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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...

Barefoot Bungalow 519

Come, sit back, and enjoy the ocean views! Take a walk down the stairs right out onto the beach, in this quaint South Nags Head home. The beaches in this area are almost entirely residential, offering you a quiet respite from the everyday hustle...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Sunning Your Bunns

Located in Southern Shores / 7 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsSpend time "Sunning Your Bunns" at the beach or by your own private pool! This 6000 square foot home is the ideal spot for your family vacation offering a great location...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

5817 - Bunch of Fun

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026:  Central HVAC, washer & dryer, new bedspreads throughout, and Pet Friendly. Welcome to Bunch of...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

THE CHEL-SEA

A dog crate, leashes, bowls, and toys wait by the door for your four-legged family members at The Chel-Sea, a Carolina Designs vacation rental in Duck where two dogs are welcome with a fee. Inside, a kid's area with a table for games and...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Fleur de Sea

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — NC Hwy. 12 — FLEUR DE SEA ensures the vacation of your dreams. Windsurf from your private bulk-headed lot, plunge deep into the private pool, feel the rush of bubbles, or challenge your friends to a game of foosball in the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

1708 - Islander Gulls

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW SATURDAY TURN IN 2026! Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Corolla, Islander Gulls offers a perfect slice of coastal...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Our Happy Place

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate this Corolla Light Villa, centrally located in the heart of Corolla Light with lighthouse vistas! Savor all the amenities of Corolla Light including their...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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.