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Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Sea And Sand 245

Experience gorgeous ocean views from this lovely vacation home! Sea and Sand is equipped with everything you need for a great Outer Banks family vacation. Just 50 feet across Rt-12 you have an access shared by just a few homes perfect for your...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Sandcastle

OCEANFRONT Avon-Dune Way Unlike castles in the air, this SANDCASTLE is real. Step inside the first floor where you will find a huge queen bedroom suite with deck access, Intelligent TV, and a striking ocean view. There is a full bath on this level...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

A TROUBADOUR

Melt your cares away in your own hot tub, or cool off in your own large, private salt water pool in a wooded setting in this four bedroom, three bath comfortable getaway, named "A Troubadour." It offers both convenience and privacy. The paved bike...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/6 - 9/13
$1,963  $2,216
$253 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,730  $1,958
$228 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,730  $1,958
$228 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,730  $1,958
$228 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,730  $1,958
$228 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,730  $1,958
$228 off
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

Here At Last

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsHere at Last is just the third lot back from the ocean with the beach walkway access only 165’ away. Your family will appreciate watching the nighttime sky and gorgeous ocean...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
8/25 - 9/1
$4,923  $6,000
$1,077 off
8/30 - 9/6
$4,363  $5,300
$937 off
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...

Y-304 | The Yachtsman

An ideal location for your family escape to the Outer Banks, The Yachtsman in Nags Head provides everything your will need for a terific time at the beach. Nicely decorated, well-equipped, and lovingly maintained, this condominium offers a relaxing...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
8/30 - 9/5
$1,095  $1,495
$400 off
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...

340 | Knot At Work

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Knot at Work is a terrific vacation home that features lovely décor throughout, spacious floor plan, and comfortable furnishings your family is sure to...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

BEACH BLESSING

Discover BEACH BLESSING in Duck—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where 9 oceanfront bedrooms, a private pool with hot tub, and elevator accessibility create the perfect gathering place for large groups. This spacious retreat in Four Seasons...

  • Duck
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 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.

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...

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!

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...