Personal notes from the owner: Barrier Island Station is the perfect
place to explore the Outer Banks. There is direct access to one of the
areas last remaining unspoiled beaches, you can swim, sail, windsurf,
raft, or just lie on the beach. Lifeguard protected beach. On-site, there
is an outdoor pool, childrens pool, playground and tennis. At the new
recreation center there is a regulation size pool table, ping pong table
and shuffleboard game. There are two giant tvs for those who wish to
relax in an open entertainment area to watch their favorite team sports
in action. Barrier Island Station in the north of the Outer Banks is a
paradise between the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound. A high demand
summer location. Nestled amid sand dunes and sea oats is Barrier Island
Station. One of the northern-most communities on the Outer Banks, Duck
offers some of the last remaining unspoiled beachfront on the Eastern
seaboard. Both the Atlantic Ocean and the sound present excellent
water-sport opportunities. The resort has many amenities, including
sailboats, windsurfers, and rafts. When it's time for a change from the
oceanfront, you can swim in the outdoor or indoor pools, play a set of
tennis, or just relax in the whirlpool, sauna, or steam room. There are
several top-notch restaurants in Duck within walking distance from the
Barrier Island Station resort. For those looking for a little more
activity off the resort grounds, they can see the wild horses that run
free on the beaches of Corova, just a 35-minute drive north of Duck, or
the Wright Brothers Memorial Museum about the same 35-minute distance
from Duck in the opposite direction.
70% of
timeshares are
2+ bedroom units
with an avg. of 1,160 sqft
Private Rooms
2
Price
$2051.31
Annual Dues
$
Total Cost : $19,557.00
Total Savings : $19,557.00
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The avg.
hotel room is 325 sqft
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TIMESHARE
70% of
timeshares are
2+ bedroom units
with an avg. of 1,160 sqft
More information on our formula...
Hotels usually sleep 2 adults per room, whereas the average timeshare units offer multiple private bedrooms, sleeper sofas and sometimes even bunk beds - adding value not calculated here. Timeshare properties are condo style units that contain all of the comforts of home... and then some!
Hotel total cost includes a 10% hotel tax whereas the average U.S. hotel tax is currently around 13.4%.
Timeshare total cost includes an increase in maintenance dues each year of 3%, as well as an estimated $1,000 in closing and transfer costs. These are estimated and will vary by state, county and resort.
Total savings does not take into consideration the added benefit of a timeshare unit having a spacious living room, washer and dryer, dining room and full kitchen, all of which add value and potential savings when you have the option to do your own laundry and enjoy a home cooked meal instead of dining out.