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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...

805 | Felina's Hideaway

Nags Head-Oceanside. Nicely decorated and comfortably furnished, this home has a Great Location with direct access to the Beach (Only 300 Ft. to Admiral St. beach access). Centrally located close to great restaurants, dining, and shopping. Ground...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

BIG KAHUNA

Discover BIG KAHUNA in Nags Head—a Carolina Designs oceanfront vacation rental where endless ocean views from the top floor combine with a private beach walkway and dune-top deck. This vibrant 8-bedroom home steps from the Atlantic features a...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

VH114 Sunset Surf at Villas of Hatteras ...

Welcome to Sunset Surf At Villas of Hatteras Landing! The Villas of Hatteras Landing offer guests a relaxing getaway. Arrive at this cozy condo after a magical drive on North Carolina Highway 12, through the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Head to...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

Bay Spray

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedroom / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomSavor sound vistas from all three levels of this Soundfront home as well as vistas of the historic Whalehead Club. Unique hand-painted nautical scenes in each of the reading rooms...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
9/24 - 10/1
$3,129  $3,711
$582 off
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Owens

Owens is a stunning oceanfront retreat featuring 12 luxurious bedrooms within the Exclusive Pine Island Limited Community in Corolla. This home combines sophisticated elegance with peaceful surroundings, as it is thoughtfully nestled next to the...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 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...

Bayberry Dune

Located in Corolla / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsAppreciate the tranquility of the northern Outer Banks that is Swan Beach. It borders the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge to the north, the NC Estuarine Reasearch Reserve to the south, the Fish...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

K7508 One More Moon 3 Bedroom Home in Ki...

Welcome to One More Moon by KEES Vacations! If you are looking for true beach living, this is the place for you. Right on Virginia Dare Trail aka Beach Road, this house is literally steps from the beach. You have easy walking distance to both the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

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...

 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...