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Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

Morning Star

'Morning Star’ is a gem for active families. It is just a short walk to the beautifully nourished Nags Head beach for a day of sun and fun. When it’s time to wind down, relax in the hot tub on your screened porch overlooking the National Park...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

5232 - Peaceful Easy Feeling

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Smart TVs in Bedrooms. You’ll be sure to get that Peaceful Easy Feeling at this Outer Banks vacation home. Located in Kill Devil...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Timberly II

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomBreak complimentary from cookie-cutter getaways and immerse yourself in sound front bliss at Timberly II, a gracious 5 BR, 4 ½ BA getaway tucked among towering pines at 914 Monteray...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Coastal Charm

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Outer Banks vacations should be all about families! You will be charmed in this lovely family-friendly vacation property located on the oceanside of...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

K9070 Duckin' Out at Colony by the Sea

Welcome to Duckin' Out at Colony by the Sea by KEES Vacations! Brand new to KEES for 2026! Enjoy this beautiful 1 bedroom 2 bath oceanside condo in Colony by the Sea. Duckin' Out is a first floor condo that puts you seconds from the sand with no...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

5723 - Urban Gorilla

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always included, complimentary linens and made beds! Enjoy gorgeous sound views, windsurfing, jet skis, boating, and fishing off your private boat dock when you stay in...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

SEA BISCUIT

Wonderfully well-maintained home with a new swimming pool and outdoor kitchen. Located in a quiet, low traffic area of Southern Shores but just minutes from Duck and Kitty Hawk's amazing restaurants and shopping. The home's interior is well-kept...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/21 - 8/28
$3,456  $3,664
$208 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...