More Details on the Pine Island Beach Club

Pine Island Beach Club

In August, we spent a week at the OBX and stayed in Sound Racer. This was the first time that we were able to use the facilities at the Pine Island Beach Club, an ammenity that is available to all guests beginning in July 2010. When we were first presented with the opportunity to add membership as an ammenity for our guests, we said "yes" based on the description of the club, but we had never visited. Now that we've spent some time there, as long time beach goers we're ready to report: We were pretty impressed.

We've posted some pictures on our Flickr site. Here are a few of the features and benefits we enjoyed at the Pine Island Beach Club (PIBC):

1. Plentiful parking. The lot is north of the Hampton Inn and is accessed through the same drive. Veer left for the PIBC lot, which was never full on the days we visited.

2. Quiet beach. Once you enter the PIBC, you can choose to hang out at the pool or head directly to the beach. The beach here, at the south end of the Pine Island homes, is very quiet. You will need to bring your own beach gear, but there is a snack bar and bathrooms at the PIBC.

3. A great pool. The PIBC pool has 26-yard lanes for swimming laps, as well as shallow areas for just hanging out. There is also a kids pool, and plenty of seating on the deck.

4. Other amenities. Also available are ping pong, pool, bathrooms and a snack bar. Staff and lifeguards are on duty, and activities are planned throughout the summer.

All guests will receive Pine Island "credentials" in their Village Realty check-in packets. Enjoy!