Back in 1903, the Wright Brothers chose the sparse, Outer Banks area to launch their first plane. The rest is history. Years later, the author Anne River Siddons would immortalize the area in her novel titled "Outer Banks." Today, the Outer Banks is a popular vacation destination, with an excellent selection of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. The Outer Banks also has a variety of lodging venues. However, given its popularity as a fishing area, a vacation rental, which comes with a fully-equipped kitchen might be a better choice than a hotel or bed and breakfast. That way, you can cook you catch at the end of the day. Water sport enthusiasts enjoy the fact that most vacation rentals have more than one bathroom. This means that at the end of the day, there is less time spent waiting to shower and dry off. While prices may seem steep, most of these rentals sleep at least eight or more people. For large groups or families, this is actually more affordable than a hotel.
Nags Head Rentals
Nags Head boasts a variety of activities, such as surfing, kayaking, parasailing, kayaking and dolphin swims. You can also take a walking tour to view the nineteenth century homes in the area known as Cottage Row. Hikers can trek through the 1400-acre maritime forest at Nags Head Woods Preserve. The Village at Nags Head is a private vacation rental community with private ocean beach access. There is a golf course and tennis courts on the premises, as well as an Olympic size pool. Most units have between three to six bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Village Reality OBX in Nags Head
5301 S. Croatan Hwy
Nags Head, North Carolina 27959
(800) 548-9688
Hatteras Island Rentals
Hatteras Island is a popular sport fishing and diving destination. There are more than 500 vacation rentals on the island. Hatteras Realty has three-bedroom vacation rentals for as low as $695 weekly, depending on the season. This company has some additional perks that are not offered by other vacation rental businesses. It offers a kid's beach safari, as well as a kid's night out which features Latin music, games and tacos. Additionally, on check out day, you can use the Club Hatteras facilities to shower and change into dry clothes, before you drive to the airport or home.
Hatteras Realty
Highway. 12 · P.O. Box 249
Avon, North Carolina 27915
Roanoke Island Rentals
Roanoke Island is a popular fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking and kite-flying destination. If you enjoy fishing, and if you are traveling with kids, consider a vacation rental in the Pirates Cove community. Renting here gives you access to a full-service marina, a fitness center and the Lil' Pirates Kids Club, which offers a variety of outdoor activities for kids.
Pirate's Cove Realty
1 Sailfish Drive
Manteo, North Carolina 27954
(888) 314-5795
About The Author
Lisa Marie Mercer authored "Open Your Heart with Winter Fitness," "Breckenridge: A Guide to the Sights and Slopes of Summit County" and "101 Fitness Tips for Women." She's worked as a fitness professional, tour guide and ski resort employee. Her work has appeared in "Aspen Magazine," "HerSports," "The Professional Skier," "Pregnancy Magazine," and "Wired."
