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Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Beaulieu-Sur-Duck

Designed for families that want a coastal inspired vacation home with comfortable amenities and a convenient seaside location. Beaulieu-Sur-Duck is bright and inviting inside with four bedrooms and three updated baths. Two of the bedrooms are master...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Eventide

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomAs eventide nears, gather on the roomy decks, sink into the calming waters of the hot tub, or refresh yourself in the pool and witness the evening spectacle of a brilliant sun setting...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

The BARNacle

Looking for a pet-friendly Corolla vacation rental? Look no further than The BARNacle! This custom built and impeccably maintained oceanside vacation home, located in the popular Ocean Sands community of Corolla on a quiet cul-de-sac, boasts views...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

The Lazy Whale

OCEANFRONT Salvo — Ocean St. — With a sandy beach and 180-degree vistas to greet you from multiple decks, it’s simple to lean into a languid lifestyle at THE LAZY WHALE. This four-bedroom/two- and one-half-bath home has everything you need to...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

OPEN OCEAN

Overview A vacation unlike any other awaits you at Open Ocean, a 27-bedroom estate located on an acre of prime oceanfront land in Kill Devil Hills. Event- and reunion-ready, this home is one of the largest in Kill Devil Hills in terms of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 27 Bedrooms
  • 28 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

The Watch Tower

Welcome to "The Watch Tower" – your premier vantage point for soaking in the best that the Outer Banks has to offer! Nestled in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, this immaculate home provides an unparalleled experience with its semi-private beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 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...

Just For Fun

Just For Fun in Schooner Ridge is tastefully equipped with comfort & convenience for making perfect OBX family memories!  Bursting with beach charm and modern updates, Just For Fun features spacious rooms and stylish character. Recent...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...