Named after the waterfowl that migrate though the area, Duck is a Northern Outer Banks paradise. With its four vibrant vegetative communities, Duck Town Park contains a maritime deciduous and evergreen forest, the willow swamp, and marshland.  Complete with public sound access, the Town Park has a soundside boardwalk, trails of crushed bluestone, a playground, gazebo, and picnic area.  They even thought of the family pet with a water fountain that has a dog friendly unit.  There are summer events for everyone and an annual Jazz Festival in October.  Town Park is a vacation within itself. Visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Field Research Facility for a fascinating tour.  Research conducted at this facility has helped gain knowledge about nor’easters and hurricanes. There is a path through the town for biking, walking, or inline skating.  The quant shops, art galleries, day spas, and fine sea side dinning are some of the unique features of Duck.  As a consistent contender on the Travel Channel’s America’s Best Beaches, Duck is ideal for a family beach getaway.

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There are many Vacation Home communities in Duck, NC. Here is a list of those communities with links to available vacation homes within them.

Carolina Dunes
Carolina Dunes is an ocean to sound community conveniently located close to downtown Duck's shopping, dinning and town park. Vacationers can enjoy the expansive views of the sound and ocean while strolling through the neighborhood. The community offers ocean beach and sound accesses.

Colony by the Sea
The stunning subdivision of Colony by The Sea in Duck offers many options for renters.   In a serene location, experience spectacular views of amazing sunrises over the ocean and incredible sunsets over the sound.  The Village of Duck is within walking distance and the beach is close by.  Colony by the Sea offers comforts from home like a kitchen, dining room, and even a laundry room.  Take advantage of the swimming pool and tennis and basketball courts.  Other amenities comprise of a playground, volleyball and horseshoe pits, gazeboes, and the boardwalk leading to the sandy beaches.  Enjoy a vacation at this subdivision full of all the necessities and more.

Duck Landing
In a central location, Duck Landing is between the Albemarle Sound and the Atlantic.  Take a dip in the indoor heated pool (also heated kid’s pool) anytime of the year!  That is one of the many options to spend your time at Duck Landing.  It offers weight/exercise rooms, tennis courts and a game room, all at the Oceanside clubhouse.  Since Duck Landing is in a prime location, try to catch a glimpse of the sound on the short walk that will lead to boutiques and shops galore.  After shopping, try one of the restaurants to enjoy a unique dinning experience. With the clubhouse and location, Duck Landing offers plenty for even the most energetic family.

Four Seasons
Four Seasons is a well-planned community located in downtown Duck. Amenities include beach access with parking, soundside pier and park, lighted sidewalks throughout and an in-season trolley service. The clubhouse has an indoor pool, fitness center, gameroom and lighted tennis courts. Other features include an outdoor pool, playground, volleyball courts and basketball court. As the name implies, Four Seasons is a great place to vacation no matter what the season.

Ocean Dunes
Ocean Dunes is a quainte oceanside subdivision located in downtown Duck. Enjoy the convenience of being close to all of the activites offered in Duck. After a day at the beach, take in a concert at the park, browse the local shops, have a day at the spa or enjoy a night out!

Poteskeet
Poteskeet is a well-developed community located in the heart of Duck. Walk or ride your bike to shopping, restaurantas, the town park and watersports. A private beach access is available for guests staying in Poteskeet.

Sanderling
Prestigious, luxurious and private are words to describe the Sanderling.  A private soundside dock is just the beginning of the amenities received at this elegant getaway.  The Sanderling captures the beach retreat at its finest.  Nature trails present pristine views of wildlife.  Between the nearby Audubon Society Nature Preserve and Corolla’s attractions, Sanderling is situated among the Currituck Sound and Atlantic Ocean, making it simple to experience all the area has to offer.  Outfitted with Tennis courts, soundside pool, and a basketball hoop, Sanderling community is also near all the fine seaside restaurants, tranquil spas, and unique boutiques that can only be found in Duck.  To fill a craving for elegance and amenities, reserve a getaway at Sanderling.

Schooner Ridge
Located in the village of Duck, Schooner Ridge, and its high elevation, gives guests captivating views.  Due to location, it also prides many shops, restaurants, and entertainment right outside the community.  The Private beach, which is offered exclusively to Schooner Ridge visitors, helps to create the ultimate beach experience.

Schooner ridge is packed with special amenities to make your holiday memorable.  For the kids, the clubhouse has recreation video games, air hockey, and pool table.  Maintain any workout routine with the exercise facility, including aerobic machines, free weights and much more.  There is an outdoor pool that is oceanfront and a heated indoor pool.  Enjoy an oceanfront view from the gazebo.  For more of an exclusive vacation, make Schooner Ridge your destination.

Sea Tern
The small ocean-to-sound community of Sea Tern is conveniently located in Northern Duck. The bike/walking path to downtown Duck gives you access to the many activites offered including shopping, dining and watersports. Sea Tern has its own private ocean beach access and path to the sound.

Sound-Sea Village
Sound-Sea Village is an Ocean to Sound community; the only one in Duck with hard packed clay surface raods instead of paved streets. With three beach accesses, you'll feel as if you were on the beach by yourself! Sound-Sea Villages is one of the few subdivisions with a developed boating access and sound access. Minutes to the Village of Duck!

Tuckahoe
Located just south of downtown Duck, Tuckahoe was originally developed by Beach Realty & Construction, and was the first to offer a complete amenity package for guests. Stretching from the Ocean to sound, Tuckahoe features an ocean access with parking, a soundside 25' x 40' community pool, tennis court and a soundfront dock with parking area.