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Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

Sunny Delite

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 6 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsWelcome to the Sunny Delite. Spectacular sunrises and ocean vistas are yours for the taking from the upper decks and even sunsets from the rooftop deck!  Unwind and relax in the sun...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Vacasa Outer Banks

With over 800 vacation rentals and all your wish-list amenities, Vacasa has vacation rentals for every group and budget. Browse all rentals, including pet-friendly homes, homes with pools, and oceanfront rentals. Our local team is dedicated to...

Koehler's Cove

Located in Frisco | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathThis comfortable and inviting vacation rental is located in the heart of Frisco village. Koehler's Cove is just a fast, and simple walk to one of Hatteras Island's award-winning beaches...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Beachy Keen  #41-OE

Oceanside Beachy Keen is one of Avon's best-kept secrets. This home is located on a quiet road and is just a quick walk to beachfront access. After a day at the beach, you'll be able to make use of the elevated first level's convenient outdoor...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 36 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

308 | Family Tides

Spend your dream vacation on the Nags Head Oceanfront in this beautiful home. After working hard all year, you deserve rest & relaxation. This elegant getaway is just what the doctor ordered. Enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic, relax by the...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Dolphin Destination

Welcome to Dolphin Destination, where panoramic ocean views await just steps away from the shore. This spacious oceanfront home, only 5 yards from the beach (beach chairs provided), will charm your family with its convenience and allure. Gather...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Coastal Haven - Unit C - Downstairs

You'll love this cozy studio for your next beach getaway on the Outer Banks of North Carolina! This charming vacation rental has everything you need for a romantic escape for two or a quiet solo adventure. Located just a few blocks from the beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Wax Turtle

Welcome to your dream coastal retreat Wax Turtle! This stunning home is nestled in a serene treed setting in Southern Shores, offering you the perfect blend of tranquility and luxury. Key features include:1. 12x25 Salt Water Private Pool: Submerge...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 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 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.