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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...

Midwatch OW-3

Beautiful home with ample deck space and ocean views! Midwatch is directly across the street from the nearest beach access. Enjoy your day in the sun at the beach or at your private 12'x29' pool. Soak in the hot tub at the end of the day, located on...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 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...

Tropical Dream

Find your family in a ‘Tropical Dream’ on the beaches of the Outer Banks! This fabulous property has a private pool, hot tub, an elevator, PLUS you can bring the family dog as well! Just a short walk to the beach, ‘Tropical Dream’ is...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

Proud Pelican PW-12

Tastefully decorated in a casual yet elegant style, Proud Pelican is a true Outer Banks gem, featuring endless ocean views and a level of comfort that will keep you coming back year after year. Relax and enjoy the cool Atlantic breeze from your...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

Sea You Soon

OCEANVIEW Avon — Due East Dr. — We see you. You’re ready for a family vacation intent on calming, restoring and re-connecting; a place to gather together and hit the pause button as one. Please meet SEA YOU SOON, a five-bedroom/four-full and...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

1040 - SeaQuinns

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Added an outdoor dining set so guests can dine alfresco while enjoying the beautiful sunsets over the maritime forest...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Low Tide Bar & Grill

Low Country Seafood from the islands. North, South, East or West, our menu will satisfy any cravings you have while on your beach vacation! Let us do the cooking tonight! Reseservations and Outdoor Seating available. We’ve got something...

Maison des Jeux

Bring the whole family for an unforgettable Outer Banks escape at Maison des Jeux, a spacious seven-bedroom Oceanside retreat in the sought-after Ocean Sands community of Corolla. Thoughtfully designed with families in mind, this beautifully...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

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
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...