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Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

THE GARDENIA HOUSE

Overview Whatever the season, good times are in bloom at The Gardenia House, a beautiful 12-bedroom oceanfront estate at Milepost 8 in Kill Devil Hills. With over 8,000 square feet of living space that incorporate twelve bedrooms and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
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...

Above All Else

OCEANFRONT Avon — Jollie Rd. — Discover one of the best vistas in all of Avon from the towering coastal escape of ABOVE ALL ELSE, a beachfront home that provides expansive vistas from its perch on one of north Avon’s highest sand dunes...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

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
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

2437 - Sandpiper Station

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Sandpiper Station is a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom Outer Banks vacation home located in the Duck Sanderling community in the town of Duck. This...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Beaches N Breezes

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. - It can all be BEACHES N BREEZES on your vacation. This freshly modernized home is located in a peaceful neighborhood where visitors riding bicycles or walking their dog on the street is a common sight and miles of...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

VERANDAH BREEZE

Overview The leisurely rhythm of a bygone era floats on coastal breezes to slow the breakneck pace of everyday life at Verandah Breeze. Guests are treated to abundant entertainment features, private bedroom suites, and delightful...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

THE LAST RESORT

Granted, the panoramic ocean and sound views can't be beat, but what really sets this home apart is the beauty to be experienced inside the immaculately maintained house. The owners, two sisters who grew up vacationing on the OBX, have made The...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2/15 - 2/22
$1,171  $1,222
$51 off
2/22 - 3/1
$1,171  $1,222
$51 off
3/1 - 3/8
$1,171  $1,222
$51 off
3/8 - 3/15
$1,171  $1,222
$51 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,171  $1,222
$51 off
3/22 - 3/29
$1,171  $1,222
$51 off
3/29 - 4/5
$1,351  $1,372
$21 off

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...