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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...

Sea Robin SSIS-21

Escape to the stunning beaches of Nags Head and discover the ideal vacation rental for your family. This expansive home boasts a coastal-themed design across its three levels, providing abundant amenities, comfort, and privacy.On the top level...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

Mel's Place ADV3-A3

Wake up to the sound of crashing waves and awe-inspiring sunrise views from your private, furnished balcony at this oceanfront condo in the heart of Kill Devil Hills! A bright, beachy ambiance welcomes you at Mel’s Place, and with a private beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Catchin Waves

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathCatchin Waves is centrally located in the heart of Corolla! This Friday to Friday rental is a bright and comfortable home with 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths and 2 living spaces with plenty of...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

Ivory Coast MS-861

Welcome to Ivory Coast, a newly constructed home in the prestigious, family-friendly neighborhood of Monteray Shores in Corolla. Step into luxury as soon as you enter this bright and airy, beautifully decorated home. On the top level, the open...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Coastal Condo SDV-103

Find your home away from home at Coastal Condo, located in the Sun Dune Village complex in Kill Devil Hills. This quaint condo is just a short walk to the beach. In season, relax by the pool and sun on the decks. Centrally located to shopping...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Sea Star

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.5-Star Stay in Corolla, NCWelcome to Sea Star! An elegant design and unique layout make this a truly special destination for your family vacation. An...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

SKYLINE SERENITY

“Skyline Serenity” is your perfect Southern Shores escape in this remarkable 6-bedroom home. Nestled on the coveted west side, and a short distance from the beach access, this spacious retreat offers the ultimate blend of comfort, convenience...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
10/17 - 10/24
$2,501  $2,855
$354 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,501  $2,855
$354 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,501  $2,704
$203 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,350  $2,704
$354 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,418  $2,704
$286 off
11/28 - 12/5
$2,569  $2,704
$135 off
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...