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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...

All In CSC-3Q

Get ready for the relaxing and memorable vacation you and your family deserve at All In! This magnificent Oceanfront townhome is located in one of the most prestigious communities on the Outer Banks offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

Caroline's Cove

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Caroline's Cove is a laid-back, no-fuss retreat in the heart of Corolla’s prestigious Buck Island community. This newer beach house features a clean...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

SEA GABLES

Private, wooded setting, on a quiet oceanside street, only 470 yards to beach access with no main streets to cross.3 bedrooms (2 with Queen, each with 26" CATV, 1 with DVD player; 1 with Twins), 2 baths (1 with tub and shower, 1 with shower)...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

5784 - Emerald

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Emerald is oceanfront in South Nags Head nestled between Jennette’s Pier and Outer Banks Pier in a quiet area. Close to great local OBX...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

Beach'n Sunrise 215

Enjoy a captivating OBX sunrise from the spacious decks of this well-equipped semi-oceanfront property! Beach’n Sunrise has everything you could possibly desire with a convenient location on the Beach Road to local amenities and the Atlantic...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Laughing Place

If you are looking for a 5 bedroom, pet friendly home super close to the beach on a quiet dead end street in Southern Shores, you have found it!  This home is so inviting, from the south facing new screened porch on the main level, where you can...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

OC5 The Buccaneer's Cottage at Oceanside...

Welcome to The Buccaneer's Cottage at Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations! These quaint oceanfront cottages are the perfect place for you and your family to have a unique and unforgettable vacation offering the perfect balance between amenities and...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...