Has anyone ever experienced a mosquito season this bad on Hatteras? We’re in Avon, and we can’t leave our house to walk our dog without getting swarmed. I can’t remember an October this bad in a while. What are folks using for mosquito control? Has anyone tried a Biogents trap?

Cooler and windy, so you would think they were done. Some lady behind Cahoons was getting chased off the dunes today. Pay attention, people!

Hi - anyone know if the sea lice/baby jelly stings can leave a scar? I had a pretty classic experience with them - stinging rashy spot after coming out of the ocean (didn’t know what it was - classic tourist, so I washed it off with fresh water which likely made it worse). Very very itchy for over a week but so proud I didn’t scratch the crap out of it…. But read patches remain. Went to a dermatologist and they tried steroid cream and an antibiotic cream neither of which made it disappear. Not itchy anymore but clear red patch. Anyone else? Commiserating is welcome! But my main goal is to finally be rid of this red patch ( it’s right in the middle of my sternum). Thanks

I’m planning a two week trip to the Outer Banks, but honestly, the rental horror stories online have me a little worried. Houses that look nothing like the photos, maintenance issues that never get fixed, last-minute cancellations… We are spending fair amount on two weeks, so i had really like to avoid that kind of experience.
For those who have stayed in OBX rentals for longer trips, what should I look for when choosing a rental company? Are there any Outer Banks property management companies you have had consistently good experiences with, and what red flags should I watch out for before booking?

Hi - the auto ferry from the mainland to Ocracoke was closed Sept 25 due to the storm. Does anyone remember the first day they reopened and were taking people to Ocracoke? When they did open was there a long wait of people trying to get to the island? I know. Odd question. Trying to figure out a series of events.

Came down for the weekend to our place in Avon, had time to make it to the beach when it wasn’t raining. The beach by our house normally has a very large sand space between the dunes and the water. It was remarkably smaller today; the Nor Easter really packed a punch. Not sure if this is a permanent or temporary thing.

Hey all, I have my guitar but forgot picks. No music stores on the island. If anyone has a couple they can borrow me, I ordered some from Amazon and can pay you back Thursday. Or if you know somewhere that sells them without going up island to Nags Head can you let me know?

Thanks!

We were on Currituck beach, I think that’s the name of beach directly across road from Whalehead. We saw a group of killer whales migrating and I think they were having a freezing frenzy too. Really cool to see. Been coming to OBX 18 yr, 1st time seeing live whales off shore.

Been stuck here for 22 days! Any help appreciated. Kinnakeet Shores

Got a brand new mazda 3, or a 2003 Durango to take. Gas prices make me want to risk taking the mazda, flood concerns make me want to take the Durango.

What should I do, coming from the people who live there? I will say, I was down in September when the big rain came and 12 had a lot of water in the edge lanes that even trucks/durangos were swimming in, but the middle lanes seemed to not have much standing on them.

My husband and I are new to the area. In our late twenties and early 30s. We mainly just work and go to the gym or beach but looking for something to do on weekends that people our age go for a drink or live music or whatever.

My dad grew up just west of OBX and tells stories of the casino like it was heaven on earth. He mentioned that the bands were always great and some of the most fun nights he’s ever had.

Anyone else here get to experience the casino and have the same experience? Wish it were still here today!

i am looking for the best chinese takeout in this area be down next week and local have a suggestion

thanks

Its obviously someones cat im just trying to find out whose so i can tell my mom to quit trying to lure the thing in. Throwaway acct to not doxx myself you can dm me if need be, thanks

Hey everyone!

We are going to be staying in Rodanthe this weekend and it looks like it is supposed to rain, so we're looking for a few indoor activities to fill those days. Willing to drive!

Two adults, no kids or pets.

Thanks!

Two weeks ago, I posted on here that we had plans to spend a week in Rodanthe from September 26 - October 3. Obviously, the recent Nor’Easter put a wrench into those plans, which devastated us. We were really looking forward to enjoying the beauty of the OBX and spending quality time with our family. Now, we have to deal with the most dense, horrible Airbnb host on top of it while trying to get a refund of the $7k reservation (multiple family stay).

We have tried to reason with this woman (who lives in California - should’ve been our first clue) and explain that we COULD NOT GET TO THE HOUSE from the time our reservation started on Saturday the 26th, until the island and Hwy 12 opened to visitors on Thursday afternoon/Friday morning October 1/2. Mind you, our stay ended on October 3rd. She has completely disregarded this fact, stating in her response to us that the house remained available and habitable and offering a measly 50% refund (plus 50% of the cleaning fee…what did they clean?!). We have resorted to contacting Airbnb corporate in a desperate attempt to find someone with an ounce of common sense. Any tips would be appreciated on how to deal with this nightmare.

UPDATE 10/6/2025: after multiple attempts to get someone with common sense in Airbnb customer support, someone FINALLY understood our plight and gave us a full refund under the Major Disruptive Events Policy!

Looking for some more recent insights on this - we usually stay in Salvo. We love how quiet the entire area is and how crowd-free the beach is! However, next summer we’ll have a baby and two dogs with us, and the easier walk to the beach in Avon definitely looks attractive.

I’m wondering how much busier the actual beach gets in Avon. I know there is a lot more going on down there vs. Salvo in terms of restaurants/shops, but I’m just looking for a good spot where we can spread out on the beach and not have big crowds. We’ll be visiting in mid-June, if that makes a difference. TIA!

This week, we will going there! We went to Dirty Dicks and Jimmys. They were so awful and overcooked crab legs. I’m a crab legs lover. I always loved to make sure I can break legs and get meat out easily. Mango in smith mountain lake Va was so perfect crab legs and worth price to eat! So shoot here and let me know! Thanks