Welcome to 'Carpe Duckem', your home away from home in the beautiful Outer Banks. Enjoy a private pool, hot tub, and plenty of space for relaxation on the sun-kissed pool deck. Unwind with a foosball game or catch up on your favorite show with wireless internet access available throughout.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 15
Popular amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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About this property
Carpe Duckem | 1,395 ft to the beach | Private Pool and Hot Tub
Enjoy all that Duck has to offer at this lovely Outer Banks vacation rental. Plenty of room, a private pool, and many more convenient amenities await you at 'Carpe Duckem'. It's an easy walk for a day at the beach, or you can spend your time enjoying the private pool and hot tub at the property. You will love the pool deck area with plenty of room to recline in the sun while the kids play. Evenings under the stars while soaking away a year's worth of stress in the poolside hot tub are yours if you like. Kids of all ages will enjoy the foosball table. Wireless internet access is provided so you can stay connected all week at your leisure. Open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, you can cook and socialize at the same time. Just minutes from quaint village shopping, local eateries, coffee shops, bookstores, and water sports. Head south for movies or north for Wild Horse tours. This outstanding Duck vacation property is centrally located so you can have the best of everything at 'Carpe Duckem'.
Top-Level: Living Room with TV, DVD Player, Additional Table (seats 4), and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 10); Kitchen with Bar (seats 4), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; Additional Living Area; King Master Bedroom with 43" Smart TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Hall Half Bathroom.
Mid-Level: King Master Bedroom with 32" Smart TV and Attached Full Bathroom; Queen Master Bedroom with TV and Attached Full Bathroom; Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk, shares Jack and Jill Bathroom with Bedroom with 2 Bunk Beds.
Ground-Level: Rec Room with 43" Smart TV, Foosball Table, Kitchenette (microwave, refrigerator, and sink), and Deck Access; Queen Bedroom with 40" Smart TV, shares access to Hall Full Bathroom.
Extras: 2026 Pool Towels Provided, Distance to the Beach: 1395 ft., Grill (Gas & Charcoal), Hot Tub (seats 6), No Smoking, Parking: 6 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Private Pool (14 x 30), WiFi.
Additional amenity details: Private Pools are open starting the first weekend in May through the second weekend in October. Pool heat is not an option for this property. Hot tubs are available year-round.
All Outer Banks Blue vacation rentals include bed linens, with beds made prior to your arrival for convenience. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant, and 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per sink. Kitchens include drying towels. We also provide a starter supply of paper towels, dishwashing detergent, and toilet paper.
Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.
Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental may be equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.
The use of the property is restricted to use by You and Your family, unless it is agreed upon, in writing, to occupancy by a non-family group. A “family” means parents, grandparents, children, and extended family members vacationing at the property. For example, the use of the property by fraternities, sororities, groups under the age of 24, or unrelated groups is prohibited.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Private hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transportation
Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Wet bar
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Things to do
Air hockey
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.
Bed linens and bath towels are included. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels.
Please note: Additional convenience and cleaning items are not guaranteed, we recommend bringing any essentials you may need for a comfortable stay.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Carolina Dunes, a neighborhood in Kitty Hawk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. Visit our Duck travel guide
Does Carpe Duckem | 1,395 ft to the beach | Private Pool and Hot Tub have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Carpe Duckem | 1,395 ft to the beach | Private Pool and Hot Tub pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Carpe Duckem | 1,395 ft to the beach | Private Pool and Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Carpe Duckem | 1,395 ft to the beach | Private Pool and Hot Tub?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Carpe Duckem | 1,395 ft to the beach | Private Pool and Hot Tub located?
Located in Carolina Dunes, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nor'Banks Sailing and Outer Banks Beaches. Duck Boardwalk and The Sanderling Spa are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Carpe Duckem | 1,395 ft to the beach | Private Pool and Hot Tub Reviews
Reviews
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Wonderful neighborhood, house is better than the pictures and the beds were great. Will be returning to this house next year. House provided a wagon and chairs for the beach, which was a very quick walk down the street, Plenty of room for the family to sprawl out and relax. View from the deck in the evenings was beautiful.
The property was great for our family. great space and well appointed. The house and realty team did a great job with easy reservation and checkin and out. The kitchen is well stocked. Suggestion that owner has a landscape person to clean up the pool area, it was very weedy. we also had to buy ant traps for out at the pool area as the pool deck has many biting ants and ant hills. The refrigerator took a long time to get to temp and the hot burner light in the stove is always on.
Property unacceptable. Black mold in multiple rooms. It was even coming out of base of ceiling fan in living room, vents, walls, shower curtains. Kitchen poorly equipped. Cabinets peeling. We used 5 beds. Mattresses so bad, two guests slept on sofa. One blanket for entire house.
Overall the rental house is as described. It is comfortable and well appointed. The management company responded to two issues promptly. There were two unresolved issues worth noting: the hot tub had been over treated and the pool company advised us not to use it. The management company made no accommodations for this. Second, the door code deactivated at midnight on July 11 instead of at 10am on July 12 (check out day/time). This was reported but no one has bothered to reapply. Had there not been someone inside the house, we would have been locked out all night. The lack of even a reply is disappointing.
Lisa S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Thomas T.
Aug 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Family week
Nice size house. Enjoyed having pool on site as the grandkids sometime tore of the beach. M8guel
Thomas T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Kris L.
Sep 14, 2020
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Love Duck!
Property has a lot to offer for a family to enjoy their vacation. Property management needs improvement.
Fantastic place for our family and friends to relax!
The house was great. We had enough beds and bathrooms for everyone. The house was very clean. We had an issue with the pool jets one day and I sent a text. It was fixed within an hour. The wrap around top deck was nice to sit on. You can see the sound. The walk to the beach wasn't bad. We had a 5 and 7 year old with us. Nice outside shower with hot and cold water to rinse off before getting into the pool or hot tub. Overall, we had 9 adults and 5 kids with plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. We would definately stay here again.