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H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

THE PENNY SWAN

“The Penny Swan” will be your picture perfect Outer Banks beach vacation home! You will be so close to the beach you will experience the warm and breezy ocean air from this property's spacious sun and covered decks, 14 x 28 private saltwater...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

OBX HIDEAWAY

You will love this cozy oceanside cottage in its perfect location. Walk to Duck for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Great family neighborhood.Level 1:Den with Queen sleep sofa, CATV; 2 bedrooms (1 with Queen, CATV and private access to the hall bath...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
11/1 - 11/8
$1,182  $1,261
$79 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,182  $1,261
$79 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,218  $1,261
$43 off
11/29 - 12/6
$1,200  $1,261
$61 off
12/6 - 12/13
$1,182  $1,261
$79 off
12/13 - 12/20
$1,218  $1,261
$43 off
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Casa Spiaggia

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Just like an Italian cruise, “Casa Spiaggia” helps you get away from it all! From the private pool to the quiet Kitty Hawk beaches, you can loosen...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

SOLANA

You and your family are in for a treat with this spacious and beautifully decorated home located in a secluded, wooded setting. Equipped to accommodate a large family, this home offers a great room with a large deck and screened porch, recreation...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

PIRATES COVE

Minutes away from Duck, charming, family-oriented vacation home located on a quiet cul-de-sac with walkway to the beach. House is tastefully decorated, and well-maintained.Level 1:4 bedrooms: King bedroom with private bathroom and TV; 2 with Queens...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Sounds of Joy

Now Pet Friendly and Offering Seasonal Flex Stay (3-Nighttime Minimum, September 1 to May 15)Located in Corolla / 7 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThe Sounds of Joy is a handsome 7 bedroom home with 5 full bathrooms and a half bath...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

To The Hilt 73-P

To the Hilt is a 5-bedroom home offering a large open living area and a kitchen that will blow you away! Only a short 180 ft walk to the beach access and all the beach gear you can imagine will make you want to visit this home time and time again...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...