BEARING SOUTH - Vacation rental home in Duck, NC

A ship's watch tucked above the great room comes furnished with a table and chairs for puzzles, children's games, and late-night card tournaments, one of many quiet corners in BEARING SOUTH, a five-bedroom oceanfront cottage from Carolina Designs set among the seagrass lined dunes of Schooner Ridge in the heart of Duck. Panoramic Atlantic views fill the top level, spacious waterfront decks wrap the home, and a hot tub sits just outside the bedrooms.

Overview

Location and convenience are highlights of this home. Community amenities abound in family friendly Schooner Ridge, from the outdoor oceanside pool just a few lots away to the community center with its impressive recreational offerings: tennis, a second indoor pool, fitness center, playground, and more. Quiet streets wind through the neighborhood and lead toward the town center, making the setting ideal for jogging or riding bikes. Inside Bearing South, settle into a state of comfort and relaxation, relish sweeping views of the Atlantic, and bask on the sunny decks. Ocean views are available from seemingly every vantage point on the top level, and two of the mid-level bedrooms share a similar view perspective. With six TVs, three DVD players, free high-speed wireless internet, a highchair, and six parking spaces, this Outer Banks retreat is ready for the whole family. Please note that no pets are allowed, and this home offers Sunday check-in.

Ground Floor

• Private beach walkway
• Dune deck
• Outdoor shower

First Floor

• King with private bath
• Two queen bedrooms
• Bedroom with two twin beds
• Bedroom with two twin bunks
• Covered deck with hot tub

Second Floor

• Great room
• Dining area
• Kitchen
• Lofted sitting area

The Duck Difference

Staying in this OBX vacation rental places you within easy reach of everything that makes the village of Duck a favorite on the Outer Banks. A walking and bicycling trail runs the entire length of town, connecting small shopping centers and boutiques stocked with clothing, books, toys, gourmet food, groceries, antiques, and artwork. Restaurants range from casual a-la-carte spots to more formal dining. The Duck Town Park, set on 11 acres of maritime forest along the Currituck Sound, features a playground, soundside walkway, gazebo, picnic shelter, and an amphitheater that hosts music, theatre, and children's events through the summer. From the sound to the ocean, guests enjoy swimming, surfing, fishing, jet skiing, parasailing, crabbing, and kayaking.

Community Note: Guests of Schooner Ridge have access to many community amenities. Early access into this subdivision is permitted. Visit their website for details about all that is available during your stay. The Town of Duck has beach equipment policies to help keep visits to the shore enjoyable and safe.

Golf Carts: All golf carts operated by guests in Schooner Ridge must be street-legal and licensed. Street-legal golf carts are allowed to be driven on Duck Road. All other golf carts are not allowed in Schooner Ridge and must be driven on side streets only in other subdivisions. Golf carts are never allowed on sidewalks.