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Grande Paradise

Located in Kill Devil Hills / 16 Bedrooms / 17 Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomA striking Outer Banks vacation awaits you at "Grande Heaven!" Located on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills, this home offers pretty ocean vistas and opulent touches...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17 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...

Just Beachy

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 2 Full BathroomsLocated Oceanside in Corolla, your Outer Banks vacation starts at Just Beachy! Appreciate ocean vistas and breezes from the upper level and even savor a meal on the picnic table. This home offers...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Serenity on the Beach

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsUnwind in this handsomely furnished home located in a high private setting. This home has ocean vistas throughout with simple beach access, while offering many choices of relaxation from sunbathing on...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

K6401 Hatteras Retreat Oceanfront 7 Bedr...

Welcome to Hatteras Retreat by KEES Vacations! This home reopened in June 2026 with a new pool, hot tub, and oceanfront location! Buxton experienced erosion in late 2025, subsequently, this home has been moved from its original location to a new...

  • Buxton
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Seashella

OCEANFRONT — Greenwood Pl. — Settle into the awe of nature’s presence located in a pristine dune-top perch at SEASHELLA. Outside, the oceanside panorama is salve for the soul. Inside this five-bedroom/four-full and one-half bath, warm...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

Loving Life

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis Corolla Vacation home is a delight for all ages, with its beautiful furnishings and the appeal of its relaxing location. Spanning three interior and exterior levels, there is...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/20 - 8/27
$4,862  $5,930
$1,068 off
9/8 - 9/15
$4,862  $5,930
$1,068 off
9/24 - 10/1
$4,391  $5,342
$951 off
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...

J.G.M. 609

Enjoy your Outer Banks vacation in this classic old Nags Head-style home at milepost 21. Wake yourself up with a cup of coffee on the top level deck, relaxing to the sound and sight of the waves breaking. Take a walk down the private boardwalk and...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 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...