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Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

K6305 To the Beach and Back

Welcome To the Beach and Back by KEES Vacations! NEW FOR 2026: Enjoy newly rebuilt decks across the entire home! A quiet morning. You wake to the sound of Atlantic waves gently buffeting marble shores, as a distant wind is absorbed by dunes and wax...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Cape Sol

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Cape Sol is all about family, friends and of course fun and sun. Super close to the beach with unsurpassed ocean vistas, this 10 bedroom home in Hatteras Village features 9 private master suites including 8 king master suites...

  • Hatteras
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Endangered Species

Discover Endangered Species, a charming oceanfront cottage that evokes the classic beauty of the Outer Banks. As one of the few remaining cottages of its kind, Endangered Species transports you to a time long past while offering all the modern...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Wave Breaker

OCEANSIDE Rodanthe — Sea Oats Dr. — New for 2026! — Welcome to WAVE BREAKER, where the moment you step inside, you'll feel the gentle ebb and flow of the tide reflected in every detail of this five-bedroom/three-bathroom oceanside getaway...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Oak & Tide Cottage

Located in Buxton | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms Get ready to settle into vacation mode the moment you arrive. This bright and breezy beach bungalow is the ideal home base for laid-back days in Buxton, where salty air, starry skies, and simple...

  • Buxton
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

CASA SONADA II

This bright, airy, well-equipped home is located in a quiet, peaceful, low-traffic neighborhood, with paved bike paths and community tennis courts nearby; short walk to beach; easy access to nearby shopping without going on the highways. Separate...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/30 - 9/6
$1,509  $1,684
$175 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,371  $1,575
$204 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,319  $1,477
$158 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,319  $1,477
$158 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,319  $1,477
$158 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,319  $1,477
$158 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,409  $1,477
$68 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,425  $1,477
$52 off
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

VH220 Breezy Livin at Villas of Hatteras...

Welcome to Breezy Livin at Villas of Hatteras Landing by KEES Vacations! Rarely do getaways have a smaller getaway built into them, but that's exactly what you will find in Hatteras. While the Outer Banks is a place overflowing with culture and...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms

If you are looking for adventure, stop by or call Coastal Kayak Touring Company and book your reservation. The company has been offering kayak and paddle boarding tours on the Outer Banks since 1999 and is located at the Waterfront Shops in...

The Field Research Facility in northern Duck is known for its 1840 foot long pier and its internationally recognized research. It’s mission is “Advancing coastal knowledge through observation and discovery.”Established by the U.S...

As everyone can see just walking past this store, many of the mild-weather recreational activities that can be done outdoors are covered here. Racks in front of the store are filled with fat tire beach cruisers, kayaks and surfboards. Inside, surf...

North Duck Watersports says its dedicated to providing a “clean fun experience” to all its customers. With jet ski, boat rentals and more, it boasts the largest watersports facility in Duck - if not the entire OBX - offering...

Join us for an unforgettable family adventure and see a more natural side of the Outer Banks.

No shopping trip with the kids is complete without a trip to a toy store, and The Kid’s Store in the Waterfront Shops in Duck is the perfect spot to find everything for children. From toys, books, puzzles and games, there is plenty to choose...

Join us in Duck, North Carolina, as we celebrate the Town’s 10-Year Anniversary with a host of fun-filled, family-friendly events.