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Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

ENDLESS SUMMER II

Fully Renovated including all new bathrooms, kitchen, furniture, flooring, decor, all new mattresses & bedding! ENDLESS SUMMER 2 is the ideal location with panoramic sunrise & sunset views, With only 1 house between you and the ocean, you're...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
9/18 - 9/25
$4,822  $5,433
$611 off
9/25 - 10/2
$4,505  $4,948
$443 off
10/2 - 10/9
$4,505  $4,948
$443 off
10/9 - 10/16
$4,505  $4,948
$443 off
10/16 - 10/23
$3,667  $3,963
$296 off
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

SUNSET ON THE SOUND

Awesome sunset sound views, limited horizon ocean views, thoughtfully decorated living spaces with numerous original oil paintings and prints, cheerful bedrooms, beautifully landscaped grounds, heated pool, hot tub and more!  3,200 square feet...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
12/27 - 1/3
$3,281  $3,422
$141 off
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...

NautiBuoy

**NautiBouy is now Pet Friendly** If you’re looking for the ultimate Outer Banks vacation rental for your next stay in Nags Head, look no further than this beautiful oceanfront home. With a private walkway to the beach, a Private Pool and Hot Tub...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Summer Palace

OCEAN SIDE Salvo - Jolly Roger Rd. - The crown jewel of your next vacation is sure to be this SUMMER PALACE. Conveniences abound, starting with the clear blue private swimming pool and an inviting hot tub.For indoor entertainment, you can getaway...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Sounderling 252-A

Come experience the peaceful serenity of Sounderling's private sound front beach, perfect for water sport enthusiasts seeking a launch site. Gaze at the spectacular sunset from your choice of an open deck, the private beach, or sitting in the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
6/28 - 7/5
$2,955  $3,655
$700 off
7/5 - 7/12
$2,955  $3,655
$700 off
7/19 - 7/26
$3,355  $3,655
$300 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,858  $3,058
$200 off
8/9 - 8/16
$2,311  $2,511
$200 off
8/16 - 8/23
$2,311  $2,511
$200 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,311  $2,511
$200 off
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...

THE SANDY BLUE

Overview Relax on the beach or splash around in the large, private pool at The Sandy Blue. This beautifully decorated vacation retreat boasts ocean views from the upper living level and deck, and offers special amenities to please...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

1294 - Randy

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac within the Corolla Light community, Randy offers a functional and well-maintained retreat for those seeking a classic...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms

You’ll find Causeway Waters Sports on the beautiful Roanoke Sound on the Causeway between Nags Head and Manteo, just past Whalebone Junction. This family outdoor activity center offers parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, wave runners and...

Night climbing starts in June of 2019! FFAP is an Aerial Adventure Park overlooking the beautiful Albemarle Sound. Platforms range from 12 feet to 50 feet high. Climbers take the action into their own hands by choosing to go on the easiest of the...

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...

Nags Head Town Park is nestled among the trees on the edge of Nags Head Woods and offers plenty of space for all types of activities. For kids there’s a playground with swings and slides, and for family and group get-togethers, grills and a...

Outer Banks Pier is one of the few fishing piers still standing on the Outer Banks, and it worth a visit even if you don’t fish. The ocean pier in South Nags Head was first built in 1959, and rebuilt after the Ash Wednesday storm in...