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The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

SWEET CAROLINA

Sweet Carolina is an easy walk to the beach and is a few minutes to the sound. View gorgeous sunsets, fish or crab from the Port Trinite dock. Step out front to community tennis courts and two community pools, one of which is right on the sound. The...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
6/14 - 6/21
$3,556  $4,084
$528 off
6/28 - 7/5
$3,888  $4,475
$587 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,699  $2,990
$291 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,425  $2,679
$254 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,296  $2,519
$223 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,056  $2,233
$177 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,056  $2,233
$177 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,056  $2,233
$177 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,056  $2,233
$177 off
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



PELICANS NEST

Enjoy spectacular views in an intimate community of Nags Head style townhouses. Each home features 2,000 square feet of living area.10 yards to beach access. Pelican Watch complex has great beach access and is next door to the Kitty Hawk Pier and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
6/20 - 6/27
$4,940  $5,429
$489 off
8/8 - 8/15
$5,545  $5,972
$427 off
8/15 - 8/22
$4,255  $4,451
$196 off
8/22 - 8/29
$3,887  $4,074
$187 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,373  $3,531
$158 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,100  $3,255
$155 off
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Turquoise Dreams (formerly Midi's Hideaw...

Welcome to Turquoise Dreams (formerly Midi's Hideaway), the perfect getaway for your next OBX family vacation! Just a short walk to the beach, this well-equipped home offers a little something for everyone in the family. The top level at Turquoise...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

1323 - Sound Sunsets

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Sound Sunsets is an Outer Banks vacation rental featuring 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and 2 half baths that has...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

Clear Day 141

It will be clear as day when you see the awesome ocean and sound views from high atop a dune in this perfect OBX retreat! Clear Day is a spacious, dog-friendly home that is located only 850 feet to direct beach access providing everything you need...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Flightdeck S-115

Let your vacation dreams take flight at Flightdeck! This unique, newly-renovated oceanfront home boasts amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a Hatteras Island sunrise with your morning coffee. Get some sand between your toes when you take a...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

DOLPHIN DUNES

Create lasting memories with the entire family at Dolphin Dunes, a spacious seven-bedroom oceanside retreat in Duck. Just a short stroll from the shoreline, this home blends comfort with convenience, offering both indoor and outdoor features...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/29 - 9/5
$3,888  $4,336
$448 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,558  $3,923
$365 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,445  $3,622
$177 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,311  $3,622
$311 off
9/26 - 10/3
$3,122  $3,412
$290 off
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...