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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...

Sound Delight MS-847

This family-friendly four-bedroom, three and a half bathroom home in the luxurious Corolla community of Monteray Shores is just 1,069 yards from the beach! The whole family will be entertained with the private pool, hot tub, and games, as well as...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

685 | Almost Perfect

This lovely Kitty Hawk Semi-Oceanfront home provides all the ingredients for a great stay on the Outer Banks. Fantastic Ocean Views, Direct Access to the Beach, Rec. Room, Private Swimming Pool and Hot Tub for your vacation pleasure. The design of...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

5386 - Sundaze Fundays

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Sundaze Fundays! This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom condo is located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills and is sure to please. As a guest at...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Lago Vista 77-K

Located in the popular beach community of Ocean Sands Section K, Lago Vista is the perfect backdrop for your Corolla beach vacation! A sparkling pool, relaxing hot tub and ample decking are just a few of the things that make the fabulous pool area...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

ABSOLUTE PARADISE

1,950 square foot, well-maintained vacation home with good ocean view in quiet, low-traffic area. 105 yards to beach access, less than a 3 minute walk! This home is gorgeous and every detail has been tended to - all you have to do is relax and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/9 - 10/16
$2,033  $2,433
$400 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,767  $2,100
$333 off
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...

SEASIDE CORNER

Ocean views open off the top-floor deck at Seaside Corner, a six-bedroom Carolina Designs home in Corolla's Ocean Sands, Section O, where an elevator carries luggage to every level. Just 137 yards from beach access, this OBX vacation rental...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

1606 - Shades of Sand

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Patio furniture in courtyard to be installed mid-June 2025. Located in the popular Buck Island subdivision, Shades of Sand is...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

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...