The beach is fantastic! After you go over the dune, go to your right to set up camp as it’s easier to get out to the sandbar (or at least it was in July ‘24) and you’re closer to the lifeguard station. Our kids had so much fun in the ocean. This is a five-star location as you are maybe 1 minute to getting out on the sand. The condo itself is nice—though it really needs a new queen bed. The bunk beds are great for little kids, but if you have a teen, consider getting linens for the pull-out couch. The bunk bed mattresses could have been a bit more comfy as well. We flew into Norfolk and then drove out to Duck. If you do the same, stop and get toilet paper on the way. I feel like for the price, the owners could provide 4 rolls of toilet paper and 2 rolls of paper towels. The kitchen had all the utensils/plates/cookware but nothing else (oil/spices/etc.) We had planned to use the owner’s umbrella and chairs, but they were all rusted-out and broken. However, after contacting the owner, they quickly replaced them, which was very nice. If you can afford it, hire a company to set up umbrellas and chairs for you on the beach every day. You’ll get the best spot and then you will only have to bring down boogie boards, drinks, and towels. We rented an umbrella, linens, and a boogie board from Ocean Atlantic Rentals—the whole process was easy. Overall, it was a great location and we loved the beach. Duck is a super-cute town with great restaurants and much better than Kitty Hawk.