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Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

5233 - Surfin' Shamrock

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2024: New Decks, Larger Screened Porch, New Fencing, New Hot Tub! Welcome to Surfin' Shamrock! This bright and airy Outer Banks rental is...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

The Sandlot 437

Welcome to The Sandlot, located at Milepost 11.5 in Nags Head. This spacious home has everything you need for a perfect getaway! Guests will enjoy the ocean views from the decks, as well as the short 150 foot walk to the beach access, just across...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

SPLASH INN

If your ideal vacation spot is a home that “has it all” then look no further! Splash Inn is ready for your good times! With 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, straight shot to ocean, huge 11 x 24 pool, hot tub, game room equipped with full sized...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
9/6 - 9/13
$2,640  $3,294
$654 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,370  $2,942
$572 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,471  $2,942
$471 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,471  $2,942
$471 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,471  $2,942
$471 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,471  $2,942
$471 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,132  $2,420
$288 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,146  $2,420
$274 off
11/1 - 11/8
$2,034  $2,270
$236 off
11/8 - 11/15
$2,050  $2,270
$220 off
11/15 - 11/22
$2,139  $2,270
$131 off
11/29 - 12/6
$2,150  $2,270
$120 off
12/6 - 12/13
$2,178  $2,270
$92 off
12/13 - 12/20
$2,231  $2,270
$39 off
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

SEA LIGHT

Beyond a fenced 30 x 14 private pool, a sandy volleyball court waits for barefoot matches at Sea Light, a seven-bedroom Duck escape from Carolina Designs. Set 258 yards from beach access in the Duck Landing community, this sunlit oceanside...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Sandcastle

OCEANFRONT Avon-Dune Way Unlike castles in the air, this SANDCASTLE is real. Step inside the first floor where you will find a huge queen bedroom suite with deck access, Intelligent TV, and a impressive ocean view. There is a full bath on this level...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

7590 - Sea Cabin

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS A PET FREE HOME. Relax and unwind in the comfort and simplicity of Sea Cabin! This oceanfront Outer Banks vacation home is located in the...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

Kandel in the Wind

Kandel in the Wind has all the bells and whistles to make your next vacation a memorable one. Located in the quiet oceanside neighborhood of Crown Point, you will enjoy amenities like the large community pool, tennis courts and private beach access...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 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.