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A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown

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A covered porch with white wooden chairs and a white lantern.
A dining area with a white table set for four, a chandelier, and a wooden door.
A covered porch with blue furniture and a table, large windows, and a view of trees.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a dining table, and a sofa.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6960 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Duck, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tap Shack
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Duck

This vacation home is a short stroll from Duck Boardwalk and Tap Shack. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Duck Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tap Shack - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Scarborough Lane Shoppes - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Corolla Beach - 17 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tullio's Bakery & Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Swells’a Brewing Duck Dive Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown

Experience the nautical life when you stay at this cozy 3 bedroom beach cottage in Duck. The oceanside location means you'll be just a short walk to the beach access at the end of the street, with no major roads to cross. A bright and airy open-concept living area encourages quality time spent together. Prepare meals in the beautifully renovated kitchen with an eat-in dining area, or eat outside on the screened-in porch with an outdoor dining table. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the enclosed outside shower and then relax on the sun deck with cocktails and conversation.

Situated in the Bayberry Bluffs community in the heart of Duck, A Captain's Tale is within walking distance to the best shopping and dining in town, including The Waterfront Shops, The Blue Point, and Tommy's Natural Foods Market & Wine Shop.

No pets allowed. No smoking/vaping.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 960 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Kitty Hawk, a short 10-minute walk from Duck Boardwalk and also 15 minutes on foot from Tap Shack. You'll also find The Sanderling Spa and Scarborough Lane Shoppes within a short drive.

Is there a spa at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is 27.6 mi away (48 minutes by car).

A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph R.

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

We would stay at this property again

A pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pattie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! The beds were comfortable, loved the screened porch and well appointed kitchen. It was a short walk both to the beach and to the town of Duck. Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Awesome location

Great space and location. Extremely clean and well taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Wonderful home

The home was clean, had everything we needed and had beautiful updated decor. We enjoed the screen porch, short walk to beach, and great living room with large tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Captain’s Tale is as wonderful

Our rental a Captains Tale was the best rental we have stayed in. The place was very clean. They thought of everything you might need. The reservation process was easy. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steven d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a small group. Worked great for the wife and I. Easily walkable to the beach. Duck restaurants nearby. Well stocked kitchen. Nice BBQ grill. Recently renovated and very clean. Giant big screen TV in the living room was a plus. Probably will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this beach cottage. The kitchen was impressively well equipped — it had everything we could possibly need, and all the appliances were high quality (including the gas bbq). The screened-in porch was a great spot to relax, and the location was ideal: a quiet road for peace and privacy, but just a short walk to the shops in Duck and an even shorter walk to a quiet beach access. It’s a comfortable, thoughtfully set-up place that made for an enjoyable, relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lenard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

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

Oh Captain, My Captain!

A Captain’s Tale was a fantastic place to stay for our family - top to bottom. The property looked like the photos and was even better. Every detail of the house seemed so well planned and was only minutes from either the beach or grabbing ice cream in town! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

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

Beautiful quaint home!

Our first stay in Duck was wonderful. This house was very clean, has a well-stocked kitchen, and is tastefully updated. We enjoyed eating breakfast out on the screened in porch listening to the ocean waves. The master bedroom mattress was very comfortable as well. We will definitely consider this house again if we come back to Duck.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debra O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sand on floor. Front porch not cleaned. Other than that,delightful

As above. Would be nice to have a plastic dish. Pan
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Great distance from town and beach.

With a two year old, this property was a great walking distance for us to the beach. The home was clean and the kids loved it. Nice selection of chairs, wagon, and beach toys.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Fabulous Find

We found and booked this property after staying here before under previous owners. The upgrades are amazing and the property is so clean!! The screened in porch is very nice for having small kids and it has great quality amenities. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Braden G.

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

Family vacation

Newly remodeled kitchen, there were beach chairs and some toys for the kids. Short walk to the beach. Overall nice experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Loved it!

This place was perfect for our girls trip. Owners thought of everything! Beds were comfortable and living area and kitchen were awesome! We are checking our calendars to see when we can come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

Labor day beach weekend

We loved our stay at this property in Duck. The house is a short walk to the beach. The house was very clean and had all the appliances we needed. It also had some beach chairs, umbrella, and even a few boogie boards you can use. We brought our own beach stuff, but its there if needed. There is also a beach wagon in the laundry room to help you cary your stuff to the beach. We really enjoyed having coffee on the screened in porch in the mornings. The house is located by many restaurants that are a short drive away. We recommend Aqua, Sunset Bar and Grill and Duck Donuts. My family and I all agreed we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022