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Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Mr. Sandman

You'll sleep soundly at Mr. Sandman in Corolla! Located in the Whalehead Beach community, this house is perfect for multi-family groups, with multiple rooms to accommodate parents and children alike.Enjoy the top-level living area, with a 75" TV...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

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
5/17 - 5/24
$2,544  $2,827
$283 off
5/24 - 5/31
$2,841  $3,229
$388 off
5/31 - 6/7
$2,909  $3,229
$320 off
6/7 - 6/14
$3,438  $3,693
$255 off
6/14 - 6/21
$3,797  $4,084
$287 off
6/28 - 7/5
$4,280  $4,475
$195 off
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...

AM South

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 4 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms"A&M South", a Kitty Hawk getaway offers the ultimate in convenience, located right across the street from the ocean with beach access only 150 feet away, ensuring you spend less time traveling...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

4208 - NAAN SANDS

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Georgetown Sands, Bldg. 2, unit 10, steps to the Ocean from your private beach access with fragrant Russian olives and a short walk to the...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Salty Horse

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full BathroomsYour family will appreciate this Oceanside Outer Banks hideaway located close to shopping, eateries, grocery and of course, the beach! Plenty of amenities for everybody to come together for family time...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Beach Dreamin

Beach Dreamin is what you do all year long—this is where you finally get to live it! Located just over 600 feet from the public beach access and less than half a mile from Whalebone Junction, this colorful, comfortable retreat is perfectly placed...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Anchors Away

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - East Point Dr. - This comfortable traditional beach bungalow is just yards away from its own stretch of pretty beach accepting for striking ocean vistas. ANCHORS AWAY has two bedrooms, each with its own TV. One is a queen...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

The Ocracoke Harbor is easily the busiest quarter mile stretch of Ocracoke Island. Consisting of a small, lagoon-like section of saltwater, and lined by a semi-circle of docks, restaurants, shops, marinas and motels, visitors will find that any and...