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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...

DOLPHIN WATCH

Ahoy me hearties, hoist the mainsail and set course for “Dolphin Watch” , a brand new haven where pirates and Commodores can parlay and parlee, over a glass of grog.Swashbuckling fun and naval history take us back to a time when The Black Pearl...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
9/11 - 9/18
$4,752  $5,806
$1,054 off
9/18 - 9/25
$4,790  $5,806
$1,016 off
9/25 - 10/2
$4,738  $5,480
$742 off
10/2 - 10/9
$4,738  $5,480
$742 off
10/9 - 10/16
$4,887  $5,480
$593 off
10/16 - 10/23
$4,402  $4,929
$527 off
10/30 - 11/6
$4,402  $4,778
$376 off
11/6 - 11/13
$4,471  $4,778
$307 off
11/13 - 11/20
$4,559  $4,778
$219 off
11/20 - 11/27
$4,559  $4,778
$219 off
11/27 - 12/4
$4,559  $4,778
$219 off
12/4 - 12/11
$4,653  $4,778
$125 off
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...

Feelin Nauti

Located in Kill Devil Hills / 2 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsLocated at Mile Post 7 1/2. Feelin' Nauti is located on the top floor of the Sea Oats Villas condominiums and offers a private balcony that overlooks both the Community Pool and the beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Blue Crab 512

Blue Crab is a lovely South Nags Head home offering everything you will need for a great Outer Banks vacation!Set up in the classic H-Design with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this family-friendly layout allows plenty of space to spread out. With...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Rankin

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 3.4 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** Escape to Rankin, a charming oceanfront retreat tucked along the secluded 4x4 beaches of Carova...

  • Carova
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

GOLDENBERG

Enjoy spectacular ocean views from this stunning and spacious home!Level 1:3 bedrooms (1 with Queen, private bath, deck access; 1 with Twins and 1 with Bunk set and Single share full bath). Sitting area with CATV.Level 2:Beautiful great room with...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/15 - 8/22
$4,185  $5,404
$1,219 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,140  $3,618
$478 off
10/10 - 10/17
$3,277  $3,618
$341 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,543  $2,915
$372 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,543  $2,764
$221 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,605  $2,764
$159 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,676  $2,764
$88 off
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

The Other Side S-89

Welcome to The Other Side! This newly-remodeled vacation rental is sure to be your new favorite Hatteras Island beach getaway. Located in Salvo, this location is perfect for bike riding, dog-walking, and shell seeking. Beach access is a short walk...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

Show Boat

Welcome to Show Boat, your ultimate retreat for a week of relaxation and luxury. Nestled in a serene environment with breathtaking golf course views, this weekly rental promises a rejuvenating experience like no other. Step into your private oasis...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 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 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...