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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...

1618 - Dune Buggy

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Poolside propane grill station and new mattresses in select bedrooms. Recent renovations include a new...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

DADS DREAM

Quiet street in family-oriented Seacrest Village. Great for kids! Bike or jog on paved trail to Village and Town Park of Duck (within 2 miles). 2,800 square foot living area. 1,800 square feet of deck. 60 yards to beach access.Level 1:4 bedrooms (2...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/22 - 5/29
$2,881  $3,633
$752 off
5/29 - 6/5
$3,616  $4,538
$922 off
8/21 - 8/28
$4,197  $4,357
$160 off
8/28 - 9/4
$3,771  $3,937
$166 off
9/4 - 9/11
$3,332  $3,633
$301 off
9/11 - 9/18
$3,323  $3,426
$103 off
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

3941 - Fleur de Duck

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Fleur de Duck is a 4 bedroom 3 bedroom home located in the Schooner Ridge community in Duck. This pet-friendly Outer Banks vacation home has...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Shor-Ten-Sweet

2025 upgrades supplied: sink and min refrigerator added to the pool bar area and a half bathroom by the pool.Located in Southern Shores / 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomShore-Ten-Sweet is a handsome, well equipped 4-bedroom home...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Tranquility

*Pets Allowed for 2026 Sit back and relax in this totally refurbished beauty of a home. Seven bedrooms and views galore make this home the jewel that it is. Located in South Nags Head far enough away from the bustle of 'town' but close enough to...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

1849 - Dream Come True

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! For beautiful ocean views and easy direct access to the beach, this home will be a perfect choice! Because it backs up to the open space, there...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Double Dip Beach House

“Double Dip Beach House” has a fantastic location in the family-oriented historic character area of Nags Head!  It sits on Beach Road across the street from the ocean with very close public beach access to a gorgeous life guarded beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...