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Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

STARBOARD

You are in for the perfect Outer Banks beach vacation in Starboard. With its gorgeous ocean views, short walk to the beach, a lovely decor, beautiful salt water pool and hot tub in the backyard. The house has been re-sided and additional recent...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 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...

2869 - Seascape

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Seascape, the perfect home for your next Outer Banks Escape! Seascape is located in the heart of Duck near great local shopping...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

The Treehouse

SOUNDFRONT Buxton — NC 12 Hwy — Located within lush greenery, THE TREEHOUSE offers a living canvas where every evening, the sun dips into a fiery blaze, painting beautiful sunsets across the Pamlico Sound. The million-dollar view from this...

  • Buxton
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

Near The Edge

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Rat Race got you “Near the Edge”? Go with the flow and come out to enjoy a week of ocean views and sea breezes at this lovely Outer Banks beach...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Ocean Breezes, Unit #110

Located in Hatteras Village / 1 Bedroom / 1 Full BathroomStep into Ocean Breezes, Unit #110, your serene oceanfront getaway on Hatteras Island, where the rhythm of the waves sets the pace for your hideaway. This thoughtfully designed first-floor...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Angels' Retreat

Gather your family and friends to getaway to the beach and soak up all there is to love about the Outer Banks right near the Corolla Lighthouse! If your vacation plans include a pet friendly home with a private heated 16x32  pool, cabana by the...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

ATLANTIC BREEZE

Claim one of five king bedrooms at ATLANTIC BREEZE, a Carolina Designs oceanfront home in Corolla where seven bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths give everyone room to spread out. Gather with the group in the rec room, then soak in the...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...