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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...

Shark Tales

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Just imagine all the fun you will have with your kids at this perfectly located Outer Banks vacation property. Conveniently located in Poteskeet, right...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Beacon's Watch

About a mile from local shopping, grocery stores, golfing, restaurants and movies. This property offers entertainment for everyone. Beacon's Watch has a beautiful private pool, hot tub, pool table, basketball goal, and even an ELEVATOR for those...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Peaceful Easy Feeling

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - You'll get a PEACEFUL EASY FEELING in this thoughtfully furnished beach home with open floorplan filled with windows displaying uninterrupted vistas of the ocean. As you pull into the concrete drive providing...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

SUMMER BREEZE

 “Summer Breeze” is a five bedroom Oceanside home located in the Town of Southern Shores. A quiet family oriented neighborhood with only a short walk to the beach. The private pool and hot tub make this home perfect for a great Outer Banks...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/26 - 10/3
$2,493  $2,718
$225 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,493  $2,718
$225 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,493  $2,718
$225 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,043  $2,218
$175 off
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Ricky's Retreat 194

Every member of your family will enjoy the original Ricky's Retreat! This fabulous, beautifully decorated home was designed to meet your entire family's every need. Ricky's Retreat services the needs of families of all ages looking for that perfect...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
6/27 - 7/4
$8,565  $9,120
$555 off
7/4 - 7/11
$8,565  $9,120
$555 off
8/29 - 9/5
$4,173  $4,395
$222 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,526  $3,748
$222 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,015  $3,237
$222 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,709  $2,931
$222 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,951  $3,173
$222 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,951  $3,173
$222 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,745  $2,967
$222 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,745  $2,967
$222 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,326  $2,548
$222 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,425  $2,647
$222 off
11/21 - 11/28
$2,745  $2,967
$222 off
11/28 - 12/5
$2,326  $2,548
$222 off
12/5 - 12/12
$2,326  $2,548
$222 off
12/12 - 12/19
$2,326  $2,548
$222 off
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...

1484 - Beachin' It

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Beachin’ It is your ultimate Corolla vacation home! Located in the Whalehead Beach community, the 4 bed, 3 bath...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

7041- Duck Dog

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Duck Dog, a semi-oceanfront OBX rental located in the heart of Rodanthe. This delightful 4-bedroom...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

An Italian and American restaurant with a huge recreation room including pool tables. 

Lighthouse Horse Rides in Buxton offers horseback riding experiences on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Rides are suitable for ages 8 and up, and Lighthouse Horse Rides works hard to accommodate family members with disabilities. Ride opportunities...