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KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Sunshine & Tan Lines

Now Allowing Flex Stay (3-Nighttime Minimum) During In-Season (2026). Located in Corolla / 3 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate this vacation home located in the award-winning resort community of Corolla Light...

  • Corolla
  • 3 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...

Crabpot PKT-104

Crabpot has a beachy ambience that will provide the perfect backdrop for your Outer Banks vacation. Swing away the afternoon in a hammock on one of the many decks and take in a spectacular sunset. Soak in the sun by the pool or enjoy the hot tub on...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

Sugar Magnolia

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomLocated Oceanside in Corolla Light, this handsome home has everything you'll need for a great Corolla vacation! Your family will savor being able to walk to the Ocean, the Currituck...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
9/8 - 9/15
$3,145  $3,445
$300 off
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

THREE LITTLE BIRDS

You won't have to worry about a thing, when you stay at the "Three Little Birds" cottage. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath oceanside home is a short walk to your own public beach access which is only 275 yards away on a very private street. When you are ready...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/25 - 10/2
$2,073  $2,360
$287 off
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Captain Beck's

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Laura Lane - Sister Home: This is one of two nearly identical homes sitting beside each other – rent one or both for your group. Or if this home is already rented for your week, take a look at its sister home Horatio's...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

Out of the Blue

Enjoy your morning and evenings out on the covered porch overlooking the amazing views of the ocean. Just a few steps away is the beach with a private beach path across the street. Our home is conveniently situated so you can enjoy lots of great...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

LA RESIDENCIA

Hand-painted ceiling murals, ocean-to-sound vistas, and a ground-floor home theater set the tone at La Residencia, a 9-bedroom oceanfront villa in Pine Island. Carolina Designs invites you to Corolla, where a recreation room and beautifully...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 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...

The Museum of the Sea in Buxton, North Carolina, is a delightful treasure trove for those fascinated by maritime history and culture. This charming museum offers visitors an engaging glimpse into the rich heritage of the coastal region, showcasing...