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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...

WRITTEN IN SAND

Forget your troubles, consider them written in sand, when you come to relax and live the beach life at this awesome vacation rental in Duck! The reverse floor plan lets you enjoy the idyllic sunset views from the spacious decks and upper and middle...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/23 - 8/30
$3,360  $3,834
$474 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,921  $3,334
$413 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,705  $3,080
$375 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,434  $2,743
$309 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,472  $2,743
$271 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,472  $2,743
$271 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,472  $2,743
$271 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,608  $2,743
$135 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,680  $1,743
$63 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,680  $1,743
$63 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,530  $1,592
$62 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,566  $1,592
$26 off
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...

KNOCK ON WOOD

Location, location . . . directly across from the beach access with terrific ocean views. This lovely cottage has a unique decor that combines antique and contemporary touches.Level 1:Living room with gas fireplace, flat screen TV and hardwood...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/21 - 8/28
$1,972  $2,455
$483 off
9/4 - 9/11
$1,709  $2,006
$297 off
9/11 - 9/18
$1,550  $1,770
$220 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,550  $1,770
$220 off
10/2 - 10/9
$1,569  $1,770
$201 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,348  $1,473
$125 off
10/23 - 10/30
$1,348  $1,473
$125 off
11/6 - 11/13
$1,218  $1,323
$105 off
11/13 - 11/20
$1,271  $1,323
$52 off
11/20 - 11/27
$1,271  $1,323
$52 off
11/27 - 12/4
$1,271  $1,323
$52 off
12/4 - 12/11
$1,271  $1,323
$52 off
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Parrothead Cay

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate calming in this Corolla home with a private pool, hot tub and rec room that sits close to the beach! This home has everything you could ever need to make...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

About Time HIC-2

If you are looking for serenity and water views, look no further than About Time!Located on a small island reached by a bridge over Slash Creek in Hatteras Village, this cozy and delightful 3 bedroom and 2 bath home will be the perfect getaway for...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

7041- Duck Dog

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Duck Dog, a semi-oceanfront OBX rental located in the heart of Rodanthe. This delightful 4-bedroom...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

A Long Family Vacation 402

It’s time to enjoy A Long Family Vacation! Bring the whole family to a beautiful and quiet location where you can relax, unwind and have some fun. This vacation home offers quality amenities and is located in close proximity to the beach and local...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Driftwood

Endless ocean views surround this exquisite oceanfront home. Everything you could ever need for an unforgettable vacation. Decorated in a soothing coastal palette with a modern flair, this home features incredible indoor & outdoor amenities...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 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 choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

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, O’Neill, Roxy, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Hobie, Catch Surf, Under Armour, Reef, Rainbow and more, you will always find the latest fashions and trends available in store. Our unmatched quality and service makes us a favorite for locals and visitors alike, and...

Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at 252-441-6301 ext. 1

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...

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family! Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean pier.