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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...

Chunk O'Dune

Upgraded Wi-Fi to an integrated mesh system which will provide top of the line speeds! Upgrades for 2026 will include new windows and 200lb capacity ice machine!Located in Corolla/ 8 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWith charming Ocean...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
7/18 - 7/25
$14,551  $15,551
$1,000 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...

Poncho's Villa

Located in Southern Shores/ 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Full BathroomsThis striking 3 bedroom Oceanfront rental home will be sure to please the entire family! This home offers your family beautiful, unobstructed ocean vistas and your very own private walkway to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

SORRENTO

2,400 square foot reverse floor plan, including 1,300 square feet of decks. Level 1:Bedroom (with Pyramid Bunk and Trundle), bath (tub and shower), Smart TV.Level 2:4 bedrooms (2 Queen bedrooms with private bathroom (both with tub and shower)...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/3 - 5/10
$1,867  $2,210
$343 off
5/10 - 5/17
$1,867  $2,210
$343 off
5/17 - 5/24
$1,867  $2,210
$343 off
5/24 - 5/31
$2,305  $2,736
$431 off
6/7 - 6/14
$3,577  $3,909
$332 off
6/14 - 6/21
$4,548  $4,989
$441 off
7/12 - 7/19
$5,230  $5,474
$244 off
7/19 - 7/26
$5,230  $5,474
$244 off
7/26 - 8/2
$5,230  $5,474
$244 off
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

339 | Avalon Times

Avalon Times is a great dog friendly beach home that provides an open living/dining/kitchen area with cathedral ceilings on the top floor along w/Ocean Views. Soak your cares away in the hot tub and enjoy the ocean breezes from the two sun decks...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/2 - 5/8
$995  $1,195
$200 off
5/9 - 5/15
$995  $1,095
$100 off
5/16 - 5/22
$995  $1,195
$200 off
5/23 - 5/29
$1,295  $1,495
$200 off
5/30 - 6/5
$1,495  $1,695
$200 off
6/20 - 6/26
$2,495  $2,695
$200 off
6/27 - 7/3
$2,695  $2,895
$200 off
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

Casa Bonita

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 3.9 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.** Welcome to Casa Bonita – C9072, a semi-oceanfront retreat where wild horses roam, ocean views...

  • Carova
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Coastal Sunrise WHL-18

Start or continue your Outer Banks vacation tradition at the recently renovated Coastal Sunrise! Located in the sought-after Whalehead Club community, guests are sure to love this cozy five-bedroom, four-bathroom home set on a large half-acre lot...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
5/2 - 5/9
$1,725  $2,700
$975 off
5/9 - 5/16
$1,939  $2,914
$975 off
5/16 - 5/23
$2,151  $3,411
$1,260 off
6/6 - 6/13
$3,498  $5,898
$2,400 off
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...

THE TREEHOUSE

Nestled among oak trees at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this cozy oceanside beach house will deliver the vacation of your dreams. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath beach house sits up high on an elevated lot just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. The serenity...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/3 - 5/10
$1,365  $1,600
$235 off
5/10 - 5/17
$1,365  $1,600
$235 off
5/24 - 5/31
$1,561  $1,822
$261 off
5/31 - 6/7
$2,069  $2,343
$274 off
6/28 - 7/5
$2,858  $3,118
$260 off
7/5 - 7/12
$2,988  $3,118
$130 off
7/19 - 7/26
$2,896  $3,118
$222 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,988  $3,118
$130 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...