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Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

THE LAST RESORT

Granted, the panoramic ocean and sound views can't be beat, but what really sets this home apart is the beauty to be experienced inside the immaculately maintained house. The owners, two sisters who grew up vacationing on the OBX, have made The...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/16 - 8/23
$1,876  $2,311
$435 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,568  $1,833
$265 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,469  $1,710
$241 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,334  $1,496
$162 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,334  $1,496
$162 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,334  $1,496
$162 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,322  $1,372
$50 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,322  $1,372
$50 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,172  $1,222
$50 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,174  $1,222
$48 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,195  $1,222
$27 off
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

1745 - Beach Time

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Beach Time is a 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom Corolla vacation rental perfect for your Outer Banks escape. This spacious and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Ocean Dream 190-B

Ocean Dream is a beautiful and well-maintained Georgetown Sands condo that has everything you and your family will need for your vacation. The kitchen was recently remodeled with stainless steel appliances, new cabinets and countertops. Everyone...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

I'm Free 208-B

Experience all that the Outer Banks has to offer while vacationing at I’m Free, a semi oceanfront home in Kitty Hawk boasting great amenities including a heated pool, a hot tub, ocean views, and a fire pit!I’m Free is located on the beach road...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

2816 - Tranquil Sound

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS IS A PET FREE HOME. Tranquil Sound has everything you need and more for the  best Outer Banks vacation yet! Located on the soundfront in...

  • Duck
  • 4 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...

FIN AND FEATHER

Plan your Outer Banks stay at Fin and Feather: this Carolina Designs Nags Head home offers 8 bedrooms with private baths, ocean and sound views, plus exceptional amenities for large groups. Located at Milepost 18 in South Nags Head, this...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
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 CAROLINIAN

THE CAROLINIAN pairs classic OBX comfort with Carolina Designs hospitality in Nags Head, offering an exquisite oceanfront estate with 8 bedrooms, 5 king suites, and endless ocean views. This thoughtfully designed beachfront retreat blends...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...