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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...

257 | Hooper II

This nicely decorated Semi-Oceanfront Kitty Hawk Beach home offers exceptional Ocean Views, Private 12 x 28 Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Direct Private Access to Beach (only 75 Ft. to the Beach). The top level is open and spacious boasting cathedral...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

712 | Geyer Cottage

This adorable Dog-Friendly home offers comfortable furnishings, lovely décor, spacious Sun Deck w/Hot Tub, and generous living spaces equipped with everything your family needs for a memorable OBX vacation. Located on a quiet street in the Sea...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

7825 - The Carolina Moon

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located on the beautiful soundfront of Frisco lies The Carolina Moon. This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom Hatteras Island rental has everything you need to...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

K8040 OBX Ridgeview 4 Bedroom Home at So...

Welcome to OBX Ridgeview by KEES Vacations! Surround yourself with coastal comfort at OBX Ridgeview. Less than 5 minutes to the Atlantic Ocean, you're surrounded by all the best shops, restaurants, and attractions that Nags Head has to offer. Plus...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

SW-11 - A Great Escape

Welcome to the Seawalk Condos in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. top-level condo is perfect for a couples or even solo getaway. Once inside you will notice a modern luxurious design with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy direct beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

4218 - The Scotts' SandBar

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Living room furniture and updated outdoor shower. Welcome to The Scotts’ SandBar! This Georgetown Sands condo has everything you...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

1712 - Happy Childhood

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Happy Childhood is a 7 bedroom, 4 bathroom Corolla rental perfect for you and your family. Happy Childhood has everything you need and more for a...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...