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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...

Sea Glass Shack

Bring the whole crew to The Sea Glass Shack, a welcoming, pet-friendly getaway in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. Kids will love nearby parks with playgrounds and splash pads, while parents can relax on the wraparound porch after a day of beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Villa FourSeasons

Recent upgrades supplied new HVAC system (2 zones), new washer and dryer, new dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave and oven/range, 5 refreshed bathrooms, and new LVP floor in all bedrooms.Located in Duck/ 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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...

Break Away

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomBreak Away with your family to this Outer Banks Vacation home in Beacon Villas. Appreciate full access to all the amenities of Corolla Light from the oceanfront entertainment...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
7/9 - 7/16
$2,969  $3,375
$406 off
7/22 - 7/29
$2,969  $3,375
$406 off
8/4 - 8/11
$2,969  $3,375
$406 off
8/22 - 8/29
$2,516  $2,843
$327 off
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...

Salty Moon (formerly Witches Bikini)

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 7.4 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** Set directly on the legendary 4x4 beaches, where the wild horses roam freely and the Atlantic...

  • Carova
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
6/6 - 6/13
$4,006  $4,676
$670 off
6/15 - 6/22
$5,349  $6,169
$820 off
7/1 - 7/8
$6,050  $6,950
$900 off
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

WIND AND WAVES

Overview Pack your things and get ready to relax during an unforgettable Outer Banks vacation in this inviting, 7 bedroom oceanfront home! Wind and Waves is built by a well-known local contractor and Parade of Homes winning builder...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

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...

5716 - Crosswinds

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! At Crosswinds, you get the best of the sound and the sea! This fun, family-friendly home is in a great location and gives you everything you need...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

K7106 Summer Nights 4 Bedroom Oceanside ...

Welcome to Summer Nights by KEES Vacations! New for 2026: Enjoy access to the exclusive Village Beach Club included with your stay! Are you ready to experience an amazing vacation on the Outer Banks? Summer Nights is sure to make that happen. With...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

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. 

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...