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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...

Owl's Nest

Discover Owl's Nest, a cozy coastal retreat tucked in a peaceful neighborhood. Wake to soft breezes, savor coffee on the deck, and let the quiet charm of this home slow your pace. Skylights fill the space with natural light, creating a warm and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

ABRON ABRON

Enjoy the sounds of the Atlantic Ocean from Abron Abron, a four bedroom oceanfront home. Spend your evenings relaxing on the decks taking in the spectacular ocean views or take a stroll to the gated sound side gazebo where you will experience...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/4 - 10/11
$2,416  $2,766
$350 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,416  $2,766
$350 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,973  $2,245
$272 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,973  $2,245
$272 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,823  $2,094
$271 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,823  $2,094
$271 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,991  $2,094
$103 off
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

VH124 Littleton's Landing at Villas of H...

Welcome to Littleton's Landing at the Villas of Hatteras Landing by KEES Vacations! Rarely do getaways have a smaller getaway built into them, but that's exactly what you will find at Hatteras. While the Outer Banks is a place overflowing with...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
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 View II

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Home Away From HomeWow! Take in the sights and sounds unique to our beautiful coastline at Sea View II, a fantastic beach house built for family fun...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

What the Shell

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Time to enjoy the best of Corolla! “What the Shell” is an adorable oceanfront house with a private pool, hot tub, and a great rec room to keep the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
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...

AQUA VISTA

This stunning home has every imaginable comfort, great ocean views and easy beach access (only 30 yards from driveway). Quality is reflected throughout with hickory cabinets, granite countertops, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, and an elevator.Level...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/22 - 8/29
$5,171  $6,687
$1,516 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,893  $4,734
$841 off
10/3 - 10/10
$4,103  $4,734
$631 off
10/10 - 10/17
$4,103  $4,734
$631 off
10/17 - 10/24
$3,309  $3,799
$490 off
10/24 - 10/31
$3,309  $3,799
$490 off
10/31 - 11/7
$3,309  $3,649
$340 off
11/7 - 11/14
$3,158  $3,649
$491 off
11/14 - 11/21
$3,392  $3,649
$257 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...

433 | Beach Treasure

Located in South Nags Head, Beach Treasure is a beautiful Semi-Oceanfront house with Wonderful Ocean and Sound Views. Wake up in the morning to see the sun rise over the Atlantic, play all day, then go back home to unwind on the back decks while...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
9/19 - 9/25
$2,595  $2,995
$400 off
9/26 - 10/2
$2,295  $2,695
$400 off
10/24 - 10/30
$1,995  $2,195
$200 off

There is a world of treasures to discover at The Salty Seahorse, a chic little gift shop that celebrates beach life with a wealth of handmade items and goodies. From unique pieces of décor made out of driftwood to charming gifts that will be...

Shop our exclusive selection of spices, custom blends, loose-leaf teas, naturally-flavored sugars, sea and mineral salts, gourmet gifts and accessories. With a wide selection of seasonings for any food lover and dozens of choices for any tea...

Welcoming all sun seekers, The Sun Shack Tiki-Bo-Tiki Tanning Salon has been offering “beautiful tans since 1999” - and without the hassle of contracts or membership fees. It specializes in professionally detailed mist tanning and will...

Timbuck II is a Corolla shopping destination featuring a wide variety of retail and restaurant experiences. Visitors will wander through a massive complex featuring over 60 venues ranging from art galleries and clothing stores to gift shops, realty...

A complete office supply store that includes art supplies, as well. 

A specialty gourmet market and wine shop with plenty of surprises!

Billed as a specialty store for "big and little girls and boys," this well-stocked store offers a fabulous selection of both time-honored toys and the newest favorites. Most of the high quality brands can be found here: Ravensburger puzzles...

Centrally located on the Beach Road near the Kill Devil Hills bath house, The Trading Post has everything you could possibly need for fun and sun on the beach. And you won’t have to fight highway traffic to get it.For the water there are...

Gourmet Nuts, Chocolates, Hot Sauces, Spices, Rubs, Salsa, T-Shirts, Candy and lots more! Have a nutty day!    

With more than 7,500 square feet, TW’s new store in Nags Head is chock full of a wide selection of fishing and hunting gear. Racks of popular clothing lines,  including Aftco Bluewater Wear, Salt Life and Pelagic, and sunglasses and hats...

Food, creativity and coffee at this delicious stop.

Urban Cottage is your source for ‘fashion for your home’. Here you’ll find that perfect something for that perfect place in your home or beach cottage. Urban Cottage offers painted furniture, beach decor, custom art pieces, outdoor...

Located in the central town of Avon in the southern Outer Banks, Vape Hatteras is the only source of e-Cigarettes, eJuices, and other cigarette alternatives on Hatteras Island. Featuring a wide range of hand-crafted eJuices as well as multiple...

An eclectic art, craft and gift shop on beautiful Ocraoke Island.

You never know what treasures you’ll uncover at Village Thrift, which is the only thrift store on Ocracoke Island. Featuring an ever-rotating array of goodies that can range from beachy apparel to books, games, and other unique items, Village...

Grab all the gear you’ll need for a sunny Outer Banks vacation at this apparel and gift shop that has an inherent coastal vibe. The Vitamin Sea Beach Shop is stocked with a wealth of goodies that can be enjoyed on the coast and at home, making...

Walgreens pharmacy and convenience market is a convenient one-stop shop for just about anything you might need while on vacation. Walgreens is where you can get some of the best deals on the beach for essentials, such as ice, water, coolers, milk...

A gallery and creative working studio in downtown Manteo.

Wave Riding Vehicles is a water sporter’s dream. The store offers gear that any beach goer would love and use. From pro surfers to pro sandcastle builders, Wave Riding Vehicles is sure to please.

30 YEARS IN THE MAKING. Since the beginning, the Weeping Radish has brewed beer according to the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot Purity Law of 1516 which states that beer must be brewed using only four ingredients: Hops, Malt, Yeast and Water. No...

This outfitter, one of 316 in the U.S. and abroad, offers boaters of every stripe just about anything they need to keep their vessel ship-shape, whether it’s used for work or for fun. The store has rows and rows of shelves with boat supplies...

Owners Jim and April Vaughn operate a surfer’s surf shop, with a great selection of wetsuits, sportswear, swimwear and accessories for men, women and youth from all major surf brands. Upstairs, there’s an exceptional range of surfboards...

The quintessential tourist store, Wings is stocked floor to ceiling with beach-related clothing and nearly every other possible  beach-y item imaginable. With store locations from Corolla to Hatteras Island, this is the place visitors depend on...

Wink’s Grocery is much more than a convenience store to the Outer Banks.  The iconic winking smiley face has served Outer Banks locals and tourist a like since 1957. In fact, in the 1960s and 1970s, Wink’s was one of the only stores...

Located just a short stroll from the Nags Head beaches, Yarn and More Inc is a fun stop for knitting enthusiasts from the Outer Banks and miles beyond, thanks to its lengthy selection of yarn, accessories including needles, hooks, and notions, and...