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Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

CAROLES CASTLE

2,900 plus square feet of living area and 1,100 square feet of decking on two levels.195 yards to beach access.Level 1:Great room with skylights, powder room. Bedroom (with King, sitting area, private bath with jacuzzi tub and separate shower)...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/5 - 6/12
$3,431  $3,829
$398 off
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...

6503 - C'est Sea Bon

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Driveway, living room, and master bedroom carpet. Enjoy your best vacation ever in this comfortable well-kept home in one of the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

BLUE STAR

Relax . . . by the pool or on the covered deck in a Nags Head hammock or swing (2). Test your cooking skills in the kitchen. Dine indoors, in the screened porch or on the sundeck. 2,000 square feet of relaxing living area nestled in the live oaks...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/23 - 5/30
$2,252  $2,343
$91 off
5/30 - 6/6
$2,915  $3,061
$146 off
7/4 - 7/11
$3,960  $3,995
$35 off
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

5186 - Casa del Sol 3

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2025: New Decks East and West Side of Property. New for 2024: New Wood Floors in Living Room and Dining Area. Casa Del Sol 3 features...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Legacy

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Leave your family a “Legacy” of happy memories at this lovely six bedroom located in Corolla on the Outer Banks. The private pool and hot tub are...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

Sunny Daze 356-B

Enjoy the sounds of the sea and incredible ocean views just steps from the sand at Sunny Daze! With private beach access just outside your back door, you'll never want to stray far from this convenient vacation rental. A private oceanfront deck is...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Pair-a-dice

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Pair-a-dice is waiting for you to enjoy all of the summer fun Corolla has to offer. This family-friendly house has everything from a theater room for...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19

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

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

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...