SUNRISE CAY - Vacation rental home in Duck, NC

An oceanside "Rum Shack" cabana bar, complete with a Smart TV, sink and cooler pit, sets the tone at Sunrise Cay, a seven bedroom oceanfront escape from Carolina Designs in Duck. Inside, an elevator glides between three levels of ocean view living. Outside, a 30 by 14 private pool and a hot tub face the Atlantic, and the beach is just steps from your door.

Overview

If your idea of the ultimate beach vacation includes gazing at scenic North Carolina sunrises over the Atlantic from a spectacular oceanfront home, then we invite you to reserve Sunrise Cay. Professionally decorated with tropical decor, this idyllic beachfront retreat features ocean views, seven bedrooms, each with 32" flat screen TVs (five have private baths), an elevator, an entertainment area on each level, and a host of oceanfront outdoor amenities guaranteed to create lasting vacation memories. Six full baths and two half baths keep mornings moving for a large group, and free high-speed wireless internet reaches every floor. All 11 TVs are Smart TVs with Netflix, HBOGo, etc (guests use own accounts). Seven parking spaces and an onsite EV charger simplify arrival day, and this Outer Banks home welcomes special events. Please note this home offers Sunday check-in.

This home's neighborhood, Carolina Dunes, is located just north of the town of Duck, known for family friendly seasonal activities, unique boutiques and shops, casual and fine dining, and water sport activities. Popular Duck highlights include an 11-acre waterfront park with an amphitheater, kayak launch, playground and a waterside boardwalk, as well as a six-mile long multi-use path that traverses the length of the town. Guests staying in this OBX vacation rental can fill their days with swimming, surfing, fishing, kayaking and crabbing, then browse shops specializing in clothing, books, toys, gourmet food and artwork.
Please note: Pets are not allowed at this property.

Ground Floor

• Rec room with wet bar
• King with private bath
• Bedroom with two twins
• Bedroom with double bunk and twin bunk
• Shared hall bath
• Laundry

First Floor

• Lounge with sports bar
• Three kings with private baths
• Covered deck

Second Floor

• Open great room
• Dining area
• Kitchen
• Half bath
• King with private bath

Community note: The Town of Duck has beach equipment policies to help keep visits to the shore enjoyable and safe.

Pool: Pool heated by heat pump. The 2026 pool season runs 4/5/2026 to 10/25/2026 and the 2027 season runs 3/28/2027 to 10/24/2027, with pool heat available for $500.00. Ambient air temperature of 60 degrees or higher is needed to heat the pool, meaning that if the temperature drops below 60 degrees the pump will not continue to heat. Max pool temperature is 80 degrees.

EV Charger: A payment is required to use the onsite charger. Payment is made via a QR-code available on the charger at the house.

Special Events Welcome: Are you reserving this home for a wedding or special event? Please contact our office to inform us of your plans. You will receive an addendum to the lease which will need to be signed and returned. Please visit our House Rules page for more information.