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

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A two-story building with a garage entrance, surrounded by greenery.
An aerial view of a residential area with houses, roads, and greenery.
A covered porch with a white ceiling fan, a blue sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.
A living room with a blue sofa, striped armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Duck Boardwalk
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bath

Full Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Property # 9627654
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

About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near a water park and 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 Corolla Beach and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Nor'Banks Sailing and Paradise Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Duck, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tap Shack - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Scarborough Lane Shoppes - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Corolla Beach - 17 min drive - 15.2 km

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

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 a 15-minute walk of Duck Boardwalk and Tap Shack. Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Nor'Banks Sailing are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would recommend this for anyone looking to spend a nice relaxing vacation in the outer banks!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Thank you for the review of DU503: A Captain's Tale. Glad it was a relaxing vacation spot for you in the Outer Banks — we’d be happy to host you again. -Village Realty
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We would stay at this property again

A pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2022
Thank you for your review, Joseph! We hope to have you back soon. Let us know if there is anything we can do to improve your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice place, super close to the beach. The beach itself felt less busy than most and we really enjoyed that. House was clean and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2023
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2023
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2023
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2023
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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