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Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

K6102 Dune it Wright at Carolina Shores

Welcome to Dune it Wright at Carolina Shores by KEES Vacations! ***For a limited time only, this home is offering FREE pet stays! With its twist on classic modern style and amenities and amazing proximity to the ocean, Dune It Wright (Formerly The...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

5485 - Hammerhead Harbour

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Hammerhead Harbour is a charming retreat nestled on the soundside of Nags Head. This delightful home offers a perfect...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

Lucy's Place

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Welcome to a southern hospitality star at “Lucy’s Place”! This extraordinary destination offers signature décor and an outdoor living space that...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

2512 - Duck Dunes

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Duck Dunes! This oceanside property is located in Caffey's Inlet Hamlet, a private subdivision located...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

378 | Albright Cottage

Cozy and comfortable, this single-story, pet friendly home is just steps away from the beach via direct boardwalk. Located at the end of a quiet neighborhood cul-de-sac, you will enjoy your privacy lounging on the outdoor front deck & rear sun...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Oh Whale

Located in Corolla/ 2 Bedrooms/ 2 Full BathroomsYour family will adore this vacation rental with lighthouse vistas located close to the beach and backs up to the Corolla Light Town Center which offers Shopping, eateries and activities! The beach...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
5/8 - 5/15
$987  $1,151
$164 off
5/22 - 5/29
$1,175  $1,386
$211 off
5/27 - 6/3
$987  $1,151
$164 off
5/29 - 6/5
$1,280  $1,386
$106 off
6/6 - 6/13
$1,582  $1,721
$139 off
6/19 - 6/26
$2,414  $2,646
$232 off
6/26 - 7/3
$3,116  $3,426
$310 off
7/10 - 7/17
$3,116  $3,426
$310 off
7/14 - 7/21
$3,116  $3,426
$310 off
7/18 - 7/25
$3,116  $3,426
$310 off
7/25 - 8/1
$3,116  $3,426
$310 off
8/7 - 8/14
$3,116  $3,426
$310 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,932  $3,221
$289 off
9/1 - 9/8
$2,392  $2,621
$229 off
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...

7677 - Weathering Heights

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW LOOK IN 2025: The entire house has been painted blue. New deck, windows, and siding on the North and West sides...

  • Avon
  • 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. 

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...

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...