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Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

Ocean Wynns

Ocean Wynns is a beautifully maintained oceanside retreat offering breathtaking ocean views and an unbeatable location just 20 yards from direct beach access. Lovingly cared for and meticulously kept, this home radiates pride of ownership from the...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

SANDZABAR

Sandzabar is a comfortable, four-bedroom oceanside home in Ocean Sands, Corolla, with spectacular ocean views and hardwood floors in the main living area. This home is set up perfectly for two small families vacationing together, or for one larger...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
8/22 - 8/29
$1,710  $1,919
$209 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,292  $1,401
$109 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,292  $1,401
$109 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,292  $1,401
$109 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,292  $1,401
$109 off
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...

145 | Our Beach Life

Our Beach Life is a terrific vacation home that offers an expansive, fenced-in, rear yard w/Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Volleyball Court and Firepit! Plenty of room to enjoy outdoor activities. There is a picnic table and ample furnishings for...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

Sounds Good 2 Me

SOUNDSIDE Salvo — N. Sand Dollar Ct. — Pretty sound vistas await at this striking home in the Wind Over Waves section of Salvo. Community amenities such as a soundside boat ramp and a wooden walkway to the sound accompany the neighborhood...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Perfect Break

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.A Swell Place to StayCatch your Perfect Break in Kill Devil Hills! Only a few blocks from the beach, this recently updated vacation rental has all the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

1880 - Sea Lark I

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Relax and enjoy the simple pleasure of days by the sea in this bright and comfortable beach home. Enjoy fabulous sunrises and ocean views from the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

5460 - Virginia Dare

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Expansive terraces that overlook the blue Atlantic, a state-of-the-art recreation room, and a home theater are just...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms

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