For your convenience, linens and towels are provided. We also provide an amenity starter kit so that you have the basics upon your arrival. Please keep in mind that you may need to replenish during your stay and will need to bring personal items, additional soaps, and paper products.
The starter kit includes:
- Two rolls of toilet paper
- A roll of paper towel
- A kitchen trash can liner
- A sponge
- A dishwasher detergent packet
Below is a list of items to remember to pack, as compiled by our vacation specialists:
For the kitchen:
- Condiments
- Spices
- Paper towels / napkins
- Ziploc bags
- Garbage bags
- Aluminum foil and plastic wrap
- Dishwashing detergent
- Coffee, sugar & creamer
- Coffee filters
- Salt & pepper and other spices
- Groceries
- Soap
For the bathroom:
- Bath soap
- Shampoo / conditioner & other toiletries
- Tissues
- Toilet paper
For your dog:
- Towel for drying off
- Bottles of water and a bowl for beach outings
- Dog first aid kit
- Pick-up bags
- Leash
- Floating fetch toy
- Life jacket (if the water is rough or your dog is not an expert swimmer)
- Sunscreen (if your dog is light skinned or has short fur—look for baby-safe, PABA-free, hypoallergenic types)
Learn more about bringing your dog to the beach on our Outer Banks dog-friendly page.
For the beach:
- Bathing suits / cover-ups
- Beach equipment (toys, chairs, umbrella, beach blanket & cooler)
- Beach bag
- Books & magazines
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Beach/pool towels
General:
- Sheets for crib or portacrib (We apologize; we don’t provide these.)
- Baby equipment (baby gate, high chair and portable crib)
- Laundry detergent
- All-purpose cleaner
- Camera / video recorder (don't forget batteries)
- Bicycle
- Games & toys
- CDs/DVDs
- Fishing pole & tackle
- Eye glasses
- Prescriptions and medications
- Cell phone & charger
- Writing material
Many of our homes feature items such as DVD and book libraries, video game systems with games, baby equipment and beach gear (umbrellas, chairs and toys). Be sure to check the home’s individual web page and amenities list to find out if it provides items other than the standard amenities found in every Seaside Vacations home. If you have specific questions about what a home provides, feel free to ask a guest services representative.
