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The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Joshua's Tiki Hut

Vacation starts the moment you arrive at Joshua’s Tiki Hut, a one-of-a-kind oceanfront retreat in the heart of Nags Head designed for memorable family gatherings and fun-filled beach days. With sweeping Atlantic views, direct beach access, and...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

MARITIME LURE

This four bedroom, three bath Outer Banks rental is located in the Circle Drive community of Southern Shores. Maritime Lure sits on a quiet, wooded lot and features a screened porch. The living space in Maritime Lure has large, cathedral ceilings...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/29 - 6/5
$1,548  $1,690
$142 off
6/5 - 6/12
$1,789  $1,958
$169 off
6/12 - 6/19
$1,942  $2,132
$190 off
6/19 - 6/26
$2,037  $2,132
$95 off
6/26 - 7/3
$2,193  $2,306
$113 off
7/17 - 7/24
$2,278  $2,306
$28 off
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Carolina Dreamin'

OCEANFRONT – Avon – You’ll be CAROLINA DREAMIN’ after staying in this 4,640 sq. ft. home with 360 degree vistas of the Atlantic to the east, the Pamlico Sound to the west, the National Seashore to the north, and then back to the Atlantic...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

5737 - Diamond by the Sea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! For the discerning Outer Banks vacationer who enjoys the sand and salt air by day, but wishes to relax and awaken in...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

814 | OBX Family Escape

Your family will love this great beach cottage that is situated in the heart of Nags Head. The open floor plan provides a comfortable, relaxing environment to spend time together, and the Beach is within easy walking distance - approximately 400...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

As Good As It Gets

Pets are allowed for 2026! As Good As It Gets is a vibrant, modern vacation home offering an ideal oasis located just steps away from the ocean. The house features a joyful, beach-themed living space with an open-plan layout connecting the plush...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

K0701 Namaste Here at Admirals View III

Welcome to Namaste Here at Admirals View III by KEES Vacations! Decisions, decisions...Should you make your way to the oceanfront pool and soak up the rays in one of those comfy sun loungers or walk down the steps to the golden sands of the Outer...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...

Buxton Woods

Perhaps the reason that this area of maritime forest goes unnoticed, (an area which in fact comprises the majority of Frisco Village), is simply because the oceanfront beaches just yards away are too alluring to ignore, and garner the lion's share...

We are Daniel, Kate and Brooke, a team of experienced documentary portrait and wedding photographers from Hatteras Island. We Love creating stunning and meaningful photographs. Our style is natural, bold, and sincere. Our work highlights unscripted...

Ask any crowd of visiting kiteboarders about Kite Point, and they'll readily give you exact directions to this unmarked but internationally renowned soundside beach. Located in between Avon and Buxton villages abutting the Pamlico Sound, Kite Point...