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A Captain's Tale is a cozy 3-bedroom beach cottage in the heart of Duck, with an Oceanside location just a short walk from the beach. This beautifully renovated home features an open-concept living area, eat-in dining space and screened-in porch perfect for quality time together.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

2725

About the area

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near the beach. The Sanderling Spa and Duck Woods Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Duck travel guide
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Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • One of the northernmost towns along the coast in North Carolina, Duck is an idyllic town on the shores of the Currituck Sound. This shot was taken from the town's boardwalk while looking West over the sounds. It is advisable to visit the location in Winter as that is off season - so you can spend more time taking in the beauty of the North Carolina coastline and also sunsets are usually much more picturesque around the time owing to the cooler temperatures and lower amount of atmospheric haze. Plenty of things around Duck to see. Further north, there is the Currituck Lighthouse where you can climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. North of Corolla, there is an area where you can drive along the coast on the sand - 4X4s a must. Here you can spot some Spanish Mustangs, horses out in the wild. If you're lucky, you can spot them running along the beach in the surf. I'd recommend taking a tour through the Corolla Wild Horse Fund - the money from the tours is used to help the wild horses in every which way possible and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for stopping by and for the support. #colorful #goldenhour #weekend #waterlust #bestof5
    Duck Boardwalk
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Beachfront real estate in Corolla Beach North Carolina outer banks
    Corolla Beach
    16 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Jennette\'s Pier which includes general coastal views
    Jennette's Pier
    41 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Scarborough Lane Shoppes
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nor'Banks Sailing
    3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Duck Donuts
    9 min walk
  • Sunset Grille & Raw Bar
    13 min walk
  • Coastal Cravings
    14 min walk
  • Donutz On a Stick
    13 min walk
  • NC Coast Grill & Bar
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Duck Boardwalk and Outer Banks Beaches. Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Nor'Banks Sailing are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C., Hamilton, US

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lenard D.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B., Maryland

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

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

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

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