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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...

Serenity SS-199

Serenity, a beautifully spacious home tucked among the woods of Southern Shores, truly lives up to its name. This spacious, high elevation home offers wooded privacy but is just a quick walk to the beach and centrally located between the restaurants...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Life is Good

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.“Life is Good” at this lovely beach cottage. Homeowners have lovingly updated over the years, careful to keep the charm and character of the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

4485 - Duck Duchess

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Tucked away in the charming Oceancrest community of Duck, this beautifully furnished 5-bedroom retreat blends classic...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Sea Squirt 375

Welcome to the Sea Squirt! This comfortable cottage at milepost 8.5 is located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. It’s just a short drive to restaurants, such as Captain George’s, the Brewing Station, or Mama Kwan’s. And, most importantly, the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

7678 - Drumstick

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!  Located just steps away from the spacious beaches of Hatteras Island lies Drumstick! This 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

5010 - Once Upon A Tide

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!  Welcome to Once Upon A Tide! Located on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills. Once Upon A Tide is also conveniently...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Sunseeker

Check out this charming beach house located on a short path to the ocean in the heart of Kitty Hawk. With a spacious deck with ocean views and a dining Room and kitchen, you'll feel like royalty in this comfortable and recently redecorated cottage...

  • 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...