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Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

4763 - Smells Like Sea Spirit

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Smells Like Sea Spirit is sure to be your new favorite Outer Banks vacation rental! Located in Kitty Hawk, this 5...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

7135 - Our Blue Haven

BEACH GEAR INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Easy beach days, a private pool, and space for the whole family? Yes, please! Our Blue Haven is a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

4664 - The Ice House

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome home! The Ice House is a perfect Outer Banks vacation home for family, friends or both! This fantastic...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

Howdy Hideaway

Located in Corolla/ 8 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis Magnificent Corolla vacation home awaits you and your family, complete with a private pool, hot tub, elevator and it's dog friendly! Lots of deck space to relax and appreciate...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

HAPPY AS CLAMS

Overview Restful vacation days are ahead at Happy As Clams, a 6-bedroom Corolla retreat in Section D of the Ocean Sands community. With a host of popular amenities and the Atlantic at your doorstep, you and your family will find...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Paws in the Sand

Make every day a splash at Paws in the Sand! Just a short stroll to the beach, this pet-friendly getaway is all about fun. Think poolside cannonballs, rooftop sunsets, and sandy paws after a day by the waves. Fire up the grill for a backyard feast...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Luv Shack

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 4.3 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** Honeymooners, couples and families looking for that special getaway – Luv Shack was designed...

  • Carova
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

You’ll find Causeway Waters Sports on the beautiful Roanoke Sound on the Causeway between Nags Head and Manteo, just past Whalebone Junction. This family outdoor activity center offers parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, wave runners and...

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.

Kitty Hawk Kites’ Whalebone Watersports Center is your one-stop shop for Outer Banks water adventures. Located on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway right on Roanoke Sound, this location offers it all – dolphin watching cruises with a marine...

Outer Banks Horseback is a rental service specializing in guided beach horseback rides. We genuinely have a passion and love to horseback ride. Our ability to do it on the beach is something everyone in this world should experience. We strive to...

The Outer Banks Family YMCA is a great place for all ages. Programming offered for children, teens, and adults to stay active in mind, body, or spirit. Though COVID-19 restrictions may currently limit the use of the YMCA facility, outdoor fitness...

One of the oldest authentic surf shops on the Outer Banks, Secret Spot has been surfer-owned at the same location since the early 1980s.  Store founder Steve Hess started board shaping in 1971, and his world-renowned boards have been ridden by...

 There are few locales on the Outer Banks where multiple roads cross paths, and Whalebone Junction is one of the main intersections along this barrier island shoreline. The term refers to the area in South Nags Head where three major highways...