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Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

5374 - Killin Time

MP 9. BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Killin Time is easy at this stunning Kill Devil Hills vacation home! Located in the heart of KDH, you'll be...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

Sail On

SOUNDFRONT Hatteras - Ellwood Ct. - SAIL ON is a sizable, bespoke-designed home constructed on a bulkheaded peninsula in Hatteras Village. With its broad vistas of the sound, it simply can't be beat. Savor the private pier with 2 boat slips...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

824 | Lighthouse Cottage

Offering you Great Ocean Views, this Semi-Oceanfront home has all the comforts necessary for an enjoyable Family Vacation including a Private Swimming Pool and Hot Tub. The beach is only a short 4 minute walk away via the bike path to the Small...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/28 - 7/4
$3,995  $5,295
$1,300 off
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...

5310 - Wright by the Beach

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A pet-friendly OBX rental just 4 minutes from the beach? Yes, please! Wright by the Beach is a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

SITTING PRETTY

Overview Nicely positioned between the beaches of Ocean Sands and the spectacular Currituck Club Golf Course, Sitting Pretty is a comfortable, bright oceanside home. You'll enjoy breezes from the Atlantic and views of the Currituck Club...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

674 | The Saltwater Cowboy

Spend your dream vacation in this Beautifully Decorated Kitty Hawk Beach Home that offers Wonderful Ocean Views, Private Swimming Pool, and Hot Tub. This home is less than 200 Yds to the Beach. A quiet and peaceful location for your family...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

617 | Our Happy Place

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Oceanfront w/views of sunrise over the ocean and sunset over the sound, this comfortable, spacious, & well-equipped home is the perfect choice for...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14

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...

Enjoy recreational watersports and guided tours. 

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...