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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...

WONDEROUS STORIES

15 bedrooms, every one with its own private bath, set the tone at WONDEROUS STORIES, a nearly 10,000 square foot oceanfront estate from Carolina Designs in Kill Devil Hills. Named for the Yes song, this four-level retreat pairs an elevator, a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • 17.5 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Lighthouse 494-A

Aptly named Lighthouse, this 7 bedroom, 6 1/2 bath semi-oceanfront home at milepost 15 in the heart of Nags Head is signaling to your family that you have found the perfect spot for your next Outer Banks vacation. Lounge beside the private pool...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

THE WARD HOUSE

A detached garage topped by its own guest suite is one of the surprises at THE WARD HOUSE, a six-bedroom Carolina Designs escape in Corolla where three daybeds and three trundles sleep six above the backyard. An elevator serves all three floors...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Mertle Cove

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores —MERTLE COVE is tucked away amongst the oaks of Kinnakeet Shores is this gorgeous home on the lake with vistas of the sound and ocean. Upon arrival, take a dip in the private pool to let your cares melt away. An...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

SOL MATE

More than 2,000 square feet of covered outdoor living space wraps the ground level of Sol Mate, a 10-bedroom oceanfront home in Corolla from Carolina Designs, complete with an outdoor bar area, an al fresco dining area, a private pool, a hot...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Windy Point

SOUNDFRONT Avon – Weakfish Dr. – When the sun sinks below the horizon beyond WINDY POINT, the sky bursts into a kaleidoscope of red and orange hues. The evening light show colors the imagination with what lies ahead for tomorrow: a cloudless...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

1395 - Summer Breeze Too

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the heart of Corolla lies Summer Breeze Too. With 4 bedrooms and 3. 5 bathrooms, it's the perfect getaway for families and friends...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...