Locals and tourist are to be made aware of recent sightings of Portuguese Man O War along the Crystal Coast of Eastern North Carolina / Carteret County.  These are much more dangerous and painful than the typical jellyfish. These are balloon like sacs that tend to was up on the beaches. The tenacles are venemous.Follow this link for photos and first aid.  Be careful, wear shoes when you can and of course watch the little ones and your pets..  CAUTION : PORTUGUESE MAN O WAR   05/26/2015

Happy Palm Sunday!     Today is Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter.  It is the first day of Holy Week, and marks the beginning of the events leading to Jesus’ death. Wishing all of you a wonderful & beautiful day.    If you are on the Crystal Coast this week, Join us for Holy Week Services at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Indian Beach, North Carolina ____________________________________ April 1, 10:00 am - Palm Sunday (meet at the labyrinth) April 5, 7:00 pm - Maundy Thursday Service April 6, 12:00 noon - Good Friday Service April 8, 9:00 and 11:00 am - Easter Sunday Service 03/31/2012

Island Encore in Indian Beach, NC A couple days ago, Mom and I were out taking pictures of a new listing in Indian Beach, North Carolina.  On our way back to the office, mom slammed on the brakes and made a quick u-turn to check out a shop.  I complained, I didn't have time, I needed to get home, I must do this, blah, blah, blah......   Well, She insisted that we check it out and man, oh man, I am in LOVE!  Island Encore Consignment Shop is Fabulous.  I am currently in the process of "sprucing" up my own home (thanks Roger Mucci, Shar Sitter & Laura Baker), and found all kinds of Treasures in Island Encore.    If you are selling your home in the Bogue Banks area, Island Encore would be the perfect place to take some of your "stuff" for consignment.  Declutter and make a few extra bucks ... 02/26/2012

Just Please Don't Throw me in the Briar Patch....   Yesterday was a beautiful day on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina.  Sunny with bright blue skies, and a toasty 58º degrees.   It was absolutely gorgeous.  So, when Marian, aka Mom, asked me to take photos of her new listing and then help her put up a sign at another new listing...I jumped at the chance.  Problem was...I got caught up in the photo opportunities and the sunshine, that Marian was left waiting for me in the office parking lot to put up a sign. OOPS!   Reminded me of the old Brer Rabbit Stories....This is one job I love to help with, Especially on a beautiful day!  Don't tell Marian, she thinks I was doing her a BIG favor! The photos above were taken in Indian Beach, North Carolina!  A Delightful little fishing village l... 01/28/2011

This is such a neat article that I had to post it!  Enjoy!! Photo: Edward Teach, Blackbeard the Pirate Pirate bones could be in that box, author saysState rejects request for DNA test on 18th-century remains from BathBY JERRY ALLEGOOD - CorrespondentSource: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1528007.html   WASHINGTON, N.C. -- A Raleigh author is attempting to reopen the 274-year-old estate of a Beaufort County man he thinks was once a member of Blackbeard's pirate crew -- and whose bones may be stored in a box in Raleigh.Kevin P. Duffus, a writer and filmmaker, says he needs access to the estate of Edward Salter, a landowner and merchant who died in 1735, to help confirm that the state has Salter's remains. With the backing of some of Salter's descendants, Duffus is seeking to have ... 06/16/2009

June 25th from 6-8pmParty by the Pool at Grande Villas "Caribbean Style"Think jerk fish & chicken and fruit salsa!Enjoy the Caribbean food and atmosphere and while splashing in the Grande Villas Pool and enjoying the ocean breeze.DJ Mack will spin the tunes and provide Karaoke,so kick back, relax with your pineapple drink, and watch the "brave" try their skills at singing.Guests are encouraged to bring their swimsuits to try out the pool, and bocce ball will be available out on the lawn.  Beverages compliments of GV.RSVP to ashley@gvcondos.com or (919) 609-7527 06/12/2009

Spinnaker's Kid's Club 2009 ScheduleMonday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Ages 5 to 12MONDAY9am - 10am:      Registration & Weekly Kids Club Welcome                            Begin your Spinnaker’s Scrapbook-  “This is me”10am - 11am:    Handprint Flowers Craft                            Beach Walk  & Shell Hunt11am - 12pm:    Soccer Skills & Freeze Tag12pm - 1pm:      Lunch1pm - 2pm:        Water Balloon Toss                            Sand Memory Game2pm – 3pm:       *Let’s Make Sea shell Critters!  ($4)                             Sea Turtle 101TUESDAY9am - 10am:      Daily Activity Run Down & Welcome                           Spinnaker’s Scrapbook-  “This is my family”10am - 11am:    Make Your Own Bookmark!                           Monster Bowling11am - 12pm:    Outside Bean Ba... 06/12/2009

Spoil Yourself at Indian Beach, NC! Summer Day Time Activities9-11amThursday-Surf Lessons courtesy of Hot Wax Surf Shop**Register online at www.hotwaxsurf.com, be sure to use the Grande Villas code when booking registering onlineFriday-Photography Lessons w/ Jeff Pennell**$20 per person, 2 person class minimum (sign up with the front desk by the Monday of your arrival) Personal Training and Massage -Available on an individual basis.  Check with the HOA in the Lobby Lounge to arrange these exclusive services during your stay.  Fees vary.   Summer Evening Activities Monday- Horseshoes & Bocce Ball on the beach Wednesday-Wine Tasting $15 per person, minimum of 5 people required**Sign-up with the HOA in the Lobby Lounge by Monday at 4pm Thursday-Culinary Class $8 per person, minimum of 3 p... 06/11/2009

Carolina Pig Pickin' June 4th from 6:00pm-8:00pm @ Grande Villas Enjoy a taste of Southern Hospitality and a Traditional Southern meal. Bogue House Restaurant will provide the food for the event, and Grande Villas will provide the beverages for the bar. Pulled pork, fried chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, banana pudding & tea. Put on your dancing shoes because there will be a DJ playing music for all to enjoy. To join in on the Southern fun, RSVP to Ashley at ashley@gvcondos.com or (919) 609-7527. *Click HERE to view the website & Click HERE to view invite* 05/21/2009

Wine Tasting at The Preserve Date: May 21st Time:  6:00 pm -8:00 pm Location:  The Osprey Club Lounge & Terrace at Grande Villas at Indian Beach, NC Tempt and test your palate while exploring new wines and enjoying the ocean breeze! As you relax seaside at the Osprey Club Lounge and Terrace, Grande Villas will present a variety of wines for you to sample. Hors d'oeuvres will be catered locallly by Chowdaheads and will include samplings such as Tomato Basil Bruschetta, Broccoli & Ham Wreath, Mini Foccacia Brick Sandwiches, Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl, and Sausage Walnut & Stuffed Mushroom Caps. Emerald Isle Wine Market will present a sommelier to educate the guests on the wines they are sampling. To RSVP for Wine Tasting at The Preserve, email Project Coordinator Ashley Ergler at ashley... 05/05/2009

Grande Villas at Indian BeachAdult Activity 2009 ScheduleMonday - Saturday Time TBD MondaysBeach Game Tournament (Bocce, Volleyball, Horsehoes, etc) TuesdaysGuest Presenter (Fort Macon, Aquarium, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum, Cap'n Roy Willis, etc) WednesdaysWine Tasting ThursdaysCulinary Night- Learn to make a signature dish with guest chefs from the Crystal Coast FridaysShag Lessons SaturdaysPoker Night 05/05/2009

Grande Villas at Indian BeachSpinnaker's Kid's Club 2009 ScheduleMonday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Ages 5 to 12 Mondays9:00 am -       Registration & Weekly Kids Club Welcome    10:00 am -     Beach Walk & Sand Castle Building11:30 am -     Frisbee and Ping Pong Ball Races12:30 pm -     Ice Cream & Cookie Party!1:30 pm -       Under the Sea Coloring Contest2:30 pm -       Dolphin 101 Tuesdays9:00am-         Daily Activity Run Down & Welcome  9:30 am -       Seashell Search10:30 am -     Sand Soccer11:30 am -     Picnic on the Beach12:30 pm -     Build a "Sandman"1:30 pm -       Puzzle contest2:30 pm -       Learn about sea turtles Wednesdays9:00am-         Daily Activity Run Down & Welcome9:30 am -       Create a Spinnaker's Scrapbook10:30 am -     Sand Dollar Painting11:30 am.- ... 05/05/2009

Blackbeard’s lost ship, the infamous Queen Anne’s Revenge, was recently found just off the coast of the historic waterfront town of Beaufort, NC, which is located nearby Grande Villas at Indian Beach. In Beaufort, NC, the NC Maritime Museum is headquarters for information on the discovery of Blackbeard’s infamous Queen Anne’s Revenge.  This exciting exhibit houses some of the Revenge’s recovered artifacts, shows how the pirate ship was finally located, takes a peek into the life of a pirate, and even shares the chilling “Pirate’s Code of Conduct. ” If you're intrigued by Blackbeard the Pirate and the secrets of the Queen Anne's Revenge, you can watch "Secrets of the Dead," a special that aired on PBS and is now available for viewing online. Watch the video! http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secr... 04/27/2009

This past weekend the temperature reached the 70's at Indian Beach! Although I was not personally out basking in the sun at the beach, I had a homeowner tell me that he and his family were enjoying the sand and sun all weekend long.  Warm weather and sunny skies were exactly what everyone was looking for after the April showers we've been having across the state of North Carolina. "We had a great time (well, except for the sunburn... which I kind of didn't expect in April).  We brought my son, for the first time, and he said, "It is the greatest place I have ever been."  - Grande Villas homeowner Sunburn in April?!  I just love the North Carolina weather!!  We have so many warm months out of the year that you can even get a sunburn in April. 04/20/2009

Join us in Celebrating our "Grande" Opening!   Grande Villas Presents:A fun "Cinco de Mayo by the Sea" theme with Mexican cuisine, margaritas, and more! Monday, May 4th, 6-8pmat Grande Villas1435 Salter Path RoadIndian Beach, NC 28575 www.GVCondos.comMap and Directions Can't wait to relax by the ocean and sip margaritas?RSVP to Ashley Ergler at ashley@gvcondos.com or (877) 845-4438 04/15/2009

Grande Villas Oceanfront Condos at Indian Beach, NC Tell me about the beach... "Combine the feel of a private beach with a protected beach area..."  - Todd and Laura Ballenger "Nicer beaches than Topsail Island..."  - Leigh Chessler "...being front and center on the beach was key."  - Todd and Laura Ballenger The Location? "We most like the location which is right on the beach and in North Carolina where we can celebrate 4 seasons, a rich history, and quaint small town living filled with gracious, friendly residents."  - Joel and Charlotte Fortune "The natural beauty of the Souther Outer Banks - it is not commercialized."  - Doug and Sharon Rather "...the quaint locale of a fishing community and the preserve offers endless beach experiences..."  - Christian and Jennifer Bruning "There a... 04/07/2009

Visit historic Beaufort, NC for the Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend April 22–26, 2009   Stay a week at Grande Villas and get FREE: - 2 tickets to the Vin de Mer Tasting - 2 tickets to a seminar of your choice - 2 tickets to Carlton's Winemaker Dinner - 1 Signed Print *Contact a Project Coordinator to reserve your tickets*   The not-to-be-missed 2009 Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend, with Honorary Chair Mac McDonald of Visions Cellars, features wine and food personalities from all over the country, sumptuous tastings, fabulous wine dinners, a Grand Tasting village, fine art and much more!   The Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend is set in the charming seaport town of Beaufort, North Carolina, which celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2009 - offering even more reason to celebrate!   Vin de Mer Grand ... 04/06/2009

Nestled in the middle of Bogue Banks is the waterfront community of Salter Path and Indian Beach. With a big pupolation of 92 full time residents the annual attraction of vacationers from all around boosts this sleepy towns economy during tourist season. Great things are happening here as new construction has begun and the settlers are welcoming this growth open armed.   Known as a a fishermans wharf, this area once was the location of local trade swapping mullet for corn and sweet potatoes. Still a fishing haven, on any given day you will see local oysters, shirmp and fresh catch being sold curbside and in the fish markets. Yummy!Come visit Salter Path- Indian Beach. There is a great public facility offering picturesque picnic areas underneath the canopy of old oaks. The winding boardw... 03/25/2007