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Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

SALTY SURFER

At Salty Surfer, six oceanfront bedrooms sit just steps from the beach behind the dunes. Bright sunshine, sweet salt air, and the gentle sound of crashing waves set the tone for serene oceanside living in the Village at Nags Head, while coastal...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

WRITTEN IN SAND

Forget your troubles, consider them written in sand, when you come to relax and live the beach life at this awesome vacation rental in Duck! The reverse floor plan lets you enjoy the idyllic sunset views from the spacious decks and upper and middle...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
10/18 - 10/25
$1,582  $1,743
$161 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,618  $1,743
$125 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,467  $1,592
$125 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,467  $1,592
$125 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,549  $1,592
$43 off
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

To The Hilt 73-P

To the Hilt is a 5-bedroom home offering a large open living area and a kitchen that will blow you away! Only a short 180 ft walk to the beach access and all the beach gear you can imagine will make you want to visit this home time and time again...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

5443 - Gillam Cottage

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!  Remember those vacations you used to take at the cottages at Nags Head, the ones with character that didn't break the bank? Now's your chance to...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

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
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

La Carolina

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 2 Full BathroomsGather your family for a ideal beach vacation!Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a completely gated private pool deck with hot tub, charcoal grille, outside shower, basketball hoop and parking...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Beach Mode

NEW TO BRINDLEY BEACH FOR 2027!Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsUnder Renovations – Description Subject to Change (new photos upon completion)NEW for 2027 – Private Pool & Hot Tub!Outside: Outside amenities will include a...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Situated along the scenic route of the Outer Banks, the Cape Hatteras Welcome Sign serves as a warm and inviting marker for visitors arriving in this charming coastal region. As one approaches, the colorful sign, adorned with iconic beach imagery...

You haven’t been to the Outer Banks if you haven’t been to a fishing pier, and Nags Head Fishing Pier is as authentic as they come. One of the oldest and longest surviving piers on the barrier islands, this is a great place to take the...

Distributed up and down the scenic coastal stretches of the North Carolina Outer Banks, United States Postal Service locations provide an essential connection for both year round residents and visiting tourists. With full service post offices...

 There are few locales on the Outer Banks where multiple roads cross paths, and Whalebone Junction is one of the main intersections along this barrier island shoreline. The term refers to the area in South Nags Head where three major highways...