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Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

CAPTN RONS

“Capt’n Rons” is located on a private treed lot with your very own private 40 x 16 pool! Float around in the pool or hop in the soothing hot tub for a relaxing soak. With the beach access located just 260 yards from this Outer Banks beach home...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/30 - 6/6
$3,093  $3,440
$347 off
6/6 - 6/13
$3,659  $3,940
$281 off
6/13 - 6/20
$4,080  $4,266
$186 off
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

6004 - Atlantic Oasis

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Atlantic Oasis, your perfect getaway nestled in the heart of Nags Head. This charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom oceanside home offers a...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Carolina Sunset

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWith the privacy and natural breathtaking beauty on the edge of the Sound you can't go wrong with this vacation home!  Ground Level: Outside you'll find the private pool with...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

5711 - OBX TA SEA

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: All new vinyl decking. All TVs are Smart TVs with Hulu Live TV (Streaming only). New gas grill. Welcome...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

Peaceful Retreat

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - From its prime location near the beach, all 5,900 sq. ft. , to the many amenities of the home, you're sure to savor this PEACEFUL RETREAT. Green features set this home apart with its enormous array...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs

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Crabcake

“Crabcake” lives up to its name! We have found a scrumptious semi-oceanfront vacation rental in Corolla with all the bells and whistles, including a great ocean view, elevator, and theater room! Of course, there is a private pool and a hot tub...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

4482 - Villa Al Mare

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: New Carpet. NEW FOR 2024: Newly Renovated And Enlarged Kitchen And Living Area, Kitchen Appliances, Updated Bathrooms! Welcome to...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit organization,  conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given...

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...

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Visitors to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will simultaneously be visiting the gorgeous Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One of the largest preserved parcels of the Outer Banks, the National Seashore stretches across 70 miles of shoreline...