dinner out on the back deck, did not feel the need to go anywhere to catch the sunset. Could not have had a better spot to spend a week and unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

colette h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house for 7 adulys and a 9 year old. Weather unfortunately was not good for us either day we were there. Would have loved yo use the kayaks etc. Ocean access was easy however the nor-easter was not beach friendly and the pool looked great! Will plan on coming back to Croatoan house for sure! Towels and bedding was extremely nice too!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house sits right on the sound so view is wonderful! Location to Duck Town is easy. Kitchen extremely well stocked, beautiful wood paneling & vaulted ceiling in open space.. large deck. Comfortable beds. Our favorite house to date at OBX! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and very relaxing! The kitchen had everything we needed! Being on the sound is simply amazing and relaxing, easy access to the beach. We love the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best time!!!

We absolutely loved our time at Croatoan! The home was absolutely spotless, roomy, and had everything we needed. We had a cracked toilet seat and the screened porch screen was ripped, within hours both were fixed. The sunset views at night were unmatched. Loved having the pool access and close proximity to walk to Sunset Grille or shops in Duck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a special, memorable (as always!) stay at Ship’s Watch! It has become our home away from home. Each of us 6 ladies loves to cook and the kitchen is not only well stocked, the beautiful dishes make meals feel special! The comfort and charm is perfect! All 6 of us can watch movies comfortably and we have plenty of space in the bedrooms and baths as well. We will return every year we can! My husband spoils us with this treat each year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Currituck Sound sunsets

Property was very clean and comfortable. Owner answered emails promptly. Would stay again. If you are a stargazer, light pollution all night (!) from the nearby Sunset Grill pier is an issue. Location is very convenient to all things Duck!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Duck stay

Another great stay in Duck. Thanks Ella
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Duck Adventure 2024

This home is great for families. Tons of room and perfectly located on the sound. Beautiful views and accessible to lots of activity. Short walk or drive to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home

So relaxing and quiet. The sound had so few boats - tons of birds. Beautiful home, fantastic ocean, and a wonderful OBX retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Could use comfy beds more toilet paper and paper towel but over all was a great place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay❤️

We had a wonderful stay here.. We eat in a lot and appreciate the kitchen.. very clean and well taken care of.. The owners are very kind and responsive.. I
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and location.

Spacious and well-situated directly on the sound. Close, but not too close, to town. Terrific for family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven

We were 5 sisters excited for our yearly get away. This year we chose the Outerbanks. We were thrilled with our choice upon arrival to Duck, NC. The house was a perfect fit. Comfy, cozy and all on one floor. We were one big happy family. Kayaking was a highlight. Being able to float right off the property into the sound. The sound side vs the ocean side was a great choice. You can lose yourself in its serenity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ella Janczur

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We live in Columbia, MD. My husband is a structural engineer and I am an anesthesiologist. We have two daughters, one lives in Vancouver and the other is a registered nurse in Baltimore, MD. We all love the beach and water sports.

Why they chose this property

We discovered Duck over 20 years ago and kept coming back every chance we got. We always rented a house on the sound side because we love to windsurf and it was easy to access the water. We love our location in Duck because of the beautiful sunsets on the sound, and it is only a 10 minute walk to the beach. Ships Watch community has great amenities
including a great pool and tennis courts.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy the sound side location of our house.The sunsets you can watch from the deck are incredible!
The Sunset Grill Restaurant is a close walk from our house and Tommie's Market is very convenient for shopping.
Attached to the Sunset Grill Restaurant is a Jet Ski and Parasailing rental place.

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