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Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

THE DEEP END

A contemporary version of the Old Nags Head style cottages. 3,200 square feet of living area with beautiful wood trim and 1,800 square feet of covered/screened/sun porches with built in benches and hot tub. 165 yards to beach access.Level 1:Covered...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/1 - 5/8
$1,530  $1,723
$193 off
5/8 - 5/15
$1,530  $1,723
$193 off
5/15 - 5/22
$1,530  $1,723
$193 off
6/5 - 6/12
$2,886  $3,169
$283 off
6/12 - 6/19
$3,296  $3,604
$308 off
6/19 - 6/26
$3,296  $3,604
$308 off
6/26 - 7/3
$3,426  $3,749
$323 off
7/10 - 7/17
$3,472  $3,749
$277 off
7/17 - 7/24
$3,449  $3,749
$300 off
7/24 - 7/31
$3,587  $3,749
$162 off
7/31 - 8/7
$3,610  $3,749
$139 off
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Christie

It's the 'little things' that make a home special. It's true of both residential houses and vacation homes. That's what makes this home so very special. Besides being so close to the sound and being able to see it, the owners have provided life's...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

SUZIES SAND BOX

This charming oceanside beach cottage is the perfect house to spend some quality, family time together. Enjoy a private, wooded setting and a short walk to beach access with no main streets to cross. Build sand castles and lasting memories year...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
5/2 - 5/9
$1,162  $1,181
$19 off
5/9 - 5/16
$1,051  $1,181
$130 off
5/16 - 5/23
$1,052  $1,181
$129 off
5/23 - 5/30
$1,143  $1,272
$129 off
5/30 - 6/6
$1,226  $1,410
$184 off
6/13 - 6/20
$1,510  $1,765
$255 off
6/20 - 6/27
$1,564  $1,765
$201 off
7/4 - 7/11
$1,690  $1,902
$212 off
7/11 - 7/18
$1,690  $1,902
$212 off
8/1 - 8/8
$1,721  $1,902
$181 off
8/8 - 8/15
$1,533  $1,649
$116 off
8/22 - 8/29
$1,318  $1,410
$92 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,194  $1,272
$78 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,194  $1,272
$78 off
9/12 - 9/19
$1,103  $1,181
$78 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,103  $1,181
$78 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,103  $1,181
$78 off
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...

Citrus Sands (formerly 10-42) 317-D

The perfect spot for your next Outer Banks vacation, Citrus Sands is a delightful 4-bedroom, 4 1/2 bath cottage is located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills at Milepost 7.Settle in for your Outer Banks vacation in this well-equipped and thoughtfully...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Mr. Sandman

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.You'll sleep soundly at Mr. Sandman in Corolla! Located in the Whalehead Beach community, this house is perfect for multi-family groups, with multiple...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Oceans Blue

“Oceans Blue” offers your family a respite from the fray in the splendor of coastal elegance at its best. Stunning décor invites you from the first moment of arrival. The expansive floor plan has room to spread out and every corner has been...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 21
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...

Gallowaves SS-390

Enjoy the best of both worlds at Gallowaves! Spend your days soaking in the sun at the beach and quiet secluded evenings in the backyard with the private 14x28 pool. Enjoy complimentary internet access to stay connected to family, friends, or work...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...