A swimming pool with lounge chairs and surfboards in a backyard.
Aerial view of a modern green house with a blue swimming pool and lounge chairs on a sunny day.
Modern dining room with a round white table, light wood chairs, and large windows.
A deck with a hot tub, bar stools, and a gate.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and stainless steel appliances.
Duck, North Carolina

Salty Duck | Pool, Hot Tub & Sunsets in Duck NC

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 beds · 3 bathrooms
Top-rated property
This is one of our best rated properties.

Highlights

**Private Saltwater Pool & Hot Tub for relaxation.**
**Just a 5-minute walk to stunning soundside sunsets.**
**Spacious home with room for families and gatherings.**

About this property

The Salty Duck is a modern, renovated retreat in the heart of Duck, NC — soundside sunsets steps away, a saltwater pool and hot tub in your own backyard, and the charming town of Duck is a short walk down the road. Guests say it looks even better in person than in the photos. ✔ Private Saltwater Pool & Hot Tub ✔ 5-Min Walk to Sound Sunsets ✔ 8-Min Walk to Beach ✔ 1-Mile Walk to Duck Village ✔ Fully Stocked Kitchen ✔ Beach Gear: Chairs & Wagon ✔ Managed by Salt Coast by Sojourn The space The Salty Duck is the kind of house that makes people want to come back. It's been thoughtfully renovated — clean lines, modern updates, and a layout that gives a family of 8 room to spread out without losing each other. Three king bedrooms, a bunk room for the kids, three full bathrooms, and two separate levels of entertaining space inside and out. The backyard is where most of the magic happens. The private saltwater pool and hot tub are set alongside a bar area with lighting, outdoor games, and deck seating. When you're ready for sunsets, the sound is a 5-minute walk. When you're ready for the beach, access is 8 minutes on foot — you'll cross Rt. 12, but it's a quick, easy crossing that guests do daily without a second thought. Duck village is about a mile away — walkable or a short drive — with restaurants, coffee shops, yoga, boutique shopping, and the Duck boardwalk right on the sound. It's one of the most charming towns on the OBX, and it's essentially at your doorstep. Shore Roasters coffee shop, Southern Shores Pizza, Steamers, and much more are just a short drive! What guests say: "The house was beautiful, very clean, and had 3 great gathering spaces which served our group well. They had beach chairs and pool floats, which we also appreciated. Beds were comfortable too." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Liz "We had a great experience renting this home! The house was exactly as described. They had many thoughtful touches that made it very easy to just show up and enjoy the house. We liked that they provided beach chairs and offered many kid-friendly extras in the house. We would definitely recommend!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Kerri "The house is even nicer than expected. Most Airbnbs are more dated than you can tell from the pictures. This one felt brand new inside. Absolutely no clutter, but stocked with what we needed. So much space! There were 3 different indoor sitting areas and plenty outside as well. Perfect house and so close to everything!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Angela ★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS — 4 BEDROOMS Bedroom 1: King — Upper Level + En Suite Full Bathroom Bedroom 2: King — Upper Level Bedroom 3: Kids Bunk Bed — Upper Level Bedroom 4: King — Lower Level + En Suite Full Bathroom High-quality pillows, linens, and sheets throughout ★ BATHROOMS — 3 FULL Bathroom 1: Walk-in shower (en suite to Bedroom 1) Bathroom 2: Tub/shower combo — shared hall bath Bathroom 3: Walk-in shower (en suite to Bedroom 4) All bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Hair dryer provided. ★ LIVING & DINING Sectional sofa, Smart TV with Roku 3 separate indoor gathering spaces Dining table with seating for 8 Connected pantry and laundry room ★ KITCHEN Fully equipped for real cooking — cookware, bakeware, knife set, blender, mixer, toaster, drip coffee pot, Keurig, and more. Kid's dish set provided. Well-stocked pantry for cooking real meals. ★ OUTDOORS Private Saltwater Pool — seasonal May 15–Oct 15 Hot Tub with bar area and lights — seasonal April 1–Oct 31 Deck seating Outdoor shower Outdoor games Beach gear: chairs and wagon provided Driveway parking for 4 cars Beach access — 8-min walk (crosses Rt. 12; quick and easy on foot) ★ PLEASE NOTE: This home has multiple sets of stairs. ★ Not a Pet-Friendly Home Guest access With our Smart Lock system, access to this home is hassle-free. You’ll receive a unique code to unlock the door on check-in day. Check-in Time: 4 pm | Check-out Time: 10 am Other things to note Looking for a larger group? Check out our 7-bedroom Salty Soul just up the coast. in Corolla. At Salt Coast by Sojourn, we’re committed to making your stay seamless, serene, and comfortable. Every one of our homes is thoughtfully appointed with everything you need to settle in and relax—from free Wi-Fi and smart TVs to fully stocked kitchens and freshly laundered linens, Frette towels, hairdryers, and luxurious Lather brand soaps. Our team is also just a message away, with thoughtful communication from the moment you book to the day you depart. Before your stay, we kindly ask you to review the following important information to ensure a smooth arrival and peaceful experience: Rental Agreement After booking your stay with us, we kindly ask that you complete a rental agreement. This is a standard procedure designed to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all parties involved in renting homes in North Carolina. When signing the rental agreement, you agree to share it and the house rules with all parties who will be on the property during your stay. This rental agreement applies to "everyone" staying or visiting the property. If you are booking on Airbnb, you will receive a link to the rental agreement in the Airbnb app. Guest Verification with Truvi To protect our homes and enhance your peace of mind, Sojourn partners with Truvi, a third-party guest verification platform. You’ll receive a direct message from Truvi to complete your verification. Please complete this step before check-in. Visit Truvi’s website to learn more. Trust & Safety Fee Our company applies a single, nonrefundable fee for a Safely Protection Policy. We do not collect a security deposit. A Safely Protection Policy (short-term rental insurance) ensures that the guest, the home, and its contents are protected during the stay. Property Access & Maintenance From time to time, our homes may require preventative or emergency maintenance. While we make every effort to avoid any interruptions to your stay, Sojourn reserves the right to access the property after providing 24 hours’ written notice. Your comfort is our priority, and we appreciate your understanding. Security Cameras All of our homes have exterior security cameras for the safety and security of our guests. Exterior cameras are pointed at areas of ingress and egress from the home. This home has one camera overlooking the front door. No Parties/Events We kindly ask you to treat our home as your own to preserve its condition for future guests and your return visits. We do not accept reservations from individuals under the age of 25, especially for high school or college parties. Not a Pet-Friendly Home We love those little (and not-so-little) furry bundles of joy. Sadly, our home is not suitable to accommodate them. Should you bring pets without obtaining prior permission from the host, there will be a $400 infraction fee, and your stay will be subject to cancellation with no refund and an expedited eviction. Let us know if you have any questions—we’re here to help make your stay serene & unforgettable.

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What this property offers

Kitchen
Fast wifi – 351 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Exterior security cameras on property

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 4
1 king bed
Common Space
Common Space
Common Space

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4.9 · 62 Reviews

We loved staying at the Salty Duck! I was worried that it wouldn't be as nice as the pictures (which are beautiful), but in fact it was nicer! The layout was perfect for our family--downstairs suite for grandparents, upstairs for parents and young kid. The beds were incredibly comfortable, the space was sunny, beautiful, and well-maintained, and it was an easy walk to the beach. Host was responsive and helpful. We're already planning to come back next year!
PS my daughter loved the fish mailbox!
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Mary

August 2026
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Airbnb
It was a great house for 8 of us and a toddler! The house was well stocked (probably the best I’ve ever seen) and close to the beach! It was also in the middle of a handful of great restaurants and shopping! The area was quiet. My only complaint was a couple of the bathrooms needed to be recleaned, but when we reached out to the host about it, they responded almost immediately and sent someone out to take care of the issue. We would book through this agency again! Thanks for a great stay!
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Audrey

August 2026
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Airbnb
We had a great time in Duck. The house was perfect. Situated in a quiet nice neighborhood, easy to walk to either the beach or the sound. Our host was very responsive to messages from directions to local recommendations.
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Emily

August 2026
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Airbnb
We absolutely loved our stay here! Ideally located in the heart of Duck, easy driving or walk to nearby shops and restaurants. The walk to the beach is a bit of a hike, but nothing too crazy (about 8-9 minute walk-there is no immediate beach access parking available). The house itself was very clean, had all of the amenities we needed, we loved the pool and hot tub, and the beach gear the host provided (chairs, boogie boards, beach cart). The host was extremely responsive to our questions and checked in frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. We had a lovely stay overall!
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Soo

August 2026
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Airbnb
Do not rent from this company!They required us to use a third party to verify identity to get check-in details, even after paid in full. After we reported them for this, now their messaging says it's "recommended" to use that third party but not required (because VRBO said they can't require it ). The kitchen is beautifully renovated, the master shower had great pressure, they use nice products in the baths, and they had a nice selection of yard games.The rest:The bunk room beds are crib size, not twin mattresses (despite being listed as "twin" in the BR description). They caption it "ok for children or small adults" but no one over 4' 10" will fit. My 12 year old didn't fit. Big issue once you read the rest!The pool is significantly smaller than it appears in the pictures. It's fine if you have 2-4 adults who want to sit in the water on the benches around the edge, but that's it. Biggest issue: Flooding. The entire lower level had an inch of water after a storm came through. Wasted a full day getting our stuff out and it taken care of, only for remediation guy to show me black mold under the rug in lower living area noting "previous wetness". Owner "still does not want to do anything about it".Multiple days of our vacation ruined. We couldn't use the entire lower level for 5 of the 9 nights we booked (including a BR and bath), 24/7 loud fans for days, family in 50% of the space we paid for, beds a child doesn't fit in, possible mold exposure!Stay away!
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Josh Grahlman

August 2026
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VRBO
This was a great place for our family of us grandparents, 2 single adult kids and one married couple with toddler. There was good separation in the downstairs apartment, lots of gathering space upstairs. Loved the small pool and hot tub. Riding bikes to the beach was relatively easy although crossing that busy road was often a challenge. There is no parking by the beach access which was also tricky but worked. The place was very clean and had a well stocked kitchen and a lot of conveniences that aren’t always provided at rentals. Communication was excellent. We went up to the little town a few times but mostly hung out at at the beach and pool.
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Martha Smith

July 2026
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VRBO

Where you'll stay

  1. AQUA Restaurant
    0.8 None
  2. Duck Town Boardwalk
    1.2 None
  3. NC Coast Grill & Bar
    0.9 None
  4. Coastal Cravings
    1.1 None
  5. Sunset Grille & Raw Bar
    1.8 None
  6. Fishbones Raw Bar & Restaurant
    0.8 None

Booking policies

Good To Know
Check-in: After 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Contact
[email protected](202) 769-5074
411 East Capitol Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
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