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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...

Heart's Desire 605-A

Heart's Desire is a great semi-oceanfront townhome with fabulous ocean views from the screened porch and decks. This property is pet-friendly, so no need to leave anyone behind! A private hot tub is available. Beach access is only 150 feet away...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

SANDCASTLE WAVES

Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2026! Sandcastle Waves offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and coastal charm, all while being just steps from the beach. Enjoy ocean views from the wall of windows in the great...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

296 | East Of Eden

This is a great family Beach Cottage located in Historic Old Nags Head. Very well equipped for your vacation pleasure, this home offers cozy wrap-around decks and porches and is very close to the Beach (Direct Private Beach Access Only 75 Ft...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

468 | Islander Retreat

Lots of deck space, lovely furnishings, and great Ocean Views make this Oceanfront home a delightful place to vacation. With its crisp, cool décor, and hardwood floors you will be soothed by the ambiance of this comfortable home that was...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

SEAS THE DAY

*All new kitchen appliances for 2025*“SEAS THE DAY” is centrally located in the heart of Duck with convenient access to the beach, sound, shops, restaurants, the Duck Town Park with open lawn space, and the sound front boardwalk to catch the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
3/21 - 3/28
$1,699  $1,750
$51 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
4/11 - 4/18
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
4/18 - 4/25
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
4/25 - 5/2
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
5/2 - 5/9
$1,938  $2,313
$375 off
5/9 - 5/16
$1,952  $2,313
$361 off
5/16 - 5/23
$2,032  $2,313
$281 off
5/23 - 5/30
$2,302  $2,615
$313 off
5/30 - 6/6
$3,177  $3,448
$271 off
6/6 - 6/13
$3,637  $3,861
$224 off
6/13 - 6/20
$4,029  $4,281
$252 off
7/4 - 7/11
$4,652  $4,694
$42 off
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Fan-ta-sea

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomLocated just a short walk from the ocean, community pool, tennis and basketball courts of Pine Island, our Fan-ta-sea is ideal for your family's vacation.Ground Level: Entry Level...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

5545 - Loggerhead Lodge

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Looking for a luxury Outer Banks vacation rental? Look no further than Loggerhead Lodge! This 8 bedroom, 8 bathroom/2...

  • 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...