Swing open the doors of the enclosed gear room beneath Sweet Carolina and watch an automatic light reveal bikes, boogie boards, skim boards, beach chairs, cornhole, and fishing rods, all yours for the week. This 5-bedroom Duck home from Carolina Designs sits under the shade of towering live oaks in Schooner Ridge, just 190 yards from a beach access. Two dogs are welcome with a fee, an EV charger was added for the 2026 season, and a hot tub waits on the first floor deck for the end of every sun-soaked day.
Overview
An EV charger was added to the property for the 2026 season!
If you're looking for a place where you can escape to the beach and enjoy the simple pleasures of calling the Outer Banks your "home" for a little while, then look no further than Sweet Carolina. This 5-bedroom OBX vacation rental is located in the Schooner Ridge subdivision of Duck and couldn't be any more perfectly nestled in the live oaks that encapsulate the front yard. A hammock and picnic table are available in the shade provided by the oak trees and make for the perfect spot to lounge the afternoon away or enjoy a tasty meal outdoors. The large enclosed room under the house is sure to impress the entire vacation group. As you open the doors, an automatic light illuminates a space that houses just about every beach and yard toy, game, and piece of equipment one could hope for. Bikes, boogie boards, skim boards, beach chairs, cornhole, fishing rods, and more. For those traveling in an electric vehicle, EV charging is available on-site, and six parking spaces mean there is room for the whole group to arrive comfortably.
Sweet Carolina is only a short distance from quite a few attractions. You'll pass the Recreation Center on your right as you enter the Schooner Ridge subdivision. Guests of Schooner Ridge enjoy community pool access and community tennis. The beach access is only 190 yards from the house. After a day at the beach, venturing around town, and enjoying the subdivision amenities, relax into the evening by taking a dip in the bubbling hot tub on the first floor deck.
Sleeping arrangements include one king, two queens, two twins, and three twin bunks spread across four full baths and one half bath, with three of the bedrooms enjoying private baths. Free high-speed wireless internet, seven TVs, four DVD players, and a highchair round out the interior conveniences, while a gas grill, outdoor shower, and driveway basketball hoop keep the days outside just as easy. Duck is a village of small shops, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, plus a multi-use trail that runs the length of town. Sweet Carolina offers a Friday check-in.
Second Floor
- Great room
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Lofted dining area
- King with private bath
- Half bath
The top floor offers an open concept layout encompassing the great room, kitchen, and dining area. The great room is furnished with an L-shaped sectional, three armchairs (one with an ottoman), a coffee table, and a large flatscreen TV, an easy gathering place for movie nights and card games. There are two dining areas. One is between the kitchen and the great room, offering an elongated dining table with chair and bench seating. The second dining area is located past the great room and up a couple of steps. This lofted dining area has a round table with seating for four. The kitchen has all the essential appliances: a refrigerator, oven, stove, dishwasher, and microwave. Counter height seating for two is available at the peninsula island. A half bath is centrally located in the common areas. A spacious king bedroom is tucked away around the corner off the great room. This room offers a private bath with a large walk-in tiled shower, a sink, and a custom built-in vanity. The top floor deck is positioned on the east side of the house and can be accessed through sliding glass doors in both the great room and the king bedroom. There is plenty of seating for the whole group on the two large outdoor sectionals, an ideal perch for morning coffee before the walk to the beach.
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Updates for 2026: EV charger added to the property for guest use.
Updates for 2025: The front exterior entrance was remodeled, and new outdoor furniture was added to the second floor deck.
TVs: The bedrooms with two twin bunks and two twin beds, as well as the top floor king, offer Roku on the TVs. Guests use their own account logins to access steaming apps. The queen bedrooms and the great room TVs have cable. There are four DVD players.
EV Charger: A payment of approximately $0.45/kWh is required to use the onsite charger. Payment is made via a QR-code available on the charger at the house.
Community Note: Guests of Schooner Ridge have access to many community amenities, including community pool access and community tennis. 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.
2026 Holiday Week Check-In: Our offices will be closed on December 25, 2026 for the Christmas Day holiday. If your 2026 lease check-in date is on Christmas Day please note that we will work to make special arrangements to alter your check-in date.
