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Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

BLUE HEAVEN RENDEZVOUS

Racked and ready on the ground level, a pool table that flips to ping-pong sets the tone at Blue Heaven Rendezvous, a six bedroom oceanfront home in Corolla from Carolina Designs. Beyond the rec room doors, a sheltered 7 x 22 private pool and a...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

BLUE OASIS

Just one lot from the beach, Blue Oasis frames views of the Atlantic and the Corolla coastline from its wrap-around decks. With five bedrooms, a private pool, and a hot tub, this OBX vacation rental keeps beach days and poolside afternoons only...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

7170 - Endless Summer Nights

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Endless Summer Nights, a beautifully appointed semi-oceanfront retreat located in the charming coastal...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

A Dream Come True

This 4-bedroom home in the desirable Port Trinitie Community in Duck offers a dream vacation with easy access to both the beach and the sound. The house features soaring ceilings, numerous decks, a cozy screened-in porch, and a private seven-person...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

BEACH PALACE

With an elevator serving every level, Beach Palace redefines what a 13-bedroom oceanfront estate can be. This Carolina Designs retreat in Kill Devil Hills pairs a poolside cabana with a home theater, a 34-foot private pool, and views of both...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • 13.5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

6070 - Cast Away

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Cast Away, your oceanside retreat in the charming town of Nags Head. This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

KNOCK ON WOOD

Location, location . . . directly across from the beach access with terrific ocean views. This lovely cottage has a unique decor that combines antique and contemporary touches.Level 1:Living room with gas fireplace, flat screen TV and hardwood...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/11 - 9/18
$1,435  $1,770
$335 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,502  $1,770
$268 off
10/9 - 10/16
$1,502  $1,770
$268 off
10/23 - 10/30
$1,317  $1,473
$156 off
10/30 - 11/6
$1,317  $1,323
$6 off
11/6 - 11/13
$1,198  $1,323
$125 off
11/13 - 11/20
$1,198  $1,323
$125 off
11/27 - 12/4
$1,274  $1,323
$49 off
12/4 - 12/11
$1,250  $1,323
$73 off
12/11 - 12/18
$1,271  $1,323
$52 off

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...

Ocracoke Working Watermen's Association is a charming hub nestled in the heart of Ocracoke, where locals and visitors alike can immerse themselves in the island's vibrant maritime heritage. This unique establishment celebrates the rich history and...