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Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

A TRIPLE DELIGHT

Set 125 yards from a beach access in Section O of Ocean Sands, A Triple Delight is a six-bedroom Corolla home from Carolina Designs. An elevator serves all levels. Sun, fun, and ultimate relaxation... what can we say? That's A Triple Delight...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

WINDANCE

You’ll enjoy the best of the beach at this lovely home in the Chickahauk neighborhood of Southern Shores. “Windance” is situated on a private, secluded, wooded lot backing up to wetlands and frequented by deer and other wildlife. Splash around...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
10/25 - 11/1
$1,597  $1,886
$289 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,447  $1,735
$288 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,447  $1,735
$288 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,550  $1,735
$185 off
11/29 - 12/6
$1,498  $1,735
$237 off
12/6 - 12/13
$1,498  $1,735
$237 off
12/13 - 12/20
$1,601  $1,735
$134 off
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

7170 - Endless Summer Nights

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Endless Summer Nights, a beautifully appointed semi-oceanfront retreat located in the charming coastal...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Family Time

OCEANVIEW Avon - Sandfiddler Ln. - Thinking about spending some FAMILY TIME at the beach? Well, here is the ideal location for your family. The private swimming pool is a great place to start your vacation, and the kids will adore the convenient...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Brigadune

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsBrigadune is an magnificant oceanfront home in an award-winning community. It is a special place for creating happy memories, living up to the aura of Brigadoon, the magical...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

897 | Hooper III

Outstanding Ocean and Beach views await when you vacation at this traditional beach cottage located in Kitty Hawk. This home is ideal for those that want an exceptional beachfront location. Relax and watch the waves roll in! Ground Level: Parking...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

881 | Jack's Shack

This comfortable family beach cottage is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy time together. Comfortably furnished, covered porch facing the Ocean, and a very well equipped kitchen are just part of what makes Jack's Shack a great vacation choice...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...