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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...

K8003 SOCO Oceanfront Luxury

Welcome to SOCO by KEES Vacations! SOCO in Nags Head is a stunningly beautiful and unique vacation property with dark wood floors, whitewashed walls and exposed beam ceilings. Built in 2015, SOCO has every modern amenity. In the backyard, there is...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

The Swan Shack

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 4.3 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.** Enjoy the seclusion of this OBX vacation home, located in the four-wheel-drive section of the Outer...

  • Carova
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

6509 - Sandcastle

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Let the sunrise and ocean waves wake you up in the mornings at Sandcastle! This 6 bedroom 6 bathroom oceanfront home...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Happy Tales

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsThis well-appointed, well supplied and generously furnished beach home offers something for all ages! Located on the oceanside close to the life-guarded beach, oceanfront community amenities, local...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

It's A Shore Thing

Escape to the peaceful shores of North Carolina at ‘It's a Shore Thing,’ a coastal retreat that offers long beach days and plenty of fun in the sun! This charming cottage, located in the heart of Nags Head, offers relaxation and convenience for...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Serenity in Nags Head

*Pets Allowed for 2026 The spirit of the sea calls you to relax in this beautiful and well stocked home. 'Serenity in Nags Head' boasts beautiful decor and airy open spaces that invite you to enjoy your beach vacation.  A perfect pick for large...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



5821 - Sugar Magnolia

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Roof and Hot Tub. Home will be Pet Free for 2027 A home that’s fit for your family’s needs, Sugar Magnolia has it all! This...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms

Captain Tim has over 20 years of fishing experience in the waters off the Outer Banks. His focus is on providing exceptional fishing experiences for first time anglers to the more seasoned pros. He provides great opportunities for families with...

Fish or go a pirating on board the Cap'N Clam

Fun, family-oriented and professional fishing and maritime trips. 

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

Embark on an adventure that you and your crew will never forget with a fun Hatteras Island expedition that is commandeered by Godspeed Charters. This Hatteras village-based charter business features a wide range of activities for families of all...

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...

A marina, accomodations, deli and gift store wrapped up in one. 

Visitors who are in the mood for a new variety of adventure on their next vacation to Hatteras Island can sign up for a stunning horseback ride along the beach through Hatteras Island Horseback Riding. This Hatteras-based business offers incredible...

From exploring the diverse wildlife that crowds the local beaches, to taking a lazy tour through the winding marshes and creeks of the Pamlico Sound, there’s a lot to discover at the Hatteras Island Ocean Center. This unique interactive...

Enjoy recreational watersports and guided tours. 

Guided hunting and fishing on the Outer Banks.

A variety of family-friendly fishing trips and cruises.

Memorable, enjoyable and convenient. The Ocracoke Express is the new and easy passenger & bicycle ferry to Ocracoke. Leave your vehicle behind and sail directly to Ocracoke Village, within walking or biking distance of all the village has to...

From fishing charters to marine supplies, Oden’s Dock in Hatteras village has something for every Hatteras Island visitor who loves the open waters. Situated on the edge of the Pamlico Sound and an easy cruise away from Hatteras Inlet...

Climb aboard one of the largest boats in Hatteras Harbor Marina for an adventure that you and your fishing crew will never forget. Sea Creature Sportfishing brings decades of fishing experience to the table with every trip, and launches from the tip...

Pelagic bird watching trips for the birding enthusiast. 

Sitting at the closest point to the Gulf Stream north of Florida, Teach’s Lair Marina is an ideal destination for a successful and memorable fishing experience. Teach’s is a full-service marina in south Hatteras Village that advertises...

A world-class fishing fleet for sportfishing adventures. 

The Village Marina & Motel is an all-encompassing site where water lovers, mariners, fishermen, and anyone who’s in the mood for an on-the-water sunset and a meal can meet in the heart of Hatteras Village. Located close to Hatteras Inlet...