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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...

A Little Bit of Heaven

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo – Find A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN on Hatteras Island. In the extravagant South Beach community, this six-bedroom home will become your next vacation destination. Beach days are painless, take the short walk to the beach on...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

A Sitting Duck

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.You won’t feel like ‘A Sitting Duck’ in this cute Duck vacation property! Close to the beach and located in quiet Sea Tern, just north of Duck...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

SOUTHERN COMFORT IN DUCK

This home is located in the heart of the Village of Duck, 500 yards from private beach access (with parking). Each of the six bedrooms is uniquely decorated and offers a private bath and deck. The private pool, keeps the whole family entertained...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

The Final View

Space Enough for EveryoneThe Final View awaits! Located in the Carolina Dunes neighborhood of Duck, NC, this 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom semi-oceanfront vacation rental is ready to be your ticket to the good life. Enjoy the top-level living room and den...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

847 | Coleman's Mermaid Hideaway

New in 2026, a large, covered Gazebo over Hot Tub - with built-in benches, new enclosed fence, all new exterior decking - and inside, new wood flooring at all 3 levels.Coleman’s Mermaid Hideaway provides a great, close to the beach location...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Terrapin's Pace

OCEANFRONT Hatteras- Lighthouse Ct. - For a slower paced, carefree island vacation, savor a calming hideaway at TERRAPIN'S PACE. This 5,100 sq. ft. home is sure to relax you.Step into the backyard pool area and find your very own private resort...

  • Hatteras
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

GST-P2 | Golden Strand Condo P2

Wake up to beautiful Atlantic views at Golden Strand Condo P2, a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront South-End corner condo in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. With the beach just steps away, your family can easily spend the day swimming, building...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...