'Byrd Sanctuary' Oceanside Home, With Rare Ocean and Sound Views - Vacation rental home in Duck, NC

Welcome to Byrd Sanctuary, a rare find on the Outer Banks where ocean sunrise and sound sunset vistas are yours from nearly every room. Perched atop the dunes in the beautiful Carolina Dunes neighborhood of Duck, this home isn’t just a beach home—it’s a private, relaxing getaway designed for relaxation, connection, and memorable moments.

Step inside, and you’re greeted by cathedral ceilings and walls of glass that flood the great room with natural light. It feels less like a rental and more like a extravagant penthouse with a commanding view of the area between the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound. “Wow! This is fantastic. We ARE on vacation,” has been the reaction of new guests, while repeat guests call it their “home away from home.” (One neighbor calls it the Taj Mahal.)

With five bedrooms (including a clever convertible entertainment suite), three full baths, and an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area, Byrd Sanctuary comfortably welcomes multi-generational families, couples’ retreats, and friend groups alike. From intimate breakfasts on a choice of decks, to lively family dinners where “everybody fits around the table”, the home is designed for togetherness without crowding.

Highlights You’ll Adore:
• Penthouse Feel & Privacy: Elevated vistas over both the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound, while neighboring homes fade away while you are on the Ship’s Watch.
• Expansive Decks & Ship’s Watch: Ideal for morning coffee, sun bathing, sunset dinners, or stargazing under the dark Carolina sky.
• Walkable Yet Peaceful: Close enough to the beach for simple strolls, even with umbrellas, chairs, and sand toys, yet set back far enough to give tranquility of mind with little ones.
• Chef-Ready Kitchen: Entirely supplied with everything you need to prepare family feasts, and plenty of space for the prepare and numerous assistants.
• Relaxation Retreats: A hammock, rope chair, cushioned deck furnishings, table and umbrella, and peaceful nooks invite you to slow down and savor every book and breeze.
• Intelligent Convenience: No keys to lose—entry is a unique 4-digit code. Flexible Sunday-to-Sunday bookings help to reduce traffic anxiety. Check-in is by e-mail; local manager standing by, if needed.

More Details:

Also on the top level is an entertainment center with stereo, DVD, cable TV, DVR, fast Internet, video library, many books and puzzles. This room adjoins the Great Room through French doors, and can be a entirely-enclosed, fifth bedroom with a closet, drawers, new and comfortable sleep couch, and direct access to a bathroom.

The lower level has 2 full baths and 4 bedrooms (each with direct access to a bathroom). A king-sized bedroom has a private deck and TV with DVD player; the queen-sized bedroom also has deck access; 2 twin bedrooms each have 2 single beds. All have ample dresser storage, clothes closets, and ceiling fans in addition to central heating and cooling.

The street level has under-home parking, a sizable, thoughtfully-appointed outdoor shower, and a shady, breezy hideaway where the hammock hangs out.

Bed, bath, and kitchen linens as well as the cleaning service are supplied. Luxurious wall-to-wall carpeting provides comfort and quietude, and with family and some guests that have allergies, it requires animals not be on the guest list, appreciate them though we do.

Guests savor the “spotless Marine-worthy cleanliness”, “gorgeously maintained decor”, and a layout that “lets adults appreciate the evening while kids sleep undisturbed.” One guest’s 10-year-old raved about the “really nice silverware!” From peaceful mornings with yoga on the decks to laugh-filled evenings under the stars, this home is crafted for effortless comfort.

And when you’re ready to discover, Duck’s impressive boardwalk, boutique stores, and live performances are just mins. away. Check the Town of Duck website (https://ducknc.gov) for complimentary, scheduled performances and kids and adult group activities—music, stage plays, morning yoga, etc. Nearby are golf courses, indoor and outdoor tennis courts with professional lessons, clinics, and exercise facilities, also massage and health spas. Safe bicycle trails exist from Corolla through Duck, to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Community streets are safe for cycling, walking, skating and ambling—an ideal beach neighborhood.

Owned and lovingly maintained by a vacation-property professional of 30+ years, Byrd Sanctuary consistently earns Five-Star reviews. Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, you’ll find the same warm welcome, thoughtful amenities, and that indescribable sense of ease that only a really cared-for home can offer. Professionally decorated for your peace of mind, you are now complimentary to dream.

But don’t wait—dates fill fast for this sought-after gem.


A few recent messages left in the Guest Book include:
From March:
We’ve so adored our stay—great location, beach, sound.
Celebrated our grandaughter’s birthday. She said it was the “best gift”;
You know we are having a good time when we don’t even know the correct date - today is 4-1.
We chose no TV, radio; gorgeous.
Take care- good travels to all !

A partial-week guest in April:
“First time to the Outer Banks. We were able to get our family together to spend a memorable and fun Easter. We all adored Duck with its cozy stores, popcorn shop, and friendly people. Saw the Wright Brothers Museum, The Dunes, Lost Colony, Elizabethan Gardens and Aquarium. All were great and fun things to do. It was generally cloudy and very windy, with temps in the 50’s, but everybody had a great time. The accommodations were outstanding and we would stay here again. The home was clean and the furnishings were bright, cheery, and comfortable for nine of us, which supplied ourselves and our daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren. (J&M)


From May guests:
Hey Bryan, We really appreciated a handsome week @ Byrd Sanctuary. What a pretty and charmingly maintained home. Great time catching up with your sister. What a special person. Second time here, and we hope to be back soon. (R&S)
Dear Bryan: We had a gorgeous week with our friends here. Finest weather we have experienced here over the years. Appreciate Colington Café and Red Sky eateries. Excellent food! Art’s Place has gone downhill. Byrd Sanctuary, however, is still standing TALL! Thanks for sharing. (W&G)
Bryan, Thanks for keeping the home so nice; we appreciate our home away from home. The weather was ideal all week. Relaxing fun in the sun. Thanks for sharing your home. (The K’s)
Bryan – Thanks again – Our home away from home was ideal again. Few thunderstorms over nighttime but weather was great every day. Tried some new eateries – favorite was The Tail of The Whale – great food, great service.
Thanks again,

Bryan: Very very nice home. Thanks for letting us visit. Must say the home was spotless – passed this Marine’s inspection. Great view. Very nice area – peaceful and close to water. (The T’s)

From June guests:
(Long list of people and towns.) Our third year. We adore this place !! Great open kitchen, living space! Great decks and outdoor shower and a fantastic beach !!
See you next year !

Bryan – Thanks again for an fabulous stay in Byrd Sanctuary ! The widow’s walk, deck & hammock continue to be my favorite places in the home. The vistas and the beach rock ! Thanks so much!
Jennifer & Crew

The Sxxxx family visited from West Bloomfield, MI – We had a magnificent, much needed, week of beach and sun and fun. The home was ideal for us – all the beds were comfortable and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed! We cooked every nighttime and appreciated the kitchen! We spent hours on the porch, and hours on the beach! Thank you so much for a astounding vacation home – I hope to be back again next summer. “Ideal Weather” “Ideal Vacation Home.”

Bryan – We have yet again had a marvelous vacation at Byrd Sanctuary. This year we particularly needed a long rest after moving from the rectory, our 42–year home to a new place – really exhausting. Thank you also for all the arduous detailing you did this year at the Sanctuary. I continue to treasure the phenomenal amount of natural light that pours into the main upstairs room. The hammock I think is my forever favorite.
Blessing always, M.

Thank you for an unforgettable stay in you pretty home. This was our first visit to OBX. We had many fabulous adventures and terrific beach days.
This has been a true blessing!
Nathaniel, Angela, Joshua, Gabriel & Elizabeth (Clinton Corners, N.Y.)

October
'What a amazing week we have had!!The first three nights we had 3 college friends and 3 husbands. On Wednesday we sent the guys home and 3 more “girls” arrived!! (Everyone over fifty.) This was the ideal home for all of us! Many thanks for sharing your beautiful home with the “Radford Ladies”!!!

Bryan – As always, thanks for a great stay at the Byrd Sanctuary. This time we had Jeff’s mom here from Dunedin, New Zealand – it’s the first time she’s ever seen the NC coast and she appreciated it – from Corolla to Hatteras and of course much time in Duck!! Thanks again - (J & crew)

November
Beach girls!!! We returned to this striking abode. What a fab home to celebrate 28 years of cherished friendship.