Some vacation homes become a family staple — a place you return to year after year because it just feels right. Family Tradition is exactly that kind of home. This warm, welcoming 6-bedroom, 5-bath retreat in Duck's beloved Schooner Ridge community sits just a five-minute walk from the beach and an eight-minute stroll to the shops, waterfront dining, and soundside boardwalk of Duck Village. It is the kind of location that makes everything easy and every day feel like it was made for your family. The top-level great room is where everyone naturally gathers — open, airy, and full of natural light, with a fully stocked kitchen featuring stainless-steel appliances, bar seating, and a Keurig for lazy morning coffees before the beach. The dining area flows seamlessly off the kitchen, giving large families plenty of room to share a meal, play cards, or linger over a long dinner together. Just off the great room, a raised loft sitting area with large windows offers a cozy, light-filled perch above the main living space — the perfect spot for morning coffee, a good book, or a quiet moment above the family activity below. Step out to the sunroom for a breezy after-dinner hangout, or head onto the wrap-around deck to soak in the Duck air as the neighborhood settles in for the evening. On the mid-level deck, a private hot tub is the spot everyone ends up after a long beach day. New composite decking and deck furniture (2025) give the outdoor spaces a fresh, polished feel, and the outdoor shower and stocked beach equipment room with chairs, wagons, and toys means your family arrives light and hits the sand running. Six bedrooms give your group plenty of flexibility and privacy. The ground level features two queens in a bedroom with ensuite bath — ideal for parents or guests who prefer their own retreat — along with a rec room with a pull-out sofa for additional sleeping and washer and dryer that make week-long stays genuinely comfortable. On the top level you will find a