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Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

The Blessed One

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomAn refreshed ship's watch and back deck and tons of newly painted walls and ceilings await you at The Blessed One! This beach home is ideal for multiple families, with its two king...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

CAROLINA

Situated on the highest sand dune in Southern Shores in a quiet neighborhood with a pickleball court, playground, basketball and tennis courts all within a short walking distance, bright, spacious and airy home.  In addition to the great room on...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

5450 - Wench's Pad 3

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Looking for an Outer Banks rental with easy beach access and space for all? Look no further than Wench's Pad 3! his...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

PARZANESE

Colony By The Sea - There’s something for everyone at these centrally located one and two bedroom semi-oceanfront condominiums with access to extensive community amenities.Take a break from a busy world in this cozy condo. It’s just the place...

  • Duck
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
5/31 - 6/7
$1,254  $1,465
$211 off
6/7 - 6/14
$1,352  $1,602
$250 off
6/14 - 6/21
$1,574  $1,747
$173 off
6/21 - 6/28
$1,683  $1,747
$64 off
7/5 - 7/12
$1,673  $1,885
$212 off
7/26 - 8/2
$1,744  $1,885
$141 off
8/2 - 8/9
$1,744  $1,885
$141 off
8/9 - 8/16
$1,515  $1,631
$116 off
8/16 - 8/23
$1,438  $1,537
$99 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,366  $1,392
$26 off
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...

Wild Horses

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsNothing can keep you away from WILD HORSES! From your deck you have a elegant view of the community, you can hear the sound of the waves and see the ocean on the horizon! Only 450' away from the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

ABSOLUTE ELEGANCE

Overview Unforgettable vacation days await you at Absolute Elegance, an exquisite oceanfront estate in the town of Corolla. This fabulous home features sweeping ocean views and is appointed with sumptuous furnishing and decor. Guests...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Hatteras HI'd Away

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Landing -Tucked away in the secluded Hatteras Landing community with uncrowded beaches, shopping, eateries and a museum just a short walk away, HATTERAS HI'D AWAY is a true island find. Amazing location which boosts...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family! Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean pier.