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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...

5951 - South of Stars

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! South of Stars is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Nags Head rental home ready for you and your family to enjoy! Located in South Nags Head, this Outer...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

Thunder Road WHL-34

Thunder Road is a beautiful, contemporary oceanside retreat equipped with custom interiors, a private pool, a hot tub, plenty of sun decks for taking in the warm ocean breezes, and six bedrooms, including 3 en suites with private baths, allowing for...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

HARRIS COTTAGE

A unique, architect-designed modern beach home nestled in the live oaks of Southern Shores. The house has a unique courtyard design surrounding an ultra-private plunge pool and spa with large patio. Clean lines, funky lighting and cool colors accent...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
4/24 - 5/1
$1,866  $2,113
$247 off
5/8 - 5/15
$2,309  $2,635
$326 off
5/15 - 5/22
$2,309  $2,635
$326 off
5/22 - 5/29
$2,789  $2,907
$118 off
5/29 - 6/5
$3,552  $3,849
$297 off
6/5 - 6/12
$3,868  $4,320
$452 off
7/3 - 7/10
$5,370  $5,624
$254 off
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Beauty and the Beach

NEW TO BRINDLEY BEACH FOR 2026!Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomDiscover your next favorite hideaway at "Beauty and the Beach" in Corolla! Savor the relaxing sights and sounds of the ocean from this...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Salty Horse

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full BathroomsYour family will appreciate this Oceanside Outer Banks hideaway located close to shopping, eateries, grocery and of course, the beach! Plenty of amenities for everybody to come together for family time...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

1848 - Patriots Place

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A stay at Patriot's Place will treat you to amazing, unobstructed ocean views and a short walk to the beach. This lovely 6 bedroom (4 masters), 5...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Sandy's Sunrise Sunset 275

Sandy's Sunrise Sunset is one of the most beautiful homes on the Outer Banks! Located in quaint Kitty Hawk, right near the sound, you’ll love the views of the Ocean and the Sound. There is no better way to start and end each day of your vacation...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...