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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...

Hurricane Katie 323-A

Experience the timeless appeal of an oceanfront Outer Banks vacation at Hurricane Katie. This charming 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath cottage in the heart of Kill Devil Hills offers the classic beach house atmosphere families have enjoyed for generations, with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

Decked Out

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Ocean Dr. - Bedecked in both modern coastal appeal and wrap-around verandas that reveal spectacular expansive vistas, DECKED OUT lives up to its name in every possible way. Sitting just a block off the ocean, this...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

THE OBX RX

If salt air and fresh breezes are what the doctor ordered, then this is the home for you! When you come to the Outer Banks for a beach vacation, if you want to see, hear and smell the ocean from your beach home, and this home delivers! Located at...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/2 - 10/9
$2,063  $2,478
$415 off
10/9 - 10/16
$2,063  $2,478
$415 off
11/13 - 11/20
$1,713  $1,979
$266 off
11/27 - 12/4
$1,903  $1,979
$76 off
12/4 - 12/11
$1,807  $1,979
$172 off
12/11 - 12/18
$1,807  $1,979
$172 off
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...

Tide Up

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe — Ocean Dr. — Listen ... that’s the ocean reminding you from steps away that while the surf is close, the heart of your vacation is right here in the comfortable surroundings of TIDE UP. Bring your family to this...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

612 | Needlepoint Dunes

Experience sweeping Atlantic and Jockey's Ridge largest sand dune) views from Needlepoint Dunes, a beautifully appointed oceanfront retreat in the Nags Head Historic District. Carefully maintained as the owners second home and available only a few...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Ocean Whisper

Now offering Flex Stay (3-nighttime Minimum) October 15 to May 15!Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWelcome to Ocean Whisper, formerly known as "Sandy Toes"! Come experience Corolla’s newest community, Corolla...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Hokie Heaven

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.You’ll find ocean views in an absolute family-friendly property at ‘Hokie Heaven’. Personal touches accent this beautiful property just across the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...