Title: A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown Vacation home with a water park, 3-minute walk to Outer Banks Beaches ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72690000/72689700/72689695/d974df9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72690000/72689700/72689695/ccba7d95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72690000/72689700/72689695/87f9240e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72690000/72689700/72689695/a11f1b42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72690000/72689700/72689695/b9b7e185.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A Captain's Tale is a cozy 3-bedroom beach cottage in the heart of Duck, with an Oceanside location just a short walk from the beach. This beautifully renovated home features an open-concept living area, eat-in dining space and screened-in porch perfect for quality time together. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown Experience the nautical life when you stay at this cozy 3 bedroom beach cottage in Duck. The oceanside location means you'll be just a short walk to the beach access at the end of the street, with no major roads to cross. A bright and airy open-concept living area encourages quality time spent together. Prepare meals in the beautifully renovated kitchen with an eat-in dining area, or eat outside on the screened-in porch with an outdoor dining table. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the enclosed outside shower and then relax on the sun deck with cocktails and conversation. Situated in the Bayberry Bluffs community in the heart of Duck, A Captain's Tale is within walking distance to the best shopping and dining in town, including The Waterfront Shops, The Blue Point, and Tommy's Natural Foods Market & Wine Shop. No pets allowed. No smoking/vaping. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92070000/92068000/92067965/d0b4c20c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Now You're Cookin: Hot Tub | 700ft. to the Beach Duck - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=92067965&PinnedHotelID=92067965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78520000/78513500/78513466/7c8ae8f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2047 Secret Spot \* 1 Min Walk to Beach Duck - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=78513466&PinnedHotelID=78513466&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75820000/75810800/75810768/9fcedce2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3681 - OBX Magic, Classic OBX beach box perfect for smaller families looking to relax Duck - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=75810768&PinnedHotelID=75810768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89710000/89709200/89709124/d808ced6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Easy Breezy: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown Duck Duck - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=89709124&PinnedHotelID=89709124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35150000/35142600/35142517/w640h422x0y4-08492be2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunrise. 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Kitty Hawk - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=83048252&PinnedHotelID=83048252&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 2725 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.17133%2C-75.74953&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SRZ8hLCNQrsSzW4T8IMVVKCYxIM=) Duck, NC #### What's nearby - Duck Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Scarborough Lane Shoppes - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - The Sanderling Spa - 8 min drive - 7.3 km - Kitty Hawk Beach - 14 min drive - 11.2 km - H2OBX Waterpark - 27 min drive - 23.3 km #### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Duck Donuts - ‬9 min walk - ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬13 min walk - ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬14 min walk - ‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive - ‪Donutz On a Stick - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A Captain's Tale: Short Walk to Beach and Downtown located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Duck Boardwalk. Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Aqua Spa are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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