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OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

First Wind 394

First Wind is one of the most unique building sites on the Outer Banks, with panoramic 180-degree views of stunning dunes, waves breaking on the beach, and even the Wright Brothers Memorial from the screened porch!Lounge by the dunetop pool that...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
5/10 - 5/17
$7,984  $8,489
$505 off
5/24 - 5/31
$12,219  $12,724
$505 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...

CEST FINI

Enjoy superb ocean views and great beach access from this 4,000 plus square foot, stunning home! C'est Fini is the perfect home for your next Outer Banks vacation. 15 yards to beach access!Level 1:Recreation room with TV, wet bar, pool table, 2nd...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
5/1 - 5/8
$3,542  $6,266
$2,724 off
5/8 - 5/15
$3,542  $6,266
$2,724 off
5/15 - 5/22
$3,542  $6,266
$2,724 off
5/22 - 5/29
$4,332  $8,038
$3,706 off
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

LIVIN THE DREAM

Overview You surely will be Livin' the Dream while staying in this 10-bedroom, oceanfront vacation home. There are many great features to this home, but just to name a few: gathering areas on every floor, spacious bedrooms that each...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 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...

MAGICAL SOL

Overview Brand New for 2026! Bedding, inventory, and layout are subject to change until construction is complete. Magical Sol joins the Carolina Designs collection for 2026 with introductory first-season rates due to the late listing...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Keene ll

Located in Duck/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsYour family will appreciate this Soundfront homes offering striking sunset vistas!  Just steps from the community pool and pier! Ground Level: Exterior amenities include an outside shower, hammock and...

  • Duck
  • 4 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...

DAISY DUCK

Welcome to "Daisy Duck" – Your Ideal Beach Retreat in Schooner RidgeThis semi-oceanfront home is nestled in the heart of the charming Schooner Ridge community, and offers everything you need for a relaxing and memorable Outer Banks vacation. Just...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/9 - 5/16
$2,414  $2,882
$468 off
5/23 - 5/30
$3,022  $3,603
$581 off
6/13 - 6/20
$5,293  $6,015
$722 off
6/27 - 7/4
$6,502  $7,117
$615 off
7/11 - 7/18
$6,519  $7,117
$598 off
7/18 - 7/25
$6,519  $7,117
$598 off
7/25 - 8/1
$6,519  $7,117
$598 off
8/15 - 8/22
$4,712  $5,175
$463 off
8/22 - 8/29
$4,145  $4,545
$400 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,669  $4,016
$347 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,336  $3,646
$310 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,089  $3,381
$292 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,089  $3,381
$292 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,639  $2,882
$243 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,639  $2,882
$243 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,639  $2,882
$243 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,366  $2,563
$197 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,371  $2,563
$192 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,371  $2,412
$41 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,220  $2,412
$192 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,220  $2,412
$192 off
11/21 - 11/28
$2,220  $2,412
$192 off
11/28 - 12/5
$2,220  $2,412
$192 off
12/5 - 12/12
$2,220  $2,412
$192 off
12/12 - 12/19
$2,220  $2,412
$192 off
12/19 - 12/26
$2,220  $2,412
$192 off
12/26 - 1/2
$2,251  $2,412
$161 off
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

6073 - The Sea Suite

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Escape to The Sea Suite, a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom Nags Head vacation rental. Located in the heart of Nags...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...