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Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many...

Beach Lake W-04

Welcome to Beach Lake, a very spacious family-friendly retreat with over 4,000 sq. ft. of living space that will soon become your favorite vacation spot on the Outer Banks! Perched on the edge of your personal pond, you have access to the paddleboat...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
4/3 - 4/10
$2,105  $2,205
$100 off
4/10 - 4/17
$1,904  $2,004
$100 off
4/17 - 4/24
$1,911  $2,011
$100 off
4/24 - 5/1
$1,910  $2,010
$100 off
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...

Celtic Dream SS-954

Nestled on a wooded lot in Southern Shores lies Celtic Dream, a cozy five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath beach cottage with a private pool was built with rest and relaxation in mind all in a serene setting. Family-friendly in most ways, the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

Dolphin Dance 492-B

Need to relax, unwind and have some fun? Then Dolphin Dance is the family-friendly Nags Head vacation home you've been searching for! Lounge by the private pool or relax in the private hot tub, soaking up the sun and spending quality time with the...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

5376 - Wench's Pad 2

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Fitness room will become an additional bedroom. Door will be added to the existing Level 1 Master Bath...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

Southern Delight 424-A

Enjoy the Outer Banks at Southern Delight!This classic Outer Banks retreat will be a place your family can have a wonderful vacation experience. This home is located at Milepost 11 just a few hundred feet from the beach with easy beach access. When...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

SOUL SURFER

Overview Don't just vacation - experience the ultimate unique beach experience at Soul Surfer! Thoughtfully laid out, this oceanfront vacation home is truly unique. Spend lazy days in the pool area, which connects to a private beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

SEA GLASS SHACK

Recently-remodeled with beach access only 100 yards away! Including updated flooring, fresh paint, upgraded bedroom furniture and mattresses, remodeled kitchen, bathrooms and much more.“Sea Glass Shack” is just a short walk (less than 100 yards...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2/21 - 2/28
$1,666  $1,909
$243 off
2/28 - 3/7
$1,666  $1,909
$243 off
3/7 - 3/14
$1,666  $1,909
$243 off
3/14 - 3/21
$1,666  $1,909
$243 off
3/21 - 3/28
$1,666  $1,909
$243 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,886  $2,060
$174 off
4/4 - 4/11
$1,979  $2,060
$81 off
4/11 - 4/18
$1,979  $2,060
$81 off
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...