Vacation Rental Areas

Area Terms and Definitions

Oceanfront
There is no other buildable lot or road between you and the beach. There may or may not be ocean views depending on the house and the dunes. Distance to the beach varies by property as do views.

Oceanside (less than 500' from the ocean) (less than 750' from the ocean) (less than 1000' from the ocean)
In Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills:
These homes are east of Croatan Hwy (the Big Road, also known as the Bypass) with one or more properties between you and the Ocean. Depending on the location and subdivision you may need to cross the 2 lane Beach Road to get to the nearest beach access. Distances vary by home and each home has been categorized for approx distance.

In Corolla:
Those homes east of Hwy 12 with one or more properties between you and the Ocean. Distances vary by home and each home has been categorized for approx distance. It is generally a short walk to the beach access/Ocean and you do not cross any major roads.

Soundside ***
In Nags Head:
Those homes west of US 158 Bypass. Distance to the Sound varies as do views and access. Generally, if there is a view of the Roanoke Sound that will be mentioned in the description. Many homes are located on the Soundside (Westside) of the island and are also located on the Nags Head Links Golf course.

In Corolla:
Those homes west of Hwy 12 in Corolla. Distance to the Currituck Sound varies as do views and access. Generally, if there is a view of the Currituck Sound that is mentioned in the description. Many homes are located on the Soundside (Westside) of the island and for homes in The Currituck Club may also be right on the fairway. Please read the description for the homes for more information.

Sound front***
Properties fronting or backing up to either the Roanoke Sound (Nags Head) or the Currituck Sound (Corolla). Sound access, views and distances to the body of water will vary by home. Some homes, although located on the sound front will not have access to the sound due to marsh. This is especially true for homes in The Currituck Club in Corolla. Homes classified as Soundfront are usually fairly close or very close to the actual body of water and there will generally be a view, often an excellent one, of some kind. Sunsets are beautiful!

Soundview***
The home is located on the Soundside/Westside of the island and there is a view of the body of water (either the Roanoke Sound in Nags Head or Currituck Sound in Corolla) from the house and/or deck. Actual distance to the water varies as do views. Many homes in The Currituck Club, Corolla Light and The Village at Nags Head offer outstanding views of the Sound.

Homes on the Fairways
In Nags Head:
This term applies to homes located within The Village at Nags Head. The property is located on the Nags Head Golf Links course, on the Westside/Soundside of the island. Distance to the Roanoke Sound and views vary by property. If the property offers golf privileges that will be indicated.

In Corolla:
These homes are located within The Currituck Club Golf community, on the Westside/Soundside of the island on the northern Outer Banks. Distances to the Currituck Sound and views vary by property. If the property offers golf privileges that will be indicated.

***From Wikipedia.com: In geography a sound is a large sea or ocean inlet larger than a bay, deeper than a bight, wider than a ford, or it may identify a narrow sea or ocean channel between two bodies of land.

These are area pictures and are not the view from a particular property.