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Moge Tee

QUALITY YOU CAN SEE, FRESHNESS YOU CAN TASTE! Every cup made to order with the freshest ingredients and handcrafted loose leaf tea brewed to perfection! Combining all the natural gifts from mother nature!

Star of the Sea

Star of the Sea (formerly Stella Maris OBX) is an oceanfront property worthy of its name. Outside, you will find a heated pool and hot tub conveniently on the path to your private beach walkway. Imagine sitting on the deck, sharing a meal with...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

Sun And Sand 2 330-B

If you love the sound of the ocean, the feel of sand between your toes, and seeing gorgeous sunrises, then Sun and Sand 2 is for you! Sit on the deck while looking for dolphins playing or just enjoy the sounds of the waves crashing onto the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Salty Sunrise

This oceanfront stunner in Nags Head features high-end finishes and extra amenities throughout. Enjoy expansive outdoor living, including a private saltwater pool with a swim-up tiki bar, lounge chair wading area, waterfalls, and an 8-person hot...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

5544 - Carolina Surf

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Carolina Surf is a stunning newly built "coastal cottage" which is located at MP 14 in the Moongate subdivision of The...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

K0508 Southern Lookout 2 Bedroom Condo a...

Welcome to Southern Lookout 2 Bedroom Condo at Station One at Station One by KEES Vacations! The perfect beach getaway condo awaits! The location of this Kill Devil Hills condo cannot get any better. Not only are you steps away from the beach, but...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

ITS A SHORE THING

Once you’ve vacationed here, you’ll be back year after year! This gorgeous, updated oceanfront 3 bedroom, 2 bath spacious condo in the heart of Duck (with a private deck) overlooks the community pool between you and the ocean! There is so much...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
3/7 - 3/14
$1,363  $1,639
$276 off
3/14 - 3/21
$1,363  $1,639
$276 off
3/21 - 3/28
$1,363  $1,639
$276 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,602  $1,789
$187 off
4/4 - 4/11
$1,720  $1,789
$69 off
4/11 - 4/18
$1,720  $1,789
$69 off
4/18 - 4/25
$1,573  $1,789
$216 off
4/25 - 5/2
$1,514  $1,789
$275 off
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Ra's Roost 161-C

Centrally located in the cute and quaint Town of Duck, this oceanside home is the perfect beach retreat for families looking for comfort, convenience, and style. Located in the Bayberry Bluffs community, access to the Duck Boardwalk dotted with...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...