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Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

The Sandlot 437

Welcome to The Sandlot, located at Milepost 11.5 in Nags Head. This spacious home has everything you need for a perfect getaway! Guests will enjoy the ocean views from the decks, as well as the short 150 foot walk to the beach access, just across...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Summer Winds

Located in Duck/ 5 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsLet the summer winds whisk your troubles away. A good time will be had by all when you choose this comfortable and well-designed beach getaway with ocean vistas.Ground Level: Outside amenities include an...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

ATLANTIC SHANTY

Welcome to your Outer Banks vacation home away from home! This quaint and inviting home is wallet friendly and perfect for your family vacation. The juniper walls and ceilings create a cozy atmosphere and give this home a classic feel. The large...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
5/8 - 5/15
$1,097  $1,263
$166 off
5/15 - 5/22
$1,102  $1,263
$161 off
5/29 - 6/5
$1,543  $1,724
$181 off
6/5 - 6/12
$1,721  $1,854
$133 off
6/12 - 6/19
$2,028  $2,187
$159 off
6/19 - 6/26
$1,992  $2,187
$195 off
6/26 - 7/3
$2,152  $2,368
$216 off
8/14 - 8/21
$1,731  $1,818
$87 off
8/28 - 9/4
$1,440  $1,543
$103 off
9/11 - 9/18
$1,180  $1,263
$83 off
9/18 - 9/25
$1,180  $1,263
$83 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,180  $1,263
$83 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...

GS-2-I2 Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Condo at Go...

Welcome to Golden Strand by KEES Vacations! Check out this 2-Bedroom, Oceanfront condo at the well desired Golden Strand community in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. When you are at Golden Strand, you will feel like you are in paradise. Imagine...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

SOUTHERN OAKS HIDEAWAY

Welcome to our little retirement home in the perfect location! Start your vacation the right way—arrive on Friday and spend your weekend relaxing at the beach instead of sitting in traffic. With one less day of travel stress, you can ease into...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
6/19 - 6/26
$3,843  $4,199
$356 off
6/26 - 7/3
$4,104  $4,199
$95 off
7/3 - 7/10
$4,352  $4,431
$79 off
8/7 - 8/14
$4,040  $4,431
$391 off
8/21 - 8/28
$3,250  $3,685
$435 off
8/28 - 9/4
$2,656  $3,250
$594 off
9/4 - 9/11
$2,460  $2,656
$196 off
9/11 - 9/18
$2,174  $2,369
$195 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,775  $2,174
$399 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,659  $1,775
$116 off
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...

FIVE O CLOCK SOMEWHERE

Relax and enjoy every special moment that you and your family spend in this 3,600 square foot, five bedroom, upscale home. A beautifully appointed home with wonderful views, Five O’Clock Somewhere sits on a spacious lot (2/3 acre) in one of the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/10 - 5/17
$2,221  $2,754
$533 off
5/17 - 5/24
$2,221  $2,754
$533 off
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...

Lucky Oyster

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - S. Sunrise Ct. - UNIQUE LOCATION: The Lucky Oyster is 1 of only 2 rental properties in Salvo bordering the Cape Hatteras National Seashore featuring unobstructed vistas of this 13-mile Federal Park. The Lucky Oyster’s...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Visitors to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will simultaneously be visiting the gorgeous Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One of the largest preserved parcels of the Outer Banks, the National Seashore stretches across 70 miles of shoreline...

Ocean bottom or Gulf Stream fishing on the Carolina-style charter boat is the only boat licensed and built to take up to 27 passengers per Gulf Stream Charter. Fish for tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, king mackerel, blue marlin, white marlin or sailfish...