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Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

Big Kahuna

OCEANFRONT Salvo- Colony Drive This broad 5,870 sq. ft. oceanfront home earns the name BIG KAHUNA with its generous room sizes, two family suites, convenient elevator to access all four floors and multiple gathering areas and entertainment...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

DRIFTWOOD DREAM

Overview "Driftwood, a coveted element of nature smoothed to perfection by sea, sand, sun and wind, evokes memories of dreamy days spent aside a shell-speckled shoreline where waves crash, breezes swirl, and seabirds soar below a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

Cool Breeze

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Easy Access for EveryoneCool Breeze is a great beach escape for families or small groups, offering comfort and convenience in central Nags Head. This...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

THE WRIGHT STATE OF MIND

Overview Looking for a vacation home that has just as much outdoor living space as indoor? Look no further than The Wright State of Mind! Inside, you'll find sleek and modern decor, four spacious bedrooms plus a converted den with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Duck Dreams

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Building on a LegacyAdd to the many great memories made at this generationally-owned family getaway and make your Duck Dreams come true by staying at...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

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
6/20 - 6/27
$5,091  $5,291
$200 off
6/27 - 7/4
$5,091  $5,291
$200 off
8/15 - 8/22
$4,409  $4,609
$200 off
8/22 - 8/29
$4,032  $4,232
$200 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,465  $3,665
$200 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,814  $4,014
$200 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,059  $3,259
$200 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,752  $2,952
$200 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,619  $2,819
$200 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,850  $3,050
$200 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,877  $3,077
$200 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,735  $2,935
$200 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,259  $2,459
$200 off
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 ACE

Fabulous location. Just across the street from the beach access. Your family will want to rent this semi-oceanfront home every year. Make memories and keep family traditions alive in this wonderful summer retreat.Level 1:Dry entry. Storage area, 2...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/30 - 9/6
$2,381  $2,632
$251 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,237  $2,444
$207 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,993  $2,165
$172 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,993  $2,165
$172 off
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...