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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...

Cheers

Cheers is a charming, pet-friendly classic Outer Banks vacation home located in the desirable Whalehead neighborhood of Corolla, offering easy beach access just 1050 feet from the ocean. This centrally situated home provides guests with convenient...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

097 | Helios Cottage

Helios Cottage is a terrific family beach home offering warm and inviting décor that will make you feel right at home. Nicely decorated and lovingly cared for, this one-level home provides all livings spaces on the first level with no steps to...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

OBXcape

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomPrepare to be impressed with the warmth and comfort of this Outer Banks Xcape with gracious decorations, extravagant woodwork, many amenities and marvelous vistas of both the ocean and...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
7/24 - 7/31
$7,378  $8,107
$729 off
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...

830 | Keener's Cottage

Location, location, location, the Keener's Cottage has it! Your family is sure to enjoy the easy walk to the beach (3rd house from the Beach) and the convenience to area restaurants, shopping, and local attractions this terrific home provides...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

The Salt Life 134-B

This affordable Duck vacation retreat has both sunrise and sunset views, wonderful amenities and easy beach access. The Salt Life is a spacious, well-maintained home with a great location in the charming town of Duck. Bring your bikes and enjoy an...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

SEA WINDS

Overview Your vacation will set sail when you reserve Sea Winds, a semi-oceanfront vacation retreat offering six bedrooms with private bathrooms, popular indoor and outdoor amenities, and a sensational Kill Devil Hills location...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

STEALING TIME

Great location on a quiet street with short, safe walk to beach (500 yards). Bright, airy home with over 2,500 square feet of living area. Relax in the hot tub, the hammock, or cool off in the 16 x 32 private pool with tiki bar.Level 1:1 bedroom...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/31 - 6/7
$3,122  $3,392
$270 off
6/28 - 7/5
$4,696  $4,914
$218 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.

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...