The idea of being stuck indoors due to a rainy day at the beach isn?t always a fun one, but our vacation rental homes offer loads of amenities and features to keep you entertained! Bust that boredom with Private in-home theaters, TVs equipped with streaming options, game tables including Pool Tables, Air Hockey, Shuffleboard, Ping-Pong, the options are endless! Here are a variety of things you can do when the clouds roll in or when you're trying to stay safe and "staycation" on the Outer Banks!
Stuck Inside? Try these ideas!
- Host and in-home movie night: Stream/rent DVDs, grab some popcorn, candy, and soda, & watch a movie together!
- Binge watch a new show (or shows) on Netflix or Hulu
- Play indoor Hide & Seek with the kids (and kids at heart)
- Create a family playlist & throw a dance party!
- Play board games or charades
- Take advantage of the private pools and hot tubs (when there is a break in the weather)
- Plan an indoor treasure (or Easter Egg) hunt
- Listen to Audiobooks or Podcasts
- Have a family photoshoot
- Create your own bingo cards & have a bingo tournament!
- Learn & play a new card game
- Snuggle on the couch (or covered porch) & read your favorite books
- Do a puzzle-- Outer Banks themed puzzles can be found at Duck's Cottage
- Learn to bake/cook something new! (Bonus: Film it as a ?family cooking show? or have a group bake/cook off!)
- Enjoy live streaming concerts & virtual tours of famous places! Many zoos, theme parks, museums, aquariums, and parks are offering virtual tours of their places.
- Put on your PJs and bathrobes & have a spa day
- Exercise, Yoga, Meditation with the beach as a backdrop
- Learn to crochet or knit -- Check out our local store Knitting Addiction for tips, instructions, kits and supplies
- Have a family coloring contest
- Take on a crossword or Sudoku puzzle
- Watch the waves and try to spot a dolphin
- Just sit outside your door and?relax. Enjoy the quiet. Smell the salt air and take in the views!
