A great Outer Banks vacation starts with the beach, but sometimes it’s the extras that make it even better. Many vacation homes are located within communities that offer shared amenities designed to add convenience, fun, and flexibility to your stay.
From pools and fitness centers to courts for pickleball, tennis, and basketball, these community amenities give you more ways to enjoy your time on the Outer Banks, whether you’re traveling with family, friends, or just looking to mix things up between beach days.
Let's Head Over to the Pool
Need to get those laps in before starting your day, or just enjoy mingling poolside among fellow travelers. Here are our homes that are located in communities with pools of all types. Make sure you visit the community page linked from each home to get details about each pool. Several have water views, and additional indoor pools too!
It’s Time for Tennis
Prefer a classic rally? Several Outer Banks communities offer tennis courts, giving guests another great way to stay active or enjoy a friendly match during their stay.
Communities with tennis courts include:
Whether courts are community-wide or accessed through a private membership, the communities below offer convenient options for guests looking to play during their stay.
Corolla: Ocean Sands North Rentals D | E | F | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q, Villages at Ocean Hill, Pine Island, The Currituck Club, and Ocean Lakes
Duck: Four Seasons, Schooner Ridge, Barrier Island Station, Northpoint, Tuckahoe, and Duck Landing.
Kitty Hawk: Sea Dunes Condos
Southern Shores: Wax Turtle | King BEEch | Gypsea Rose (these homes provide access via private membership, so a pass will be provided)
Seaside Dunes Condos in Kitty Hawk: OCTIPI Your SenSEAS
Kill Devil Hills: Dare County Family Recreation Park and Colington Harbour in Kill Devil Hills
Nags Head: The YMCA offers visitors day and week passes that can be purchased online.
It's Time for Pickleball
It's all the rage, and more and more pickleball courts are popping up all over the Outer Banks. Check out our blog post devoted to the sport, along with where you can stay and play with courts conveniently close by.
Time to Shoot Some Hoops
A driveway hoop is great—but sometimes you want a full court. Several Outer Banks communities and nearby recreation facilities offer basketball courts for guests looking to shoot a few hoops or organize a casual pickup game during their stay.
Communities with basketball courts include:
Basketball court access varies by location and may be part of a community common area or a nearby public recreation facility.
Courts can be found in Nags Head at Dowdy Park, and indoors at the Outer Banks YMCA. In Kill Devil Hills, the Dare County Recreation Park also has indoor courts. In Corolla, Monteray Shores, Pine Island, The Currituck Club, and Villages at Ocean Hill. In Duck, Four Seasons.
Serve, Set, Spike
Beach volleyball is a natural fit for the Outer Banks. Select communities and nearby recreation areas offer volleyball courts—perfect for a casual match or an afternoon of friendly competition in the sand.
Communities with volleyball courts include:
In Corolla, Pine Island and The Villages at Ocean Hill. In Duck, Four Seasons.
Vacation Calories Don’t Count… But Just in Case
Prefer to keep up with your workout routine while on vacation? Select Outer Banks communities and nearby facilities offer fitness centers with cardio and strength equipment.
Communities with fitness centers include:
Duck: Four Seasons and Duck Landing Corolla: The Currituck Club, Monteray Shores, Pine Island, and The Villages at Ocean Hill Duck: Barrier Island Station and Schooner Ridge Kitty Hawk: Sea Dunes Condos Kill Devil Hills: Croatan Surf Club
Let's Go Boating!
If you are planning to bring your boat, these neighborhoods have boat launches to make spending time on the water quick and easy. Colington Harbour in Kill Devil Hills, The Villas and Village at Nags Head in Nags Head, and Southern Shores offers three marinas with boat ramps.
Please note: Community amenities and access vary by home and neighborhood. Please review each home’s listing for details on what amenities are included, as access should not be assumed unless specifically noted.