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Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Dolphin Station

Located in Avon | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomNEW FOR 2025: Hot Tub, New Carpet Upstairs & Improved Handicap RampAt Dolphin Station, you have the best of both worlds… located in the heart of Avon Village but tucked away in...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

Mermaid's Keep

OCEANVIEW Frisco - Shoresurf Lane - Conjuring thoughts of mermaids brings to mind sea breezes, the sound of waves, and birds calling to each other. Let MERMAID'S KEEP fill your mind with thoughts of rest, relaxation, fun in the sun, and a peaceful...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

1289 - Sounds Like Fun

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Bunk bedroom is now replaced with 2 Full Beds, Second Level Bedroom Upgraded from 2 Full Beds to 1 New King Bed. Enjoy this...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Buxton Beauty

SOUNDFRONT Buxton – Mail Landing Ln. – Soundfront, secluded, and spectacular, BUXTON BEAUTY will exceed your island vacation expectation. Just steps away from the Pamlico Sound and a shallow canal, you’ll find room for your modest boat or...

  • Buxton
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Life is Good

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.“Life is Good” at this lovely beach cottage. Homeowners have lovingly updated over the years, careful to keep the charm and character of the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

STORK'S LANDING

Overview If you are searching for breathtaking ocean views, take a cruise to Stork's Landing. Imagine waking up to the serenity of clear blue ocean and sky, visible from just about every inch of the top floor, interrupted only by...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Perfect Peace

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - This cavernous, elegantly appointed home on the Atlantic shore is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate in uncompromising comfort. The paved carport at the entry level leads to a game room complete with...

  • Rodanthe
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...