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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...

The Treehouse

SOUNDFRONT Buxton — NC 12 Hwy — New for 2026! — Located within lush greenery, THE TREEHOUSE offers a living canvas where every evening, the sun dips into a fiery blaze, painting striking sunsets across the Pamlico Sound. The million-dollar...

  • Buxton
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

SHARON MEMORIES

Top floor ocean views and total relaxation await you in this well-equipped home with a private pool in a quiet residential neighborhood, convenient to shopping and restaurants yet only steps to the beach. Less than a 2-minute walk (100 yards...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/22 - 8/29
$2,720  $3,016
$296 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,405  $2,668
$263 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,020  $2,193
$173 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,020  $2,193
$173 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,020  $2,193
$173 off
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Message in a Bottle

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Wimble Shores Dr. — Imagine walking along a beach and discovering a message in a bottle. Such serendipity! The phenomenon of finding such an unexpected treasure is how you will feel about the four-bedroom/three- and...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

K7502 Paws N Relax 4 Bedroom Home

Welcome to Paws n Relax by KEES Vacations! Spend your visit on the Outer Banks in serenity at Paws n Relax. When you're not enjoying the short walk to the sandy beach, this spacious and pet-friendly home will provide you and your family a...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

2948 - Duck Nest

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Duck Nest! This Colony by the Sea condo is perfect for smaller families or couples that want unparalleled ocean views and great...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

HOOK, LINE AND SINKER

Oceanfront home with cathedral ceiling, and private deck.Level 1:Great room with sitting area. Separate media area, flat screen CATV, Blu-ray & DVD player, media player with radio/CD player and Bluetooth; kitchen; dining area seats 8 - 10; Two...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
6/27 - 7/4
$3,748  $4,796
$1,048 off
12/26 - 1/2
$2,190  $2,207
$17 off
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...

One
One

OCEANFRONT Avon — NC Hwy. 12 — When finding the quintessential getaway where being one with yourself and your surroundings is essential to realizing your vacation dreams, then ONE is where you belong. Perched high above the dunes on the last...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...