Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales recently announced the acquisition of Shore Details, expanding their homes under management from 500 to 612, and their footprint from the Virginia state line to Hatteras Inlet.
“Pam and Rene Stoffel have built an outstanding organization servicing owners and guests with the utmost care,” stated Doug Brindley of Brindley Beach in a press release. “The team at Shore Details is a welcome addition to the Brindley Beach family… We look forward to seeing everyone on Hatteras Island and making many more friends [and] we are very excited about the opportunity to work with the owners and staff at Shore Details. ”
“As a way of introduction, I have been in vacation rentals here on the Outer Banks for 38 years,” stated Brindley. “My first time on the beach was 1963 and I moved to the Outer Banks in 1984 after working in public accounting after graduation from ECU. I am the current president of the Outer Banks Association of Realtors.”
“For many years, I have wanted a presence on Hatteras Island and this opportunity arose when Pam and Rene called me. They knew we were a great fit because our culture and operations perfectly match what they have built at Shore Details. I am excited to talk with and meet all of you, and I know we will have a great time together working to rent your homes and deliver superior service.”
The Shore Details offices are located in Salvo and Frisco. For more information on Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales, visit their website at https://www.brindleybeach.com/.
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