Duck is a small town in the district of North Carolina, USA that is comprised of more than 35% water and has an attractive land area looking right into the Atlantic ocean. The small town has a population of a little over 300 people which swells up to 20,000 during the peak tourist seasons. The place is popular for the annual Jazz festival, live concerts, water sports, art galleries, shopping spots, and fine sea food dining experiences. With so many things to do in this small town, Duck is a perfect place for a weekend getaway or a beach vacation. The place has some of the top quality vacation rentals that are available at grab-worthy deals and discounts. Here is the list of top ten vacation rentals in Duck, North Carolina, USA.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. Private villa at the heart of Duck (from USD 299)
Mack Daddies is a three-bedroom private villa situated in close proximity to numerous shops and restaurants at the heart of Duck. This beautiful villa has a private deck that offers a breathtaking ocean views. The house has a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, coffee maker, microwave, and breakfast table. The aesthetically decorated living room and bedrooms offer a peaceful stay. The owners of the villa are available on 24-hour support by telephone. The villa comes with free parking, WiFi, cable TV, laptop-friendly work space, and many other facilities. Enjoy a calm and completely satisfying stay at the Mack Daddies.
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super clean modern house with convenient beach accesswe loved staying at kim’s place her house was the cutest thing; very clean and stylishRead more reviewsLocation:
the neighborhood is quiet and saferestaurants and shops are close by too it was a great weekend all around
2. Get lost in the woods at this tree house loft (from USD 135)
The Downtown Duck tree house loft is a fully furnished and well-designed studio house that has everything you will need for a worry-free stay in a single space. The tree house loft is entirely made of wood and is located amidst beautiful trees of Duck. The house has two single beds, a queen bed, and two big couches that can accommodate six guests comfortably. There is a kitchenette and a bathroom. The wooden path from the loft leads to the courtyard where your kids can happily play. There is also the Tree House Coffee Company, a coffee shop in the premises that sells the most delicious coffee ever. Just outside the walkways you will hit the main road that has some of Duck’s finest restaurants, spas, shopping establishments, play grounds and not to mention, the beach side. Get lost in the woods at the Downtown Duck Treehouse Loft.
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enjoyed the coffee and breakfasts at treehouse coffee and rope ladder kitchenkitchenette was perfect for coffee and breakfast in the amgreat breakfast and coffeegreat coffee and breakfast are available just outside the unitwe got 10% off the treehouse coffee which had delicious breakfast and drinksCleanliness:
very clean and thoughtful touchesclean well appointed and super comfortablethe space was clean and very well decoratedclean and great locationthe loft is beautifully decorated and very cleanHost:
haley was a very responsive hosthaley was a great hosthaley and craig were great hostsfriendly and helpful hosthaley was very responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location to experience duck as all shopping and restaurants are within walking distancefantastic location in the heart of duckexcellent location for walking to shopping and restaurantsthis location was a lot of fun and close to the beachgreat location and very cozy
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3. Oceanfront villa perfect for kids (from USD 313)
The Donald’s Duck is a four-bedroom villa that is located at just 200 yards (182.88 m) from both the beach and the shopping areas. This luxurious villa is at the center of everything you might want to do at Duck and hence makes the perfect choice for your stay. The villa offers, beach side chairs, umbrellas, beach toys for children, body boards, outdoor grill, and much more, making it the most suitable space in Duck to spend with kids and family.The villa has a beautiful oceanfront balcony, a fully stocked kitchen, books, board games,outdoor shower, bunk beds, and twin beds for kids and more. Donald’s Duck private accommodation has everything you will require during your beach vacation with kids. Sit back and enjoy a relaxed stay at Donald’s.
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very comfortable bedding and included wi-fi access made the lack of cable tv a moot pointthe house had all the amenities needed for a very comfortable staygreat stay with lots of extras available (kitchen supplies beach supplies shampoo soap etc)loved the terraces a lot of equipment in the kitchenour stay was incredibly easy comfortable and enjoyableCleanliness:
the house was clean and comfortablethe house was very clean and well-kepteverything was clean and in great working ordertons of clean towels shampoo/soap extra paper towels/tphouse was exactly as described and very cleanHost:
kevin was a great hostkevin was an awesome hostkevin was a great hosthost was attentive and responsive to our questions and needsthe host is very welcoming and responsive to questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walking neighborhoodand the location is perfectvery close walking distance to a great beachgreat house in a great locationperfect location; walk to the beach walk to town
4. Pet-friendly home your kids will love (from USD 999)
This huge and well stocked property is located in one of the prime areas of town called the Duck Landing. The Raspberry Duck is definitely a dream home for many. There are indoor games, a library, a full hall bath, and kid-friendly dining space in the home. The Raspberry Duck has a private pool and cabana, hot tub, Tiki bar with seating arrangements by the pool, a volley ball court, gas grill, and much more on the exterior of the house. Apart from this, guests also get free access to the community pool, gym, tennis court, and more. Kids can have all the fun they want playing with Xbox and Nintendo consoles, and pets are welcome on the property as well. This vacation rental has everything that is needed for a big family get-together without having to fuss about space or facilities. Gather your whole pack and devour every joy that Raspberry Duck has to offer.
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The outside was not cleaned up like I would have expected for the priceThe outside decks in the front of the house needed cleaningso we were unable to utilize the front balcony'sAll of the amenities at the house were even more appreciated because the ocean was still a bit cold during our stayEvery room is nice to its guestsCleanliness:
kitchen - everything was clean and ready to be used when we arrivedThe vacation rental was very cleanThe vacation rental was very cleanThe vacation rental was very cleanThe vacation rental was very cleanHost:
We utilized the beach volleyball pool and corn hole areasHome was clean except for the screen porch and porch railingsI was more than happy with the locationI was more than happy with the locationThe pool area was exceptionalRead more reviewsLocation:
The house is located on a quiet streetWe loved the house and the locationEasy walk to the beach and an even shorter walk to the BoardwalkWe enjoyed eating out several times and were impressed by the fine food and service At Raspberry DuckWorked out everyday at fitness center
5. Spacious vacation rental that will let you have all the "Fun" (from USD 938)
This vacation rental at Schooner Ridge is a great place that has all the amenities you would need for a worry-free outer banks vacation in North Carolina. Located close to the Schooner Ridge private beach area, this property is worth every penny, with skim boards, wagons , boogie boards, bikes and helmets, private pool and cabana and much more offered. This five-bedroom property has been recently renovated with latest wooden furnishings. It also comes with books, clean linens, a fully stocked kitchen and many other amenities. Th Schooner Ridge community center is just a few minutes from the property and has two huge community pools, hot tub, playground, tennis court, racquetball court, game room, and a kids pool. The whole premises is free of roads and hence it is absolutely safe for having your naughty little ones all around.
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It was great to have the outdoor bathroomThe 5-year-old claimed the loft bedroom as her spaceThe kitchen is well appointedThe kitchen was well-stocked and large enough to accommodate our group of many cooksEverything was as described in the rental listingCleanliness:
All the rooms were very large and most had there own bathroomsThe vacation rental was very cleanThe vacation rental was very cleanThe vacation rental was very cleanThe vacation rental was very cleanHost:
so we definitely made good use of the pool areaWe loved the added amenities this year that made our move in easierSome more comprehensive clean up needed fans covered with extensive dust some large cob webs in vaulted ceiling areasThe family is still discussing next yearSome of the TVs did not work remotes missing batteriesRead more reviewsLocation:
A gas grill would be a great additionThe kids loved the basement areaThe walk to the beach is approximately 1 long NY city block and involves about 20 stepsThere were several pergolas which were not coveredWe did not have pets and we did not urinate on the couch Management company (Beach Realty
6. Oceanfront villa with amazing views (from USD 185)
This four-bedroom oceanfront villa is perfect for your next beach vacation with family. The house is furnished with comfortable couches and beds and a fully stocked kitchen. They have the latest magazines, video library, and board games for your entertainment inside the house. However, if bored you can simply walk out to the beach and enjoy the waves and the breeze. This property has three decks, of which one overlooks the ocean, as well as an outdoor grill. You can also make use of the community tennis court and swimming pool. Experience sweet little joys of waking up to the sun rise from the ocean at this vacation rental.
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the wi-fi and internet connectivity are excellentamazing views easy beach access and well stocked kitchenit’s well appointed and has a fabulous well equipped kitchenCleanliness:
clean and well appointedwe enjoyed our stay in this clean well-stocked condothe condo was clean and well cared for and was beautifully decoratedHost:
bud is a great host alsobud and janice thank you for being so kind and informativeowners bud and janice are wonderful to work with and the property was idealRead more reviewsLocation:
great location on beach and close to townamazing location and breathtaking sunriseswonderful property great location and viewswe are so happy that we chose this placeit’s a perfect place for a romantic beach getaway
7. Lovely condo nestled in the dunes (from USD 155)
This private rental is a cozy space and ideal for introducing your kids to the beach life. There are fur bunk ends in the house that your kids will fall in love with. If you bring binoculars, you can view the dolphins, seagulls, and other interesting activities happening in the marina from the deck. The space has clean and colorful interiors and is full of exciting amenities. There is a community pool overlooking the ocean, basketball court, tennis court, and community charcoal-grill picnic space. You would also love to spend your morning coffee time and evening cocktails at the two beautiful gazebos in the premises.
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The only complaint we could make is the light outside the bedroom window is fairly brightTHE only issue was the air conditioner leaked on the bunk bedsWe stored most of our beach gear at the bottom under the stairs Lots of room out front of the cottage though to leave itemsIt isn't large however but worked just fine for us as our children are still youngExactly the getaway I was looking for Honest listing looks just like the photosCleanliness:
The condo is clean and well keptThe views of the Ocean are blissfulvery clean and well stockedThe condo was super clean and well appointedthe new floors are beautiful and make it very easy to keep the cottage cleanHost:
The cleaning crew should "squeggie" the slider every two weeks or so 3We even saw dolphins while swimming in the oceanand we are so glad we didso I could trust them that the gf was actually gfWe stayed with our three children ages 5 3 and 4 months Duck is very family friendly and very walkableRead more reviewsLocation:
and it's a really short walk to the beachThe kids had a blast on the beach (which is just a short walk across the boardwalk - so convenient and close )The town of Duck itself has a few small grocery shopsHad a selection of books and puzzles for the stormy day and great suggestions on local fareIt's close enough to Duck to make it easily accessible without being right in the busy area
8. Spacious townhouse close to the ocean (from USD 148)
The last property on this list is a beautiful ocean-side townhouse that is located within a gated community in the heart of Duck. Hence, you get access to the community pools, tennis, outdoor grill, and other amenities available in the premises. Enjoy the charming views of the ocean from the spacious decks or simply walk to the beach through the walkway. The kitchen has all the latest equipment and utensils. There is a music library, television, DVD player, and a good collection of books for entertainment.
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but the kitchen looked fully stocked for anyone who doeswe had plenty of roomPerfect size for the four of usThis was our first time in outer banks and this place was close to the beach and the townThere is a lot to do in the area so no one should be boredCleanliness:
The house was very clean and equipped with everything we neededNo problems clean nicely decoratedThe unit is very clean comfortable and roomyHost:
The Owner Jerry is greatExcellent responsiveness and communication with owner prior to our staywas great and the pool was very niceMy husband was tired of me getting so excited about the washer and dryerJeri was quick to respond when we needed anything Thanks for the great memoriesRead more reviewsLocation:
Loved that this property is located within just a short walk to the beach Comfortable placeEverything you need Close to the restaurants and shops in DuckThe unit is a two minute walk to a great beach and a very short distance to the shops and restaurants in DuckThe Georgetown Sands is a great area and safe for kids to walk ride bikes and play JerryThe town of Duck is just lovely with plenty of shops and restaurants and we were so conveniently located you could walk or drive the beach steps away
9. Beautiful villa with covered terrace (from USD 111)
This property is a beautiful villa with recently updated interiors, hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchen, four bedrooms, and more. This villa by the ocean is a perfect place to spend your family vacation with your dogs. There is an outdoor shower and a community golf course. The villa is a paradise for beach and books lovers so grab your favorite read and relax at the oceanfront.
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The resin deck lounges are pretty beat up so more comfortable deck furniture would be nice Suggest owners put a secure gate at top of stairs to deck to protect kids and pets Tips to future rent...it is a very cozyget the beach access parking permit from the rental officeIn general the home is very clean and well equippedHost:
wood/tile floors throughout are niceclean and well maintained Both the beach and the boardwalkRead more reviewsLocation:
is just a short walk from the cottage
Treat your senses with the best views and hues of Duck, NC, USA
Duck is a town of beautiful sunrise and sunsets just above the blanket of the pristine Atlantic ocean. The vacation rentals at Duck are some of the finest spaces that could replicate your idea of a dream house. This outer banks village offers not only the best vacation by the marina but also some of the must-try American delicacies. Escaping into the wilderness of the sea along with a bit of pampering is the best recipe for a perfect OBX vacation. Take a break from your daily work routine and try these accommodations for a great vacation ahead.
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