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Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Mountain Retreat 161-B

Take a break from a busy world at Mountain Retreat, an oceanside cottage that is sure to be your family's favorite Outer Banks vacation destination! Located just a short walk to the beach at the end of the street (approximately 0.2 miles) a stay at...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

170 | Beach Ya To It!

This Terrific Vacation Home is Very Comfortable, Fully Equipped, & Perfect for Families w/Children. Your group will enjoy the Private Swimming Pool surrounded by a large deck area & the Kiddie Pool is sure to be a hit w/the little ones...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

Beach Play

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Sand St. - Plan a playful vacation this year in BEACH PLAY. Frolic in the private swimming pool or a soak-tired muscles in the bubbly hot tub. Dry off on the new pool chairs and take in the Hatteras sun. The first level of the...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

POP'S PLACE

Carolina Designs welcomes you to a nine-bedroom Whalehead estate where all nine bedrooms have private baths, an elevator reaches every floor, and the cabana rooftop holds a hot tub above the dune line. A gas grill, a 30 x 14 private pool, a...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

5468 - Mermaids' Lagoon

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Start your Outer Banks vacation at Mermaids' Lagoon! This Nags Head vacation home is located at milepost 13.5 near...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Paradise Cove

SOUNDFRONT Hatteras - NC Hwy. 12 - Bring your family to Hatteras for a memorable vacation at PARADISE COVE. This private hideaway is located on the soundfront of northern Hatteras Village with a boardwalk to the sound for launching your...

  • Hatteras
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Caribbean Wave

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe – Caribbean Way - Watch the waves in luxury at CARIBBEAN WAVE. This eight-bedroom, 5,200 sq. ft., estate is only steps from the ocean and outfitted with all the amenities you need to make your vacation memorable. With...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms

B&B Antiques is chocked full of eye-catching collectibles and treasures from the past along with lots of “other cool stuff.”You could spend days browsing through the quilts, art, furniture, glassware, lamps - vintage baking supplies...

Beach Books is located in the heart of the Timbuck ii Shopping Centre in Corolla. They are locally owned by Corolla residents, fully accessible and stroller friendly. Beach Books stocks books for all ages and interests - including new releases and...

Find a new beach read to enjoy along the Ocracoke shoreline, or pick up a few local treasures to share with friends back home at this popular island shop that has been delighting readers for more than three decades. Books To Be Red is Ocracoke...

A used and new book store with plenty of bargains. 

A full service book shop that's cozy and filled with good reads. 

In the heart of Manteo, Downtown Books is a cherished gem for book lovers and casual readers alike. With its cozy ambiance and welcoming atmosphere, this independent bookstore invites all to explore the enchanting world of literature. The moment you...

If you enjoy a good cup of coffee and a good book, a stop into Duck’s Cottage Coffee & Bookshop is a must. Located in a historic gun shop next to the pond in the Waterfront Shops in Duck, a visit to Duck’s Cottage truly is an...

Looking at the small town of Manteo, with its Crepe Myrtle lined busy main streets, and charming downtown filled with contemporary restaurants and old antique stores, one wouldn't necessarily think that this Outer Banks village was the veritable...

If you are an antique hunter and are looking for an eclectic selection, you can’t miss a trip to Freedom Antiques at Buccaneer’s Walk in Kitty Hawk.  Owners Sue Norris and Grady Lassiter opened the doors to this quaint antique shop...

A Native American Museum featuring artifacts from local indigenous people.

Campground stores don’t get much better than the one at the Frisco Woods Campground. At the Frisco Woods Camp Store, you can find everything you need for the perfect Outer Banks camping trip and you will without a doubt leave as a happy...

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...

Gulf Stream Gifts in Nags Head, NC (Outer Banks, MP 10.5) offers a great variety of sterling silver, 14kt gold and fashion jewelry with a coastal flair. We also have souvenirs such as mermaids and turtles, t-shirts, wind chimes, greeting cards...

With three locations filled with riches for the mind, heart and soul, Island Bookstore is a must-see Outer Banks stop. Their motto says it all – they are committed to providing you with selections to amuse, inform, enrich, and edify. What else...

A locals favorite, Island Gallery & Christmas Shop makes for an exciting day trip. 

You could spend all day in Kellogg’s Cottage Shop and still not see everything it offers. From specialty sauces and snacks, to hardware, to home and lawn maintenance and décor and even pet supplies, there’s little you won’t...

An old fashion general store not to miss! 

No trip to Ocracoke Island can be complete without a visit to the Preservation Society’s Museum and Gift Shop. The building that houses the Museum, along with the Society and its collections are a testimony to the island’s rich...

The Outer Banks Hotline is a crisis intervention center with a 24-hour hotline. The also have thrift stores up and down the Outer Banks including one in Manteo. 

Video game and comic book fans will have a great time at Super Galactic Games N Comics, a unique shopping destination that is situated in the heart of the Outer Banks. Brimming with items that range from valuable collectibles to trading cards, Super...

The Artful Navigator stands as a charming gem in the heart of Manteo, where creativity and community come together in a delightful fusion. This unique establishment features a vibrant array of local art, handmade crafts, and nautical-themed...

No shopping trip with the kids is complete without a trip to a toy store, and The Kid’s Store in the Waterfront Shops in Duck is the perfect spot to find everything for children. From toys, books, puzzles and games, there is plenty to choose...

A classy gift shop with something for everyone.

A complete office supply store that includes art supplies, as well. 

Sometimes you just want to visit a Walmart. Fortunately, Walmart is conveniently located at milepost 1, right as you enter the Outer Banks from the Wright Memorial Bridge.