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Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

K0221 Sea Glass Castle at Cambridge Cove

Welcome to Sea Glass Castle! Your colorful vacation accommodations will brighten both your day and your spirits! Your three-story townhome boasts several covered porches, perfect for al fresco meals or beverages. The first level features a dry entry...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

OC2 The Mariner's Cottage Oceanside Cour...

Welcome to The Mariner's Cottage Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations! These quaint oceanfront cottages are the perfect place for you and your family to have a unique and unforgettable vacation offering the perfect balance between amenities and...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

Summer's Wind Salvo

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Colony Dr. — When the summer wind comes blowing in it carries the promise of sun-filled days, starlit nights, and family getaways that morph into treasured memories. Feel that collective breezy vibe at SUMMER’S WIND SALVO...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

The Best Buoy

Built in 1939, and fully renovated into a quintessential modern coastal cottage, “The Best Buoy” is the perfect place for a family vacation. With the feel of a classic Outer Banks bungalow and updated finishes throughout including quartz...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

VIEWHOUSE

Overview There is no wonder why this 6-bedroom Kill Devil Hills vacation home is named ViewHouse, and if you love an oceanfront vista, you'll love staying here. Not only are the views next level, but the amenities included are not to...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

WINDWARD WATCH

Enjoy beautiful ocean views from this family-friendly, semi-oceanfront home in Schooner Ridge. In the heart of Duck Village, Schooner Ridge offers three community pools, a fitness center, tennis, playground and more.Level 1:2 bedrooms (1 with King...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/31 - 6/7
$6,316  $6,952
$636 off
6/7 - 6/14
$6,931  $7,409
$478 off
6/21 - 6/28
$8,338  $8,771
$433 off
6/28 - 7/5
$9,092  $9,676
$584 off
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...

637 | The Jolly Way

The Jolly Way previously named Tupelo Honey is a terrific Kitty Hawk Semi-Oceanfront home that features Outstanding Ocean Views, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub and a short walk to the Beach (only 50 Ft. to Beach Access at Byrd Street). This home is...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...