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Plan your Outer Banks vacation with us! Browse our inventory of 350+ premier Outer Banks vacation rentals, including houses in Duck, Corolla, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head!

Star of the Sea

A Guiding Light on the Outer BanksFollow Star of the Sea (formerly Stella Maris OBX) to your perfect Outer Banks vacation! Located just south of the Nags Head/Kill Devil Hills line, this oceanfront vacation rental is conveniently positioned in the...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

4669 - White Sands

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! White Sands effortlessly manages to combine easy charm and Southern hospitality with a great value for a budget conscious family. Thanks to the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Ohana

Exciting news—Ohana is now pet-friendly! In Hawaiian culture, 'Ohana' represents family in its broadest sense, encompassing blood relatives, adopted members, and chosen bonds. It emphasizes the importance of unity, support, and shared experiences...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Kitty Hawk Junction

Kitty Hawk Junction – Ocean Views, Decks, and Family Fun! Welcome to Kitty Hawk Junction, a charming oceanfront escape in the Outer Banks! This lovely family home sits just across the street from the ocean, with the closest beach access at Lillian...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

WE ARE BEACHIN

Overview All the best is provided in this Outer Banks seaside home in Section O of Ocean Sands. Located in a conveniently located community composed of quiet streets, We Are... Beachin' is an easy distance from grocery stores, shops...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

1528 - Sound and Color

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2024: XL 7-person Hot Tub. Welcome to Sound and Color! This soundfront Corolla property is perfect for large...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Sea Horsin' Around

Welcome to your serene coastal retreat! Nestled just a short stroll away from the lifeguarded beach, this spacious haven offers tranquility and convenience. Admire sweeping ocean views from the comfort of your living room or private study, or bask...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

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. 

Nags Head Dolphin Watch

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...

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...