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Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

K0430 Turquoise Waves at Devonshire Plac...

Welcome to Turquoise Waves by KEES Vacations! Turquoise Waves, a darling 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, pet-friendly home in the vibrant Bermuda Bay community. As you drive into the Devonshire Place neighborhood, part of the Bermuda Bay community, you may...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

GOSS-A-MER

Goss-a-mer offers many opportunities for relaxation – on the shaded front porch in a rocking chair or in the sun on the wrap around deck. Enjoy a short walk to the beach or to the sound to take in a terrific sunrise or sunset! The many amenities...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/9 - 5/16
$1,911  $2,267
$356 off
5/16 - 5/23
$1,990  $2,267
$277 off
5/23 - 5/30
$2,068  $2,358
$290 off
5/30 - 6/6
$2,481  $2,829
$348 off
6/6 - 6/13
$2,827  $3,191
$364 off
6/13 - 6/20
$3,249  $3,553
$304 off
6/27 - 7/4
$3,477  $3,807
$330 off
7/4 - 7/11
$3,477  $3,807
$330 off
8/1 - 8/8
$3,783  $3,807
$24 off
8/15 - 8/22
$2,912  $3,046
$134 off
8/22 - 8/29
$2,600  $2,684
$84 off
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...

Medley Paradise

OCEANVIEW Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Amenity selection, fine furnishings and convenient location have come together to create a impressive composition at MEDLEY PARADISE. Located in the heart of Avon, you can walk to the grocery store, shopping...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Leave of Absence

OCEANFRONT Frisco - Sandpiper Dr. - LEAVE OF ABSENCE leaves nothing to be desired. Starting with the private swimming pool, beach access, and relaxing 6-person hot tub, your vacation will be filled with fun and relaxation! When you enter the home...

  • Frisco
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

This Is It

This is the perfect home to make lasting memories. Guests of all ages will appreciate the added convenience of the elevator, making every level easy to reach. The accessible bedroom with a roll-in shower offers thoughtful comfort for those with...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

As Time Goes By 420

Welcome to As Time Goes By, a stunning oceanfront property steps from the beautiful beaches of Nags Head! Located near historic cottage row and filled with natural light and breathtaking ocean views, this welcoming 4-bedroom duplex loaded with Nags...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

The Aiere

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.What a great location for family bonding and activities! Find yourself by the sea, in an all-inclusive resort called Corolla Light. Just a few steps to...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

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 (877) 359-8447

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...

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.