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The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Sunny Delite

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsWelcome to the Sunny Delite. Spectacular sunrises and ocean vistas are yours for the taking from the upper decks and even sunsets from the rooftop deck!  Unwind and relax in the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

736 | Jenny's Place

This lovely Kitty Hawk vacation home provides beautiful Ocean and Golf Course Views from the main living area and top level sun deck. Bright, beachy, with plenty of space to relax this home offers the luxury of having your own Private Heated...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

3 Little Gulls

3 Little Gulls is a coastal cottage, nestled beside the pristine Corolla shore in the northernmost Ocean Sands community. You'll wake up to the soothing sound of crashing waves, and breathe in the salty sea air from its screened porch and private...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

SUNSET VIEWS

A spectacular vacation home – over 3,500 square feet! “Sunset Views” is situated in a private cul-de-sac with sound views from every level. Tons of windows, decking and light allow you to watch the sunset on the sound. You will create...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Risk It 4 Da Biscuit

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Windlass Ct. — Cue the sighs. As soon as you arrive at RISK IT 4 DA BISCUIT, you’ll feel the serenity of contentment inspire you to slow down and simply be present. Whether that means seizing the moment on a kiteboard or...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

341 | Chillin' Time

Outstanding Semi-Oceanfront Home featuring Wonderful Ocean Views, Private Swimming Pool, and Excellent Access to the Beach (75 Ft. Across Beach Road)! This home is spacious and fully equipped to ensure that everyone in your Family will have a Grand...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Duck Sea Sun

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here."Duck Sea Sun” is all about quality, comfort and amazing ocean views! This beautiful oceanfront home will welcome you with generous living and...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...