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The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

PLAY ALL DAY

Just five lots back from the beach this home is an easy 175 yard walk to the beach access with no streets to cross. Smart (Streaming) TVs in all rooms to provide all with private space. Located between the Harris Teeter shopping center and the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/16 - 8/23
$3,235  $4,116
$881 off
8/23 - 8/30
$3,116  $3,775
$659 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,751  $3,290
$539 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,554  $3,043
$489 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,328  $2,706
$378 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,376  $2,706
$330 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,376  $2,706
$330 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,376  $2,706
$330 off
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...

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
8/16 - 8/23
$4,138  $4,338
$200 off
8/23 - 8/30
$3,743  $3,943
$200 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...

Beachin Fun (South)

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.This lovely oceanside 4-bedroom duplex will welcome you with a relaxing ambiance, amenities galore, and a beautiful gated community for your family...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

WHITEWATER WINDS

Carolina Designs invites you to WHITEWATER WINDS, a Corolla retreat with 10 spacious bedrooms and oceanfront luxury in the exclusive Pine Island community. This premier OBX vacation rental sits directly on the pristine Atlantic coastline, featuring...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Beach Bungalow

**FREE EARLY CHECK IN** Ocean Sands Section C. Direct beach access. 100 yards to the beach. Beach chairs already at the house for your convenience. Ocean View. Escape to “Beach Bungalow,” a professionally decorated and beautifully updated...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

End of the Rainbow

Located in Waves | 4 Bedrooms | 5 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomEnd of the Rainbow is an Oceanfront favorite, with a game room, private saltwater pool, elevator, and an open floor plan -- this home has it all! With pretty ocean vistas beyond the...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
8/16 - 8/23
$7,155  $7,890
$735 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,920  $4,296
$376 off
9/7 - 9/14
$6,494  $7,156
$662 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,654  $4,000
$346 off
9/16 - 9/23
$4,010  $4,396
$386 off
9/23 - 9/30
$5,810  $6,396
$586 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,854  $2,000
$146 off
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

FOUR SANDY PAWS

"FOUR SANDY PAWS" is a recently renovated charming, home away from home, for you and the four-legged members of the family! With roof-top views of the ocean and glimpses of the sound, this charming, newly updated home includes new flooring...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/22 - 8/29
$1,879  $2,126
$247 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,674  $1,880
$206 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,570  $1,757
$187 off
9/12 - 9/19
$1,403  $1,542
$139 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,408  $1,542
$134 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,299  $1,419
$120 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,319  $1,419
$100 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,369  $1,419
$50 off
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...

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...