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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...

S-2C | Sands Shamrock - Sands Condos

Endless Ocean and Beach Views!!! Sands Shamrock is a terrific, oceanfront condominium that offers lovely décor and unparalleled views of the Ocean and Beach. Situated on the top level, third floor of the Sands Oceanfront Complex, you are sure...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
9/5 - 9/11
$1,495  $1,595
$100 off
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...

AQUA VISTA

This stunning home has every imaginable comfort, great ocean views and easy beach access (only 30 yards from driveway). Quality is reflected throughout with hickory cabinets, granite countertops, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, and an elevator.Level...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
9/12 - 9/19
$3,683  $4,734
$1,051 off
10/3 - 10/10
$3,893  $4,734
$841 off
10/10 - 10/17
$3,893  $4,734
$841 off
10/17 - 10/24
$3,239  $3,799
$560 off
10/24 - 10/31
$3,309  $3,799
$490 off
10/31 - 11/7
$3,309  $3,649
$340 off
11/7 - 11/14
$3,158  $3,649
$491 off
11/14 - 11/21
$3,345  $3,649
$304 off
11/28 - 12/5
$3,392  $3,649
$257 off
12/5 - 12/12
$3,485  $3,649
$164 off
12/12 - 12/19
$3,532  $3,649
$117 off
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

MY SUNSHINE

Three levels reached by private elevator set MY SUNSHINE apart, along with a ground-floor bedroom suite with a private bath. This Carolina Designs oceanfront retreat at Milepost 10 in Nags Head pairs easy access with five bedrooms, a 22 by 11...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

SEAVIEW

Claim a bedroom with its own private bath, seven times over: SEAVIEW from Carolina Designs gives each of its seven bedrooms a full en suite bath, then adds an elevator, a media room, and a heated pool just one lot back from the Atlantic in...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

Pelicans Watch 136-A

Come relax in this cozy home located just 300 feet from the beach access. One level living with great ocean views. Sitting area under the house for those lazy afternoons. Enjoy ocean views or get that perfect tan from the large deck. 3 Smart TV's...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

420 | Ocean Wings

With panoramic views of the Ocean & Beach from all levels, this lovely Oceanfront home offers everything your family will need for a memorable Outer Banks Vacation. Perfect for any season, this spacious home is over 4,300 Sq. Ft. With three...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

DOWN BY THE SEA

Rack up a game on the regulation size pool table, then wander down the hall to a room devoted entirely to foosball. Down By The Sea, a Carolina Designs oceanfront escape at Milepost 15.5 in Nags Head, pairs that rec room with eight bedrooms, an...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...