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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...

5784 - Emerald

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Emerald is oceanfront in South Nags Head nestled between Jennette’s Pier and Outer Banks Pier in a quiet area. Close to great local OBX...

  • Nags Head
  • 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...

Happy Days CP-87

Aptly named Happy Days, this beautiful oceanside cottage is just 500' from direct beach access, ideal for enjoying long, warm days on the sandy shores of Corolla! The top level of Happy Days boasts a cozy king en suite, as well as the great room...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
6/21 - 6/28
$6,401  $6,601
$200 off
7/5 - 7/12
$5,193  $5,393
$200 off
8/16 - 8/23
$3,995  $4,195
$200 off
8/23 - 8/30
$3,759  $3,959
$200 off
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Anna

ANNA is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy your vacation. If you don’t want or need a McMansion for your group, ANNA could be just what you are looking for. She is the perfect size for couples and family gatherings up to 10 people. The property...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
5/11 - 5/18
$2,200  $2,700
$500 off
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

K7027 Totally Beach'n 4 Bedroom Home in ...

Welcome to Totally Beach'n by KEES Vacations! New for 2026: Village Beach Club access now included with your stay! Details below. Pamper yourself in a spacious four-bedroom pet-friendly oceanside home in Kill Devil Hills. Surrounded by local shops...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 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...

Wayfarer's Rest

Welcome to Wayfarer's Rest, your premier oceanfront retreat in Kitty Hawk, Outer Banks. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean from this 3-bedroom haven, where you can watch pelicans soar and dolphins play right from your porch. Our...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

643 | The Tropics

Great Location, lovely décor & comfortable furnishings will make you feel as though you have arrived in "The Tropics" when you choose this Kill Devil Hills Vacation Home. The Bright Colors & Island Theme along w/ all the amenities will...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

WHAT TIME, BEACH TIME OCS-50

Experience the beauty of South Nags Head at WHAT TIME, BEACH TIME! This completely rebuilt, like-new vacation home, offers spectacular sunrise and sunset views. Thoughtfully designed with modern coastal charm, this stunning retreat features four en...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...