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The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

341 | Chillin' Time

Improvements for 2026: New carpet throughout and remodeled bathrooms.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...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
6/27 - 7/3
$5,995  $6,795
$800 off
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

408 | Capt. Charlie's

Extensive landscaping and expansion of the pool patio area provides exceptional outdoor living areas for families to enjoy. This is an outstanding vacation home that provides everything your family could want while visiting the OBX! "Capt...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Angels' Retreat

Gather your family and friends to getaway to the beach and soak up all there is to love about the Outer Banks right near the Corolla Lighthouse! If your vacation plans include a pet friendly home with a private heated 16x32  pool, cabana by the...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
5/8 - 5/15
$4,428  $5,860
$1,432 off
5/18 - 5/25
$5,212  $6,260
$1,048 off
5/21 - 5/28
$5,441  $8,015
$2,574 off
6/9 - 6/16
$7,641  $11,960
$4,319 off
6/11 - 6/18
$8,607  $13,988
$5,381 off
6/16 - 6/23
$9,832  $16,201
$6,369 off
7/2 - 7/9
$12,219  $21,782
$9,563 off
7/9 - 7/16
$12,219  $20,800
$8,581 off
7/12 - 7/19
$14,172  $19,428
$5,256 off
8/2 - 8/9
$11,484  $18,527
$7,043 off
8/9 - 8/16
$11,155  $16,219
$5,064 off
8/23 - 8/30
$10,658  $12,880
$2,222 off
8/28 - 9/4
$9,841  $11,961
$2,120 off
9/2 - 9/9
$8,244  $10,022
$1,778 off
9/7 - 9/14
$8,077  $8,672
$595 off
9/20 - 9/27
$6,025  $6,347
$322 off
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

Joka's Inn

Welcome to Joka's Inn, a warm and inviting retreat where coastal charm meets simple pleasures. Relax on breezy decks, savor family meals in the rustic kitchen, and unwind in cozy spaces after a day exploring the Outer Banks. With bikes for...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! 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...

605 | Cedar Island

This Cozy, Nicely Decorated Beach home offers Ocean to Sound Views and Convenient Access to the Beach is only 300 Feet Away. Located in the South Creek Acres community in South Nags Head provides members a Community Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Whisper of the Waves

Located in Corolla/ 7 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomFeel the hideaway of a lifetime at Whisper of the Waves! Located just steps from the community beach access, this semi-oceanfront home is the ideal destination for your vacation. Savor...

  • Corolla
  • 7 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...

Dolphins Reach

Located in Hatteras | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Full BathroomsNew in 2025: Kitchen remodel, new dining room table, shuffleboard, and giant Connect 4This splendid 4-bedroom, 3-bath oceanfront home will be your favorite Hatteras Village vacation home with...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...