Duck Accommodations
Duck, NC, on the Outer Banks is known much more for its vacation rentals than it is for its nightly accommodations.
There are no standard hotels and motels in Duck, only one small bed and breakfast inn and one grand resort. Most people rent a vacation home when they come to Duck.
The most popular form of accommodation in Duck is the rental home, in which vacationers rent a fully equipped house by the week. Duck offers a wide variety of vacation homes for rent or sale.
There is a huge array of rental homes in Duck, ranging from two or three bedrooms on the sound to 10 or more bedrooms on the oceanfront, some luxurious, some more simple and cozy. Rental home prices vary according to their amenities and proximity to the water.
The rental process is made easy by professional property management companies who take care of everything from deposits and contracts to cleaning and maintenance. Duck rental homes are generally only available by the week, though you may be able to get a partial week if you can don’t mind waiting until the last minute to reserve. For late summer and fall rentals, the rental company will typically offer you the option of hurricane insurance for renters. It doesn’t cost much, and if you purchase it you won’t lose a deposit or be out any money if a hurricane threatens during your rental week.
Home rentals in the Duck area of the Outer Banks are available year round, though some homes close in the winter. The summer season is when rates are at their highest because that is when there is most demand for accommodations. Be sure to make reservations well in advance. Fall is also a busy season on the Outer Banks as a whole, and Duck is no exception. Winter and early spring rates can be very affordable, and oftentimes the weather is nice in those times.
If an Outer Banks Duck vacation is what you’re yearning for, see our listings of Duck, NC Vacation Rental companies.
Advice 5¢, a bed & breakfast
- 111 Scarborough Lane, Duck
- (252) 255-1050, (800) 238-4235
In a residential neighborhood but within walking distance of the ocean and the shops of Duck, Advice 5¢ is a friendly, welcoming bed and breakfast with a beach house atmosphere. The inn has four guest rooms and one suite, all with private baths and private decks. The suite has a sitting area and Jacuzzi-style tub. Breakfast is a homemade affair, with tasty baked goods, smoothies and fresh fruit, coffee and tea. Common areas for guests include a den with a fireplace, decks and a “ship’s tower” with a great view. Children older than 16 are welcome. This is a non-smoking inn. Use of the neighborhood swimming pool and tennis courts is offered to guests, as is the inn’s outdoor shower, beach chairs and beach towels. Wireless internet service is available at the inn.
The Duck Inn, a Bed and Breakfast
- N.C. Highway 12, Duck
- (252) 261-2300
On the Currituck Sound with great sunset and wildlife viewing from decks, a dock and an over-the-sound gazebo, The Duck Inn provides a perfect way to experience the peaceful side of the island. The house is within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of the village, and bikes are available for exploring the village or riding over to the beach. If you prefer, borrow one of the house kayaks and explore the marsh and sound instead. The bed and breakfast inn has three rooms, one with a separate entrance. Breakfast is lavish, with a full buffet including fruit, juices, tea and coffee, cereal, pastries, breakfast meat and a hot entrée, such as omelets, quiche, soufflés, pancakes, waffles or French toast. Afternoon snacks and drinks are served in the common area. Children older than 12 are welcome, but pets are not allowed. Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
The Sanderling Resort, Spa and Conference Center
- N.C. Highway 12, Duck
- (252) 261-4111, (800) 701-4111
The Sanderling is a grand seaside resort of classic Outer Banks architecture. Its refined accommodations include three inns, four villas, two restaurants, conference facilities, a luxurious spa and a fitness center. All the buildings in the resort are in close proximity to each other and to the ocean and sound, providing for an easily walkable, vacation village atmosphere. The three inn buildings are spectacular showcases of wood interiors and rare wildlife art and sculptures in the main areas. The 88 rooms offer varying levels of comfort, but all have private baths, private decks, plush robes, fine personal-care products and a small refrigerator. The four Ocean Side Villas accommodate families or small groups from eight to 10 people with all the amenities of a rental home and then some.
This exclusive resort has two restaurants, the elegant The Left Bank and the more casual Lifesaving Station Restaurant (see Restaurants). The Sanderling’s conference facilities can handle groups from 10 to 100, with flexible meeting and board rooms, high-tech equipment, sound systems, banquet facilities and catering. Weddings are popular at The Sanderling, and there are sites for ceremonies and receptions. The Sanderling’s world-class spa offers an amazing menu of massage, body, skin, hair and nail care as well as yoga and Pilates. You can also enjoy the resort’s fitness center at the Pine Island Racquet Club, located a short three-mile drive north of the resort.
