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Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

Stella Marina WHL-991

This clean, well-equipped, sun-filled oceanside retreat is located in the prestigious Whalehead Beach section of Corolla. Nestled adjacent to Corolla’s Northern beaches on a large, private lot, Stella Marina hosts four bedrooms, delightful views...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

K8040 OBX Ridgeview 4 Bedroom Home at So...

Welcome to OBX Ridgeview by KEES Vacations! Surround yourself with coastal comfort at OBX Ridgeview. Less than 5 minutes to the Atlantic Ocean, you're surrounded by all the best shops, restaurants, and attractions that Nags Head has to offer. Plus...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Sunset Vista

Upgrades for 2026 include: new wood floor throughout entry and main levels, new carpet in upper-level master bedrooms, two modernized bathrooms with walk-in showers. Located in Duck / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsSavor pretty sunsets over Currituck...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
6/6 - 6/13
$1,271  $1,373
$102 off
7/4 - 7/11
$1,964  $2,143
$179 off
7/10 - 7/17
$1,964  $2,143
$179 off
7/25 - 8/1
$1,964  $2,143
$179 off
8/7 - 8/14
$1,964  $2,143
$179 off
8/31 - 9/7
$1,964  $2,143
$179 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,813  $1,975
$162 off
9/12 - 9/19
$1,737  $1,891
$154 off
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

DUNE DREAMS

Treat yourself to a wonderful and memorable vacation in this gorgeous beach house with recent renovations. This well-maintained cottage is nestled on the dunes in a quiet, low-traffic area with easy beach access. Nestled among mature Live Oaks that...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/22 - 8/29
$3,872  $4,206
$334 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,351  $3,655
$304 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,103  $3,380
$277 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,764  $3,013
$249 off
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

The Blue Crab Cottage

Get Ready to vacation in Style!! The Blue Crab Cottage (formerly Duck Dynasty) is back for 2026! You will enjoy all the upgrades including a newly remodeled kitchen with all new appliances, remodeled upgraded Baths with tiled showers and new...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Ocean Holiday

OCEANFRONT Salvo — Farrow Ct. — New Construction for 2027! — Forget the typical vacation; OCEAN HOLIDAY is in a league of its own, an 11-bedroom/11-full and two-half-bath meticulously crafted beachfront getaway that redefines the coastal...

  • Salvo
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

PRECIOUS RAPTURE

Only 200 yards to beach access, enjoy this home on a quiet cul-de-sac with horizon ocean views in an all-residential area.Level 1:4 bedrooms (1 with King, 2 with Queen and Twin, 1 with 2 Bunk sets and TV), 2 full baths.Level 2:Bedroom (with King...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/16 - 8/23
$3,377  $3,587
$210 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,238  $2,431
$193 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,265  $2,431
$166 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...