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Easterly W-27

This well-appointed, classic Hatteras Island beach cottage offers a convenient one-level floor plan with modern amenities including WiFi, stainless steel appliances, 4 digital smart TVs, stereo, and more. For your convenience, sheets and towels are...

  • Waves
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Blue Moon

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova.  This home is located 3.5 miles from the 4-wheel drive access on-ramp. ** Just a short distance up the 4wd beaches of Corolla, you will find the perfect vacation...

  • Carova
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Redemption

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - NC Hwy. 12 - REDEMPTION is one of the tallest homes in Rodanthe giving it a unique perspective from its decks. Feel charming vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and sunset vistas over the sound, spectacular beach access - just steps...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Carolina Getaway

Only 150 yards to beach access from this spacious 7 bedroom home in Ocean Lakes. Ocean Sands community. Equipped with hot tub and private pool (12'X 25'), "Carolina Getaway" will make your vacation a true getaway. Well equipped kitchen, beach...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Shore Thing TUK-25

Shore Thing is the perfect getaway for your next Outer Banks vacation! Located in the charming town of Duck, this well-loved beach cottage is just 550 feet from the beach access, making it easy to spend your days with your toes in the sand. After a...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

5452 - Sea Captain's Cottage

BEACH GEAR INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! ON THE BEACH!!! Just north of the Nags Head Fishing Pier and offering the best seat in the house for watching the Fourth of...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

VERANDAH BREEZE

A recreation room anchors Verandah Breeze, where a sofa and flat screen TV set the tone for easy days in Duck. This eight-bedroom Carolina Designs vacation rental pairs that gathering spot with seven king suites, an elevator, a 28 x 14 private...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...

Whalebone Park is a hidden gem nestled along the scenic coastline of Nags Head, North Carolina. This delightful park offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and family-friendly amenities, making it an ideal spot for both relaxation and adventure...