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Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

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
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...

Surf N Sound

The home includes updates for 2026, like A new kitchen, updated bathrooms, and flooring! Surf N Sound is a dog-friendly retreat boasting amazing views of both the ocean and the sound, situated just 800 feet from the beach with direct access. This...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

032 | Life Is Good

Life is Good offers a great location that provides direct access to the beach (appriximately 450 feet to Byrd Steet Beach Access), Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Rec. Room/Den combination w/Foosball and TV. This fantastic dog-friendly home has...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

K6400 Surfside Retreat Oceanfront 7 Bedr...

Welcome to Surfside Retreat by KEES Vacations! This home will re-open beginning July 2026 with a new pool, hot tub, and oceanfront location! Buxton experienced erosion in late 2025, subsequently, this home has been moved from its original location...

  • Buxton
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

CB31 - Shore Slackers Whelkome

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Dishwasher, ice maker, and exterior house paint. Pet friendly, luxe, and in the middle of it all lies Shore Slackers Whelkome! This...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

PLAY ALL DAY

Just five lots back from the beach this home is an easy 175 yard walk to the beach access with no streets to cross. Smart (Streaming) TVs in all rooms to provide all with private space. Located between the Harris Teeter shopping center and the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

7221 - Wind & Waves Bungalow

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Wind & Waves Bungalow, your laid back Salvo escape where beach days, sunset cocktails, and easy coastal...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...