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Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Lucky Oyster

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - S. Sunrise Ct. - UNIQUE LOCATION: The Lucky Oyster is 1 of only 2 rental properties in Salvo bordering the Cape Hatteras National Seashore featuring unobstructed vistas of this 13-mile Federal Park. The Lucky Oyster’s...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Dancing Dolphin

Dancing Dolphin is a pet-friendly Outer Banks escape that your family will love! An open top-level layout (with great views) keeps everyone connected while allowing plenty of room to spread out. The thoughtfully designed kitchen features granite...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

GRANDE ATLANTIS

Tucked behind a private dune deck at Milepost 7.5, Grande Atlantis hides something few Outer Banks homes can claim: a poolside cabana bar with bar-height seating, a mini-fridge, and a seasonal outdoor TV. This 10-bedroom oceanfront Carolina...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
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...

K4223 Mermaid Cottage at Beacon Quarters

Welcome to Mermaid Cottage at Beacon Quarters by KEES Vacations! Enjoy understated elegance in this luxury condo within the soothing and brand new Corolla community. The whole group will enjoy private community access to the sandy oceanfront, while...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Beacon's Watch

About a mile from local shopping, grocery stores, golfing, restaurants and movies. This property offers entertainment for everyone. Beacon's Watch has a beautiful private pool, hot tub, pool table, basketball goal, and even an ELEVATOR for those...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Sandalwood 408-C

This beautiful and immaculate home features hardwood flooring, granite countertops, an elevator for all 3 levels, a private swimming pool, a hot tub, pool table, and so much more! Sandalwood is truly a perfect vacation beach home for every family...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Pirate Queen

Located in Kitty Hawk / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsPirate Queen offers spectacular oceanfront vistas and is located at Mile Post 4 1/2. Nicely furnished and well equipped this comfortable bungalow is right on the beach, just go down the stairs...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Elizabethan Gardens

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...