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Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Beach Lake W-04

Welcome to Beach Lake, a very spacious family-friendly retreat with over 4,000 sq. ft. of living space that will soon become your favorite vacation spot on the Outer Banks! Perched on the edge of your personal pond, you have access to the paddleboat...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

4601 - Sandy Bluff

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! The "Sandy Bluff" cottage offers the perfect opportunity for a beach vacation from a home nestled in a tranquil Southern Shores neighborhood...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

5405 - Adagio

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome home to Adagio! This 8-bedroom, 8.5 bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental is perfect for your next family...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

The Way We Were

Step back in time while enjoying all the modern conveniences in this lovingly cared-for historic cottage. Nestled in the heart of Nags Head, our vacation rental, "The Way We Were," is the epitome of comfort and nostalgia, offering a unique and...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Ocean Adventure

Located in South Nags Head/ 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Bathrooms"Ocean Adventure" is available for full week units only. This home is in a residential community just mins. from Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and Pea Island. It is located at 10416 S. Colony...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Topgallant

OCEANFRONT Waves - Bold Dune Drive - From the vantage at TOPGALLANT, you'll get excellent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound and get a feel for how narrow the island really is. The ground floor of this home features two covered carports...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

The Porch Life

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Welcome to The Porch Life — a no-fuss, no-frills family beach house that’s all about comfort, connection, and location. Perched right on the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...