Month: March 2021

Amenities Included with Rental

A list of complimentary amenities that are included when you book an Outer Banks vacation through Carolina Design Realty.

Amenities Included with RentalAmenities Included with Rental

All beds are freshly made with linens.

We supply two towel sets per King/Queen/Double-sized bed, and one per Twin-sized bed. Each towel set contains a bath towel, hand towel, and washcloth. You may rent more towel sets as needed at $7 (plus tax) per set per week.

Each bathroom provides a bathmat and a start-up supply of bath soap and toilet tissue.

Kitchens are furnished with a start-up supply of paper towels, dishwasher detergent, dishwashing liquid, kitchen towels, and freshly roasted coffee beans.

All kitchens are stocked with dishes, cookware, flatware, glasses, and basic appliances.

All houses provide at least one washer and dryer and a start-up supply of laundry detergent.

All homes are equipped with wireless internet. Internet connectivity and speeds on our remote barrier island may not be the same as those in a metro area. If your group plans to use many devices simultaneously, please note that the bandwidth and download speeds may be affected.

Please be advised that it is illegal and unlawful to use this internet service to download unauthorized copies of copyrighted materials (e.g. movies, music, or software) as specified by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Beach Time On The Outer Banks

The main Outer Banks attraction: The BEACH! There are so many fun and relaxing ways to enjoy your beach time on the Outer Banks, and we’ve outlined some of our favorite activities below.

Beach Time On The Outer Banks

Outer Banks beach day

The main Outer Banks attraction:
The BEACH!

So much makes the Outer Banks special, but miles and miles of pristine coastline are what brings visitors back year after year. There are so many fun and relaxing ways to enjoy your beach time on the Outer Banks, and we’ve outlined some of our favorite activities below.

Reading a book on the beach.

Stretch out on a towel with a great book.

If you need some inspiration, we’ve reviewed several interesting Outer Banks-related books!

Seashell in the sand

Find a perfect seashell.

Several different shells can be found on our shores, and the best time to look is low tide. Our beachcombing guide will help you identify your treasures from the sea.

Go for a long beach run

Go for a long walk or beach run.

Hoping to fit in some exercise on vacation? Walking on sand is a workout! It can take more than twice the energy to walk or run on sand compared to hard surfaces. Plus, exercise with an ocean view isn’t so bad…

Outer Banks Sunrise

Catch the sunrise.

Set that alarm. We promise it’s worth it! Sunrises over the Atlantic are breathtaking. Plus, early mornings are one of the best times to spot pods of dolphins swimming parallel to the shoreline. (If you aren’t a morning person, sunset afterglows on the beach are truly beautiful too! Or you can catch the full sunset on the soundside. Check out our soundfront homes here.)

Go for a drive on the sand

Go for a drive on the sand.

Most Outer Banks towns allow off-roading on the beach during certain times of the year. It’s a ton of fun to pack a lunch, some beach gear, and take a four-wheel-drive vehicle out to find the perfect spot to spend the day. Learn more about each town’s rules and off-road vehicle safety.

Have a beach bonfire

Have a beach bonfire.

Few things are more relaxing than the sound of a crackling fire next to waves lapping the shore. Beach fires are only allowed in Nags Head and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Learn more about the regulations and required permits.

go fish

Go fish!

Surf fishing from the beach is a pastime enjoyed by all ages. Learn more about the required fishing license and all the other ways to fish on the Outer Banks.

Build a sand castle

Build a castle.

Sandcastles are a classic beach day activity. Add some friendly competition to the mix by having a sandcastle-building contest with others in your vacation group! You don’t have to stick to castles – your imagination is the limit.

Take in an Outer Banks surfing lesson

Take in a surfing lesson.

Surfing is a favorite local pastime, and there are great instructors on the Outer Banks ready to help you learn. No board? No problem – if the instructor doesn’t provide boards, they can be rented locally.

Give boogie boarding or skimboarding a try

Give boogie boarding or skimboarding a try!

Boogie boards (also known as bodyboards) are great for riding shore break waves back to shore. Skimboards are used to glide on the water’s surface closer to shore. Boogie boarding tends to be the easier of the two. Both types of boards can be rented or purchased locally.

Beach chair on the beach

Need more vacation inspiration?

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