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Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

HOUSE N DUCK

Create wonderful family vacation memories in this cheery, comfortable, well-maintained home. Located in the heart of Duck, this five bedroom home is a pleasant walk to the shops, restaurants, and activities of the village or to the beach. This home...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Atlantic Paradise

Need your own piece of paradise? Your search is over with this picture-perfect Southern Shores home located across the street from the calming waters of the Atlantic Ocean. So close to the ocean you can smell the salty air and hear the waves...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

135 | Sunflower

This Outstanding Kitty Hawk Vacation Home is Located in a Quiet, Peaceful Area, offers Good Ocean Views, and is a Short Walk from the Beach (Just 1 Block w/Direct Access). Thoughtfully Designed w/Many Unexpected Touches including Hardwood Floors...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Blessed 4 Shore

Upgrades for 2025 supplied a refreshed kitchen! Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomYou will really feel blessed when you spend your OBX vacation in this freshly updated home. Blessed 4 Shore is the place to relax and...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

THE OUTER BOURKES

Experience the best in oceanfront vacations! Highest quality amenities and upscale furnishings set the scene for this luxury home. Spend your beach vacation living luxuriously and surrounded in the beauty offered by this impressive home...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Odyssey II

OCEANVIEW Avon - Between Pamlico Court and NC 12 - Make an epic journey of your own this year by reserving ODYSSEY II. This home is only 2 tons back from the ocean, only 1 lot south of 12 miles of pristine National Seashore and near to a...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

Sandy Paws Retreat

Now accepting Flex Stays for all of 2025, with a 3 nighttime minimum!Located in Corolla /3 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Feel the appeal of Carova beach, acclaimed for it's clean and wide beaches, offering painless beach...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...