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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...

CB31 - Shore Slackers Whelkome

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Dishwasher, ice maker, and exterior house paint. Pet friendly, luxe, and in the middle of it all lies Shore Slackers Whelkome! This...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

Oh So Sandy!

Experience a piece of history while basking in the beachside charm of Oh So Sandy. This iconic historic flat top, one of the last remaining true gems in Southern Shores, is just steps away from the sandy shores and conveniently positioned near shops...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Neptune's Nest

OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates - Endless ocean vistas and extravagant resort amenities combine to make NEPTUNE'S NEST a seaworthy sandcastle your family will return to year after year. Start your sea odyssey with a dip in the shining private...

  • Avon
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
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...

Siren Of The Sea KIN-67

Lose yourself at Siren of the Sea. This beautiful home is a quiet retreat perfectly positioned on the lakefront in the popular Kinnakeet Shores subdivision and a short walk to the beach. Take a dip at your leisure in your very own private pool...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

LA VENTANA

La Ventana answers the biggest question in group travel with room for everyone, so Carolina Designs guests vacationing with a full house never feel crowded. This semi-oceanfront Duck home sleeps a crowd across eight bedrooms, five with private...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

PURA VIDA

Escape to the pure and simple life in "Pura Vida." Located in the Town of Southern Shores in the Chicahauk neighborhood, this lovely Outer Banks Vacation home is situated on a large, corner lot with mature oak and pine trees, providing a private...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Sea Mist

FOUR En Suites Each with an Attached Deck! Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomMake lasting family memories at this Outer Banks vacation home! Walk to the beach on a nature filled, diverse spectacular trail around...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...