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The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

278 | Jackson Cottage

Experience the warmth & charm of Old Nags Head in this beautiful Beach Cottage that was constructed in the traditional Nags Head Architectural style. There are Covered Porches around 3 sides of the home that provide plenty of space to relax...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

The Schenk Shack II LG-9

Comfortable home located in the Laughing Gull community. This Outer Banks vacation rental home features a rooftop deck, where the expansive views of the ocean sunrise are only rivaled by the stars in the sky at night. Pet-friendly so all the members...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Pura Vida 518

If you love the unique coastal environment the Outer Banks provides, then Pura Vida is the home for you! This beautiful Nags Head home has something for the whole family. The spacious and well-designed layout is perfect for a worry-free and relaxing...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Sea Eagle

Recently refreshed from top to bottom for the 2025 season!  All new floor, walls, ceilings, appliances and fixtures, 100% NEW! Located in Kitty Hawk/ 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half Bathroom"Sea Eagle" is located at Mile Post 3. This home...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

4104 - Sever's Hideaway

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Siding, poolside deck, walkway and stairs, windows and sliding doors. Escape to Sever’s Hideaway in...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

Barefoot Bungalow

Located in Buxton | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full BathroomsStep into Barefoot Bungalow, where barefoot days, salty breezes, and starlit nights set the tone for the ideal hideaway. This ground-level, handicap-friendly getaway blends coastal appeal with modern...

  • Buxton
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Jane's Friend

OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — It’s often the simplest things that spark the greatest joys. Watching the ocean waves roll ashore from an elevated perch. Diving into a good book after dipping into a cool pool. Gathering your family or best...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...