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Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Jeane's Dream

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsYour family will appreciate making memories at this vacation home with an extraordinary lake view! Located close to the shopping, eateries, entertainment and of course, the beach! Ground Level...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Cheers & Sunshine

OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Isle Shores - CHEERS & SUNSHINE is all that its moniker implies: a sun-filled home that inspires you to raise a glass to your good fortune of finding such a ideal vacation hideaway. Radiating casual elegance, this...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

007 | Salty Pirate

Outstanding Ocean Views, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub and direct access to the Beach await when you choose Salty Pirate for your Outer Banks vacation. Ideally situated in Kitty Hawk, your family is sure to enjoy the endless Ocean Vistas from the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Sun King

Nestled in the prestigious ocean-to-sound community of Four Seasons, Sun King is an exquisite 8-bedroom vacation home thoughtfully designed for unforgettable Outer Banks getaways. Ideally located in the charming Town of Duck, this pet-friendly...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
7/9 - 7/16
$6,400  $11,380
$4,980 off
8/26 - 9/2
$5,927  $8,980
$3,053 off
9/1 - 9/8
$5,280  $7,380
$2,100 off
9/4 - 9/11
$4,545  $5,680
$1,135 off
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

715 | Waves Of Grace

Your family will enjoy the open and spacious floor plan this Kitty Hawk vacation home offers. The top floor Living/Dining/Kitchen area is perfect for spending time withfamily, provides good Ocean Views, large Sun Deck, for taking in the Atlantic...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

Cheerio

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Welcome to CHEERIO, a spectacular oceanfront home with exceptional expansive vistas and simple access to a impressive beach, representative of the Outer Banks at its very best. The ground level is home to the...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Her Hopes and Dreams

Located in Corola/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsLocated on a peaceful cul-de-sac close to community amenities. Your family will appreciate all that this home has to offer including 2 Master Bedrooms and a fenced in yard is great for...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
6/20 - 6/27
$1,967  $2,452
$485 off
7/10 - 7/17
$2,155  $2,703
$548 off
7/18 - 7/25
$2,155  $2,703
$548 off
8/7 - 8/14
$2,155  $2,703
$548 off
8/31 - 9/7
$2,140  $2,683
$543 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,140  $2,683
$543 off
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...

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

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...