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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Sea-Dated

Located in Frisco | 4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms Ready for the ultimate coastal hideaway? This handsomely designed, new-construction beach home is the ideal getaway for families and friends looking to relax, relax, and make memorable memories...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
6/21 - 6/28
$1,965  $2,134
$169 off
7/1 - 7/8
$2,278  $2,482
$204 off
7/7 - 7/14
$2,741  $2,996
$255 off
7/13 - 7/20
$2,741  $2,996
$255 off
7/19 - 7/26
$2,741  $2,996
$255 off
7/28 - 8/4
$2,708  $2,960
$252 off
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Coffee to Cocktails

Coffee to Cocktails is the perfect home for your family, located minutes to the picturesque village of Duck for restaurants, shopping and more! The Village of Duck has a park area, with activities galore planned for you and your family. Tuesday AM's...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

021 | Sunset Breeze

Welcome to Sunset Breeze, where relaxation meets coastal charm! This beautiful beach home features a newly refinished kitchen with sleek quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, along with fresh living room furniture, updated light...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Endangered Species

Discover Endangered Species, a charming oceanfront cottage that evokes the classic beauty of the Outer Banks. As one of the few remaining cottages of its kind, Endangered Species transports you to a time long past while offering all the modern...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Bright as the Sun

OCEANVIEW Buxton — Tower Circle Dr. — Colors that evoke the sea, design that delights in the details, and unique touches that remind you that pampering is something we can all use a little more of is why BRIGHT AS THE SUN is the ideal home to...

  • Buxton
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

1411 - Keep'N it Reel

 Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Keep'N it Reel has everything you need for the perfect Outer Banks vacation! Located in Corolla, Keep'N it Reel is a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

1661 - The Best Nest

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: New hot tub. FREE Pool Heat For April, and May! Welcome to The Best Nest, a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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...

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...