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The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

361 | The Harris Cottage

Experience the style, charm, and warmth this classic Nags Head oceanfront home provides. Beautiful tongue and groove woodwork, comfortable furnishings, and modern updates combine with amenities that include your own Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

BAREFEET RETREAT

Eleven flatscreen TVs and a ground-floor rec room signal that Barefeet Retreat was built for the big group vacation. This Carolina Designs oceanfront home at Milepost 16.5 in Nags Head pairs nine bedrooms with a 30 x 14 private pool and an...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Captain's Choice

Whether you're planning a long-awaited family reunion, an annual beach tradition, or a simple coastal getaway, Captain's Choice offers the space, comfort, and location to make every vacation unforgettable. Perfectly situated in the heart of Kill...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

643 | The Tropics

Great Location, lovely décor & comfortable furnishings will make you feel as though you have arrived in "The Tropics" when you choose this Kill Devil Hills Vacation Home. The Bright Colors & Island Theme along w/ all the amenities will...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

MY BLUE HEAVEN

10 bedrooms, each with a private bath, mean no one negotiates for shower time at My Blue Heaven, a Carolina Designs vacation rental in Corolla's Whalehead neighborhood. An elevator reaches every level, a recreation room anchors the ground...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

416 | TipSea Turtle

The TipSea Turtle is an exceptional Oceanfront Masterpiece that brings it all together to ensure a Grand Outer Banks Getaway for your family. Experience endless ocean views, uncrowded beaches, and ample space to relax and spend time with loved...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

5271 - Sound Blessing

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Sound Blessing, an OBX retreat located on the soundfront of Colington Harbour in Kill Devil Hills. This...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

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