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About Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates
Providing Vacation Memories since 1968!
 My wife, Ann, and I started renting cottages in 1968 at the 11.5 milepost on the "beach road". In 1969 we moved just about a half mile north to a location beside what is now Tortugas Lie. As the Outer Banks gained popularity as a year round tourist destination our company continued to grow and in 1984 we moved to our current location at the 2 milepost in Kitty Hawk. Through it all Ann and I raised three children, two of which are currently active in the business.
During the last forty years I have seen the vacation rental business and this beach change tremendously. In the beginning, our company offered cottages that ranged in price from a low weekly rate of $40.00 for a one bedroom efficiency cottage to $350.00 per week for a six bedroom oceanfront home. None of the homes had air conditioning or TV. The beach was the main attraction for visitors. The rental season was limited to the summer months of June, July and August. If you came to the Outer Banks after Labor Day you could take a nap in the middle of the highway without getting hit. I am not completely serious but after Labor Day the traffic just went away. With more travelers finding the off-season appealing, our rental season starts full swing by Memorial Day and now runs well into October. The vacationing public nowadays wants amenities like private pools, home theaters and wireless internet. Times have changed.
Needless to say, it is important to remember that the reason people vacation will never change. We want to escape the stresses of our everyday lives, enjoy new experiences and spend quality time with those we love. We hope you find the time to view a sunset, share special moments and enjoy your family and friends while you are here.
Thank you for making us a leader in the vacation rental industry on the Outer Banks for the last 40 years. We hope you continue to come back to enjoy our great selection of homes on your next vacation and for generations to come.
Joe Lamb, Jr.
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