Shop the Outer Banks for the Holiday Season

Are you looking for something on your Christmas list? Why not shop one of the many unique shops along the Outer Banks? Many of the beautiful shops that make up, the Outer Banks are offering discounts and special items for the holiday season. If you would like to learn more about the many local businesses taking part in the holiday festivities visit OBXMAS.ORG.

Kitty Hawk Rentals 2009 Vacation Homes

Eagerly awaited every year is the annual Kitty Hawk Rentals vacation brochure. This beautifully published guide to the over 500 homes offered by Kitty Hawk Rentals is a yearly treat. Over 50,00 people every year request this beautiful guide to the Outer Banks finest homes. If your ready to vacation in the Outer Banks, why not get your copy of the this beautiful brochure?

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Cedar Bay Guesthouse in Manteo

Here is a great video, on the wonderful community at Cedar Bay in Manteo. If you have any questions about Cedar Bay contact, Steve Blaisdell.

Building a House on the Outer Banks

Many people want a chance to own the home of their dreams on the Outer Banks. There are many ways, to go about this. Definitely the most popular is to buy an existing home or condo. Buying an existing home or condo allows, you to take almost instant possession. For many this is necessary, as it can be expensive to pay for a home while it is being built.

For others they only will be happy with the actual home of their dreams. This means they will have to start with an idea or concept and go from there. Starting with a piece of land and a dream, is one way to truly realize your dream of living on the Outer Banks.

To many the thought of building a home from the ground up is frightening. This should definitely not be so. Construction if handled professionally, should be a rewarding experience for the home owner. To watch your idea become a reality should be exciting, definitely not frightening.

One way to determine if a builder is right for you is to look at their past work. We think once you view our past projects. You will realize why we have been so well respected as a top Outer Banks home builder. As a charter member of the Outer Banks Home building Association, we take our commitment to construction on the Outer Banks very seriously. If you would like we also offer some insight into Outer Banks construction, Outer Banks home building tips. If you would like to see who we are visit our construction team page.

If you would like more information you can contact us or call us at 252 261 3815.

New Homes to Kitty Hawk Rentals for 2009

At Kitty Hawk Rentals we are always looking to expand our inventory of vacation homes. This year we have some new homes coming into the program. If you are interested in seeing the new homes for 2009 all you need to do is click this link to view our New Homes for 2009. We will be adding more homes in the coming days so you can subscribe via RSS or bookmark the link to reference. If you have any questions about the new homes for 2009 or any Kitty Hawk Rentals home you can call us at 800 635 1559 or send us an email.

Great Read on Renting a Vacation Home

Just the other morning I came across a wonderful article about vacation homes. The article was titled Vacation Rentals When Only the Best Will Do. The article from TahoeSun.com, laid out some very compelling points.

Often it is to the benefit of both vacationer and vacation home owner to utilize a professional property management company. Often the most important reason for both should be our location. We are here year round and twenty four hours a day. If something goes wrong, we are in the best position to take care of it. We at Kitty Hawk Rentals maintain a 24 hour emergency phone number.

A second excellent point made by the author was about the time involved in managing a home. Managing a vacation home is a full time job. That is why you will find the premier homes in an area represented by local property managers.

If you are interested in reading more visit Vacation Rentals When Only the Best Will Do

Arctic Chill hits the OBX

Well it feels like Winter has finally hit the Outer Banks. Sunday night brought in chilling winds and temperatures have plummeted. Today was one of the coldest mornings of the fall, luckily no frost, temperatures remained in the high 30's. The next day or so looks to be cool with temperatures rising for the weekend. It should be a great weekend to take a trip down to the beach.

Wet Soggy Week on the OBX

For all those who wonder what has been happening in the OBX this week, one word rain. Its been a week of wet weather. The last 2 days have provided the Outer Banks with a soaking. Temperatures have risen in the last week, so at least it has been a warm rain. Looks like the rain should be clearing tomorrow morning and we're in for a beautiful November weekend. Looking for somewhere to stay? Check out a Kitty Hawk Rentals partial week stay.

Outer Banks Marathon Pictures

Later today will we be posting some great pictures from Mile Marker 22 during the OBX Marathon. The initial information puts the 2008 OBX Marathon as having 1400 more runners than last year. It would be an understatement to say the marathon has grown. It seems the marathon was just short of 5,000 runners. This is great news for the Outer Banks Relief Foundation, which is the non-profit organization the marathon is designed to benefit.

Everyone at Beach Realty - Kitty Hawk Rentals would like to thank, all those who put so much work into making this event a success. We would also like to thank all those who came out to cheer the runners. Everyone helped make this year's event better than last year. All of us here are looking forward to the 2009 OBX Marathon.

Beautiful Day for the OBX Marathon

Yesterday was a beautiful morning and afternoon for the OBX Marathon. The turnout was great initial estimates put it at over 5,000 runners. The 5,000 runners must have been complemented with an additional 5,000 fans. The finish for the marathon and half marathon was filled with cheering spectators.
It is the great support of all the fans and local volunteers, many who kept the water and gatorade flowing at the mile markers, that make the OBX Marathon such a special event. The post race party was filled with happy racers and their fans enjoying a beautiful November afternoon. Downtown Manteo was flowing with people in every direction. It is good to see such a fun event bring so many people together. Only 364 days till next year's OBX Marathon.

Last Minute OBX Marathon Registration

If you have not signed up for the OBX Marathon yet, What are you waiting for? The weather forecast is calling for some great race day weather. Why not come out and enjoy the full or half marathon. Registration is closed online, so you will have to register at the race expo.

Race Expo:
OBX® Marathon Race EXPO,
Dare County Youth Center
(602 Mustian Street, Kill Devil Hills, NC)
Friday 11/9, from 1-7PM
Saturday 11/10, from 10AM-6PM.

If you still need a place to stay for the marathon, check out Kitty Hawk Rentals vacation homes, plenty are still available. We also have dog friendly homes for those bringing their 4 legged friends.

If you want to say hi to the Beach Realty - Kitty Hawk Rentals Family...we will be out at Milepost 22, stop by and say, Hi.

Outer Banks Beach Blog

Outer Banks Beach Blog: "This is a great video of the horses in Corolla." To see the video click the link.

Outer Banks Video

Restoration of the Wright Brothers Monument

2008 OBX Marathon is fast approaching

Have you been training? Well the time is almost upon us. The 2008 OBX Marathon is 10 days away. If you have been on the fence about taking a trip to the Outer Banks, why not stop down this Veterans Day Weekend? There will be plenty to do for racers and non racers. Do you need somewhere to stay? Find a partial week stay in one of Kitty Hawk Rentals beautiful vacation rentals.

Some Things to Do on Marathon Weekend:

• Bell, Book & Candle and the Dare Theatre
• Try one of the Outer Banks Great Restaurants
• Stop and see some Outer Banks Real Estate
• Take a walk on the beach.
  

OBX Sandbar 5K

The Outer Banks is becoming an ever important race destination. The Outer Banks Relief Foundation held its annual Sandbar5K. Turnout was great. Everyone had a great time. Here are some photos from the event.

Outer Banks Marathon

The 2008 Outer Banks Marathon is fast approaching. As of today their are 209 days to train until the November 9th race. Their is no better time than the present to start.

Kitty Hawk Rentals is a yearly sponsor of this great event which benefits The Dare Education Foundation and Outer Banks Relief Foundation. The Marathon has become bigger each year since it's inception. The Outer Banks Marathon consists of a fun run, half marathon and full marathon. For more information on this awesome event visit the Outer Banks Marathon.

2007 Race Pictures:

Nor'Easter Wets the Outer Banks

The last few days here on the Outer Banks have been cold and wet. A sustained wind from the Northeast has brought rain and windy conditions for the last few days. The weather appears to be breaking and the call for tomorrow is less wind and some sun. Spring should be making an appearance tomorrow here on the Outer Banks. Let's hope it's as beautiful as this picture.

Kitty Hawk Rentals Welcomes you to the Outer Banks

All of us here and Kitty Hawk Rentals/Beach Realty & Construction are anxiously waiting for summer. It seems as if winter has finally passed and spring will quickly be approaching. If you have not had a chance to reserve your vacation rental for this summer we will be glad to assist you. Keep checking back here as we will highlight what is happening in the Outer Banks.