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Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Anna

ANNA is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy your vacation. If you don’t want or need a McMansion for your group, ANNA could be just what you are looking for. She is the perfect size for couples and family gatherings up to 10 people. The property...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Castlemere

OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Loop Appreciate your Hatteras Island vacation in true royal fashion with a stay at CASTLEMERE - ideal for enormous groups! This 5,145 sq. ft. sandcastle lives up to its regal name beginning with the sports pool...

  • Avon
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



214 | Water Works

Water Works is a beautiful Nags Head vacation home that has a spacious floor plan, is loaded with many extras to help make your family vacation an unforgettable experience. Aside from its close location to the beach, this home offers being located...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

035 | Nick O' Time

Bright colors and lovely furnishings are just part of what make this well-maintained home such an enjoyable place to vacation. The Beach is a short walk away (approximately 250 feet to the Prospect Avenue Beach access). Ground Level: Parking for 4...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

THE WRIGHT STATE OF MIND

Overview Looking for a vacation home that has just as much outdoor living space as indoor? Look no further than The Wright State of Mind! Inside, you'll find sleek and modern decor, four spacious bedrooms plus a converted den with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Catch A Break WHL-939

Catch A Break in this one-of-a-kind luxury oceanfront home! All six bedrooms oceanfront! All bedrooms have ocean views! Enjoy a private walkway to the private beach as only Whalehead can provide! Need a break from the surf? Then retreat to your own...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
5/23 - 5/30
$7,234  $10,234
$3,000 off
9/19 - 9/26
$6,531  $6,831
$300 off
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

367-B | Double Dog Dare

OCEANFRONT - NAGS HEAD. Rent #367-A and #367-B together for a Total of 8 Bedrooms.Enjoy sweeping ocean views and relaxed coastal decor at this classic oceanfront duplex in Nags Head. The north-side unit is warm, family-friendly, and dog-friendly so...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/23 - 5/29
$2,195  $2,495
$300 off

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