Outer Banks Vacation Rentals Can Make A Real Difference on a Vacation
Tips for Choosing an Outer Banks Vacation Rentals 
- Choose the main area
- Exact location of rental
- Number of people
- Price range
- Time of season
- Arrival day
- Length of stay
1. Choose the main area of the Outer Banks you would like to stay. Each area or village has it’s own advantages. There are alot of attractions on Roanoke Island but the beach is a few minutes drive away; the Nags Head-Kill Devil Hills-Kitty Hawk area have alot of fishing piers, lots of beach access and sound access and lots of attractions and shopping; Corolla and Duck have there own atmosphere with upscale shops and restaurants; the tri-villages on the north end of Hatteras Island are very different from the Avon and Buxton area; on the south end of Hatteras Island Frisco has rentals with canal access; Hatteras Village has lots of marinas and charter boat and private boat docks; and Ocracoke Island is a remote and quaint village at the Outer Banks.
Do some research about the different villages and attractions and see what your family want for that perfect Outer Banks vacation rentals. What your
interest are whether it be water sports, surf fishing, pier fishing, sightseeing and visiting the attractions, or just plain getting away from it all.
Make sure the area you choose is suited to your interests and plans for that special vacation.
2. After choosing the area you prefer then decide on choosing where in that area you would like the rental to be situated. Do you want the rental to be oceanfront, oceanside, between the highways, soundside, soundfront, canalfront, or overlooking a golf course?
Each rental agency has a website that can help you choose exactly what you are interested in. Play around searching for just what you want or need in a vacation rental. You can pick and choose the amenities you want, how many bedrooms, smoking or nonsmoking, pets or no pets and much more. Call the rental agency and let the staff assist you with your needs. They are very helpful and very familiar with the rentals they have available and will be very helpful in assisting you with just what you want for that North Carolina Outer Banks vacation.
3. Know how many people will be included in the vacation. Rentals have a set number of people that the house “sleeps”. Don’t get too large a house that sleeps more people than you need. And sometimes a rental may sleep more then the number of bedrooms or beds listed. Sofas that pull out into beds and cots make be in the rental so more people can be accommodated than you think by just the number of bedrooms listed for the house.
4. Consider the price you need to pay. The vacations rental prices vary widely and the choices are many. Keep in mind all Outer Banks vacation rentals will have a North Carolina sales tax and the county occupancy tax added to the base price. This tax rate is usually 10-
5. What season to come is another important decision. The peak vacation season for the Outer Banks is the summer months of June, July and August. Coming before or just after the peak summer months can save you money. The weather in May, September, October and even November is still very nice. And a winter vacation in the off season can be just as fun and relaxing.
6. Rentals are usually booked for one or two weeks at the time. Some rentals are from Saturday to Saturday, some are from Sunday to Sunday. This makes it easier on the rental agencies to clean and prepare the rentals over both days because of the mass influx of vacationers coming over the course of the weekend.
7. How long do you wish to stay on your vacation at the Outer Banks? Most rentals can be booked for one week or two weeks or even longer. Some agencies book partial weeks and some take last minutes rentals. Policies vary agency to agency. Just call and the agency staff will be more than happy to discuss what you need and work with you to make all the arrangements you need to find that perfect rental to make your Outer Banks vacation a dream come true.
There are about 50 property management/company rental agencies and or real estate agencies on the Outer Banks of North Carolina that offer Outer Banks vacation rentals. With over 21,000 rentals combined you can find the perfect vacation rental you need to make that special beach vacation a reality. The Outer Banks is host to almost 5 million visitors a year. Come visit one of the most beautiful places on earth and find out why so many people call the Outer Banks their vacation destination. Hope this helps you choose your Outer Banks vacation rental home.
