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Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Sandy Lane VOH-15

Located in the prestigious community of Villages at Ocean Hill, Sandy Lane is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with a direct easement to the beach access just 750' away. You'll love the gorgeous ocean view from this spacious (approximately 3700 sq.ft...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

818 | Unique

This home is centrally located to all that the Outer Banks has to offer. There are many choices nearby for dining, shopping, & fun entertainment. Public Beach access points are easily accessible within a half a mile. Water sports like kayaking...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

THIS IS IT

Located only three houses from the beach access on a dead end street, this charming oceanside home is the ideal spot for your beach vacation.Level 1:2 bedrooms (1 with Queen and 32” TV, 1 with Twins; hall bath with shower); recreation room with...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
10/24 - 10/31
$1,301  $1,512
$211 off
10/31 - 11/7
$1,301  $1,362
$61 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,150  $1,362
$212 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,182  $1,362
$180 off
11/28 - 12/5
$1,251  $1,362
$111 off
12/5 - 12/12
$1,233  $1,362
$129 off
12/12 - 12/19
$1,273  $1,362
$89 off
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...

Dare Dreamer

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Summerplace Dr. - Take a dip on the wild side in DARE DREAMER. Splash around in the pool while your family grilles up lunch under the pergola. Sit at the tiki bar in the pool area and make a fast drink to sip on as you watch...

  • Hatteras
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Swink Cottage

Welcome to Swink Cottage! Located in Southern Shores, this vacation home features an observation tower with panoramic ocean views. Getting to the beach is easy, just 40 yards via a direct deeded access.    There's plenty of room for family and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Zen
Zen

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Isle Hills Ct. — Discover your inner tranquility at ZEN, a six-bedroom/five-full and one-half-bath haven where both ocean and sound vistas diverge from the tranquility to compete for your attention. Bring your...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

Carolina Bliss

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — Welcome to CAROLINA BLISS, a impressive 6,700 sq. ft. getaway designed for memorable gatherings with family and friends. From sunrise to sunset, this 10-bedroom, 10-full and 2-half-bath home offers...

  • Hatteras
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 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...