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Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

The Smiling Sea Horse SS-146

You've found the perfect Outer Banks vacation home for your next family getaway! The Smiling Sea Horse is packed with amenities, offers a spacious layout, and is filled with coastal hospitality. Enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

361 | The Harriss Cottage

Experience the style, charm, and warmth this classic Nags Head oceanfront home provides. Beautiful tongue and groove woodwork, comfortable furnishings, and modern updates combine with amenities that include your own Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Whalecome Aboard

Upgrades for 2026 include Remodeled Mid Level bathrooms!  Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsIf you're looking for amazing vistas, "Whalecome Aboard" is the place to be. Your family will want to vacation here year...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Sunkissed

Take a Video Tour of this Home Welcome to Sunkissed, a beautifully updated oceanfront Outer Banks vacation rental offering the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and location. This spacious 8-bedroom beach house with 4 king en suites is ideal for...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

The Little Wren

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Come to the north end of Duck for a peaceful week at the beach. The Little Wren (formerly Creola) is a semi-oceanfront cottage that offers the grace and...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

THE GOLDEN VIEW

Watching the sun rise over the Atlantic horizon, feeling a soft ocean breeze, hearing waves breaking gently against the beach all help melt away everyday stresses. Watch for seabirds and dolphins along the shore as you relax on the beach or take a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
11/15 - 11/22
$1,136  $1,209
$73 off
11/29 - 12/6
$1,128  $1,209
$81 off
12/6 - 12/13
$1,109  $1,209
$100 off
12/13 - 12/20
$1,146  $1,209
$63 off
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

279 | Southern Charm

Southern Charm is an exceptional, well-appointed vacation home that offers lovely touches throughout along w/the luxury of having your own Private 12 x 24 Swimming Pool , Hot Tub, Community Pool and Tennis. Charming and beautifully decorated, this...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

Whether you’re in the mood for an easy-going breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the heart of Duck, or are looking for a big feast to enjoy at the vacation rental home, there’s a lot to crave at this eatery that has plenty of variety, and...

There’s an art to doing a home-style chicken dinner right in the South. You need a chicken fried to golden, crispy perfection obviously. Then you need the appropriate fixings, like mac and cheese and coleslaw. Finally, you need that familial...

Serving Hickory-Smoked Barbecue & Deli Sandwiches for over 25 Years, Duck Deli is as popular and as quaint as its location. The Deli was opened in 1988 by a retired PA dentist, Ronald Forlano, and his son Ken. Today it remains a family venture...

Since it first opened in June 1995, Fishbones has offered the best in creative Caribbean style Cuisine combined with fresh local Outer Banks Seafood to complement its upbeat casual dining atmosphere. It is is also the home of the "Best Clam Chowder...

Enjoy an elegant meal with a waterfront backdrop at this world-class restaurant that utilizes the fresh ingredients and flavors of the Outer Banks and beyond. Kimball's Kitchen has an ever-changing menu to delight patrons of all tastes, and the...

For more than 15 years, Red Sky Cafe restaurant in Duck, NC, has been delighting locals and visitors with fresh, creative meals that highlight local Outer Banks seafood, poultry, beef, duck and more. The owner and chef, Wes Stepp, has more than 30...

You'll have to peer behind the huge Russian olive hedges to find this popular OBX eatery, tucked away in a renovated and cedar-shaked historic home in the heart of Duck. Open since 1995, Roadside Bar and Grill says the locals will tell you it's "one...

For more than 20 years, The Blue Point staff has been offering coastal cuisine and southern hospitality in a warm and comfortable setting. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of the Currituck Sound while enjoying lunch and dinner menu items that are...

For casual dining, The Lifesaving Station at Sanderling Inn has been a traditional favorite since 1977. The restaurant is housed in what once served as Caffey’s Life Saving Station. Decommisioned in the 1950s, it was the fifth U.S. station...

Theodosia, located within the luxurious Sanderling Resort in Duck, NC, offers an elevated coastal dining experience that beautifully blends refined elegance with the relaxed spirit of the Outer Banks. Overlooking the serene Currituck Sound, this...