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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...

Breathe Easy

You'll "Breathe Easy" when you check into this Indian Summer condo! Enjoy this 3-bedroom paradise in central Corolla, with a short walk down to the beach and a community pool and tennis courts right at your doorstep.If you're more into pickleball...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Sea Bright

Upgrades for 2026 will include landscaping and pool restoration.Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 6 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsSea Bright is nearly Oceanfront! With oceanfront vistas, this unique “flag” property offers private, direct beach...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

House of Friends

As You Enter House Of Friends, You Will Feel As If You've Escaped To Paradise! The House of Friends welcomes you with its tranquil hues of blue, echoing the serene ambiance of a coastal retreat. The spacious living area boasts plush sofas and a...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 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...

Outside-In

***Disclaimer: Home will be changing to a Saturday turnover for the 2026 season*** Indulge in an unparalleled vacation experience at Outside-In, a magnificent waterfront estate nestled in the picturesque setting of Nags Head. This exquisite retreat...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

Ribitzki CHA-01

Enjoy the pristine beaches of South Nags Head! Awaiting you at the Ribitzki is a quaint, classic-style Outer Banks cottage with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The public beach access is only 400 feet away, making trips to and from the beach, easy...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

A Hidden Gem

Find your own ‘Hidden Gem’ nestled in the live oaks in Southern Shores with a great beachside location on East 7th Street. Cozy, comfy and perfect for a smaller family gathering to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer! Great backyard for...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

The Cottonwood

You and your family are in for a treat while staying at "The Cottonwood!" This beautiful oceanside home has been newly renovated and is the perfect vacation spot for a small family gathering or romantic getaway. Located in Kill Devil Hills, this...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...