Cindy Glatkowski, Rental Manager ResortQuest Outer Banks

Corolla Light: A Resort Village

Corolla Light Resort has 400 homes, some on or near the ocean and some on the sound, on 250 acres in Corolla, North Carolina. It's the only resort on the Outer Banks offering activities for your whole family, including an indoor Sports Center, outdoor and indoor pools, tennis, restaurants, and access to the beach.

Nearby local attractions include the famous Currituck Beach Lighthouse, The Whalehead Club, and Currituck Club Golf Course.

Our ResortQuest office is conveniently located at 1023 Ocean Trail, across the street from the Sports Center. We have many lovely vacation rental homes located in Corolla Light. Visit our website or call our reservations department, 800-688-2813, and start planning your Corolla Light vacation today!

ResortQuest Outer Banks is Sponsoring the Summer Soundfest with Gov't Mule, Carbon Leaf and Other Special Guests

ResortQuest Outer Banks is sponsoring the Summer Soundfest in Manteo, NC on Sunday, May 27, 2007, along with 99.1 WVOD-The Sound and Coors Light. Come join us and see Gov't Mule with Carbon Leaf and other special guests on May 27th at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Check out this audio from 99.1 WVOD - The Sound about the concert.

Advance tickets are $20 and go on sale on Friday, April 27. You can get tickets at etix.com. For more details, check out this link.

So, bring a blanket or beach chair (but no coolers please) and all your friends, and enjoy a wonderful afternoon and evening listening to some great music. The gates open at 11:30am with the first band taking the stage at 12:30pm at the waterfront amphitheater at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. Also, be sure to stop by the ResortQuest tent and pick up some free promotional items.

Our "dog" homes allow two domestic, housebroken dogs with a weight limit of 75 pounds each, unless otherwise noted within the home's description. Browse our "Dogs Welcome" homes.

Headed to the beach? Bring your furry friend! A day at the beach can be an enjoyable time for both pets and their owners. Please be courteous and clean up after your pet. All pet waste must be collected immediately and deposited in appropriate containers. If you are headed to the beach, please be aware of the Outer Banks local leash / pet laws.

What could be better than taking your best friend to the beach with you to enjoy a nice day by the water? Whether you're playing catch, swimming in the ocean or running along the shore, the beach can be fun and rewarding for both pets and their owners. However, while the Outer Banks offers many hours of fun for all, please be aware that a day at the beach could put your dog at risk for some of the following situations. Follow these helpful hints to ensure the safety of your dog while playing at the beach.

There are a variety of places on the Outer Banks to take your dog should he or she need first aid, grooming, boarding, or any kind of veterinary care. Each has a compassionate staff ready to serve you...and your dog.

A number of great sites allow your furry companion to come along. Check out our list for some ideas on ways to get out and explore the beautiful Outer Banks with your best friend.

Come visit us soon on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina, and bring your best friend!!

...Oh, and then there is the wind...

It's challenging to garden here on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Before I moved to the OBX, I had a beautiful garden in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. After moving to the beach, I had to relearn everything I thought I knew about gardening. Twenty five years of learning down the drain. Oh well, my Mom once told me if you keep learning you will never get old. I must be getting younger every day!

Here is what I have learned about keeping things alive and thriving at the beach:

1. You can't bring your "old friends" with you. No matter how hard I tried to convince it otherwise, thyme hates it here. And lilacs and azaleas. I miss them but discovering new friends is fun too!

2. Learn to love Gaillardia. If it grows everywhere around you, with nobody taking care of it, take the hint. Grow what you see works!

3. Water is precious. It is all around us, but we are in the middle of a drought right now. Plant drought-resistant plants. If it won't survive without watering, don't plant it. It will die. Trust me on this.

4. Beauty is fleeting, especially when the wind blows. I love a pretty iris, and we have a few. But look quickly when they bloom. If the wind picks up they will be gone in a flash!

Here is a great place to make some "new friends":

North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service

Drought-Tolerant Plants for North Carolina Landscapes

Plant Finder

Salt Resistant Plants

Now, if I could just find that drought tolerant, salt resistant, wind resistant, heat loving, low growing blue flowering groundcover, my garden would be complete!

As much as I love doing research on the internet, I have found the best resource is local. If you need help, check out your local Master Gardeners group. Mine is Currituck Master Gardeners. Talk to the locals!

Spring is here on the Outer Banks, and the rush of visitors will soon follow. The roads that have been quiet for months will be busy again in no time. The stores and restaurants that have been closed all winter are opening their doors. Our Reservationists are taking a lot of calls, and the ocean front homes are filling up fast. The homes further back will soon follow. Hopefully gas prices won't go too high and we will have another great year here in Corolla!

After many years on the Outer Banks, I have decided that Spring is the best time to be here. Everything is fresh (including the locals!) and there is always lots of work getting done in anticipation of the season to come.

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