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Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

107 | Memory Maker

Create unforgettable beach vacations at Memory Maker, a spacious six-bedroom semi-oceanfront home in Nags Head designed for families looking to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the Outer Banks.The home comfortably accommodates guests with six...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

2840 - Turtle-ly Relaxed

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS A PET FREE HOME. Enjoy all the comforts of home while on vacation in this four bedroom, two and a half bath Oceanside home in the Carolina...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

322 | The Tannery

Oceanfront with terrific Ocean views from the upper deck, this is beachfront living at its best. You can walk right out of your home and onto the beach! The comfortable furnishings and décor create a relaxing home away from home for your family to...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
8/16 - 8/22
$1,595  $2,195
$600 off
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

ARIA

Discover ARIA in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental set oceanfront beside the beach access, where a private saltwater pool and poolside hot tub anchor a fenced backyard. This 7-bedroom Outer Banks home welcomes groups with an...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

SOUND BARRIER

This soundfront home has 3,000 square feet of living space and an all season Bermuda room overlooking the sound. Spectacular sunsets await your arrival with views from the large upper deck, great room and King bedroom. Waterfront lower deck is the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/16 - 8/23
$2,570  $2,952
$382 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,163  $2,474
$311 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,548  $1,717
$169 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,548  $1,717
$169 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,548  $1,717
$169 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,576  $1,717
$141 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,646  $1,717
$71 off
11/22 - 11/29
$1,646  $1,717
$71 off
12/6 - 12/13
$1,646  $1,717
$71 off
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

SOUND BARRIER

This soundfront home has 3,000 square feet of living space and an all season Bermuda room overlooking the sound. Spectacular sunsets await your arrival with views from the large upper deck, great room and King bedroom. Waterfront lower deck is the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/16 - 8/23
$2,570  $2,952
$382 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,163  $2,474
$311 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,548  $1,717
$169 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,548  $1,717
$169 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,548  $1,717
$169 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,576  $1,717
$141 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,646  $1,717
$71 off
11/22 - 11/29
$1,646  $1,717
$71 off
12/6 - 12/13
$1,646  $1,717
$71 off
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...

Queen Anne's Revenge

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. - Vacation in a home constructed for royalty. Step aboard a feat of architectural artistry, a coastal getaway crafted to evoke the grandeur of a seafaring legend. From the moment you arrive at QUEEN ANNE’S...

  • Hatteras
  • 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...