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Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

Deja Blue

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore Deja Blue! This semi-oceanfront home offers 5 ocean facing bedrooms and plenty of space for relaxation around your private pool or on the many ocean view...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

SAPPHIRE BY THE SEA

Overview Brilliant vacation days are in your future at Sapphire by the Sea, a 9-bedroom gem in Kill Devil Hills. Easy access to the beach and elevated ocean views are highlights of this semi-oceanfront, and a convenient community beach access...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

CASA TUA

Overview Located in Whalehead, Casa Tua (translates to your house) offers your vacation group three levels and over 6,000 square feet of indoor living space. With gathering areas on each floor, twelve bedrooms with private baths, a...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Monkey Shine KIN-70

Located in beautiful Kinnakeet Shores, Monkey Shine has it all! The whole family will love the 18x25 private pool. Soak your cares away in the 4-person hot tub. Spend a fun-filled day fishing in the lake in your own backyard (catch and release)...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

K7300 Lighthouse Loft 4 Bedroom Home at ...

Welcome to Lighthouse Loft at The Tides Oceanfront Community by KEES Vacations! New for 2026: Village Beach Club and Westside Athletic Club included with your stay! At The Tides, you can indulge in a unique vacation experience like no other...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Grammie's Place

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.An Outer Banks vacation at a great value is waiting for you at ‘Grammie’s Place’, a completely remodeled and updated property with quartz...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Miramar

OCEANVIEW Avon - Wahoo Circle - Spectacular MIRAMAR, and just two tons from the ocean, is where vacation dreams come true. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac, MIRAMAR offers ocean vistas and access nearly as good as oceanfront. The first level...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...