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Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

BEACH BLESSING

Overview Peaceful vacation days are ahead at Beach Blessings, a welcoming 9-bedroom oceanfront in the heart of Duck. Outstanding ocean views, spacious rooms, and extensive amenities make this home a relaxing retreat to gather with friends and...

  • Duck
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 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...

New Wave CD-14

Offering both sunset and sunrise views from the open and covered decks, you will have the vacation of a lifetime at New Wave! Custom-built and uniquely designed with a modern coastal feel, guests will be pampered by all the amenities that are...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

SUNNY DAZE

Many renovations in 2024 including new LVP flooring on Level 1, updated bedrooms and baths, and new decor touches throughout. New LVP and carpet on L2 and L3 in 2023. Sunny Daze is a fabulous seven bedroom oceanside home with an open floor plan and...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
8/22 - 8/29
$4,983  $5,211
$228 off
8/29 - 9/5
$4,494  $4,697
$203 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,701  $3,867
$166 off
9/26 - 10/3
$3,413  $3,497
$84 off
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

Carolina Minute 508-A

Carolina Minute is a great 3 bedroom 2 bathroom oceanside vacation home with wonderful ocean views! Perfect for a smaller family, or a couples’ getaway. This home is located in a quiet community, with wide sidewalks along the road great for biking...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

All is Whelk

Located in Avon | 4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomYou've just found your new favorite beach home! All is Whelk is a semi-oceanfront home located only 100 yards from the beach and is conveniently located to all Avon Village has to...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

OBX Escape

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Plan Your Outer Banks GetawayOBX Escape is truly a lovely, family-friendly Corolla beach destination. Where else can you find such a well-maintained...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

BO DUCK

Bo Duck is a three bedroom Outer Banks rental located in the Ocean Dunes community of the town of Duck. This home is perfect for a small family vacation and is just 85 yards from the beach access. Enjoy the sunrise from the decks or walk down to the...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
6/21 - 6/28
$2,800  $3,058
$258 off
7/19 - 7/26
$2,912  $3,341
$429 off
8/2 - 8/9
$3,014  $3,341
$327 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,969  $2,341
$372 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,810  $2,058
$248 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,698  $1,914
$216 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,484  $1,678
$194 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,324  $1,382
$58 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,324  $1,382
$58 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,324  $1,382
$58 off
11/22 - 11/29
$1,324  $1,382
$58 off
12/27 - 1/3
$1,366  $1,382
$16 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...