SONG OF THE SEA - Vacation rental home in Duck, NC

Outdoor amenities include an enclosed outdoor shower for rinsing off salt and sand, a sheltered outdoor living area, and a convenient outdoor half bath. Spend vacation time sunbathing under coastal skies, beach combing for treasures, or romping in ocean waves. Evenings on the seashore can include long walks, quiet conversations, or ghost crabbing with youngsters. Fire up the charcoal grill for a casual cookout, then gather in the shade to talk over the day. With five parking spaces, there is room for the whole group to arrive with ease.

Stairs lead to the first level that features a brilliantly sunny great room with shimmering hardwoods and ocean vistas. The living area offers sofa and armchair seating, a large flatscreen TV, and a seasonal gas fireplace for cool-weather evenings. A bright and airy kitchen has ample cabinets and countertops, as well as stainless steel appliances. The adjacent dining table makes family meals and shared vacation feasts a highlight of the day. Sliding glass doors open to a large sun deck, where guests can savor sunrise coffee, afternoon leisure, and evening refreshments to the sights and sounds of the Atlantic.

A family suite on the first floor is comprised of an ocean view king bedroom with a TV, direct deck access, and a private bath. A second bedroom is furnished with two twin bunks, a favorite arrangement for younger travelers. A hallway bathroom is available to this bedroom and those enjoying great room amenities.

Ascend to the second level to select from three oceanview bedrooms. One queen bedroom has a TV, a private bathroom, and its own sun deck with panoramic vistas of the Atlantic. A queen with a TV shares a full bathroom with guests in the adjacent queen bedroom. A sitting area with a sofa offers a quiet spot to read or unwind, and laundry facilities keep beach towels and swimsuits ready for another day on the sand.