Duck OBX | Panoramic Views, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Steps to Beach

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DU02: How Sweet The Sound | Aerial View West
DU02: How Sweet The Sound | Top Level Living Area
DU02: How Sweet The Sound | Top Level Living Area
DU02: How Sweet The Sound | Top Level Living Area
DU02: How Sweet The Sound | Top Level Living Area - Wet Bar
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9.4Outstanding
(4 Ratings)
"Beautiful location, clean house, peaceful community…a wonderful vacation."
Kaprice F.
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9.4 / 10
Outstanding(4 Ratings)

House in Duck, NC

11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

Perched on one of Duck's highest dunes in the sought-after Ocean Crest community, How Sweet The Sound delivers something rare on the Outer Banks: genuine panoramic views spanning both the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound from a single home. This bright, fully updated 4-bedroom retreat sleeps up to 10 and surrounds your group with resort-level amenities — a private pool (seasonally heated), hot tub, fire pit, community pickleball and tennis courts, and a private beach access just 705 yards away. One mile from Duck Village's waterfront boardwalk, boutique shops, and award-winning restaurants, this is the OBX getaway that covers every kind of vacation day, from active to completely unplugged.

Elevated on a high dune at the southern edge of Duck Village, How Sweet The Sound commands sweeping ocean-to-sound views that greet you the moment you step inside. The open-concept main living area is flooded with natural light and freshly updated with coastal-inspired furnishings (2026), granite countertops, hardwood floors, and fully renovated bathrooms — every detail designed for modern comfort without sacrificing the relaxed Outer Banks character guests come here for.

The kitchen is generously stocked with appliances and serving dishes for the whole group. An additional full-size refrigerator in the garage keeps extra groceries, beverages, and the catch of the day perfectly cool. The wet bar and gas fireplace round out the indoor living spaces beautifully — the fireplace is ideal for off-season shoulder stays in spring and fall.

Bedrooms & Sleeping
King Suite 1 — upper level, private renovated en-suite bath with walk-in shower

King Suite 2 — upper level, private renovated en-suite bath with walk-in shower

Bedroom 3 — 2 Twins, great for kids or traveling companions

Bedroom 4 — Pyramid Bunkbed + sleep sofa (new 4" memory foam mattress)

All bedrooms updated with new mattresses (2025) and hardwood flooring

Outdoor Living
The private pool is the centerpiece of the backyard experience — surrounded by four chaise loungers and open to big sky above. Pool heat is available April–October (complimentary in May and September), making this an ideal choice for spring and fall getaways. After sunset, gather around the fire pit for s'mores and stargazing, or soak in the hot tub under the stars.

Steps from the property, your Ocean Crest community membership unlocks a second outdoor pool, dedicated pickleball courts, and tennis courts — an exceptional value for active groups. The private beach access boardwalk is just 705 yards from the front door.

Location: Duck's Sweet Spot
Positioned just south of Duck Village in the quiet Ocean Crest subdivision, this home places guests within easy walking or biking distance of everything Duck is known for — without the noise of the town center. The 6-mile Duck multi-use trail runs directly along Duck Road, connecting the neighborhood to boutique shopping, the soundside boardwalk, and 11-acre Duck Town Park (kayak launch, amphitheater, live music events, playground).

What's Been Updated
2026: New coastal-inspired living room seating; pickleball court steps away

2025: New mattresses in all bedrooms; upgraded high-speed internet

2023: Granite kitchen countertops, tile backsplash, new sinks; hardwood floors throughout bedrooms; renovated king en-suite baths with walk-in showers; new dining set; Roku TVs throughout; new pool chaise loungers; fresh decor updates

House Rules & Notes
No pets | No smoking or vaping
Fireplace available off-season only
Military discount available — ask us
Friday check-in/check-out
Keyless entry for seamless arrival

Amenities at Duck OBX | Panoramic Views, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Steps to Beach

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Duck, NC


Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10
Outstanding(4 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Beautiful location, clean house, peaceful community…a wonderful vacation.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Generally this house was exactly what we needed and were looking for during our stay in OBX. We appreciate the spacious room that the house provided for our large family. The kitchen was a great size, and all of the utensils and dishes that we would have wanted or needed were provided. Plenty of extra blankets were available if and when we needed. We did not rate this property as excellent / 5 stars because the house was not clean 100% when we arrived. Dressers still had personal items in them, things like bandaid wrappers and other trash were located under beds and around nightstands, and the garbage cans outside were overflowing and completely full when we arrived. We had to call twice and they were not emptied until late the second day we were there. Overall, we still had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the property.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Duck OBX | Panoramic Views, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Steps to Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Duck OBX | Panoramic Views, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Steps to Beach pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Duck OBX | Panoramic Views, Private Pool & Hot Tub, Steps to Beach?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.