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The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Flip Flops N' Pop Tops 306-A

Take a break from your busy life at Flip Flops N’ Pop Tops! A charming 3 bedroom 1.5 bath awaits the entire family. Experience the classic Outer Banks vacation but with many modern conveniences. This retreat has several features that are sure to...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

YANKEE BELLE

Overview Southern charm and comfort abound in this great Outer Banks vacation home right on the ocean with lots of decking. Three levels of beautifully decorated living areas give plenty of room for the entire family. The rooms have...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

381 | Easy Street

Kitty Hawk Oceanfront. "Easy Street" is an Oceanfront Beach Cottage that offers comfortable furnishings and unparalleled Ocean and Beach Views. Conveniently located within easy walking distance of area shops and dining. A cozy atmosphere awaits in...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Landfall

OCEANFRONT South Beach Ct. - Hatteras Landing - Fall in adore with the sweeping ocean vistas from the decks of LANDFALL, a spectacular 5,700 sq. ft. oceanfront home in esteemed Hatteras Landing. This extravagant home is located within walking...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...

AVKS526 Fish Tales #26-5

Enjoy is a sandcastle with all the comforts of home. All floor elevator opens to ample parking, two carports, landscaped yard, all-weather entries, enclosed outside showers with dressing rooms, pool shower, and foot bath. You're also close to the...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

FO553 Steer 553

Set your sites on a Hatteras Island vacation and navigate yourself to Steer. Located in Frisco on a serene canal in Brigand's Bay, Steer has advantageous one-level living, great views, and miles of quiet subdivision streets perfect for a relaxing...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

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...

OUR LEGACY

This seaside cottage is known for pure comfort with a casual, yet thoughtful, interior decor. Proximity to the recreation center is a bonus for sporting families. All bedrooms have private baths. Spacious sundecks and the porch swing on the lower...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
12/6 - 12/13
$1,608  $1,831
$223 off
12/13 - 12/20
$1,608  $1,831
$223 off
12/20 - 12/27
$1,608  $1,831
$223 off
12/27 - 1/3
$1,650  $1,831
$181 off
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...