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Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

Vanderhoof 322-A

Reminiscent of an OBX retrograde era, welcome to Vanderhoof, a centrally located oceanfront home in Kill Devil Hills boasting breathtaking ocean views. A private walkway directly to the beach lends an exclusive and convenient feel to this quaint...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

PLEASURE ISLAND

This spacious home has all of the amenities, chosen for your every vacation pleasure. The comfortable interior accentuates the aesthetically appealing Juniper cathedral ceilings and wainscoting in the hallways. Every bedroom leads out to a spacious...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/23 - 8/30
$2,334  $2,921
$587 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,160  $2,689
$529 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,041  $2,493
$452 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,904  $2,243
$339 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,891  $2,243
$352 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,916  $2,243
$327 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,979  $2,243
$264 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,992  $2,243
$251 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,705  $1,852
$147 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,646  $1,852
$206 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,633  $1,701
$68 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,633  $1,701
$68 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,662  $1,701
$39 off
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Sail Right Up

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Bluefish Ct — It’s nothing but smooth sailing when you settle into SAIL RIGHT UP, a four-bedroom/two-bath home with an enviable elevated perch to maximize the glorious vistas of Pamlico Sound. Let the water soothe your soul...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

ENDLESS SUMMER

Summer never has to end in this OBX vacation rental. Take a dip in the private pool, unwind in the hot tub, or soak up some sun on the deck. The great room is lighted by warm sunlight streaming through the windows and has tons of seating to gather...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/16 - 8/23
$2,418  $2,955
$537 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,972  $2,383
$411 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,878  $2,216
$338 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,687  $1,958
$271 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,719  $1,958
$239 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,689  $1,958
$269 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,776  $1,958
$182 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,776  $1,958
$182 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,476  $1,618
$142 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,476  $1,618
$142 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,408  $1,467
$59 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,408  $1,467
$59 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,408  $1,467
$59 off
11/22 - 11/29
$1,408  $1,467
$59 off
11/29 - 12/6
$1,451  $1,467
$16 off
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

Ariel

Located in Duck / 6 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsSet on the narrowest strip of the Outer Banks in Palmers Island, a very private enclave of thirteen oceanfront estate homes, Ariel offers unobstructed vistas of the ocean or Currituck...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

341 | Chillin' Time

Improvements for 2026: New carpet throughout and remodeled bathrooms.Outstanding Semi-Oceanfront Home featuring Wonderful Ocean Views, Private Swimming Pool, and Excellent Access to the Beach (75 Ft. Across Beach Road)! This home is spacious and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Shark Shack 942

Welcome to the Shark Shack in Avon! This pleasant and comfortable home has a furnished sundeck where you can enjoy the morning ocean breezes with a cup of coffee. Kick back in the living room for a movie night with family. With wood floors and a...

  • Avon
  • 3 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...