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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

326 | Moondog's Jam

This adorable Nags Head Oceanfront cottage has a wonderful location that provides excellent Ocean Views from the living room, covered porch, & Oceanfront Sun Deck. Nicely decorated, this classic Outer Banks beach home provides comfort & a...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

BLOCK AND TACKLE

Great ocean view. 75 yards to beach access.Level 1:4 bedrooms (2 Queen bedrooms with private bathrooms (tub & shower), 2 with Twins and shared bath (tub & shower), den with CATV and Xbox.Level 2:Living/dining/kitchen area with CATV...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/23 - 8/30
$1,925  $2,173
$248 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,710  $1,919
$209 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,508  $1,698
$190 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,508  $1,698
$190 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,508  $1,698
$190 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,411  $1,495
$84 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,442  $1,495
$53 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,291  $1,345
$54 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,291  $1,345
$54 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,314  $1,345
$31 off
12/27 - 1/3
$1,336  $1,345
$9 off
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

THE TREEHOUSE

Nestled among oak trees at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this cozy oceanside beach house will deliver the vacation of your dreams. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath beach house sits up high on an elevated lot just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. The serenity...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/23 - 8/30
$1,874  $2,213
$339 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,675  $1,952
$277 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,626  $1,822
$196 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,356  $1,521
$165 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,389  $1,521
$132 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,389  $1,521
$132 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,389  $1,521
$132 off
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...

Forty Steps Closer 56-D

Forty Steps Closer is a stunning semi-oceanfront home in Corolla, offering countless amenities sure to please the whole family. Located just steps from the beach in the Ocean Sands neighborhood, Forty Steps Closer was thoughtfully designed...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

Mayflower

Escape to Mayflower, a spacious oceanside vacation rental in Corolla, NC, designed for unforgettable Outer Banks family getaways. Just a short walk to the beach, this 7-bedroom home features a private pool, hot tub, game room, theater seating, and...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Shore Thing

Breathtaking ocean views await you and your family for your next vacation. ‘Shore Thing’ makes the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  Enjoy the spectacular views of the ocean the close proximity of the beach access...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

265 | Louise

6/21/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Relax & enjoy family time together in this terrific "Old Nags Head Place" vacation home that provides many extras that will ensure a grand time on...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...