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STERN3-A Sitting Duck

Bedroom 4 Bedrooms (1 Master Bedroom)
Bathroom 2 Baths (+1 Half Bath)
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
  • Town: Duck
  • Type: House
  • Feet to the Beach: 460 ft
  • Area: Ocean Side
  • Community: Sea Tern
Location Location
Recent Updates

New for 2025: Outdoor shower added.
New for 2024: All new deck furniture.
New for 2023: New mattresses in the mid-level queen and twin bedrooms. New lounge chairs, ottoman, sofa, loveseat, and carpet in the living room. New stone fireplace face. New rug in the dining room.


Description Description

This property is a participant of the 2026 Repeat Renters Loyalty Program. Past guests can get up to 5% off their 2026 stay. Click the link to learn more!

You won’t feel like ‘A Sitting Duck’ in this cute Duck vacation property! Close to the beach and located in quiet Sea Tern, just north of Duck Village. Your crew will relax, make memories, and enjoy the beach in a great setting.

The top deck offers a nice view of the ocean and great ocean breezes. Inside, you will find a beautiful property with appealing bedroom furnishings and a wonderful outfitted kitchen. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances. Owners, that use the property often, have stocked a ‘family-friendly’ kitchen just off the Great Room so everyone can enjoy time together. 

There is a great multi-use path for biking, jogging or just strolling with the kids. ‘A Sitting Duck’ is located right between Duck Village and Corolla so you can have all the shopping and family activities you desire. Want to make a lasting memory? Take everyone to Corolla for a tour of the Historic Corolla Lighthouse, or head to the 4x4 area for a Wild Horse Tour. Take a kayak tour along the sound in Duck, or just stroll around the village boardwalk and enjoy drinks, coffee and restaurants. . .from BBQ to 5 Star Dining! (Elevator is not operational).


Top-Level: Living Room with 55” Smart TV and Deck Access, Fireplace Not Operational; Dining Room with Table (seats 6); Kitchen with Bar (seats 2), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; Hall Half Bathroom.

Mid-Level: Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds and Smart TV; Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds and Smart TV; Queen Master Bedroom with Smart TV, Deck Access and Attached Full Bathroom; Queen Bedroom with Smart TV, Deck Access and Access to Hall Full Bathroom; Laundry Closet.

Ground-Level: Enclosed Garage with Shower, Deck with Seating.

Extras: 2026 Beach Gear Credit, 2027 Beach Gear Credit, Beach Wagons, Distance to the Beach: 460 ft., Keyless Entry, No Smoking, Outdoor Shower, Parking: 3 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, WiFi.


Additional amenity details: 
Fireplace seen in photos is non-functioning and not available for use. This property provides a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 22, 2026 and September 6, 2026, and May 28, 2027 and September 5, 2027.


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.


Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental may be equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.


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.
Amenities 24 Amenities
FEATURED
  • 2026 Beach Gear Credit 2026 Beach Gear Credit

    Book your 2026 Outer Banks Vacation Rental now and get a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 22, 2026, and September 6, 2026.
  • Blue Standard Bedding Blue Standard Bedding

    Blue Standard Bedding is supplied and managed by Outer Banks Blue. Linens, including the top sheet, are laundered and replaced after every stay to ensure the cleanest, most refreshing bedding.
  • Repeat Renters Loyalty Program Repeat Renters Loyalty Program

    This property is a participant of the 2026 Repeat Renters Loyalty Program. Past guests can get up to 5% off their 2026 stay. Click the link to learn more!
Additional
  • 3 Night Minimum 3 Night Minimum <p>Some parts of the year, usually in the off-season, have a 3-night minimum rather than a 7-night minimum.</p>
  • Early Check In Available Early Check In Available <p>Early Check-In is full access to the property earlier than the normal 4 PM check-in. A fee is associated with this service and applies whether or not the reservation group arrives by the designated access time. Services such as house maintenance and/or pool and spa cleaning may not be completed prior to arrival.</p> <p><em><strong>Early Check-In may not be available. Check with reservations for availability.</strong></em></p>
  • Outdoor Furniture Outdoor Furniture
  • Outdoor Shower Outdoor Shower
Standard
  • Blender Blender
  • Central Heat & Air Conditioning Central Heat & Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Maker Coffee Maker <p>Both Drip and Keurig coffee makers are included in all Outer Banks Blue properties.</p>
  • Dishes, Utensils, & Cookware Dishes, Utensils, & Cookware
  • Dishwasher Dishwasher
  • Grill Grill
  • Hair Dryer Hair Dryer
  • Keyless Entry Keyless Entry <p><span>Using a keyless entry lock system means you no longer have to stop by an office to pick up a key or to drop them off. This code activates at 4pm (standard) on day of check-in and expires at 10am on day of check-out.</span><br /></p>
  • Linens & Towels Linens & Towels <p>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.</p>
  • Microwave Microwave
  • Non-Smoking Non-Smoking <p><span>Outer Banks Blue does not permit smoking of any kind inside or on the premises. This includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes, marijuana, and vaping. When renting any property with Outer Banks Blue it is with the understanding that smoking is not allowed at the property. If there are signs of smoking inside the property there will be a $500 fee charged to cover the extensive cost of restoring the property to a smoke-free condition.</span><br /></p>
  • Oven/Stove Oven/Stove
  • Parking Parking
  • Refrigerator Refrigerator
  • Toaster Toaster
  • Washer & Dryer Washer & Dryer
  • WiFi WiFi
Testimonials Curated feedback from our guests Testimonials
Perfect getaway
We were extremely impressed with both the house and Outer Banks Blue. The home was spotless, located in a great area, and packed with thoughtful upgrades. We loved walking to the beach each morning and appreciated how stocked everything was. The host even called to check in on us during our stay. They have really thought of everything to make you feel at home. Our family is looking forward to booking this home again next year!
Shawn M from Island Lake, IL - Guest's stay: 7/6/2025 - 7/13/2025
Shawn, Thank you for your testimony about your stay at "A Sitting Duck." It is very much appreciated to hear that you had a great time and everything was as expected. We thank you for letting future prospective guests know what is in store for them at this very popular property. Please do come back next year. We look forward to serving you and your family!
Outer Banks Blue staff
Wonderful Week in Duck
We had the best stay in this adorable and lovingly maintained beach home. The home was so clean upon arrival that we could start enjoying our trip right away. It was so well-stocked with anything and everything you could possibly need. We were a short walk to the beach and their garage was filled with all the things! It was lovely speaking to the owner who called to check that we were enjoying our stay (first time this has ever been done at any rental we’ve stayed at) and we were also very happy with Outer Banks Blue who had great communication and staff was lovely to speak with. Would recommend to anyone as long as you don’t book the weeks we would like to come back! Lol
Michelle P from Urbana - Guest's stay: 7/20/2025 - 7/27/2025
Michelle, Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to give the inside story on this wonderful property. Let's get that booking for next year done quickly so we don't lose your week! We look forward to serving you and your family again.
Outer Banks Blue staff
Perfect For Us
We had such a great time staying at A Sitting Duck! The house was in a beautiful neighborhood with the live oaks covering the street overhead. It was clean, nicely decorated and well equipped. The walk to the beach was easy and not far at all (we’re in our 60s, so you can rest assured it’s an easy walk!). If we get to come back to the Outer Banks, this would be our choice again! Thank you!!
Kelly M from Maryville, TN - Guest's stay: 5/12/2025 - 5/17/2025
Kelly, Thank you for your nice comments. You picked a good one and we appreciate you letting future guests know what is in store for them at "A Sitting Duck." Please come back and see us again soon.
Outer Banks Blue staff
sharing your lovely place with us!
This was our 3rd fall staying at this clean, lovely, comfortable, well appointed home in a quiet neighborhood. Short walks to the beach and morning sunrises are the best! The gracious hosts check in on us during the week to insure that our stay is the best that it can be. The rental company is also approachable and touches base throughout the week.This adorable home is just right for our family of 3. There is plenty of room for overnight guests who want to share this great place with us. We look forward to this becoming an annual tradition. Thank you for sharing your vacation home with us!
Sally L from Prospect, CT - Guest's stay: 9/20/2024 - 9/30/2024
Sally, Thank you for your comments about "A Sitting Duck." We appreciate your feedback and hope you make this an annual tradition as you promised. We will be here ready to serve you!
Outer Banks Blue staff
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