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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...

Shark Tales

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Just imagine all the fun you will have with your kids at this perfectly located Outer Banks vacation property. Conveniently located in Poteskeet, right...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Climate Change

Climate Change is located in the quaint neighborhood of Sea Tern, perched up on a hill providing privacy and sea breezes. When not at the beach, you can lay around the pool, soak in the hot tub or relax in the hammock or porch swing. The main level...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

603 | Island Time

Get ready to enjoy some "Island Time" when you vacation at this terrific home that is located just steps from the beach. All are sure to be thrilled with the Ocean Views and large fenced-in yard. There is ample space for your family to relax to the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

272 | Against All Odds

Peacefully situated directly on the beach with fantastic Ocean and Beach Views. This South Nags Head vacation retreat offers a quiet and peaceful location, ample decking, and spectacular sunrises over the Atlantic! Very well equipped and...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Arnold 520-A

Arnold is a spacious house at milepost 19 in the quiet and relaxing neighborhood of South Creek Acres with views of both the ocean and the canal.At just 350 feet away, guests will enjoy the close proximity to the beach, as well as access to the...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Lasea Days

Are you ready for some lazy days at the beach? We have the perfect spot for you at ‘Lasea Days’! Relax and enjoy some down time with your family in this comfortable, and well outfitted property by the ocean. You will enjoy amenities galore with...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

4211 - Family Duckster

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2023: decking, front entry door, smart TVs in living room and front bedroom. Welcome to Family Duckster, the perfect Duck condo rental...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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 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. 

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...

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...