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The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

The Salt Life 134-B

This affordable Duck vacation retreat has both sunrise and sunset views, wonderful amenities and easy beach access. The Salt Life is a spacious, well-maintained home with a great location in the charming town of Duck. Bring your bikes and enjoy an...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Chicken By the Sea

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Landing - Your heart will skip a beat when you first set your eyes on CHICKEN BY THE SEA, a majestic four-level, 6,150 square foot home on the edge of the Atlantic. Capturing a casual ambiance of carefree luxury...

  • Hatteras
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Dot's Dream

A truly charming, historic (built in 1947), oceanfront beach house -the perfect backdrop for family memories year after year! Come stay and experience your worries soothed by the salt air and cozy comforts of home! Centrally located just steps from...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
6/2 - 6/9
$2,963  $3,263
$300 off
6/7 - 6/14
$3,201  $3,501
$300 off
6/28 - 7/5
$3,848  $4,148
$300 off
8/16 - 8/23
$2,963  $3,263
$300 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,387  $2,687
$300 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,447  $2,747
$300 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,335  $2,635
$300 off
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Mango Manor

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomAppreciate a Friday check-in with little to no traffic on your arrival day! Mango Manor is a great spot for your family vacation, located just a short walk to the beach and offers...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
5/30 - 6/6
$1,385  $1,565
$180 off
7/13 - 7/20
$3,735  $4,502
$767 off
8/7 - 8/14
$3,735  $4,502
$767 off
8/17 - 8/24
$3,735  $4,502
$767 off
8/27 - 9/3
$2,990  $3,571
$581 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,352  $2,773
$421 off
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...

Above the Dunes

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Dr. - Sun, Sand, Surf, and Cinema. ABOVE THE DUNES offers handsome ocean vistas from three levels of decks. The crow's nest observation deck provides spectacular expansive vistas of both the ocean and the sound for...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

193 | Avalon Sunset

Avalon Sunset is a terrific vacation home that provides the ideal location for family fun and relaxation. With views that stretch from Ocean to Sound, Community Swimming Pool, Tennis/Pickleball Courts and a short walk to the Beach, all are sure to...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

SEASIDE CORNER

Carolina Designs presents Seaside Corner, a stunning 6-bedroom Corolla vacation rental just 137 yards from beach access in Ocean Sands Section O. This premier OBX getaway features ocean views from the top deck, a 24x12 private pool, hot tub, and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...