Pet Friendly Outer Banks Vacation Rentals
Traveling with a pet? Here are a few helpful hints to keep you and your dog safe and happy. Sun Realty offers a large selection of Outer Banks vacation homes that allow pets. Find your perfect pet friendly beach house today!
Corolla - Pets allowed on the beach with a year round leash law.
Southern Shores - No dogs allowed on the beach during the summer months. Year-round leash law.
Kitty Hawk - Dogs are not allowed on the beach May 15-September 15. They are allowed with a leash (not exceeding 6 ft. in length) in the off season months September 16-May 14.
Kill Devil Hills - Dogs are allowed on the beach from mid-September to mid-May. 
Nags Head - Dogs are allowed on the beach year round with a leash not exceeding 10 ft. in length.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round if they are restrained on a leash 6 ft. or less.
Ocracoke Island - Pets allowed on the beach with a year round leash law.
For more information visit Outer Banks Leash Laws.
Helpful Hints
- Pack a pet travel kit. It should include pet food, food and water dishes, dog treats, a blanket (or dog bed), a few doggie treats and a comb or brush.
- If your dog is not used to traveling in a car, take him/her out a few times before the long trip. This is necessary so the dog can learn how to behave in the car.
- Folding kennels, or crates, can be especially useful for long trips.
- It is very important to keep your pet on a leash during the trip. Your dog could dart into traffic or become lost. In the name of preparedness, please have your dogs name, your name and address clearly marked on a dog tag alongside of its rabies tag. Your dog should wear this at all time, especially while on vacation. It is probably a good idea to also have the address of your vacation home on a third tag.
- Please supervise your dog while in the pool area. Please remember that dogs are not allowed in the pools or hot tubs.
- Pay special attention to the signs of heat stress. Some of the signs are rapid pulse, glazed eyes, heavy panting, staggered gait, vomiting, deep red or purple tongue. Please consult a veterinarian immediately. In the meantime, you can move your dog inside, apply cool compresses all over his body and allow him to drink small amounts of water.
- Your dog can get sunburned too! Apply sunscreen to the tip of his nose and the tips of his ears.
- If the sand is hot to your feet, it probably is to your dogs paws too!!! Be very careful! Blisters on the foot can be very painful.
- It is best not to take your dog to any type of festival. The crowds and noise can be very stressful.
Additional Links
Not able to travel with your pet?
Click here for Humane Society tips on How to Choose a Pet Sitter and How to Choose a Boarding Kennel
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