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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...

025 | South Wind Delight

You will love this OCEANFRONT home - the outdoor living areas are enhanced w/fenced area around the pool, volleyball court, corn toss court, Bluetooth speakers by pool, and 2 Private Rainfall Showers w/Sinks. Outstanding Ocean Views and...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

Aqua Hol

Close your eyes, take a deep breathe and leave it all behind. Nestled in a peaceful area, yet within minutes of all the local attractions, the location of this home is sure to leave your family with memories to last a lifetime. Located on the...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

CAPTAINS WATCH

Watch the Atlantic Ocean from your four bedroom, spacious, beautifully decorated oceanfront Outer Banks rental home.  This elegant vacation home is located in Spindrift, a gated community featuring large lots and a beautiful, quiet beach. If you...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
10/25 - 11/1
$2,304  $2,628
$324 off
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Against the Wind

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - NC Hwy. 12 - Formerly Aeolus - Ideally located at one of the most trendy windsurfing destinations on the island. AGAINST THE WIND, a five-bedroom/four full- and one-half home occupies a sizable lot at the end of a peaceful...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Windward

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras by the Sea - Set your sails WINDWARD for a amazing vacation experience. Located in exclusive Hatteras Island Estates steps from the beach, this 5,800 sq. ft. premier home features charming ocean vistas, cavernous...

  • Hatteras
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
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...

THE QUARTERDECK

The Quarterdeck keeps its hot tub on a screened-in deck, so a soak stays on the itinerary even when a rain shower rolls across the beach. This seven-bedroom Carolina Designs rental in the Pine Island community of Corolla pairs that covered soak...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

K6501 Stowe Away at Stowe on 12

Welcome to Stowe Away by KEES Vacations! Stowe Away is a cozy, recently updated one bedroom getaway located in Hatteras, NC, boasting modern beach decor, an upgraded kitchen, spacious seating, and more! One step inside this condo, and you'll know...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

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...