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Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

1820 - The Thirsty Duffer (formerly The ...

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: New fortified roof, salt water pool pump, expanded cement pool deck (add’l 250 sq feet). This 4...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Sea Song II

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Enjoy partial ocean views, convenient beach access, and the quiet serenity of gazing over the preserved wetlands and distant shores. . .that is just a...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

046 | Oh Be Xcellent

The Top Level Full Bath is under Renovation for 2026 Season. The bathroom is being converted to a private bath for top level King bedroom and a half bath for the Living/Dining/Kitchen area is being added. The Mid Level Bedroom w/Queen will have a...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

EXTA SEA

Carolina Designs invites you to EXTA SEA, a Nags Head oceanfront retreat with 9 bedrooms, 8 private baths, and luxurious amenities spanning three floors. This premier Outer Banks vacation rental features two recreation rooms, a home theater...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Tern Inn 75-J

What more could you ask for than to Tern Inn here? Enjoy this lovely well appointed Corolla vacation rental that is perfect for a relaxing vacation for the entire family. You won’t have to leave your four-legged family members behind, dogs are...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Herons Return

Discover the charm of Kitty Hawk at Herons Return, where ocean breezes and coastal views set the tone for your getaway. Just a short stroll to the lifeguarded beach and the historic pier, this cozy retreat makes it easy to spend your days by the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 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...

Sunseeker

Check out this charming beach house located on a short path to the ocean in the heart of Kitty Hawk. With a spacious deck with ocean views and a dining Room and kitchen, you'll feel like royalty in this comfortable and recently redecorated cottage...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 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...