Oceanfront
Gorgeous Ocean Views - 5 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths
Semi-Oceanfront
Semi Oceanfront - 7 Bedrooms 7 Baths 2 Partial Baths
Soundfront
Soundfront Second Home - 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths
Canalfront
Lots of Extras - Boat Dock - 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths
Golf Course Frontage
Duck Woods Country Club Course - 3 Bedrooms 3.1 Baths
5 Bedroom Westside
Private - Pool - 5 Bedrooms 4.1 Baths
4 Bedroom Westside
Ocean Access - Pool - 4 Bedrooms 2.1 Baths
3 Bedroom Westside
Attached Garage - X Flood Zone - 3 Bedrooms 3 Baths
Sea Crest Village
3 lots oceanfront - custom pool - 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths
Chicahauk
Wood flooring - near beach access - 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths
Like many people across the country, we have been experiencing cold, dreary weather this winter. For the Outer Banks, this is outside the usual and expected, causing all greetings to begin with "Can you believe how cold (or wet or windy) it is. When is it going to warm up". OK, we know we cannot control the weather. Heck, even the weather people on TV rarely get it right. But we persist trying to figure it out as if we had a vast bank of knowledge from which to withdraw solutions. Personally, I still haven't gotten clear on which clouds do what, even though my granddaughter seems to know this. Perhaps it is being taught in Kindergarten now?
No matter. Nothing helps. Not knowledge, wisdom, cleverness or genius. This is the best example of powerlessness I have experienced in a while. A good reason to accept it as it is, conjure up some patience and wear more layers. And then, a miracle, the sun comes out.
Do you think it will be out again tomorrow?
I think this was Steve's real gift. Yes, he was a successful model in New York, an actor, singer and entertainer. But he accomplished these things BECAUSE he was able to see the joy in the day, the excitement in a good wave, the light in the eyes of everyone. He was aware these qualities existed around him, unlike most of us who rush through the day missing the very aspects of life that lift us up. When it came to children, he missed very little. A quick story about his caring attention to my granddaughter, a 4 year old whom he had not met before this incident. Lucinda is afraid of mascots; of anyone dressed up or costumed as some one or something they are not. She becomes very distressed and uncomfortable. At a Dare Devils game this spring Steve was playing Pamlico Jack with his usual enthusiasm when he noticed her behavior. My son and daughter-in-law decided to take her away from the game and began walking to the parking lot. About half way there Steve came up behind us to say hello. He spoke directly to Lucinda in the softest voice, but still in character as the great pirate. In a few seconds she was laughing, no longer apprehensive, and enjoying herself in spite of her fears. Then he said goodbye and walked back to the stadium leaving a little girl with a happy memory of the evening. What a gift that was to my family! Steve showed me what it means to be yourself no matter what, to follow your dreams, and to really care about others. This is what will be sorely missed on the Outer Banks. I know of no one who can fill this void. Steve was one of a kind in every aspect of himself. He was Steve The Dream, Steve The Dad, Steve The Friend, Steve The Son and Steve The Amazing Example of what it means to be totally true to oneself. He always looked to see what was needed and tried to provide it. Just ask any of the hundreds of people who streamed into Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church tonight to share their love of Steve with his family. They all know we have lost the rarest gift on the beach.
This was clear to those of us who knew Steve Thomas - he was amazingly different from his peers. Modeling and DJing aside, Steve had layers of characteristics that took time for us to discovered. Outwardly he was a performer. Inwardly, he was a caring human being, a devoted father,a loyal friend and a beach lover as well as a man of service. I remember the first time I met Steve. He was in the Food Lion with his daughters in tow. To call him Mr. Mom would have been too limiting; he seemed to be their whole world. As the years passed, he continued in this role no matter what other circumstances developed in his own life. He was a daily presence in their lives, an integral part of their growing and learning, of their sports and music. But wait, there is more. Steve spread his love for life, children, music, sports and friends all over the Outer Banks. The Outer Banks organizations that have been the receipents of his largess are numerous. Rarely did he turn down an opportunity to make even one child smile. I think his lust for living coupled with his ability to be comfortable with himself created a magnet for young people. He had the qualities we admire in small children who have not yet learned that life can serve up disappointment and hurt. That is not to say that Steve was childish. To the contrary, he took his responsibilities seriously. When Steve made a commitment to be somewhere, he showed up. If he promised his help, he never let you down. But he did this with the joy and zest one finds in the youngest among us. And with lots of energy!
Is there a sensible solution to the BP oil spill catastrophe? Perhaps there is. The video link below will take you to an amazingly simple way to absorb the oil while cleaning up the mess with all natural materials. It seems all the tools are readily available, inexpensive and easy to use.
OK, I know this sounds crazy. The government doesn’t do simple, easy or cheap; usually the chosen solutions are complicated, difficult to administer and expensive. I mean, Kevin Costner’s invention from Water World? Really? It wasn't even a good movie!
If, after you view this video, you feel a glimmer of hope, please pass it on to everyone you know plus your government representatives. Perhaps the EPA guys will see it on twitter!!
Hey, it is worth a try before the oil gets to the Outer Banks and ruins our pristine coastline, not to mention our economy. Talk about beach closings, this could be the daddy of them all.
See the cool solution here. And thanks for helping. Maybe we can save some wildlife before they need that bath with Dawn!
The Town Council of Southern Shores announced today that Mr. J. Peter Rascoe has accepted the position of Town Manager for the Town of Southern Shores.
Currently Mr. Rascoe is the County Manager for Chowan County. He will assume his duties with the Town on June 9, 2010.
Mr. Rascoe stated, "I am very excited about serving the Town of Southern Shores as its next Town Manager. This is a great opportunity and I look forward to working with the Town Council, The Town Staff and all the citizens of Southern Shores to make this an even better place to live.
Mr. Rascoe has been with Chowan County since 1999, the last two years as County Manager. He is a commander in the US Coast Guard Reserve and previously worked as an attorney with the North Carolina Attorney General's Office. He also maintained a private law practice.
His education includes a BA degree from North Carolina State and a law degree from the University of South Carolina. He serves on the board of the UNC Coastal Studies Institute Foundation and is a Trustee on the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund Board.
Southern Shores welcomes Mr. Rascoe and is wife Dianne Daniels formerly of Elizabeth City and Southern Shores!
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I am The Resident Realtor In Southern Shores NC with expertise in the second home market and vacation investment property on the Outer Banks of NC. I welcome all referrals.
Morgan Mason has lived and worked in the community of Southern Shores on the Outer Banks of North Carolina since 2000, when she moved here from Malibu, CA. She has been a part of the OBX ever since, making this her permanent home. "Community is an essential part of family, lifestyle and real estate", Morgan says. She loves the lifestyle here in the most unique part of the East Coast, the North Carolina Barrier Islands. Morgan worked with Re/Max Ocean Realty and Sun Realty before she Morgan signed on with the Outer Banks Real Estate Company in 2011
As a Realtor she knows where you buy will not only affect your home's value but also your lifestyle. Each Community on the OBX has it's own personality and character. And Morgan knows them all. She explains, "helping clients find great property is not only my job, it is my passion."
Morgan's other passion is Animal Welfare. Through work with the non-profit Friends of Pooh Foundation, financial support to canine and feline cancer patients is available. Other animal interests include N.E.S.T., The US Equine Rescue League, The Elephant Sanctuary and the Corolla Wild Horse Fund.
This magical place is also home to Morgan's incredible Havanese, Jack, who moved here from Canada!
Stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to Currituck Sound and Ginguite Creek, Southern Shores is a premiere residential community on the Outer Banks. Located along US 158 and NC 12, Southern Shores is known for its great weather and beautiful homes. Because Southern Shores lies between Rt. 12 and 158, residents do not experience traffic jams as other communities do. Southern Shores is the only community that has two main roads into and out of the residential area. This community is predominately residential, but also vacation-oriented, with most homes within walking distance of the beach or sound.
Southern Shores is a beautiful town, with much of the natural vegetation left intact and has a marvelous stretch of beach with low-density oceanfront development. Southern Shores beach accesses are not public; only residents and vacationers staying in the area are allowed to use them. The soundside of the town offers dense maritime forest vegetation and canals leading to the sound as well as a marina. There are a variety of houses for rent in Southern Shores, from stately oceanfront homes to rustic flat-tops.
Southern Shores is home to the Duck Woods Country Club golf course, a semi-private facility. The town also has a wonderful path for walkers, joggers and bikers, and it connects to the commercial areas of town.
Population: 2,600 in winter and 10,000 in summer
Beaches: Private with parking by permit only
To the north of Southern Shores lies Duck, situated between the sound and the ocean with 7 miles of Atlantic beaches, miles of bike path and a walkable village center with shops, restaurants, a soundfront park. The Town of Duck has no public beach accesses. It is a resort town with most housing in rental programs. Extremely crowded in summer months with traffic on Rt. 12 at a crawl from the bridge to Corolla.
Duck is a relatively new vacation destination.Twenty years ago there were only a handful of locals, a few rustic vacation cottages scattered around the dunes and one gas station. In the 1980s, things started changing in the tiny village. The vacation homes in Duck came first, then the shops, restaurants and recreational facilities. Duck wasn't even an official town until 2002, but now it's a full-fledged vacation area that offers everything you need for a great time at the beach.
Population: 520 year-round, 30,000 in summer
Beaches: Private with limited parking
Until about 25 years ago, Corolla was a well-kept secret and was often referred to as North Carolina's last beach frontier. Today, Corolla is an increasingly popular east coast vacation destination. Here you will find all of the amenities that you want for a relaxing and fun vacation. Corolla offers luxurious seaside accommodations, polished landscaping and upscale shopping and dining experiences. Corolla's beaches are clean and vast with beautiful white sand. In the off-season you can even find great isolated stretches of beach to have all to yourself.
Corolla is steeped in history, much of it just recently being discovered by visitors. On December 1, 1875, the beacon of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse filled the remaining "dark spot" on the North Carolina coast between the Cape Henry Lighthouse to the north and Bodie Island Lighthouse to the south. The structure is made of approximately one million bricks. Climbing to the top of the 214 steps of the lighthouse is well worth the effort. The view of the Outer Banks coastline is amazing.
The Whalehead Club, located in Currituck Heritage Park, is another piece of Corolla's history. Situated on 39 acres of soundfront property, it was built by Edward and Marie Knight in 1925. They referred to the 21,000 square ft. private residence as their cottage on the sound. This "jewel by the sea" is open to the public. The Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary, wild Spanish Mustangs that roam the 4-wheel drive area, fishing, and kayaking are also reasons why Corolla is so popular with locals and visitors alike.
Population: 500 year-round, 50,000 in summer
Beaches: Public beach access is limited
The town of Kitty Hawk is located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The Atlantic Ocean is to the East and the Albemarle Sound to the West. Kitty Hawk is famous for the first controlled, powered airplane flight made in 1903 by the Wright brothers.
Kitty Hawk ha mixture of year-round residents and rental properties. The beaches are more narrow as you go farther south and the real estate is less expensive.
Kitty Hawk to the south has rental properties, a fishing pier, public beach access, restaurants, shops and the Regional Medical Center. Many lovely rental homes and quiet neighborhoods west of the by-pass. Most vacation rentals are east of the by-pass.
All towns south along the 158 by-pass experience heavy traffic in the summer and have public beaches.
Population: 3,500 year-round, 30,000 in summer
Beaches: Public with parking lots and bath houses available
Kill Devil Hills is the largest incorporated municipality in Dare county with a mixture of year-round residents and rental properties. It is situated in the middle of the northern Dare county beaches, with public accesses available. Kill Devil Hills is the site of the Wright Brothers National Memorial, commemorating the Wright brothers' historical flights. It is a very popular family vacation destination.
The name Kill Devil Hills can be dated back to the colonial era. Shipwrecks were common at the time and many of the ships were transporting barrels of rum. When a shipwreck occurred, locals would scavenge the ship and hide the rum they found behind the large sand dunes where the Wright brothers later flew their first plane. The locals said that the rum was strong enough to "kill the devil" and the dunes where they would hide the rum were nicknamed, you guessed it, Kill Devil Hills.
Population: 7,000 year-round, 30,000 in summer
Beaches: Public with parking lots and bath houses available
Nags Head is a town rich in history. Legend has it that early 18th century bandits realized how profitable piracy was for seagoing scoundrels such as Blackbeard. These bandits or land pirates used mules (nags with lanterns tied to their necks) to lure ships ashore in stormy weather. Merchant ships would mistakenly think the lights were of other ships closer to shore and run aground where the land pirates waited to pillage their cargoes. And that is how Nags Head got its name.
Nags Head has a year-round population of 2,800 and now has a hospital and YMCA. There are also a variety of shops, restaurants, and rental properties to accommodate the visitors to the area. Many businesses are still owned and operated by the families who have been running them for years. The ocean and shoreline are the major attractions, providing beaches and a series of historic cottages that overlook the beach in sections. To keep that old Nags Head building style alive, the town has adopted architectural standards.
There are three piers, Nags Head Pier, Jennette's Pier (which is currently under reconstruction), and the Outer Banks Pier for fishing. And the largest sand dune on the East coast, Jockey's Ridge, is located in Nags Head. Jockey's Ridge is very popular with hang-gliders and kite-flyers. Nags Head is a resort area that attracts thousands of visitors annually.
Population: 2,800 year-round, 40,000 in summer
Beaches: Public with parking lots and bath houses available
All towns are in Dare County except Corolla. It is in Currituck County
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