Beach-O-Matic: Duck, N.C. Sunday, May 17, 1997; Page E06

Upscale cohabitation for families and well-to-do singles.

What's There?

The Village of Duck for designer T-shirts and gourmet dining ... kayaking ... wind-surfing.

Lodging

Houses in Duck rent for $1,000 to $4,000 a week. There's a B&B called Advice 5 cents with rooms from $125 to $160. The Sanderling Inn, a posh resort, charges $204 to $261.

Bargains

The houses are big enough for several families to share.

The Drive

225 miles, 5 ¼ hours

Quirk

The Roadside Bar & Grill is, literally, perched on the side of Highway 12.

Contact

1-800-446-6262, http://www.outer-banks.com/visitor-info