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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...

207 | Small Family Cottage

Situated on 100 feet of ocean frontage, the Small Family Cottage is an exceptional seven bedroom home that offers breathtaking vistas, modern day amenities and classic OBX style, all in an historic Outer Banks beach setting. Often referred to "Red...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many...

SPLISH SPLASH

Overview Get ready to Splish Splash all week long when you book a stay in this oceanfront Nags Head vacation home. With six bedrooms, a rec room, a private pool, a hot tub, and a private dune top gazebo with access to the beach, you...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Dune Crest

Wake up to stunning, golden sunrises over the Atlantic and the unforgettable sight of dolphins gliding just offshore at this pet-friendly oceanfront retreat in the sought-after Southern Shores community of the Outer Banks. Designed for memorable...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

K7507 Salty Pause 3 Bedroom Home in Kill...

Welcome to Salty Pause By KEES Vacations! Stop. Breathe in, pause, breathe out. That is exactly what we hope you do while staying just steps from the beach at the lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, Salty Pause. This is a home where relaxation is never...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

1820 - The Lost Sapphire

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: New fortified roof, salt water pool pump, expanded cement pool deck (add’l 250 sq feet). NEW FOR...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

619 | Sol Mates

Breathtaking Ocean views! This comfortable, updated vacation home is the perfect location for making lasting vacation memories! Capture the sunrise while enjoying your coffee from the top deck overlooking the ocean and sip your favorite beverage in...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

7865 - Peridot

NEW FOR 2025: New roofing done September 2024. After roof completion, this home has been renovated top to bottom.  Pella Windows and Doors, LVF Flooring, all new kitchen cabinets and appliances...

  • Frisco
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms

Whenever you need a break from the beach, Cloud Nine is a great place for some creative renewal. This very cool shop was established here in 1988, and its since been a favorite for locals and visitors looking for unique creations from Outer Banks...

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...

 Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor for 2016! Braids by Life on a Sandbar & Braids is about fun and creating memories. We specialize in: braids, hair wraps, feather extensions, as well as henna tattoos, air brush...

Here’s the place to go for some healthy entertainment when the weather is too hot, too rainy or too cold.  Situated at Milepost 10 off the Bypass on the border of Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, The OBX Bowling Center is the only bowling...

The Outer Banks Family YMCA is a great place for all ages. Programming offered for children, teens, and adults to stay active in mind, body, or spirit. Though COVID-19 restrictions may currently limit the use of the YMCA facility, outdoor fitness...