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Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Rookery

Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable vacation at The Rookery! Located in Corolla’s highly desirable Whalehead community, this spacious, beautifully updated, dog-friendly home blends relaxed coastal charm with upscale touches...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
8/31 - 9/7
$3,348  $3,708
$360 off
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

263 | Island Delight

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Island Delight is an exceptional vacation home that provides a wide array of amenities all designed with your vacation needs in mind. The décor...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/15 - 8/21
$3,995  $4,795
$800 off
8/22 - 8/28
$3,295  $3,995
$700 off
Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

Momma's Happy, Daddy's Broke

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsLocated one lot from the corner in Whalehead Beach this home offers simple beach access and good ocean vistas. There is a nice screened porch with a Crow's nest, a hot tub on the ground level, and a...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Sandy Keeks

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Tarpon Dr. — Conjure up the magic of your own childhood beach vacation memories at SANDY KEEKS, a three-bedroom/three-full and one-half bath home offering up a unique layout that can adeptly host two families with plenty of...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

Salty Piece of Land

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — S. Beachcomber Dr. — Discover your own island escape, a slice of heaven straight out of a Jimmy Buffett novel. SALTY PIECE OF LAND, a four-bedroom/five-full and one-half bath home offers the ideal family getaway or a...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

Coastal Smoothie is a beloved local spot for refreshing, feel-good treats. Tucked into this charming seaside town, it serves up vibrant, made-to-order smoothies bursting with tropical flavors and fresh ingredients. It’s the perfect pick-me-up...

SERENDIPITY ON THE SOUND

This beautiful lagoon front home just off MP #1 has over 3,600 square feet of living space, two levels of Timbertech composite decking and a large screened in porch with eating area for 10 overlooking the lagoon.  Spectacular evening dusk vista...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/8 - 8/15
$2,661  $3,364
$703 off
8/15 - 8/22
$2,443  $3,074
$631 off
8/22 - 8/29
$2,232  $2,791
$559 off
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...

Shore Fun

Welcome to 'Shore Fun,' a thoughtfully adorned condominium with a captivating coastal ambiance. This luxury three-bedroom condo is located on the second level and offers outstanding ocean views. Head out to the furnished oceanfront deck and spend...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

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...