Outer Banks Vacation Homes

Monica Thibodeau, Randy Gilbreath, Michelle Layne, Samantha Chappell, Amanda Perry, and Cherylyn Burns attended the 25th Annual Vacation Rental Manager’s Association (VRMA) Annual Conference and Showcase Overview in Washington, DC during the week of October 24th, 2009.

Since 1985, membership to VRMA, a professional trade association for the vacation property management industry, indicates that the vacation rental company aspires to a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and continues to learn the latest trends and developments in the industry. Consumers regard the VRMA logo as an indication of the professional management of vacation rental properties.

VRMA hosts both owners and managers of vacation rental management companies as well as suppliers throughout the United States. Attendees may choose both general sessions and/or smaller workshops to discuss pertinent information affecting vacation rental management and operation. In addition, suppliers to the industry are available to demonstrate the latest products and services.

The opportunities for learning, networking and improving existing operations are endless here.  Everyone involved has the same focus, which is very refreshing.  This venue is well worth the trip.

Our guests have always been able to protect their vacation investment by electing to accept optional travel insurance, offered with any reservation through Carolina Designs Realty. Travel Guard, our selected provider, now offers even better coverage if and when the unexpected happens.
By enhancing the standard coverage for mandatory hurricane evacuations, sickness, injury or death, the new plan includes coverage for  inclement weather; military duty; employer terminations; layoffs or job transfers; travel delays and mechanical breakdown.
Reimbursements are also included for trip delays, lost baggage and medical expenses.
A 24-Hour Emergency Hotline provides immediate assistance  with any travel or medical emergency.
Additional perks of the plan include:
*  Concierge Services
*  Identity Theft Assistance
*  Pet Return Service
*  Roadside Assistance
*  Vehicle Return Assistance
Our guests may enjoy more coverage than ever with more peace of mind for their vacation investment.

Carolina Designs Realty is pleased to announce Monica Thibodeau, our Principal Broker and Owner, was elected to serve another term as a Council Member for the Town of Duck.

A vacationer to the Outer Banks since the early 70s, Monica has been a permanent resident of Duck for 20+ years.

Monica currently serves as President for the Outer Banks Association of Realtors as well as Town Council liason for the Duck Community and Business Alliance.

To provide convenient, online service for our valued guests, our technical staff implemented the Guest Services section of our web site for guests to be able to view their lease information and make payments via MasterCard, Visa, Discover or ACH transactions.

Our payment program will now provide even more financial flexibility as we have added the ability to pay using American Express credit cards.

We are meeting the needs of our target consumers as well as remaining on the competitive edge of our industry.

Our staff at Carolina Designs Realty accommodates families from all over for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Our homes are chosen for this special occasion because these gatherings need the space to accommodate extended family members in eight or more bedroom.  In our extensive inventory, these vacation rental homes tend to have large, fully stocked kitchens, many times with double appliances and all the equipment needed for big family retreats.  These homes are inspected thoroughly far in advance of the arrival date to insure that the kitchens are well equipped and the appliances are in proper working order. 

We look forward to your stay with us during this special holiday.  Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving on the Outer Banks!

“I just wanted to extend our warm thank you for the unexpected kind gesture that was extended to us after our recent stay at #712 Susan’s Summer Home. When arriving back home in PA and after opening our mail, we discovered a check in the amount of $100.00. This was apparently authorized by the owner for the inconvenience of not being able to use the Theatre room during our stay due to the projection lamp needing to be replaced.

We were so impressed with how the situation was handled from the very beginning by Carolina Designs Realty and then this! The excellent level of customer service we have received the past 15 plus years renting vacation homes through your company is why we have remained loyal customers.

Please extend our sincere thank you to the owner for his/her generosity in the handling of this situation. Also let them know how much we enjoyed our stay in their home.  It was absolutely beautiful!

Our sincere thanks and we hope to see you all next year.”

Mike and Beth from Carlisle, PA

“Just wanted to say again, THANK YOU CAROLINA DESIGNS! We just returned from our 6th stay at #536 Ocean Pocean in Nags Head. We left several items in the elevator upon leaving, we contacted your office and they were able to return them to us. We have rented from several other companies in the past, in several states, NO ONE has been as professional, friendly or provided such excellent service as Carolina Designs. From beginning to end, everyone we had contact with (office personnel, pool, maintenance, linen and housekeeping) was very helpful and provided exceptional and friendly service. Needless to say we will book with Carolina Designs again and again, and we tell all our friends that there is no other company in the Outer Banks to rent from but Carolina Designs!”
Thank you,
Danny
Chase City, Virginia

Food, activities and more may be enjoyed with family and friends, locals and visitors, for the Fall Family Festival to benefit Interfaith Community Outreach on Saturday, September 12^th from 7am to 4pm. at Jarvisburg Church Of Christ in Jarvisburg.  A raffle for free gas for a year, bingo, Chicken and Fish Fry by Leon Saunders, games, a bake sale, live entertainment including music by Freedom, pony rides, a helicopter and fire truck display, and a dunking booth.   

Sponsored In part by the Currituck County Travel and Tourism Department and Wal-Mart of Kitty Hawk, all proceeds will benefit the Interfaith Community Outreach.  This nonprofit organization works hand in hand with various Dare and Currituck County faith congregations and many public and private organizations to provide individuals and families with emergency gap services and assistance, including financial aid, food, clothing and the essentials to help families who are facing an emergency situation during these tough economic times.�

Carolina Designs Realty is pleased to present another home that will be joining our 2010 Property Management Program.  Duck Rendezvous is a seven bedroom, seven bathroom with one half bath home located in Bias Shores in Duck, North Carolina.

This home will be sure to please those of you that have come to expect superior quality, well maintained homes with private pools, hot tubs, wireless internet access, your beds made upon arrival and bath towels included during your stay.

This home is within walking distance into town or to the shore.  You will also have access to the community pool and tennis privileges. 

To pre-reserve this home or any home within our program, please give us a call today to plan your rendezvous in 2010 at 800.368.3825 seven days a week, 363 days a year.  You’ll be glad you did!

North Carolina General Assembly recently approved Senate Bill 2025 which provides for 1% increase in the state sales and use tax. Carolina Designs has confirmed with the North Carolina Department of Revenue that the increase does effect any reservation with arrival date after September 1, 2009.  

We invite you to voice your opinion regarding the tax increase.  http://www.governor.state.nc.us/eTownhall/qa.aspx 

Contact information directly regarding Senate Bill 202: 

Questions about this notice can be directed to the Taxpayer Assistance and Collection Center at telephone number 1-877-252-3052 (toll-free) or in writing to the Taxpayer Assistance Division, North Carolina Department of Revenue, Post Office Box 25000, Raleigh, North Carolina 27640-0001.