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Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

106 | The Backfin

This delightful cottage offers a great location that provides views of the Wright Brothers Memorial & convenient access to Ferris Ave. or Raleigh Ave. Beach Accesses (app. 300 Yds). This home is Perfect for a Family that wants to enjoy Staying...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

Carolina Dreamin'

OCEANFRONT – Avon – You’ll be CAROLINA DREAMIN’ after staying in this 4,640 sq. ft. home with 360 degree vistas of the Atlantic to the east, the Pamlico Sound to the west, the National Seashore to the north, and then back to the Atlantic...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

130 | Dean

This is a lovely, well cared for Beach Home located in the Heart of Kill Devil Hills. Spacious and very nicely decorated, this comfortable home is sure to please. Conveniently located within walking distance of the Beach (350 yards to First Street...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/23 - 8/29
$1,595  $1,695
$100 off
8/30 - 9/5
$1,295  $1,495
$200 off
9/6 - 9/12
$1,195  $1,295
$100 off
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

7150 - Fintastic Waves

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Fintastic Waves is your next Hatteras Island oasis. This semi-oceanfront Outer Banks rental is located in Waves and features 8 bedrooms, and 8.5...

  • Waves
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

Skipper's Landing

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores Are you looking for a beach home on the lake in Kinnakeet Shores with pretty water vistas, space for the family, a fast 5-min. walk to the beach and walking distance to the grocery store, shopping and eateries...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

291 | Kingfisher

New Amenities for the 2026 season including: New wrap-around composite deck, porch roof, staircase and lighting on the ocean side of the house, New ten foot glass sliding door leading to oceanfront deck, New GE Cafe Refrigerator, Range, &...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Trading Winds

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomTrade your work day world for a glorious Buck Island vacation in this enchanting home and everybody wins!Ground Level: Outside amenities include a private pool, 2 outside showers...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
9/5 - 9/12
$3,243  $3,891
$648 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,883  $3,441
$558 off
9/20 - 9/27
$5,043  $6,141
$1,098 off
9/25 - 10/2
$5,043  $6,141
$1,098 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,883  $3,441
$558 off

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...