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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...

818 | Unique

This home is centrally located to all that the Outer Banks has to offer. There are many choices nearby for dining, shopping, & fun entertainment. Public Beach access points are easily accessible within a half a mile. Water sports like kayaking...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

AS A SEA SPRITE

Located on a quiet, low-traffic street with private surroundings; this home is great for guests to enjoy walking, biking, or jogging. It’s backed up to common wooded area with wraparound covered decks, offering quiet reading areas. A screened in...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

THE GREAT ESCAPE

Location! Location! Location! Escape to this beautiful beach home only 2 ½ blocks from the ocean with direct access to the beach life-guarded during the summer season. Large 39-foot in-ground pool with lounge chairs. Enclosed outdoor shower! Bike...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/3 - 5/10
$1,719  $2,042
$323 off
5/10 - 5/17
$1,719  $2,042
$323 off
6/7 - 6/14
$3,100  $3,387
$287 off
6/21 - 6/28
$3,426  $3,749
$323 off
7/26 - 8/2
$3,924  $4,104
$180 off
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...

Give Beach A Chance OH-04

Just 1200 ft from the beautiful beaches of Corolla, Give Beach A Chance is a gorgeous oceanside home with everything you need for the perfect Outer Banks vacation! Spend your days playing on the beach or relaxing by the private pool or in the hot...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
5/2 - 5/9
$2,613  $2,813
$200 off
5/30 - 6/6
$4,360  $4,560
$200 off
6/6 - 6/13
$5,259  $5,459
$200 off
6/13 - 6/20
$5,058  $5,258
$200 off
6/20 - 6/27
$5,058  $5,258
$200 off
6/27 - 7/4
$5,094  $5,294
$200 off
7/4 - 7/11
$5,086  $5,286
$200 off
7/11 - 7/18
$5,767  $5,967
$200 off
8/15 - 8/22
$4,373  $4,573
$200 off
8/22 - 8/29
$4,004  $4,204
$200 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,424  $3,624
$200 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,528  $3,728
$200 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,026  $3,226
$200 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,791  $2,991
$200 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,589  $2,789
$200 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,844  $3,044
$200 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,797  $2,997
$200 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,706  $2,906
$200 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,240  $2,440
$200 off
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

Casey's Place

Located in Salvo | 8 Bedrooms | 8 Full Bathrooms | 2 Half Bath | 8 Master SuitesCasey's Place, located in the heart of heaven, is really one of a kind.  When your family and friends come together here, you’ll discover an opulent oceanfront escape...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Friday Harbor

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomFriday Harbor is a great place for fun and relaxation!  Appreciate your own private pool and hot tub with striking sound vistas at sunset from all levels. Take advantage of all...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
5/4 - 5/11
$1,262  $1,375
$113 off
5/19 - 5/26
$1,990  $2,231
$241 off
7/23 - 7/30
$5,518  $6,382
$864 off
7/28 - 8/4
$5,518  $6,382
$864 off
8/22 - 8/29
$5,029  $5,806
$777 off
8/26 - 9/2
$3,840  $4,407
$567 off
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...

7011 - Banzai Landing

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Experience the ultimate coastal escape at this stunning soundfront retreat in Rodanthe, where panoramic views of the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

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. 

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island has become a beloved attraction for Outer Banks vacationers and an annual outing for seasoned visitors who are young and young at heart. The 68,000-square-foot complex covers all aspects of Outer Banks...

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...