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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...

Ocean Isle

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates - Your beach vacation awaits at OCEAN ISLE. This roomy home offers generously sized bedrooms, common areas and decks to make even a enormous group feel comfortable. Located just one lot back from the beach...

  • Avon
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

ANNS GETAWAY

This semi-oceanfront home with nearby beach access features an in-ground pool and hot tub. Enjoy ocean breezes and a fabulous view from the great room of this beautiful home. An elevator and wide doorways complete this extraordinary residence. 75...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/5 - 9/12
$2,548  $2,904
$356 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,297  $2,625
$328 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,297  $2,625
$328 off
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...

Sunset on the Dock of the Bay (formerly ...

Tucked along the Kitty Hawk Bay, in the quiet gated community of First Flight Ridge in Kitty Hawk, is this meticulously designed 7-bedroom sound front stunner. Representing a symphony of style and sophistication with an incredible mix of modern...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Rhea of Sunshine

Located in Avon | 2 Bedrooms | 1 Full BathroomThis bright, vibrant, and gorgeously decorated beach bungalow is a ideal spot for your next Hatteras Island hideaway. Rhea of Sunshine is tucked off the beaten path and located in the historic town of...

  • Avon
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Mermaid's Cove

Located in Corolla / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsDrop anchor and stay for a bit in this freshly furnished and decorated top-level end condo that backs up to the fountained pond in the Corolla Light Mirage community. Sit on the front porch sipping...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

A PORPOISE WATCH

Gorgeous semi-oceanfront home with 3,400 sq ft of large living spaces, ocean views, and modern splendors and comforts. Located in a quiet, low-traffic area. One lot back from the ocean and 20 yards to beach access. Perfect for couples, families...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

246 | Guaranteed Fun

Welcome to our lovely Semi-Oceanfront vacation retreat in Kitty Hawk, NC, nestled along the picturesque shores of the Outer Banks. This home offers comfort, coastal charm, breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, and a location that is less than a...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/30 - 9/5
$3,495  $4,695
$1,200 off
9/27 - 10/3
$2,495  $2,695
$200 off
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...