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Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Day Drinkin'

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - America Dr. - It's five o'clock somewhere which means it's never too early to start your vacation off right at DAY DRINKIN' with a dip in the invigorating private pool, or a soak in the calming hot tub. Or drink in the vistas...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

VOULEZ-VOUS

Overview Voulez-Vous - pronouced "voo-lay-voo", French for "Do you want?" This unique home has incredible views from all three levels! And these views do not disappoint. There are many gathering areas for all your needs. Indoors, you...

  • Corolla
  • 8 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...

The Blue Whale SWB-36

If you're searching for an unforgettable 4x4 home with a list of amenities that will make you never want to leave the OBX, The Blue Whale is the one for you and your family! Enjoy the ocean view from the private deck off the top level living area or...

  • Carova
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

El Sueno

Live The Dream; Get All The Luxury Of An 8 Bedroom In A 5 El Sueno is Spanish for 'The Dream', and now you can get the vacation of your dreams in a house that's just the right size for your family. Experience the enchantment of El Sueno, where soft...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Gypsea Rose

Tucked into the Dunes of Southern Shores, Gypsea Rose offers the best of everything!  Step out and taste the salty air while you walk towards the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean on your private boardwalk to the beach. On those cooler nights, bring along a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

1709 - Bluetique

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Get ready for the ultimate Corolla vacation experience and make Bluetique your next Outer Banks vacation home! This 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom Outer...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Caribbean Hues 419-A

This beautiful home in Old Nags Head Place is perfect for your next family getaway. Just step outside the door to relax in the large private 14x30 pool and hot tub! Enjoy the salt air and ocean views from the extensive sun and covered decks. The...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

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. 

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...