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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...

VITAMIN SEA

“Vitamin Sea” is located in Duck’s Carolina Dunes Oceanside community and situated on a large corner lot with tall shrubs for privacy. This newly updated Outer Banks Rental property will be a welcome addition to your well-deserved week away...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/29 - 9/5
$2,477  $3,125
$648 off
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Sandpiper 365

This charming, three-bedroom home sits close to the heart of Kill Devil Hills at milepost 8. With its great location, this home is close to the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Jockey's Ridge State Park, local fishing piers, and many local...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

097 | Helios Cottage

Helios Cottage is a terrific family beach home offering warm and inviting décor that will make you feel right at home. Nicely decorated and lovingly cared for, this one-level home provides all livings spaces on the first level with no steps to...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

A Long Family Vacation 402

It’s time to enjoy A Long Family Vacation! Bring the whole family to a beautiful and quiet location where you can relax, unwind and have some fun. This vacation home offers quality amenities and is located in close proximity to the beach and local...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

WINDSURFER

Windsurfer is a great vacation spot. Located in the rolling dunes of Osprey in north Duck, this lovely oceanside home is close to the beach access and the bike path into the village. Great ocean and sound views from upper deck.Level 1:Great room...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/29 - 9/5
$1,815  $2,241
$426 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,439  $1,686
$247 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,456  $1,686
$230 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,501  $1,686
$185 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,371  $1,534
$163 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,371  $1,534
$163 off
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...

S-5A | The Sands Condos

This beautiful oceanfront unit provides exceptional ocean views that you are sure to appreciate the lovely décor and the views are outstanding. There is a well-furnished covered porch that provides views of the ocean and beach, a perfect place to...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Bayberry Beach House

Welcome to the Bayberry Home, a charming 4-bedroom oceanside retreat located in the beautiful Corolla area. This pet-friendly haven is perfect for families or groups looking to enjoy a relaxing getaway by the beach, with the soothing sounds of the...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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.