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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...

Prince of Tides

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras by the Sea - Charming finishes and decor throughout the home! Amazing pool area with stone Tiki bar and fresh gas grille. Come get the royal treatment. PRINCE OF TIDES, located in the exclusive oceanfront neighborhood...

  • Hatteras
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Sound Retreat

Located in Waves | 5 Bedrooms | 5 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomThree-level home west of Hwy 12 in Waves. The reverse floorplan features the kitchen, living, and dining areas on the upper level with unobstructed vistas of the Sound, and a...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

Dolphin Dune 169

This well-maintained oceanfront home is sure to make your vacation dreams come true! Conveniently located in the quaint Town of Duck with an easy stroll to all the restaurants, local shops and the town boardwalk. You're sure to find fun activities...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/23 - 8/30
$7,966  $9,966
$2,000 off
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

The Schenk Shack II LG-9

Comfortable home located in the Laughing Gull community. This Outer Banks vacation rental home features a rooftop deck, where the expansive views of the ocean sunrise are only rivaled by the stars in the sky at night. Pet-friendly so all the members...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
5/23 - 5/30
$1,628  $1,878
$250 off
6/6 - 6/13
$2,168  $2,418
$250 off
6/27 - 7/4
$2,907  $3,157
$250 off
8/1 - 8/8
$2,822  $3,072
$250 off
8/8 - 8/15
$2,481  $2,731
$250 off
8/15 - 8/22
$2,168  $2,418
$250 off
8/22 - 8/29
$1,806  $2,056
$250 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,600  $1,850
$250 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,571  $1,821
$250 off
9/12 - 9/19
$1,500  $1,750
$250 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,337  $1,587
$250 off
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

641 | By The Shore

Renovatings of this South Nags Head Oceanfront Retreat have been completed as of 5/1/26. All new Appliances, Furnishings, and Decor are now being installed and new photos are coming soon. | Crow’s Nest | Hot Tub | EV Charger | Panoramic ViewsWake...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

Island Blast

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Resort — Sunrise, sunsets, and shooting stars ... when nature decides to put on a show, ISLAND BLAST provides the ideal perch to watch in wonder. Located on the edge of Island Creek, this...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Tan Lines PKT-45

Nestled in the heart of the charming Town of Duck, Tan Lines offers the perfect blend of convenience and coastal charm. Just a short stroll from the beach and within easy reach of Duck's vibrant shopping, dining, and family-friendly activities, this...

  • Duck
  • 4 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 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...

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...

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...

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...