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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...

K0314 Turquoise Tide 3 Bedroom Corner Co...

Welcome to Turquoise Tide at Hamilton Cay Reserve by KEES Vacations! Escape to Hamilton Cay Reserve, a premier soundfront luxury vacation rental in the Outer Banks! This newly built, pet-friendly condo (Unit 301) offers the perfect combination of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Seaside Manor

Now offering Seasonal Flex Stay (3-Nighttime Minimum) - October 1 to May 15!Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomDiscover Oceanside Manor, the Corolla vacation rental that has it all! Located in the Whalehead Beach...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Lou's Retreat

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Bluebeard Rd. - Make LOU'S RETREAT your family's favorite beach hideaway. Known by the neighbors as the “Castle home”, it’s just a five min walk from the ocean. Lou’s offers painless beach access with ample ocean and...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Star Gaze

SOUNDFRONT Frisco – Osprey Way – STAR GAZE? Why not, when you can see the star filled galaxies above every nighttime from this sound front home’s two wrap-around decks or from the hammock? Set your sights on expansive sound to ocean vistas...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Seaside Memories

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Make your “Seaside Memories” at this lovely family home located in beautiful Old Nags Head Place. A destination fit for every member of your family...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Rodanthe Paradise

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - S Holiday Blvd. - You’ll find heaven at RODANTHE PARADISE. This 5,340 sq. ft. home has everything to make your vacation ideal. Laze in the pool while you watch the sea oats sway in the breeze. When it’s time to go...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

5740 - Yachtsman 303

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2026: Renovated Master Bathroom! Nestled in South Nags Head, this Oceanfront condo has amazing views of the Atlantic and Jennette's Pier...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...

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...

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...