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

Outdoor amenities include an enclosed outdoor shower for rinsing away 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.

Stairs lead to the first level, where a brilliantly sunny great room shows off 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 stays. The bright and airy kitchen has ample cabinets and countertops, plus stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator with an in-freezer icemaker, range, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. The adjacent dining table offers a gathering spot for shared meals. Sliding glass doors open to a large furnished 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 with younger travelers. A hallway bathroom is available to this bedroom and to those enjoying great room amenities.

Ascend to the second level to choose from three ocean view bedrooms. One queen bedroom has a TV, a private bathroom, and its own furnished 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 regroup. Laundry facilities on this floor keep beach towels and swimsuits ready for the next day.