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Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

R-3 | The Regency Condominium - Sandy He...

Nicely decorated, bright and cheerful, first floor unit that features great Ocean Views, Covered Porch with direct beach access, and a Community Swimming Pool for your vacation enjoyment. Relax, take in the cool ocean breeze from your Private Porch...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Carolina Designs

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with us! Browse our inventory of 350+ premier Outer Banks vacation rentals, including houses in Duck, Corolla, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head!

4052 - Mirth N Mist II

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Mirth N Mist II, your perfect Duck vacation home! Located in the Seapines community, you’ll be in the...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

OCEAN STAR

Unique in Pine Island, Ocean Star is perfect for a single family beach vacation. Just kick back, relax and enjoy ocean to sound views.Level 1:Garage.Level 2:Bedroom (with Twins and TV; private bath with tub and shower); great room with TV; kitchen...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Miller Light MS-4

Miller Light is a sweet and cozy soundside home located near shopping and restaurants. Nestled among the live oaks, this pet-friendly home borders on the natural wetlands. Guests will enjoy a private 12x25 pool and a hot tub, as well as the Monteray...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

891 | Changing Tides

Changing Tides is a wonderful place for your family to vacation while visiting the Outer Banks. Beautifully decorated & designed w/ your vacation needs in mind, this home provides Ocean Views, & is within easy walking distance of the Beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

THE GOLDEN VIEW

Watching the sun rise over the Atlantic horizon, feeling a soft ocean breeze, hearing waves breaking gently against the beach all help melt away everyday stresses. Watch for seabirds and dolphins along the shore as you relax on the beach or take a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

SUMMER SAND

Overview Come visit Summer Sand, an 8-bedroom semi-oceanfront home at Milepost 13.5. This thoughtfully maintained home has lovely ocean views and sits directly across from a community beach access. A beach cart makes trips to the ocean's...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...