Outer Banks Vacation Homes

A co-worker’s family experienced the Pirate Adventures of the Outer Banks in Manteo yesterday.  He said it was wonderful and well worth the money.  The kids get to dress up, shoot water cannons at other ships/pirates, find a treasure map which lead them to a treasure in the water.  They bring the treasure up and the kids get to pick something out of the treasure box.  The experience was close to something you would do at Disney World. 

The web site is www.piratesobx.com if you want to check it out.

New for 2010 and available for advance reservations beginning August 2^nd, we are pleased to present #673 MacDaddy, a gorgeous, oceanfront 10 bedroom home with 9.3 baths in Whalehead in Corolla, North Carolina.  Equipped with all of the amenities you have come to expect with Carolina Designs premium vacation rental estates, this home boasts of a private 12×26 pool with a cabana area, huge oceanfront gazebo with plenty of outdoor living space, a fully stocked gourmet kitchen with double ovens and granite countertops, large game and theatre rooms, panoramic views of the shoreline from the living areas, hot tub and children’s play yard featuring a ship shaped jungle gym.

Included with the weekly rental for all of our homes, your beds would be freshly made prior to your arrival, you would also receive two towel bundles per bedroom and our welcome bag filled with complimentary fresh roasted coffee, dishwashing detergent, dish clothes, dish towels, pot holder, bath soap, toilet tissue, and laundry detergent.

1.                 Cannon Beach, Oregon
2.                 Tulum, Mexico
3.                 Placencia, Belize
4.                 Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil
5.                 Negril, Jamaica
6.                 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
7.                 Cape Ann, Massachusetts
8.                 Huntington Beach, California
 

9. Outer Banks, North Carolina
”Lining the North Carolina coast, the Outer Banks consists of barriers of sand 150 miles long and never more than a few miles wide. These islands serve as welcome mats to the Atlantic and all her treasures. Forage the sea for a bounty of bluefish, flounder, and drum, or walk the wild dunes, a naturalist’s playground. Close to 400 species of birds, from native Carolina wrens to wintering bald eagles, can be found here, along with otters and sea turtle colonies. Add four lighthouses and you have yourself a seaworthy destination that even a pirate like Blackbeard (a former resident) could call home. Landlubbers will want to visit Kitty Hawk, the site where Orville and Wilbur Wright learned how to fly, and the newly renovated North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.”
 

10.               Destin, Florida
 

“In these tough times, people tend to forget that it is possible to take a beach vacation without spending your life savings,” says Eric Brodnax, general manager of Away.com. “But it’s easy, and it all begins with picking a destination a bit off the beaten path.”

ABOUT AWAY.COM
Away.com, a part of The Away Network, is the leading online destination for travelers planning their next vacation.  Trip planners will find over two million pages of travel inspiration, trip ideas, and travel planning tools and content for over 35,000 destinations.  Based in Washington, DC, and founded in 1999, Away.com provides a distinctive blend of expert and consumer advice.  The Away Network also includes Trip.com, GORP.com, GORPtravel.com, and Outside Online.

“I am writing this letter to express my gratitude to the staff of Carolina Designs Realty.  I rented #474 Sweet Isabel during the week of June 28, 2009. All of the staff I dealt with at Carolina Designs Realty were very approachable and truly interested in providing an excellent service to their customers.  Toni in housekeeping and Duane in inspections were both very friendly and helpful.  Most notably, Deborah, the Housekeeping Manager, is an excellent addition to your staff.  She truly went out of her way to ensure my family’s satisfaction.  In fact, she is the reason why I hope to use Carolina Designs Realty in 2010!”

Elizabeth

Metuchen, NJ

“The week of June 13, 2009, was great.  We stayed in #764 Hammock Hut and would happily rent the same house again and again.  The design of the house, the location, the pool, hot tub and the closeness to the beach was absolutely wonderful!  All in all – Wow!  It was so wonderful to have only two floors and one set of steps!  I also want to thank you for the smiles (they show over the phone!), your kindness and for being a great rental company. Thanks for a great week.  My family came away with great memories and a tan!” 

Gary and Kathleen

Warrenton, VA

A request was made by one of our past guests that stayed in #699 Sunrise during the week of June 20th. 

“My family and I recently stayed in Sunrise #699. The location and house were amazing; we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay or a better time.  In one bedroom on the second floor with the view of the ocean, the bathroom has a picture of dogs sitting on a balcony looking at the ocean.  I am trying to find that picture online.  Are you able to assist me in finding out where to purchase this picture?  The reason I ask and know it is a strange request but my grandmother paid for our entire family to stay at this house including plane flights, gas money, food, and everything else we needed to make this trip as wonderful as possible.  Just about everyday, she would comment on how she loved the picture in her bathroom. She is a huge dog lover and just fell in love with the picture.  This trip was the first she has ever made it to the ocean/beach and quite possibly could be her last, not that she is ill or anything but you just never know.  I understand that your staff is extremely busy but any assistance with helping me find this for her would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you so much in advance for your help.” 

Within a weeks’ time, our staff had contacted the homeowner with this request and the homeowner mailed the picture to the guest.

“Today I received the picture in the mail and it is perfect!!  Her birthday is next Friday so I am sure I will be giving her the best gift at the party.  You have no idea how much this means to me or will mean to her once she opens it.  I will be sure to send a note of thanks to the owners also, but wanted to thank you first because of all your help.  I work for a company that strives for perfect customer service and many times I have done things for customers that had nothing to do with their transaction.  I truly don’t see it in return very often, but you have gone above and beyond for me in this instance.  Thank you once again for all your help!!!”

JULY 19th – JULY 25th 2009

252-453-9040

Tuesday Morning at 9am

“Knight Magic”

Explore the History of Magic

with the star of OBXtreme Magic, world-renowned illusionist, Clive Allen.

Learn Tricks to Take Home

and Show Off to your Friends.

$15 per participant (ages 8 & up)

Meet at the Park Picnic Shelter

No reservations necessary. 

Wednesday Afternoon 3-7pm

Whalehead Club Wine Festival

$20 Admission allows you to Sample Wines from NC & the World, Keep your Souvenir Wine Glass, & Tour the Whalehead Club Free. Plus the Whole Family can Enjoy Live Music by local artists, Watson & Calhoun, Children’s Activities and Local Food Treats!

On the North Lawn in the Park

No reservations necessary.

Thursday Evening 6:30-8:30pm

Summer Concert Series

Bring your Beach Chair or Blanket, Relax & Enjoy ‘Roots in the Sand’ performing on the Front Porch of the Whalehead Club

as the Sun sets on the Sound!

This local band has a captivating fusion of styles including rock, bluegrass, jazz & latin which is sure to delight you. Entrance is FREE! Concessions available.

On the South Lawn in front of the Whalehead Club

Thursday Evening at Dark

Moonlight Legend, Lore & Ghost Tour at the Whalehead Club

Hear Spooky Tales of the Past including Lost Pirates, Shipwrecks, Mr. Knight’s Smoking Cigar, and much more!

$14 per person / $7 age 8 & under

Reservations Required – call early for this popular tour!

For all of our guests and locals interested in some great musical entertainment, the Town of Duck hosts a popular evening concert series in the brand new municipal park in the heart of town at the Duck Town Park gazebo. The concerts are from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
The current schedule of performances is:

Thursday, July 16– Roots in the Sand (Bluegrass/Rock)
Tuesday, July 21– Laura Martier (Jazz)
Thursday, July 23– Scott Franson/Christine Young (Acoustic Rock)
Tuesday, July 28– Ruth Wyand (Folk/Blues/Country/Americana)
Thursday, July 30– The Wilder Brothers (Acoustic Classic Rock/Blues)

In addition to the conditions of eliminating the use of plastic single-use bags in retail stores 5000 sq feet or bigger with at least five or more stores in the state of North Carolina, according to the legislation written for Bill 1018, stores in the Outer Banks portions of Dare, Currituck, and Hyde Counties will also be required to offer one of the following incentives to customers who bring in their own reusable bags:
• a cash refund or
• a store coupon or credit for general store use or
• a value or reward under the retailer’s customer loyalty or rewards program for general store use.
The amount of the incentive shall be equal to or greater than the cost to the retailer of providing a recycled paper bag, multiplied by the number of reusable bags filled with the goods purchased by the customer.

As part of an on-going effort to promote recognition of our many area National Parks on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the Federal Government offers our guests free admission during the weekend beginning Saturday, July 18, 2009 and ending Sunday, July 19, 2009 as well August 15-16th. 

Please take the opportunity to visit one or more of our wonderful area parks that offer adventure, culture, history and much more. 

If you need further information please visit Outer Banks Visitors Center at MP 1 in Kitty Hawk or call 252.473.2138 or 1.877.OBX.4FUN (629.4386).