Frequently Asked Questions
ABOUT THE OBX
We asked our staff here at Stan White Realty & Construction what were some of the most commonly asked questions they are being asked while they help you plan your Outer Banks vacation.
Please feel free to call one of our reservationist if you have any other questions we didn’t answer in this blog post.
We would be more than happy to help!
#1-800-338-3233 or email us at info@outerbanksrentals.com
Q: What is the difference in all of the various home locations?
A: We have properties located in all different areas of the islands all the way from the towns Corolla to South Nags Head.
Q: How do I get to your offices?
A: We have three office locations
Corolla Office
812 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927
#1-800-753-6200
Duck Office
1232 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949
1-800-992-2976
Nags Head Office
2506 S. Croatan Hwy
Nags Head, NC 27959
1-800-338-3233
Q: Do I need a fishing license to fish?
A: A Coastal recreational Fishing License is required on the Outer Banks. Children under 16 are exempt. An individual doesn’t need a license for charter boat and pier fishing. Both are covered by a blanket license.
Q: Where can I buy a fishing license?
A: At a local bait and tackle shop and at any of the piers.
TW’s Bait & Tackle
Stop N Shop – fising tackle
Nags Head Fishing Pier
Jennette’s Pier
Q: Are fires allowed on the beach?
A: Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills – No
Nags Head and South Nags Head – yes with a permit.
Q: Should I worry about traffic traveling to the OBX?
A: Yes. When traveling to the OBX in the summer season (June through August) plan ahead for traffic delays across the Wright Memorial Bridge and Highway 12 north through Duck during the early morning and afternoon on the weekends. To avoid this traffic take alternate routes like Highway 64 over Roanoke Island. Or try arriving earlier in the day or late evening.
Q: What are the leash laws for dogs?
A: Corolla and Duck is all year round with a leash. Southern Shores is before 9a.m. and after 6p.m. Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk are with a leash. Nags Head is year round with a leash.
Q: Where can I launch my personal boat on the OBX?
A: Kitty Hawk – Kitty Hawk Boat Ramp and Hand Launch
West Kitty Hawk Road and Bob Perry Road
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Q: What does express check-in involve?
A: During the summer at the Nags Head office our staff provides Express Check-in. This is set up in the parking lot and allows guests to quickly and easily drive thru the outdoor check-in without having the leave their car. The purpose of Express Check-in is to shorten the check-in process and get you to your OBX rental home and on vacation sooner.
Q: Do you offer travel insurance on my vacation?
A: We do offer travel insurance through an outside company, Red Sky Travel Insurance. We encourage all of our guests to purchase the Travel Interruption Insurance with their Outer Banks vacation rental by including this policy with your reservation. To purchase the policy, initial in the space reservation on your lease agreement. To decline just leave the space blank and it will be deducted from your total.
Q: Where can I go in case of an emergency?
A: Need care and relief for a minor injury, ache or pain during your stay on the Outer Banks? Or maybe even your pet needs some emergency care. Here is a list of urgent care centers.
Sentara Urgent Care
The Outer Banks Hospital Urgent Care Center
For your furry friends:
Martin’s Point Veterinarian Hospital
Animal Hospital of Nags Head
Coastal Animal Hospital
