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Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



In Between Dreams

The ultimate beach vacation awaits you at In Between Dreams!  This 6 bedroom beach rental in the heart of Duck Village offers great amenities and location.  Lounge by the pool, walk to the beach, dip in the hot tub, watch the sunrise, and stroll...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Skipper's Haven 519-A

Enjoy morning sunrises over the Atlantic and evening sunsets backdropped by Cape Hatteras National Seashore at Skipper’s Haven, a 6-bedroom, 3.5 bath, pet-friendly oceanfront home just past milepost 17 in South Nags Head. As the popularity of our...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

Sage Watch SS-20

Sage Watch is located along the beautiful beaches of Southern Shores, providing convenience to all the luxuries of town, while still offering the solitude of the northern beaches.Enjoy incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean right in your backyard...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

3944 - Carolina Escape

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Pool and Hot Tub not available from 10/17 through 5/1. Leave your troubles far behind in Carolina Escape. Conveniently located next door to the...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

DUNE DREAMS

Treat yourself to a wonderful and memorable vacation in this gorgeous beach house with recent renovations. This well-maintained cottage is nestled on the dunes in a quiet, low-traffic area with easy beach access. Nestled among mature Live Oaks that...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/22 - 8/29
$3,666  $4,206
$540 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,938  $3,655
$717 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,714  $3,013
$299 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,714  $3,013
$299 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,714  $3,013
$299 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,714  $3,013
$299 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,327  $2,463
$136 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,366  $2,463
$97 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,215  $2,312
$97 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,257  $2,312
$55 off
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Johnson 506-A

This peaceful Outer Banks vacation rental is located just 300 feet from the pristine beaches of South Nags Head just past milepost 17. Enjoy ocean views and a quiet location for your family vacation in this nicely decorated, well-equipped...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

WJ-3AV | Windjammer - V

All new flooring with premium vinyl plank on first level and carpet upstairs, for the 2026 season. Elevated Two Story Oceanfront Condo protected by large dune, with views of the ocean and the Community Swimming Pool from upper level. Sturdy...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

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...