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Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

SUMMER BREEZE

 “Summer Breeze” is a five bedroom Oceanside home located in the Town of Southern Shores. A quiet family oriented neighborhood with only a short walk to the beach. The private pool and hot tub make this home perfect for a great Outer Banks...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/26 - 10/3
$2,268  $2,718
$450 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,268  $2,718
$450 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,268  $2,718
$450 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,893  $2,218
$325 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,955  $2,218
$263 off
10/31 - 11/7
$1,955  $2,068
$113 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,805  $2,068
$263 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,905  $2,068
$163 off
11/28 - 12/5
$1,905  $2,068
$163 off
12/5 - 12/12
$1,955  $2,068
$113 off
12/12 - 12/19
$2,005  $2,068
$63 off
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

The Finish Line

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Ready, Set, Go To Corolla!Cross The Finish Line to your perfect vacation! With plenty of space for your family to spread out, outdoors is what it’s...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Safe Harbor

Located in Corolla / 7 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomVistas galore!!! The decks across the front and the side of this home provide pretty vistas of the Currituck Lighthouse, outstanding sunrise vistas over the ocean, and spectacular...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Higher Ground 234-A

Welcome to Higher Ground, a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind custom home centrally located just steps from the sound in Kitty Hawk. This vibrant and unique coastal home offers classic character and fine details at every turn, including a reclaimed shipwreck...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
9/12 - 9/19
$3,245  $3,545
$300 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,210  $3,510
$300 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,805  $3,105
$300 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,400  $2,700
$300 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,251  $2,551
$300 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,094  $2,394
$300 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,689  $1,989
$300 off
10/31 - 11/7
$1,625  $1,925
$300 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,625  $1,925
$300 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,625  $1,925
$300 off
11/21 - 11/28
$2,251  $2,551
$300 off
11/28 - 12/5
$1,625  $1,925
$300 off
12/5 - 12/12
$1,625  $1,925
$300 off
12/12 - 12/19
$1,625  $1,925
$300 off
12/19 - 12/26
$1,895  $2,195
$300 off
12/26 - 1/2
$2,052  $2,352
$300 off
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

7048 - Tide Song

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Tide Song! This oceanfront Rodanthe home is sure to please the whole family. Located near great local...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Loving Life

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis Corolla Vacation home is a delight for all ages, with its impressive furnishings and the appeal of its relaxing location. Spanning three interior and exterior levels, there is...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

1763 - Shrimp Bizkit

BEACH GEAR INCLUDED IN 2027! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Looking for a pet-friendly Corolla vacation rental? Look no further than Shrimp Bizkit! This 7 bedroom, 7.5 bathroom...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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.

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! 

Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course, and more, these fitness activities feature a safe environment for families and groups to make memories while getting their heart rate pumping!

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...