High Dunes Resort

The Resort & Its Setting

High Dunes Resort is an independently run timeshare property located at 1405 S Virginia Dare Trail in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina — a short stretch from the beach in one of the Outer Banks' most recognisable towns. The resort currently holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 29 Google reviews, a reasonable sample size for a property of this scale, and one that suggests a generally solid, if not flashy, ownership experience. As an independent resort, High Dunes operates its own management and owners' association rather than belonging to one of the large branded hotel-timeshare chains, which tends to mean a smaller, more localised operation.

Kill Devil Hills and the Outer Banks

Kill Devil Hills sits on the Outer Banks barrier islands, an area built around beach life, fishing, and maritime history. The town itself is best known as the site of the Wright Brothers' first powered flight, and the surrounding region draws a steady stream of visitors year-round for its beaches, water sports, and wide-open dunescapes. Owners and renters here are typically after a straightforward beach week — swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, fishing off the pier, or simply walking the sand — rather than a resort full of organised entertainment. The Outer Banks' long season, from busy summer months through quieter spring and autumn stretches, gives a week here flexibility whether you use it yourself or offer it to renters.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at High Dunes Resort and are considering moving it on, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to advertise it. The same applies if you'd rather rent your week out for a season instead of selling outright: you set the terms, and renters reach out through your listing.

Because High Dunes is an independent resort rather than part of a major branded exchange system, resale here typically goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a corporate transfer desk. If you're buying a resale week, ask the seller or the association directly for the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee before you agree on a price — these figures aren't standardised across independent resorts and can change year to year, so get them in writing rather than relying on what a listing assumes. It's also worth confirming exactly what transfers with the week: usage rights and any banked time, for instance, versus anything tied personally to the original owner.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

A car is genuinely necessary here — public transport on the Outer Banks is limited, and getting to the beach, grocery stores, or any of the inland attractions means driving yourself. Summer months and holiday weekends bring the heaviest traffic and highest demand across the region, while spring and autumn offer a quieter, less crowded alternative that's worth factoring into when you choose to use, rent, or advertise your week. Anyone renting out a week should be upfront in their listing about the resort's independent status, its short distance from the beach, and the straightforward, no-frills nature of the property — renters drawn to the Outer Banks are usually there for the coastline and the outdoor attractions rather than on-site resort amenities.