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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...

Whalecome Aboard

Upgrades for 2026 include Remodeled Mid Level bathrooms!  Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsIf you're looking for striking vistas, "Whalecome Aboard" is the place to be. Your family will want to vacation here...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/31 - 9/7
$4,380  $4,573
$193 off
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...

Cheerio

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

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Atlantic Paradise

Need your own piece of paradise? Your search is over with this picture-perfect Southern Shores home located across the street from the calming waters of the Atlantic Ocean. So close to the ocean you can smell the salty air and hear the waves...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Beach Begins KIN-12

Looking for an oceanfront vacation rental with panoramic views? Look no further than Beach Begins, a gorgeous, newly-remodeled home with sweeping ocean views from every level! The beautifully decorated living area provides plenty of comfortable...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
5/31 - 6/7
$7,730  $8,230
$500 off
6/7 - 6/14
$9,748  $10,248
$500 off
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

VH114 Sunset Surf at Villas of Hatteras ...

Welcome to Sunset Surf At Villas of Hatteras Landing! The Villas of Hatteras Landing offer guests a relaxing getaway. Arrive at this cozy condo after a magical drive on North Carolina Highway 12, through the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Head to...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Funtiki

Come enjoy the peace & tranquility that this wonderful South Nags Head vacation home provides. Sip a cool drink on the back deck while you enjoy the breathtaking sunsets that fall over the pristine natural parklands of the Cape Hatteras National...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

Sea Swept Away

Let go and enjoy the vacation vibes at Sea Swept Away! This newly renovated, pet-friendly beach box is perfect for a small family or couple looking for a comfortable stay in a residential community. Located in Kill Devil Hills’ Lower Avalon...

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

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...