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The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Sea Scapes

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Sea Scapes is your chance to enjoy an Outer Banks beach cottage, your own private pool, and easy beach access! The private pool has ample decking for...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Seaside Dreams COS-318

Located in the heart of Duck, Seaside Dreams is a 3rd-floor condo that is perfect for families! While sitting on the back balcony you will enjoy breathtaking views and sounds of the ocean. Enjoy soaking up the Outer Banks sun on the open deck or...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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

Situated on the highest sand dune in Southern Shores in a quiet neighborhood with a pickleball court, playground, basketball and tennis courts all within a short walking distance, bright, spacious and airy home.  In addition to the great room on...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/4 - 10/11
$1,587  $1,969
$382 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,642  $1,969
$327 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,420  $1,665
$245 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,420  $1,665
$245 off
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

5576 - Tis the SeaSun

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Tis the SeaSun for a Nags Head vacation! Situated right on the oceanfront in Nags Head, this Outer Banks rental offers breathtaking, unobstructed...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Dolphin's Song

Dolphin's Song is located in the Corolla community of Villages at Ocean Hill, which offers Two Community Pools, Tennis (w/Fee), and a Fitness Center (w/Fee). This light and airy cottage has Decking off every room. There is a sunroom off the kitchen...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Grand Luxxe

This home accepts future year reservations more than 51 weeks in advance. Current year guests are not offered first right of refusal. 11 Bedrooms / 10 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis lavish well-appointed oceanfront estate on Millionaire Row...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
12/20 - 12/27
$6,800  $7,001
$201 off
12/27 - 1/3
$6,800  $7,001
$201 off
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

Sun Kist

CANALFRONT Avon - Cobia Way - SUN KIST is ripe with amenities and conveniences that make for a sweet vacation experience. The concrete driveway and carport lead to an under-home laundry room that is huge enough for stowing watersports gear. Take the...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

Cedar Island Ferry

Experienced Outer Banks travelers attest that a local ferry ride either to or from the barrier island shorelines is a huge part of the fun, and a relaxing 2.25 hour cruise across the Pamlico Sound is certainly a welcome diversion for many road-weary...

Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65...