If you see a 1960s VW bug bearing the Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates logo cruising up and down the beach this summer, you might be reminded that 1968 was a year of good vibes and rock ‘n’ roll.
On the Outer Banks, surfing was sluicing its fiberglass nose into the area’s beach culture, and people across the country began discovering that these pristine barrier islands off the North Carolina coast were the perfect spot to establish family vacation traditions filled with endless summer fun.
In 1968 Joe and Ann Lamb started their real estate company, and they’ve been helping families find the perfect vacation rental ever since. The Lamb family now comprises four generations, all living along the Outer Banks, with three of those generations currently working for the company (the babies will get there!). The Lambs carry a passion for helping other families create lasting memories in the place where they have established their own.
“They want people to fall in love with the Outer Banks just like they have,” says Vanessa Fede, marketing specialist for Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates.
You might imagine that family traditions are important to a business founded on family, and you would be right.
“We noticed that a lot of people’s family traditions got washed away during COVID,” Fede says. “We want to be part of bringing back that tradition of coming to the Outer Banks year after year.”
Featuring vacation rentals and property management, Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates offers rental homes from Duck to South Nags Head, and you can search their website for houses based on location, amenities, partial-week availability and dog-friendly rentals. They have one of the largest selections of rental properties on the Outer Banks, and with everything from luxurious, multi-family estates to cozy little beach cottages, they are sure to have an affordable house that’s just right for your family trip.
If you’re lucky enough to be an Outer Banks homeowner, Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates offers decades of experience with wide-ranging, professional management of rental homes all along the northern beaches.
A key family value to the Lambs and their business is personal attention to detail, and this features in both the company’s rental property and management facets.
Mostly, though, the Lambs’ mission is to foster a tradition of family gatherings along the beaches that they love.
“We want to offer a space for families to continue their memories for generations,” Fede says.
So keep an eye out for a bright little time capsule of a VW bug merrily making its way up and down the coastal roads of the Outer Banks this summer. This vessel for family fun is a reminder of the importance of family, traditions and timeless summer fun. Groovy!
(252) 261-4444
4607 N. Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk
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About the Author Heather Frese
Heather Frese fell in love with the Outer Banks when she was three years old. She grew up camping every summer on Hatteras Island, and her writing is deeply influenced by the history and wild beauty of the area. Her debut novel, The Baddest Girl on the Planet, won the Lee Smith Novel Prize and is set on Hatteras Island. 
