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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...

Sound Retreat

Located in Waves / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThree-level home west of Hwy 12 in Waves. The reverse floorplan features the kitchen, living, and dining areas on the upper level with unobstructed vistas of the Sound, and a...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

A Lot Of Sol 529

Come and relax in this spacious South Nags Head vacation rental with great ocean views, only 350' from the beach! The top level has vaulted ceilings throughout and 2 top level en suites, providing optimum privacy. Each of the 8 bedrooms is...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

272 | Against All Odds

Peacefully situated directly on the beach with fantastic Ocean and Beach Views. This South Nags Head vacation retreat offers a quiet and peaceful location, ample decking, and spectacular sunrises over the Atlantic! Very well equipped and...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

K7313 Salt Spray 5 Bedroom Oceanfront Ho...

Welcome to Salt Spray at The Tides Oceanfront Community by KEES Vacations! At The Tides, you can indulge in a unique vacation experience like no other, destined to become your annual retreat. Offering both pristine luxury and the warmth of a private...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

CAROLINA SUNRISE

Carolina Sunrise sets a cinema-style home theater, an EV charger, and a central elevator inside one ten-bedroom Duck oceanfront home from Carolina Designs. Seven bedrooms have private baths, nine full baths in all, and the ground-level rec room...

  • Duck
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

SEA WATCH

Sea Watch makes big-group logistics easy: this oceanfront Carolina Designs home just north of the village of Duck fills eight bedrooms, and it comes with an elevator, a home theater, and 11 TVs. Overview Ocean vistas and long beach...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
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...

PLAY ALL DAY

Just five lots back from the beach this home is an easy 175 yard walk to the beach access with no streets to cross. Smart (Streaming) TVs in all rooms to provide all with private space. Located between the Harris Teeter shopping center and the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14

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...

The Museum of the Sea in Buxton, North Carolina, is a delightful treasure trove for those fascinated by maritime history and culture. This charming museum offers visitors an engaging glimpse into the rich heritage of the coastal region, showcasing...