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Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

1618 - Dune Buggy

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Poolside propane grill station and new mattresses in select bedrooms. Recent renovations include a new...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

Lemonade

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo — Ocean St. — Fun fact: just a whiff of lemon can boost your mood and reduce anxiety. Maybe that’s why sipping a thirst-quenching, cool glass of lemonade evokes all those laid-back feels of a carefree hideaway. Loaded...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Ocean Lady

OCEANFRONT Avon - Nova Drive - Set on a huge, private lot with a sizable dune separating it from the road and merely steps from a wide beach, this OCEAN LADY will soothe your soul. With 4 bedrooms, this split-level home is ideal for two modest...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Luna Pearl

Located in Salvo | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomNew Upgrades & Name Change for 2026 — Luna Pearl! This home is getting a full top-to-bottom refresh, offering even more space and comfort for your stay.Now a 5-Bedroom...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

ISLAND EPIPHANY

Overview Located on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills, this stunner of a home offers all that one could hope for and dream of while vacationing on the Outer Banks. Ocean views from the second floor, third floor, and first floor pool...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 23.5 Bathrooms
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...

1329 - The Sun Setter

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! The Sun Setter has everything you need to make the most out of your Outer Banks vacation! This cozy 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom vacation rental is...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

Ja-Kel-Ris

OCEANFRONT Avon- Pamlico Court You may come here to catch the "big one" or for the steady winds to catch the "long ride." Either way, you end up with a comfortable place to stay at JA-KEL-RIS. The painless beach access connects with the driveway and...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...