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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...

CAROLINA SUNRISE

Bright and airy home on beautiful and conveniently located Circle Drive. Spacious pool deck in private treed area. Three levels of sun and shaded decks. Lighted rooftop deck with 360 degree views.Level 1:3 bedrooms (1 with Queen, CATV, and private...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

CORONADO EAST

Overview If you are looking for an unforgettable vacation in a delightful beach community, then you are looking for Coronado East. Masterfully appointed with classic elements of soft, breezy colors and traditional, sophisticated...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Rodanthe Fantasea

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Blue Sea Rd. - Wow! Welcome to your own, private mini resort in the much-coveted Mirlo Beach area! Just steps from miles of peaceful, secluded beach, the Pea Island Nature Reserve, and located on a private drive...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...

LandShark

Appreciate the beauty of Corolla Light while sitting on the new roomy deck refreshed for the 2025 season. Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsLand Shark has something for everybody in your family: three 50" flat-screen TVs, Xbox 360...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

The Pup Deck

Coming in 2026:Expanded Game Room ChoicesPolynesian Poolside Tiki BarPool Palm TreeOutdoor Speakers Wifi - 7 Capable (6 Ghz) The Pup Deck is a pet-friendly home that sits on the ocean side of NC-12, with the beach less than a quarter mile walk away...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

5509 - Options

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! If you were any closer to the sound in this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom Nags Head vacation home, you’d be wet! Options is a beautiful soundfront home...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

K9062 Stardust Pines 4 Bedroom Home in V...

Welcome to Stardust Pines by KEES Vacations! Located in the highly sought-after Corolla Villages of Ocean Hill community, this 4-bed, 3.5-bath home is guaranteed to provide the greatest Outer Banks vacation. If you stay here, you will never run out...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...