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Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Dock Holiday DK13

Welcome to Dock Holiday, your own slice of coastal paradise in the heart of all the action and located oceanside of 12 North. Whether you have come for picnics on the sand, crashing waves, or checking out the adorable strip of shops and restaurants...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

Kookoolamonga!

“Kookoolamonga!” is a beautiful custom built, 5-bedroom home with ocean views and superior beach access just 600 feet from the ocean. There are 3 levels in this tastefully furnished vacation retreat. An elevator is convenient for luggage and...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

1040 - SeaQuinns

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Added an outdoor dining set so guests can dine alfresco while enjoying the beautiful sunsets over the maritime forest preserve. Welcome to...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

763 | Making Memories -

Beautifully Decorated, Fantastic Ocean Views, & Just Steps from the Beach! This exceptional Semi-Oceanfront home boasts Panoramic Ocean Views & offers the luxury of your own Private Swimming Pool- Open Seasonally, Hot Tub, Elevator, &...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Carolina Designs

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with us! Browse our inventory of 350+ premier Outer Banks vacation rentals, including houses in Duck, Corolla, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head!

831 | Lion At The Shores

Comfortable, spacious and nicely decorated, Lion At The Shores is a pet friendly home that offers the luxury of having your own Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Rec. Room, Pool Table, and a location that is within walking distance of the beach...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 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...

381 | Easy Street

Kitty Hawk Oceanfront. "Easy Street" is an Oceanfront Beach Cottage that offers comfortable furnishings and unparalleled Ocean and Beach Views. Conveniently located within easy walking distance of area shops and dining. A cozy atmosphere awaits in...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Resort Realty

For more than 30 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 550 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite...

Lazy Bones

Located in Duck/ 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half Bathroom This bright oceanfront beach home is tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac offering amazing Ocean and Sound vistas from the humongous wrap around decks. With bright roomy rooms and...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

The Avon Fishing Pier is a Hatteras Island landmark, attracting fishermen from all over the country who want to try their luck at reeling in one of the notoriously large red drums that make seasonal appearances.

Bob's Bait and Tackle located in Downtown Duck, is your one-stop shop for all your fishing needs. Not only do they offer personalized, attentive service, but also a huge selection of rods, reels, lures and tackle. Bob's Bait and Tackle has been in...

Enjoy nature and adventure by kayak, horse or boat!

Fun, family-oriented and professional fishing and maritime trips. 

Ghost Crab Quest is an ecotourism company based on the Outer Banks. Amazed by the beauty of these fragile barrier islands, Ghost Crab Quest is committed to sharing and exploring its wonders day and night. While the star of the show is the mighty...

Embark on an adventure that you and your crew will never forget with a fun Hatteras Island expedition that is commandeered by Godspeed Charters. This Hatteras village-based charter business features a wide range of activities for families of all...

OBX Crabbing & Shrimping Charters is a full-time commercial fishing family here to give your family a real Outer Banks experience. Their trips are very hands on, lots of fun, and educational for all ages. Guests often see dolphin, osprey...

The waterfront campground is now open in Coinjock, North Carolina! This coastal retreat is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise, located just 30 minutes from the Outer Banks, and has stunning views of the Currituck Sound. Campers will be able to...

The Ocracoke Harbor is easily the busiest quarter mile stretch of Ocracoke Island. Consisting of a small, lagoon-like section of saltwater, and lined by a semi-circle of docks, restaurants, shops, marinas and motels, visitors will find that any and...

Outer Banks Charter Fishing Adventures is ready to arrange your fishing activities at any time of year, on any type of boat and anywhere you would like to go. Based out of Corolla Bait & Tackle, Outer Banks Charter Fishing Adventures can plan...

Spend a day with family and friends on the beautiful Croatan Sound as Captain John Silver takes you to his backyard fishing grounds. You'll catch shrimp and crabs and create memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, you get to keep what you catch...

With more than 7,500 square feet, TW’s new store in Nags Head is chock full of a wide selection of fishing and hunting gear. Racks of popular clothing lines,  including Aftco Bluewater Wear, Salt Life and Pelagic, and sunglasses and hats...