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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...

SEA VISTA

Make wonderful memories in this perfect oceanside vacation retreat offering spaciousness, privacy and total comfort. Something for everyone from toys and games and a fully-loaded recreation room to quiet places for a pleasure read, a game of cards...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/15 - 8/22
$5,184  $6,655
$1,471 off
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

810 | Kelly's Ketch IV

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! This Beautifully Decorated Nags Head home provides a long list of features designed w/your vacation enjoyment in mind including a spacious floor plan...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/23 - 8/29
$3,995  $4,995
$1,000 off
8/30 - 9/5
$2,995  $3,995
$1,000 off
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

CAPTN RONS

“Capt’n Rons” is located on a private treed lot with your very own private 40 x 16 pool! Float around in the pool or hop in the soothing hot tub for a relaxing soak. With the beach access located just 260 yards from this Outer Banks beach home...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/22 - 8/29
$2,661  $3,237
$576 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,201  $2,614
$413 off
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

A WITCH DUCK

Charming beach house with no major highways to cross to access the ocean, located on oceanside, 200 feet from Duck Rd. Granite counter tops and kitchen bar, outdoor bar area. Bathroom granite vanities and oceanside deck with built in bench. 200...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/15 - 8/22
$3,115  $3,122
$7 off
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

Mahalo

Welcome to Mahalo, your ideal Corolla retreat! Perfect for families and groups looking to unwind and enjoy the best of the Outer Banks. Located in the desirable Villages at Ocean Hill, this spacious 5-bedroom home is just a short, easy walk to the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
8/19 - 8/26
$4,693  $4,917
$224 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...

Chx Cottage S-49

Just across the street from the beach, CHX Cottage is designed for comfort, fun and relaxation! After a day at the beach, relax in the hot tub, on the hammock, or in the screened-in porch with a ceiling fan. Relax and enjoy the new front deck.Games...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Reader's Digest 14-E

Reader's Digest is a beautiful oceanside Corolla vacation rental with something for everyone in the family! Located in Section E of Ocean Sands, Reader's Digest offers many amenities to make your family vacation truly memorable, including a private...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

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

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