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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...

DS-204A | Mermaids Cove

Beautiful Ocean and Sunrise Views await from this 2nd Floor, Oceanfront, End Unit. Relax to the Ocean breezes from the two sided covered porch, enjoy a swim in the oceanfront community pool, or take a stroll along the wide, sandy beach. Close to...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Endless Sun

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here. Jolly Days Ahead At Endless SunEndless Sun earns its name! With a wraparound top-level deck for sunbathing and a short walk to the beach, the sun is...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

COASTAL HARMONY

Settle into the home theater for movie night, then step next door and rejoin the crowd in the rec room. COASTAL HARMONY, a Carolina Designs oceanfront escape at Milepost 10 in Nags Head, tucks a home theater between two rec rooms and pairs it...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

Beach Babies

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — BOOKING for 2026! — The sun is shining, the waves are calling, and your dream family vacation starts here. BEACH BABIES is a cavernous, classy, and smartly upgraded oceanfront getaway designed to bring...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Twintip

SOUNDFRONT AVON – Portside Drive – Located on one of the best private kite beaches in Kinnakeet Shores, TWINTIP, a 3,400-sq.-ft. home is both serene and exhilarating. Wind-seekers can launch a kite or windsurf right from the sandy area behind...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

The Green Wave

Located in Corolla / 7 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomIt'll be a great vacation at this roomy, alluring home with great ocean vistas!Ground Level: Double carport. Recroom with pool table, TV/ DVD and kitchenette with full refrigerator...

  • Corolla
  • 7 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...

Newmania

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore to vacation in this striking and freshly refreshed semi-oceanfront home that has all the bells and whistles!  Savor your morning coffee on the deck with...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
8/30 - 9/6
$4,847  $6,609
$1,762 off
9/13 - 9/20
$3,745  $5,034
$1,289 off
9/20 - 9/27
$3,666  $4,922
$1,256 off
9/27 - 10/4
$3,666  $4,922
$1,256 off

An Italian and American restaurant with a huge recreation room including pool tables.