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We are pleased to be able to post photos of our first completed remodel of the year! This off-season we are focused on completely remodeling "Surf" & "Sand", our family suite! "Surf", our king family suite master is now complete and we are thrilled with how it turned out. What do you think? ... See more

Can anyone spot the little visitor who made an appearance during our last trip to Shades of Summer? 🦀 She stopped by to ask for directions to the beach!

Now we don't want anyone to be "crabby" over missing out on a week at the beach (see what I did there? 😁), so if you are thinking about booking a week, take action soon. Reservations and inquiries are continuing to come in and soon all of our available weeks will be booked! Take action now, so you don't miss out! ... See more

Tod and I spent a wonderful week over the holidays at Shades of Summer making great progress on our latest remodeling project -- the family suite! We still have some decorating to finish but the entire suite is looking fabulous and both rooms have new furniture. We can't wait for our guests to see the finished product but for today, a sneak peek will have to do! ... See more

Happy New Year!

Wishing you all the best in 2019! What vacations do you have planned this year? If you want to visit the OBX, make sure you act soon! Houses book up very quickly here!

Warmest wishes this holiday season! From your friends at Shades of Summer! 🎅🎄

Shades of Summer Fun Fact: Did you know that the beautiful oil painting of the Corolla wild horses that hangs in the Shades of Summer family room was painted by Joanna's super talented cousin Caitlin Golesh? Her work is amazing, isn't it? 👩‍🎨 ... See more

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Shades of Summer! 🦃🥂🏖️

Our 2019 reservation calendar is beginning to book up quickly! If you are interested in booking one of our 12 remaining weeks, you will need to act soon.

If you BOOK DIRECT through our website, you are only charged a $200 reservation deposit* now and your first payment will not be due until January 2019!

Don't delay! Book Now . . . Beach (& Pay) Later!!

*See our website Book Now page for details ... See more

We are super excited to get our off-season projects going at Shades of Summer! I'll be posting some photos of our progress over the next several months. First up is our Family Suite (Surf & Sound), located on the 2nd level of the house. We will be painting both bedrooms and the adjoining jack & jill bathroom, new white trim in all rooms, wainscoting in the King bedroom, new ceiling fans, lighting, furniture, linens and decor! Stay tuned for updates . . . ... See more

We are back in the OBX this weekend making plans and getting estimates for our off season projects! We have lots of great upgrades planned for our next rental season. We are also taking some time to enjoy the gorgeous weather and the beach! Here's a little taste of what a beautiful weekend in September looks like! ... See more