About Us
For more than four decades, Twiddy & Company has welcomed families to the Outer Banks — but our story is about more than just where we've been.
The finest in Southern Hospitality
Today, we're redefining what it means to experience the Outer Banks: blending our deep local roots with modern hospitality, innovation, and a genuine love for the coast. Every stay is shaped by real people who live and work here — experts who know each dune, tide, and sunrise by heart.
From helping guests discover their perfect beach home to supporting our homeowners with trusted care, our goal is simple: to make every moment on the Outer Banks feel effortless, memorable, and authentically local.
As a family-owned company grounded in the community, we invest in the people and places that make this stretch of coastline extraordinary — from beach cleanups and local scholarships to creating rewarding careers for those who call the OBX home.
What makes Twiddy different
Twiddy offers the widest selection of vacation rentals on the Outer Banks — and the deepest local expertise to match.
Local Expertise
99% of our employees live and work on the Outer Banks. When you call, you're talking to a neighbor — someone who drives Duck Road every morning and knows every beach access, restaurant, and hidden gem.
Guest Experience
Our service blends timeless Southern hospitality with modern technology. Our guest satisfaction scores are the highest they've been in over 45 years — and we're still raising the bar.
Property Care
Our homes are maintained by people who treat them like their own. We partner directly with owners and manage every detail — inspections, maintenance, and year-round care — so you never have to wonder.
Trusted by Generations
More than half of our guests each year are returning guests. Thousands of families have made Twiddy part of their annual tradition — and we take that trust seriously, one family at a time.
What it's like to work with us
Every Twiddy employee is a community member — someone who lives and breathes the Outer Banks. That's the difference you feel from the first phone call.
No bots. No call centers. Just locals.
When you call Twiddy, you speak to a person right away — a person who lives just down the street. Our team brings a combined 1,099+ years of Outer Banks experience. They know which restaurants are worth the wait, where the dolphin sightings are best in September, and exactly what a homeowner needs to have a worry-free off-season.
Your home, our priority.
We operate on a simple belief: only when both owners and guests are truly satisfied do we have a successful relationship. That balance drives every decision we make — from year-round property care to transparent owner reporting and dedicated local support.
How we operate
At Twiddy, there is no "they" — only "we." Every person on our team owns the outcome and acts with a sense of urgency, integrity, and care. These aren't words on a wall; they're how we show up every day.
Integrity First
We do the right thing — even when it's hard. Our word is our bond, and we operate with full transparency in every relationship.
Best People
We recruit and retain smart, talented people who embrace our culture. We treat each other like family — because we are one.
Operational Excellence
We embrace data and technology to stay ahead, while never losing the personal touch that sets us apart from larger companies.
Genuine Care
We have a responsibility to deliver an exceptional experience with every interaction — and we take that seriously.
Investing in the OBX
The Outer Banks isn't just where we work — it's our home. Twiddy & Company has been a sustained investor in the community for more than four decades, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Scholarships
We offer annual scholarships to college students who work with us, helping invest in the next generation of OBX talent and leaders.
Non-Profit & Local Events
We invest in a wide range of non-profit organizations and community events that support the people and places that make the Outer Banks extraordinary.
Environmental Stewardship
We actively support efforts to protect the beaches, dunes, and coastal ecosystems that make the OBX one of the most special places on earth.
Local Employment
With 150+ full-time employees — 99% of whom live on the OBX — Twiddy is one of the largest local employers on the northern Outer Banks.
A workplace worth coming back to
""When you look behind the scenes at Twiddy & Company, you will find a collection of people who are smart, talented, friendly, and committed to our company's values.""
Doug Twiddy, Founder
Twiddy is a place where people grow. Our team brings a combined 1,099+ years of Outer Banks experience because people build careers here — not just jobs.
From a one-bedroom office plan to 1,000+ homes
In 1978, Doug and Sharon Twiddy started a company in Duck Village — with a backup plan built on a one-bedroom house layout, just in case. The backup plan wasn't needed. What followed was four decades of growth: a second office in Corolla, a paved road where there wasn't one, and communities that didn't exist becoming some of the most sought-after beach destinations in the country. The constant through all of it has been the ritual of a family beach vacation. Not much beats the anticipation of a week at the ocean.
Read the Full Story
Doug & Sharon Twiddy open their first office in Duck Village. First oceanfront lots on OBX sell for $17,500.
First Corolla office opens next to Winks & the post office, before the road to Corolla was even paved.
Wash Woods Coast Guard Station (built 1917) purchased and restored as a 4x4-area real estate office.
Duck office rebuilt for Twiddy's 30th anniversary, "with a vision for 30 more years."
150+ full-time employees, 1,000+ homes, still family-owned — still rooted in Southern hospitality.
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