Coastal Carolina Vacations

What Coastal Carolina Vacations does

Coastal Carolina Vacations is a private vacation rental management company headquartered in Nags Head, North Carolina, that manages a portfolio of 200+ rental properties across seven Outer Banks communities: Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Manteo. The firm operates through the trade name "Coastal Carolina OBX Vacations and Sales" and uses the Streamline VRS platform as its core operational technology, including dedicated guest and owner portals for booking, payments, and property administration. Beyond property management, the company also runs a licensed real estate brokerage handling OBX home sales through a team that includes Jessica Evans, Randy Nance, Vanessa Watson, and Connie Burke.

The company serves two primary customer groups: vacation rental guests (families and groups seeking OBX beach accommodations) and property owners seeking professional management of their rental homes. Revenue is generated through three mechanics: recurring management fees on owned rental properties, transaction commissions from real estate sales, and transactional add-on fees, including a $25 per night per dog pet fee for pet-friendly homes and paid beach umbrella and cabana rental services during the May-to-September season. Distribution is overwhelmingly direct-to-consumer via the company website (coastalcarolinaobx.com), a phone-based booking line (252-489-4700), and in-person engagements at the Nags Head office, with the "Book Direct and Save" positioning explicitly designed to avoid third-party OTA commissions.

In 2025, the company received the VRMA Property Management Company of the Year award at the VRMA International Conference, and is a participating member of The 100 Collection, a curated quality/safety/cleanliness standard for premium vacation rentals. The firm employs 51-100 people and is privately held with no disclosed venture, private equity, or institutional ownership; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. No AI, machine learning, or proprietary data-asset capabilities are referenced in available materials.

Name

Coastal Carolina Vacations

Legal name

Coastal Carolina Vacations

Website

https://coastalcarolinaobx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Coastal Carolina Vacations is a private vacation rental management and real estate brokerage headquartered in Nags Head, NC, managing 200+ properties across seven Outer Banks communities. It serves families and groups seeking OBX vacation rentals and property owners needing management, using the Streamline VRS platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental Management

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort & Branded Residence Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Co-Host / On-the-Ground Operations & Guest Services (BPAJAIAI), Owner Services, Reporting & Portfolio Administration (THAMAKAI), Beachfront & Lakefront Homes (THAMAAAF), Vacation & Short-Term Rental Management (BPAJAFAI)

Keywords

• Vacation rental management
• Vacation home rentals
• Property management services
• Real estate brokerage
• Beach house rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Nags Head

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vacation Rental Management: The company manages vacation rental properties for property owners, providing booking, guest services, maintenance coordination, and property marketing. Revenue is generated through management fees from property owners and rental income from guests.
2. Real Estate Sales: Coastal Carolina Vacations also operates as a real estate firm, helping buyers and sellers with Outer Banks properties. Revenue generated through real estate commission fees.
3. Pet Fees: Additional revenue from pet-friendly properties, charging $25 per night per dog.
4. Optional Add-on Services: Optional beach services including umbrella rental/setup packages and cabana rental available for purchase at checkout.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Coastal Carolina Vacations manages a portfolio of vacation rental homes across seven Outer Banks communities (Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manteo) on behalf of property owners, handling marketing, bookings, guest services, and maintenance coordination. The company also operates a licensed real estate brokerage facilitating the purchase and sale of Outer Banks properties. Revenue is generated through management fees from owners, rental income from guests, real estate commissions, and optional add-on service fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outer Banks Vacation Rental Management Full-service management and marketing of vacation rental homes across seven Outer Banks communities (Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manteo) for property owners, including booking, guest services, and maintenance coordination. Properties include oceanfront homes, pet-friendly homes, homes with private pools and hot tubs, and premium The 100 Collection properties.
• Outer Banks Real Estate Brokerage Licensed real estate brokerage service assisting individuals and families with buying and selling residential properties in the Outer Banks market, staffed by four licensed agents.
• Beach Cabana and Umbrella Setup Service Optional add-on beach service offering umbrella rental/setup packages and cabana rental available for purchase at checkout by vacation rental guests during May through mid-September.
• Baby Gear and Beach Rentals Rental service for baby gear and beach equipment available to vacation rental guests as an add-on convenience offering.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The 100 CollectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoastal Carolina Vacations is a proud member of The 100 Collection, a collaborative effort setting the gold standard for vacation rentals based on quality, safety, and cleanliness inspections. Properties meeting these standards receive The 100 Collection imprint, indicating premium hospitality excellence.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Vacasa: Vacasa is the largest North American vacation rental management company, with operations in coastal markets including the Carolinas. It is a broad incumbent in the same category as Coastal Carolina but at national scale with proprietary pricing and distribution tech.
• Vrbo (Expedia Group): Vrbo is a major vacation rental OTA owned by Expedia Group with deep penetration in family-oriented coastal destinations like the OBX. It is a key distribution channel and competitor to Coastal Carolina's direct-booking push.
• Airbnb: Airbnb is the dominant short-term rental distribution platform globally and in the Outer Banks. While not a direct manager, it is a critical distribution channel and competitive force shaping guest demand, pricing, and owner expectations for Coastal Carolina's inventory.
• ResortQuest Outer Banks (Wyndham Vacation Rentals): ResortQuest, now part of Wyndham, is a large national vacation rental manager with significant Outer Banks inventory. It competes with Coastal Carolina on the same OBX geography but operates as part of a much broader national portfolio with deeper marketing and technology resources.
• Evolve Vacation Rental: Evolve is a national vacation rental manager that partners with homeowners and competes in coastal markets across the US. It overlaps Coastal Carolina's full-service management offering but at national scale and with a tech-light, owner-friendly positioning.

Direct peers

• Brindley Beach Vacations: Brindley Beach Vacations is a family-owned Outer Banks vacation rental management company operating across Corolla, Duck, and the southern OBX towns. It is a direct competitor to Coastal Carolina on beach home inventory, owner services, and guest booking.
• Village Realty: Village Realty is an OBX-based company that offers both vacation rental management and real estate sales across the Outer Banks. It directly overlaps Coastal Carolina's dual-vertical model and core geography.
• Sun Realty: Sun Realty is an established Outer Banks vacation rental management and real estate sales company serving many of the same OBX towns. It competes head-to-head with Coastal Carolina on managed inventory, owner contracts, and brokerage services in the region.
• Twiddy & Company: Twiddy & Company is one of the largest and longest-established vacation rental managers in the Outer Banks, operating across many of the same towns as Coastal Carolina (Corolla, Duck, Kitty Hawk, etc.). It is a direct comparable on geography, inventory type (beachfront single-family homes), and full-service management model.

Regional players

• Keller Williams Outer Banks: Keller Williams Outer Banks is a licensed brokerage operating in the same OBX geography. It is a regional peer on the real estate brokerage side of Coastal Carolina's business, sharing the same buyer/seller pool in the OBX market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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