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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...

OCEAN GRAND

A poolside cabana with a gas grill anchors the backyard at Ocean Grand, a nine-bedroom oceanfront estate offered by Carolina Designs in Corolla. Each bedroom claims a private bath, the 38-foot private pool includes free heat, and an elevator...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 12.5 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...

Peeking Duck OCD-23

Come relax at Peeking Duck, a comfortable and tastefully decorated home just a short stroll to all of the shops and restaurants in the Village of Duck! The family is sure to love the 15x34 heated private pool and hot tub after a long day at the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Canary Sings

OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - CANARY SINGS, perched on Kinnakeet Shores' oceanfront, features roomy, open, bright oceanfront living in the heart of Avon. The great room’s cathedral ceilings and floor-to-ceiling wall of windows overlook...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Newbern

Newbern is a pet friendly, semi-oceanfront premier retreat in the Pine Island Limited Community. Masterfully blending coastal elegance and modern luxury for an unforgettable Outer Banks vacation! Each of the eight bedrooms features a private...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

Castaway Key

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Summerplace Dr. — Formerly ShoreHouse — While CASTAWAY KEY does indeed sit at the edge of the ocean, this 4,859 sq. ft., seven-bedroom/seven-full and two-half-bath home is desired for its fresh, modern style, comfort, and...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

5120 - Just Chillin

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! An oceanside escape awaits you in Kill Devil Hills. Welcome to Just Chillin! With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, Just Chillin accommodates up to 8...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Moondog Beach R-52

Moondog Beach is a spectacular oceanfront Hatteras Island vacation home! This spacious and well-appointed home offers unbelievable ocean views from all three levels! Well-thought-out furnishings and thoughtful details throughout the home make your...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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. 

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 beaches in America! We are The Outer Bank's Only Ghost Tour that uses Ghost Detectors! Book now for the time of your afterlife! 

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...

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

Wright Brothers National Memorial

The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...

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...