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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...

4918 - Stress Less

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS A PET FREE HOME. Welcome to Stress Less! This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom oasis is ready for you and your family to experience a perfect vacation...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

Lake & Links

Welcome to your own private overlook on the Outer Banks, where sweeping views of the Currituck Sound, a tranquil lake, rolling golf course greens, and even glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean create an unforgettable coastal retreat. Thoughtfully updated...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

BEACH VIBES

A private in-home theater and a recreation room set the tone at Beach Vibes, a 6-bedroom Duck retreat from Carolina Designs. Over 4,300 square feet of interior space, an elevator, six private baths, and an onsite EV charger make this Outer...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Dancing Dolphin

Dancing Dolphin is a pet-friendly Outer Banks escape that your family will love! An open top-level layout (with great views) keeps everyone connected while allowing plenty of room to spread out. The thoughtfully designed kitchen features granite...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

246 | Guaranteed Fun

Welcome to our lovely Semi-Oceanfront vacation retreat in Kitty Hawk, NC, nestled along the picturesque shores of the Outer Banks. This home offers comfort, coastal charm, breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, and a location that is less than a...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/30 - 9/5
$2,995  $4,695
$1,700 off
9/27 - 10/3
$2,495  $2,695
$200 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...

Into the Mystic

OCEANSIDE Avon – Sailfish Lane – Smell the sea and feel the sky, indeed, when you settle INTO THE MYSTIC, a three-bedroom/three-bath home located just steps from the sandy Atlantic shore. Freshly refreshed and soothingly calm, this home is the...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Cake by the Ocean

OCEANFRONT Avon - This coastal getaway located in Avon offers a calming escape by the ocean. CAKE BY THE OCEAN, featuring 5 bedrooms and three full baths, is located amidst protective dunes and is dog friendly, as up to three of your furry friends...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...