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Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Beach Dreamin

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Beach Dreamin is what you do all year long—this is where you finally get to live it! Located just over 600 feet from the public beach access and less...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Sibert- All's Well

New for 2026 - DuoBunk Bedroom is now a Queen BedroomLocated in Duck / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsSibert is located on a private wooded lot ideal for the bird watcher, yet just a short walk on a peaceful street to the beach. Its open plan living...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

5541 - Moongate 1

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the Village at Nags Head, Moongate 1 is one of 14 new homes in a Semi-Oceanfront community conveniently situated across the highway...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

GOSS-A-MER

Goss-a-mer offers many opportunities for relaxation – on the shaded front porch in a rocking chair or in the sun on the wrap around deck. Enjoy a short walk to the beach or to the sound to take in a terrific sunrise or sunset! The many amenities...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/22 - 8/29
$2,358  $2,684
$326 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,990  $2,267
$277 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,990  $2,267
$277 off
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Duck, Duck, Goose

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.No need to keep circling—Duck, Duck, Goose is the Outer Banks escape you’ve been waiting to catch! This charming 4-bedroom cottage, recently updated...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

1211 - Stork II

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Expansive ocean views from the mid and upper levels of this truly oceanfront Outer Banks home. Third level catwalk...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

PINE ISLAND TIME

Serve up a match on your own sandy volleyball court, then rack the pool table indoors. PINE ISLAND TIME, a Carolina Designs semi-oceanfront retreat on a quiet Corolla cul-de-sac, pairs a 32-foot private pool and hot tub with a basketball goal...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...