For nearly 40 years, Michael Halminski has been photographing the Outer Banks. His work reflects his knowledge and love of the area and includes fauna, landscapes, seascapes, forests, weather images and all the beautiful aspects of coastal living.
His gallery has been operating for over 25 years and offers more than 30 images on reasonably priced, blank note cards. He also has a variety of prints for sale, which he prints himself.
Halminski has a delicate touch and shoots like an artist. Most of his work has been shot on Hatteras Island, but his portfolio also includes images from his travels to coasts and rainforests of Costa Rica. He also compiled a pictorial record as he worked two winters as an oysterman on a sailing skipjack in the Chesapeake Bay.
His work has appeared in numerous publications such as Newsweek, Orion Nature Quarterly, the Washington Post, Philadelphia Enquirer, Christian Science Monitor, Southern Living, Our State, Coastwatch and others.
Halminski also has worked as an assistant to National Geographic / Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey on some Outer Banks assignments.
If you can't get by during regular business hours, give them a call. They will do their best to work with you year round. Call in advance during the off-season to make sure the gallery is open the day you would like to visit.
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October 9, 2025
This year, the Duck Jazz Festival proudly reaches its 16th anniversary, and with it, we unveil our artistic vision:“Duck Grooves: The Sound of Jazz,” is an electrifying celebration of jazz’s dynamic, ever-evolving nature, set against the stunning backdrop of the Currituck Sound. It’s a fusion of past, present, and future, where the timeless traditions of jazz intersect with the vibrancy of new, innovative sounds. Just as the sound of jazz flows and adapts, so too does the landscape of Duck where the rhythm of the music harmonizes with the natural beauty of the water and the surrounding environment.
Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and maritime forest. The park features a wooden boardwalk, two gazebos, a fishing and many more amenities for the enjoyment of the area's natural beauty and wildlife. On a stroll through the park you will likely run into many of the area's indigenous creatures and plants.Just after entering the park, and next to the ample parking area you’ll find a covered picnic pavilion, a putting green, cookout grills and a basketball half court. Below the pavilion is a canoe and kayak access deck. Beyond this recreation and picnic area is a half-mile loop, mostly boardwalk, that will take you on a scenic and educational tour of a large section of the Preserve, where wildlife and plants are identified by plaques placed along the route. At the first gazebo stop is another kayak and canoe access where you’re sure to see many yellow-bellied slider turtles swimming all around and an Osprey family nesting above. Other creatures you may get a glimpse of include deer, otter, egrets, raccoons and even a nutria. Also along the boardwalk you’ll find an observation deck and a pier for fishing (license required). The fishing pond is stocked with several varieties of fish, including brim and bass..Sandy Run Park is open from sunrise to sunset. Although the cost is free, the natural serenity and beauty it offers is priceless.
Located in Duck/ 8 Bedrooms/ 7 Full Bathrooms/ 3 Half BathroomsA GREAT PLACE lives up to its name! You will find this freshly modernized handsome oceanfront home opulent and comfortable. This vacation home promotes instant relaxation and enjoyment with spectacular ocean vistas, cavernous decks and incredible amenities. While you feel like you are at a private getaway, the home is located just a short distance to the stores and eateries in Duck.Ground Level: Enter your vacation home into a sizable recreation room furnished with a Queen Sleep Couch, a ping pong table and 2 HD TVs. A kitchenette with granite counter tops offers and ideal convenience featuring a full size refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. The recreation room has it's own Bluetooth sound system for your poolside listening enjoyment. Appreciate the roomy movie theatre room with a huge screen TV and seating for 9. There is a cabana half bath that has pool access. There are 3 spacious master bedrooms on the ground level, each well-appointed and equipped with TVs: 1 King Master Bedroom with deck access, a Master Bedroom with 2 Singles and a Master Bedroom with 2 Bunk Sets. The laundry room is equipped with 2 washers and 2 dryers. Savor music outside with Bluetooth sound system. Outside you will find a handsome private pool with multiple lounge chairs and a separate sitting area with 4 Adirondack chairs. Unwind in the hot tub or appreciate a drink at the Tiki bar that offers seating for 6. More fun can be had on the full-size volleyball court and basketball goal. Mid Level: Enjoy the ultimate sports bar with granite counter tops and seating for 6 complete with dishwasher, microwave, ice maker, drink refrigerator and 3 Intelligent TVs so you'll never miss a game. Bluetooth sound system, a full size pool table and a powder room. Take in the great ocean vistas from the sports bar or relax on the private sunbathing deck with Adirondack chairs or the other private deck with rocking chairs. There are 4 impressive bedrooms on this level: 2 King Master Bedrooms (one with access to the sunbathing deck) and a King Bedroom with access to the deck with rocking chairs that shares a bathroom suite (handicapped friendly) with adjoining Queen Bedroom. All bedrooms are well appointed with Roku TVs for private viewing entertainment.Top Level: Features a attractively decorated great room with impressive ocean vistas and fireplace. The entertainment system is complete with a huge Intelligent TV and Bluetooth sound system. The dining room has seating for 12 and the gourmet kitchen (refreshed in 2024) is equipped with every imaginable cooking essential for the definitive gourmet experience. Granite counter tops with a breakfast bar seating 6, plenty of counter space, double dishwashers, prepare tops and ovens, double sinks and ice maker make this area ideal for entertaining a enormous group. There is a separate breakfast area seating 6 in the beautiful sun room that is furnished with a Queen Sleep Couch. Guests will savor the sizable oceanfront deck with it's outdoor dining table for 8 and rocking chairs. The Soundside deck offers a cafe table, rockers and a gas grille. The King Master Bedroom is equipped with a Roku TV, private deck and spacious bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and over-sized shower.Extras: Private Gated Pool (15 x 30), Tiki Bar and Hot Tub, outside shower, ELEVATOR, theatre room, large Intelligent TVs in all common areas, all bedrooms with ROKU TVs, high-speed internet with wireless capability, Bluetooth sound systems on each floor, gas fireplace (available November 1-April 30), pool table, ping pong table, high chair, pack-n-play, infant gate, basketball goal, volleyball court, gas grille, charcoal grille, cedar lined closets, private beach walkway with seating, linens and towels supplied and community water. No Smoking. Well behaved Dogs Welcome. Full week units only. Special Events Welcome, 50 people with owner approval. Distance to beach access: Oceanfront. House Address: 163 Bufflehead Road. Beds: 5 Kings, Queen, 2 Bunk Sets, 2 Singles, 2 Queen SS. Key Type: Keyless entry. CHECK IN LOCATION: 1213-C Duck Road, Duck Office. *SPARKLE CLUB2025, PRIVATE POOL is open from 5/10/25 -10/10/25Beach Cabana Service: 6 chairs and 2 umbrellas will be set up Monday- Friday at this homes private beach access. Look for you beach set up, weather permitting, from 10am-5pm, Monday through Friday, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Umbrellas and chairs may not be set up on extremely windy or rainy days.Linens and towels included at no additional cost. This home will provide sheets for all beds and the beds will be made with the exception of sleep couches, top bunk beds and trundle beds in which case the sheets are supplied. This home also provides 2 bath towels and 1 wash cloth per person the home sleeps, 2 hand towels per full bathroom, 1 hand towel per half bathroom and a bath mat for each shower or tub. SPARKLE CLUB: Guests will be able to arrive at their vacation home at 12:00 pm with access to the first level of the home and the pool area only (be advised the pool and spa may not be cleaned by noon, if the home offers a private pool). Please do not attempt to go to any other level in your vacation home until the housekeeping team has finished their work OR 4:00 pm check in time.Special Event Details: (Optional for event/wedding reservations only). The owner of this home MUST approve all events! This home offers Special Event accommodations for your Outer Banks Wedding or special event accepting up to 50 guests to attend your event. This home may only be over-occupied during the event date and the event times listed on the Special Events Request Form and Lease Addendum required to be signed and returned with your Lease Agreement. Tents and canopies can not be placed anywhere on the premises without permission from Brindley Beach Vacations. (unless otherwise advertised). Every Special Event reservation will have 2 additional costs that are further explained on the Special Events Request form and Lease Addendum: (1) Event Security Deposit: $1500, this security deposit is returnable pending no damage is done to the home during your vacation lease period. The security deposit will be used to pay for carpet cleaning if needed after the event, or any other damages done to the home during your vacation lease period/event. (2) Event Fee: $1000, the event fee is a mandatory fee paid in addition to the rental rate on all special event reservations.Kilmarlic Golf Club Member This program offers guests a variety of activities that include discounted golf access, wild horse tours, golf lessons, clinics and more! The K Club will also have a full time concierge to assist in planning your activities. You can also receive special prices for the newest attraction on the Outer Banks, the H2OBX Waterpark and Kitty Hawk Kites activities including hang gliding, paragliding, kayak tours, kite boarding, jet-ski units and more! CLICK HERE for details, rates and reservations! (252) 491-2841.Booking: After booking, you will receive an e-mail with instructions to electronically sign your lease agreement and make your online payment within 3 days, to avoid cancellation. During the booking process you will be asked to enter a credit card number, nothing will be charged to this card. We offer optional travel insurance as well as other optional costs that you can opt in or out of on your lease agreement. Your final payment will be due 30 days prior to arrival. *Reservations booked within 45 days of arrival will have 3 days to sign the lease agreement and submit payment in full.Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales makes every reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. All information, description and rates are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishings, inventory or décor changes implemented by the individual homeowner. Photos, virtual tours and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.*************************************************SPARKLE CLUB will be discontinued for the 2026 season.Beds:
- Duck
- 8 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
