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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...

869 | Bali-Hai

"Bali-Hai" is an exceptional family beach home that boasts great Ocean Views, spacious living areas, large decks & a warm & inviting character that will make you feel right at home. Situated on 2 ocean-front lots, your family will be...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

MAKING MEMORIES

Ride the elevator straight to your floor, then step outside to decks that wrap around three sides of the house: MAKING MEMORIES makes a big group feel at home. New to Carolina Designs for 2026, this seven-bedroom semi-oceanfront Southern Shores...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

BEACH HEAVEN

Southern Shores oceanside home with new carpet throughout in 2024. Short walk 310 yards to beach access with no streets to cross. Hear the waves and watch the sunset from the front decks. Enjoy the sun at the pool in the morning and relax in the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

Daddy Mac's Beach Shack

Located in Avon / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomNEW in 2026: Totally restocked kitchen, including all new dinnerware, cookware, drinkware, bakeware, silverware, and modest appliances. Brand new great room furnishings, including...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Tropical Dream

Find your family in a ‘Tropical Dream’ on the beaches of the Outer Banks! This fabulous property has a private pool, hot tub, an elevator, PLUS you can bring the family dog as well! Just a short walk to the beach, ‘Tropical Dream’ is...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

VA Whale

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomWelcome to VA Whale, a family-friendly OBX vacation rental in the beautiful Whalehead Community located just a short walk from the ocean. This home is completely equipped for...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

001 | Shifting Sands

Bright, open and beachy, Shifting Sands is a terrific oceanfront home that features lovely décor throughout, upscale furnishings and endless Ocean Views. All are sure to be pleased from the moment you enter this lovely vacation home where care and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...