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Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...
Overview Set just three lots back from the beach on a quiet cul-de-sac in tranquil Southern Shores, 6-bedroom Hi'iaka (meaning "Goddess") is the perfect home for a serene Outer Banks vacation. Elevated ocean views can be enjoyed from...
- Southern Shores
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
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...
*Linens Provided for 2026 Lounge and cool off in your own private pool (11' X 23'). Sit back and unwind in this comfortable beach retreat by plunging in the hot tub or enjoying the screened in porch. All this caps the day after a fun-filled day at...
- Corolla
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
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...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Mama’s Dream where you’ll be able to enjoy beautiful ocean views, bright open spaces, and easy access to the best of Nags Head...
- Nags Head
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
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...
The "Blue Pelican" offers a terrific Semi-Oceanfront loaction that is just steps from the Beach and features its own private beach access located directly across from the home. Enjoy sweeping Ocean Views, your own Private Swimming Pool and Hot Tub...
- Kitty Hawk
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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...
Overview Quack Of Dawn is perfectly located halfway between the beach and the charming shops and quaint restaurants of the village of Duck. The Sea Pines private beach entrance is just 13 houses away, and Duck's best shopping is but a...
- Duck
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...
Outstanding ocean views, professionally decorated and a terrific location with 5th Street beach access 1.5 blocks away, makes this your perfect family beach home. "Absolut-ly Beachy" offers the luxury of having your own Private Swimming Pool and a...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...
Overview Prepare to give a standing ovation for a showstopping beach vacation when you reserve Villa Rosa. This oceanfront retreat offers a prime location, comfortable furnishings, and premium amenities, including a private bath in each...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit organization, conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given...
If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots to catch blue crabs and trawl for shrimp the same way that the local commercial fishermen do. You’ll learn about the species caught and how to sort through the catch – and everything of legal size is yours to keep for dinner! Along the way...
Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.
Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a factual narration on the bottlenose dolphin, a type of dolphin found along the Atlantic coast. Dolphin mating and birthing can be observed on many cruises.
The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...
The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.
The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina is a beautiful event venue with waterfront views from every seat. When planning a wedding on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, there is no other location that can compare to Pirate’s Cove. Our...
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island has become a beloved attraction for Outer Banks vacationers and an annual outing for seasoned visitors who are young and young at heart. The 68,000-square-foot complex covers all aspects of Outer Banks...
Foliage fans and gardening enthusiasts from all over the country will love a day trip to the Elizabethan Gardens. Tucked away in Manteo within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, this 10 acre Roanoke soundfront locale is home to hundreds of...