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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...

333 | Christman Cottage

This house will have a 14 x 30 Private, Saltwater Swimming Pool for the 2027 Season that has the option of being heated for $300 a week.The Christman Cottage is a terrific vacation home that provides great ocean views and an excellent location that...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Star Sailor

Step out your front door and enjoy a short 100-yard stroll to the beach access, as well as convenient access to the community tennis courts and community pool (open Memorial Day through October 3rd). The location truly offers the best of both...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

622 | Ocean View

"Ocean View" provides a splendid locale to spend your days relaxing on the beach, splashing in the ocean, or just kicking back on the covered porch that overlooks the beach. Nicely decorated and very comfortable, this Kitty Hawk vacation home is a...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Dream of Jeanne

**Disclaimer: Home does not accommodate  Early Check In**  Dream of Jeanne is a beautifully decorated, spacious vacation home in Nags Head. Great location, just 60 yards to the beach access. When you're not at the beach, the 20x10 private pool and...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Life Aquatic

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Live the LIFE AQUATIC at this Hatteras Island beach hideaway. Breathtaking beauty is seen through the great room windows that reach to the sky. Morning coffee has never tasted better than when seated at the café...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

Landing Pad

Take landing in this renovated four bedroom home, situated on a quiet street centrally located between the beach road and main bypass in Kill Devil Hills. This home offers all the style and luxury of a beautiful Outer Banks home, designed for more...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

K7311 Sandcastle Sanctuary 4 Bedroom Hom...

Welcome to Sandcastle Sanctuary at The Tides Oceanfront Community by KEES Vacations! Beach Set Up Service, Village Beach Club, and Westside Athletic Club included with your stay! At The Tides, you can indulge in a unique vacation experience like no...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 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...