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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Baum

Property Under Construction -- Conveniences Subject to Change New for 2027, welcome to The Baum House — an extraordinary 12-bedroom oceanfront getaway in the exclusive Pine Island Limited community. Designed with coastal elegance and luxury...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

439 | Sonnie Beaches

Lovely vacation home w/Private Pool, Hot Tub, Rec. Room w/Pool Table, & a wonderful location that is very close to the beach w/direct access (only 180 ft. to Bittern St. Beach Access). This home also features a fenced yard w/Swing Set. Ground...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

273 | Llama Beach

Comfortable furnishings, terrific views that stretch from Ocean to Sound make "Llama Beach" a great destination for your Outer Banks vacation. Well-equipped w/expansive decks, this home is just a short walk (240 feet) to the beach access at E...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
6/6 - 6/12
$2,195  $2,395
$200 off
6/13 - 6/19
$2,595  $2,795
$200 off
6/27 - 7/3
$3,295  $3,495
$200 off
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Sandy Toes

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.No problem spending all your time on the beach at ‘Sandy Toes’ with sandy toes. This appealing property has a great location (semi-oceanfront) with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

Seashell 72-K

Located in the Ocean Sands community, this Corolla vacation rental will have you hooked and keep you coming back again and again. Seashell sits right on Ocean Sands Lake, with the ocean located just a short walk on a sandy path. After a long day at...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
6/20 - 6/27
$3,645  $4,145
$500 off
7/18 - 7/25
$3,745  $4,145
$400 off
8/8 - 8/15
$3,248  $3,648
$400 off
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Shoulda' Been Here Yesterday

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWelcome to the ideal vacation home!  Shoulda' Been Here Yesterday is located in the cozy private community of Crown Point. This refreshed 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom beach home offers...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
5/22 - 5/29
$1,963  $2,199
$236 off
7/10 - 7/17
$4,045  $4,649
$604 off
8/7 - 8/14
$4,045  $4,649
$604 off
8/27 - 9/3
$3,302  $3,775
$473 off
9/3 - 9/10
$3,004  $3,424
$420 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,112  $2,375
$263 off
9/10 - 9/17
$2,409  $2,724
$315 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,112  $2,375
$263 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,665  $1,849
$184 off
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

ODENKIRK

The definition of ODENKIRK is a cozy, quiet, and peaceful escape. And that’s just what you and your family will find in this Southern Shores Realty home. Odenkirk sits amongst the most beautiful towering live oak trees that shade you from the sun...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
6/19 - 6/26
$1,678  $1,818
$140 off
7/17 - 7/24
$1,787  $1,884
$97 off
7/24 - 7/31
$1,811  $1,884
$73 off
8/21 - 8/28
$1,328  $1,405
$77 off
8/28 - 9/4
$1,192  $1,268
$76 off

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...