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Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

SOUND TO SEA

This soundside home offers a Private Saltwater Pool (with outdoor half bath off pool area), Private Hot Tub on the top deck and panoramic sound views from all rooms. Just a short walk to the Southern Shores sound access, pleasant bike ride to Duck...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/30 - 9/6
$2,136  $2,665
$529 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,962  $2,433
$471 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,843  $2,190
$347 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,843  $2,190
$347 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,687  $1,994
$307 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,742  $1,994
$252 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,603  $1,806
$203 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,627  $1,806
$179 off
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

SEAS THE DAY

“SEAS THE DAY” is centrally located in the heart of Duck with convenient access to the beach, sound, shops, restaurants, the Duck Town Park with open lawn space, and the sound front boardwalk to catch the breathtaking sunsets! You can park your...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/5 - 9/12
$2,093  $2,615
$522 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,938  $2,313
$375 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,938  $2,313
$375 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,938  $2,313
$375 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,992  $2,313
$321 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,699  $1,750
$51 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,717  $1,750
$33 off
11/28 - 12/5
$1,735  $1,750
$15 off
12/5 - 12/12
$1,699  $1,750
$51 off
12/12 - 12/19
$1,717  $1,750
$33 off
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

2514 - The Blue Heron

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! You will love The Blue Heron being so close to the beach. This tastefully decorated, comfortable home is located in the quaint subdivision of...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

805 | Felina's Hideaway

Nags Head-Oceanside. Nicely decorated and comfortably furnished, this home has a Great Location with direct access to the Beach (Only 300 Ft. to Admiral St. beach access). Centrally located close to great restaurants, dining, and shopping. Ground...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Coco Palms

Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 8 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsCOCO PALMS is one of the most Luxurious Oceanfront Estate Homes on the Outer Banks. Visit Coco Palms and experience the enchantment of an island heaven while preserving the...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Atlantic Dream at Tarheel

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Tarheel Court - Dream a big dream for vacation this year. Dream of grandiose Atlantic vistas and extravagant surroundings. Dream of nine master bedrooms with private baths and sizable screen TVs. Dream of a gourmet kitchen...

  • Salvo
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

TRADE WINDS

Five lots back from the ocean in the premier community of Pine Island, Trade Winds comes with an extra courtesy: discounted golf fees. Carolina Designs welcomes you to this sunny five-bedroom Corolla retreat. A quiet path behind the home leads...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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.

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...

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...