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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...

4603 - Yellow Brick Road

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the OBX! Nestled in the charming town of Southern Shores, this spacious 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom rental is perfect...

  • Southern Shores
  • 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...

Gray Man's Dune 123-A

Ready for a classic Outer Banks vacation? Gray Man’s Dune is a spacious oceanfront home positioned in the perfect spot for your family to relax, unwind, and play! Enjoy the oceanfront bubbling hot tub, WiFi, and close proximity to shopping...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Tide Watcher

Located in Kill Devil Hills/ 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore this appealing vacation home that offers everything you need to create vacation memories. Located at Milepost 9.5, this semi-oceanfront home offers...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
8/16 - 8/23
$4,843  $5,303
$460 off
8/28 - 9/4
$3,957  $4,319
$362 off
9/23 - 9/30
$2,304  $2,304
$0 off
10/1 - 10/8
$2,304  $2,304
$0 off
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...

Yeti V

Welcome to Yeti V, a beautifully decorated semi-oceanfront home just steps from the sandy beaches of Corolla. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with beach access directly across the street, you’re less than 50 yards from the ocean—an easy walk for...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Tangled up in Blue

Located in Avon | 4 Bedrooms | 4 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomTangled up in Blue is a trendy semi-oceanfront home conveniently located to all Avon Village has to offer. With 4 cavernous bedrooms, a private saltwater pool, hot tub, game room, fire...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
8/20 - 8/27
$5,181  $6,357
$1,176 off
9/2 - 9/9
$4,677  $5,727
$1,050 off
9/12 - 9/19
$4,005  $4,887
$882 off
9/15 - 9/22
$3,417  $4,152
$735 off
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

SEA LIFE

Overview Time stands still at Sea Life, where open, golden dunes overlooking acres of undeveloped government land are untouched from ocean to sound. Since this home is next to the Army Corps of Engineers expansive and undeveloped...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Beaulieu-Sur-Duck

Designed for families that want a coastal inspired vacation home with comfortable amenities and a convenient seaside location. Beaulieu-Sur-Duck is bright and inviting inside with four bedrooms and three updated baths. Two of the bedrooms are master...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...