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Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Latitude Adjustment

Located in Duck / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsFeel a Latitude Adjustment in this 4200 square foot vacation rental home with all the amenities you’re looking for!Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a entirely gated private...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

5683 - Nauti Buoy

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Nauti Buoy, the Outer Banks vacation home that offers the curb appeal and wow factor you deserve for your...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

The Pineapple Post SS-132

Beyond the obvious elegance of this upscale oceanfront home, highlights include three bedrooms, all of which are en suites, designed with some view of the ocean in mind. The king en suite, situated in the middle of the house, boasts panoramic views...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

It's A Shore Thing

Escape to the peaceful shores of North Carolina at ‘It's a Shore Thing,’ a coastal retreat that offers long beach days and plenty of fun in the sun! This charming cottage, located in the heart of Nags Head, offers relaxation and convenience for...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Redemption

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - NC Hwy. 12 - REDEMPTION is one of the tallest homes in Rodanthe giving it a unique perspective from its decks. Feel handsome vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and sunset vistas over the sound, marvelous beach access - just steps...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Serenity in Duck

Experience the epitome of coastal living in this stunning home with vaulted ceilings and panoramic ocean views. Situated just three lots from the beach, this residence offers a short stroll to the Sea Ridge private community access, ensuring your...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

24 BY THE SHORE

24 By The Shore is beach living 24 hours a day! And you can start early by not waiting in traffic with a Friday check in! The layout of this beautiful oceanside home is perfect for a family or families with bedrooms located on opposite sides of the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/9 - 10/16
$1,938  $2,202
$264 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,685  $1,905
$220 off
10/23 - 10/30
$1,685  $1,905
$220 off
10/30 - 11/6
$1,685  $1,754
$69 off
11/6 - 11/13
$1,535  $1,754
$219 off
11/13 - 11/20
$1,535  $1,754
$219 off
11/27 - 12/4
$1,694  $1,754
$60 off
12/4 - 12/11
$1,567  $1,754
$187 off
12/11 - 12/18
$1,609  $1,754
$145 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...