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Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

VH220 Hattie Mac at Villas of Hatteras L...

Welcome to Hattie Mac at Villas of Hatteras Landing by KEES Vacations! Rarely do getaways have a smaller getaway built into them, but that's exactly what you will find in Hatteras. While the Outer Banks is a place overflowing with culture and...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

CAROLINA BREEZE

Overview Stretch out and enjoy plenty of breathing room at Carolina Breeze! This home is a one-of-a-kind oceanfront estate with 24 bedrooms and amazing ocean views in Kill Devil Hills. This custom home stuns with breezy, open...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 25 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

187 | Stallings

This terrific Oceanside cottage is situated at the 10 Milepost in Nags Head and is within easy walking distance of the Beach (less than 2 minute walk to beach access at Albatross St.) with no roads to cross. Comfortably furnished and nicely...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Beach Remedy A-67

Need a break? We have your Beach Remedy right here! This adorable cottage is nestled among the trees for the ultimate in privacy. Only 3 lots back, the ocean is just over the dune. The boardwalk makes getting there a breeze. Feel the warm ocean...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
5/17 - 5/24
$1,622  $1,822
$200 off
5/24 - 5/31
$1,768  $1,968
$200 off
5/31 - 6/7
$1,965  $2,165
$200 off
Bonner Bridge Pier

Opened in 2021, the Bonner Pier is one of the more unique piers along the Outer Banks, as the 1,000-ft. long concrete structure was once the southern terminal of the original Bonner Bridge. Once the bridge was replaced by the new Basnight Bridge, a...

886 | Ferebee Cottage

OCEANFRONT-BRAND NEW PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL on the OCEANFRONT!This beautiful beach home combines Outer Banks history and modern amenities into one package that your family is sure to love. Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills on the Oceanfront...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

1609 - Barefoot Contessa

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Kick off your shoes, escape the world, and let the sun and breezes in at Barefoot Contessa! Views of lighthouse and...

  • Corolla
  • 4 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...

A Shore Pleasure

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Classic Corolla Comfort, Just Minutes from the BeachLocated in the popular Whalehead Beach neighborhood, A Shore Pleasure is a spacious, family-friendly...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...