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Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Breach Party

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Bring your family to a quality family destination with beautiful interiors, a private pool, a hot tub, and just one house from the beach access. Cozy...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

EDGEWATER

Panoramic ocean view up and down. Excellent off-season retreat. Remodeled spa bathroom, new beach steps, walkway, dune deck. Renovated decks.Level 1:4 bedrooms (2 with Queens, 2 with Twins), 2 baths (1 with ocean view, jacuzzi tub and separate steam...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/25 - 11/1
$2,457  $2,563
$106 off
11/1 - 11/8
$2,307  $2,412
$105 off
11/8 - 11/15
$2,352  $2,412
$60 off
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...

OCEAN BREEZE

Overview Take fun to a whole new level when you reserve Ocean Breeze, a seaside vacation retreat that is loaded with amenities, including a private pool and hot tub, rec room with pool table, SONOS sound system, Roku TVs throughout, and...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

Kittiwake HOB-18

Relax and unwind at Kittiwake! This spacious oceanfront home offers stunning ocean and surf views, and a private walkway provides easy access to the iconic beaches of South Nags Head. Kittiwake boasts 4 bedrooms, including 3 queens and a bedroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
7/18 - 7/25
$5,515  $6,115
$600 off
8/8 - 8/15
$4,650  $4,950
$300 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,096  $3,236
$140 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,701  $3,001
$300 off
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Soundside Sunsets

CANALFRONT Frisco — Get lost in the glow of a brilliant setting sun, the evening illumination of an already impressive vista from SOUNDSIDE SUNSETS. If you find yourself inexplicably drawn to the prospect of these calming moments from the covered...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

STORM WATCH

Take in the gorgeous ocean-to-sound views in “Storm Watch” in the ships watch; catch the breathtaking sunrise and sunsets. You’ll delight in the charm of this well-maintained oceanside home which features five bedrooms, all with their own...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/5 - 9/12
$2,712  $3,096
$384 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,505  $2,751
$246 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,475  $2,751
$276 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,475  $2,751
$276 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,567  $2,751
$184 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,148  $2,237
$89 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,148  $2,237
$89 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,023  $2,087
$64 off
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

5597 - Lah De Dah

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Lah De Dah, your Nags Head home away from home! Just moments from the beach and with stunning sound views, this spacious 5-bedroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...