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Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

BEACH BUBBLES

Carolina Designs invites you to BEACH BUBBLES, a Duck retreat with 6 bedrooms, private pool, hot tub, and just steps to pristine beach access. This custom-built semi-oceanfront home in Caffey's Inlet Hamlet spans over 3,000 square feet and...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

Carolina Clipper WHL-11

Carolina Clipper will be the perfect home for your dream vacation on the best beaches of the OBX! This well-equipped, sun-filled oceanside retreat is located in prestigious Whalehead Beach in the historic town of Corolla, and only about 600 feet...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Sandcastle

OCEANFRONT Avon-Dune Way Unlike castles in the air, this SANDCASTLE is real. Step inside the first floor where you will find a sizable queen bedroom suite with deck access, Intelligent TV, and a striking ocean view. There is a full bath on this...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

SOUTHERN GROVE

“Southern Grove” is a charming beach cottage offering the perfect blend of classic Outer Banks charm and the modern beach house vibes you've been looking for. Located on the North end of Southern Shores, this quintessential beach retreat offers...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/23 - 8/30
$2,559  $3,115
$556 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,214  $2,716
$502 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,115  $2,513
$398 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,867  $2,227
$360 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,011  $2,227
$216 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,011  $2,227
$216 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,660  $1,828
$168 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,660  $1,828
$168 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,580  $1,678
$98 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,608  $1,678
$70 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,608  $1,678
$70 off
11/22 - 11/29
$1,608  $1,678
$70 off
11/29 - 12/6
$1,638  $1,678
$40 off
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...

K8025 Salty Mermaid at The Enclaves in N...

Welcome to the Salty Mermaid by KEES Vacations! Are you searching for a true classic Outer Banks experience? A good old-fashioned beach house with a charming feel and plenty of space to curl up outside with a good book? You've found exactly that...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

K6511 Hidden Gem 4 Bedroom Home in Hatte...

Welcome to Hidden Gem by KEES Vacations! This 4 bedroom home is ideally located in Hatteras, just moments from the beach and surrounded by plenty of opportunities for adventure and relaxation. With a welcoming atmosphere and comfortable spaces for...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

BLUE HEAVEN RENDEZVOUS

Discover BLUE HEAVEN RENDEZVOUS in Corolla—a Carolina Designs oceanfront vacation rental where six spacious bedrooms, memorable ocean views, and a private pool create the perfect gathering place for family and friends. This beachfront home in...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at 252-441-6301 ext. 1

Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit organization,  conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given...

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...

Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family! Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean pier.

While the oceanfront of the Outer Banks gets plenty of morning glory, those in the know head soundside when sunset approaches. Located at Milepost 16 on the Roanoke Sound, The Soundside Event Site in Nags Head has transitioned from a wide-open...