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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...

On the Beach

On The Beach – Your OBX Oceanfront Escape Wake up to the magic of the Outer Banks at On The Beach, a stunning semi-oceanfront retreat where every morning begins with the sun rising over the sparkling Atlantic. Sip your coffee on one of the two...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

FIRST VIEW

Four stories up, the crow's nest rooftop deck at First View delivers 360 degree views east toward the ocean and west toward the Currituck Sound. This six-bedroom Carolina Designs home in the Carolina Dunes community sits high on a dune just...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

TRI THE SURF

Tri the Surf is a 6-bedroom Corolla home from Carolina Designs, just 78 yards from beach access. Poolside, a covered tiki bar and hot tub overlook the private pool, and the recreation room offers even more space to gather. Overview Jump right in...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

1767 - Fox Snooze

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New in 2024: Sunday Check-In.  If you're looking for an Outer Banks getaway, look no further than this 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom Corolla vacation...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Kill Devil Thrill 355

You’ll be able to kick off your shoes, unwind, and breathe in a heavy dose of the crisp salt ocean air with the nostalgia of a classic Outer Banks oceanfront property at Kill Devil Thrill. With stunning sunrises and sunsets right outside your back...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

A Birdie’s Eye View 31-CL

This 3300 sq. ft. designer 6 bedroom and 6.5 bath is truly a home away from home! Being high on Beacon Hill in the Corolla Light Resort, this home offers panoramic windows that reveal ocean-view sunrises and gorgeous unobstructed sunsets over the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

PLEASURE ISLAND

This spacious home has all of the amenities, chosen for your every vacation pleasure. The comfortable interior accentuates the aesthetically appealing Juniper cathedral ceilings and wainscoting in the hallways. Every bedroom leads out to a spacious...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
9/27 - 10/4
$1,891  $2,243
$352 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,891  $2,243
$352 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,891  $2,243
$352 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,617  $1,852
$235 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,646  $1,852
$206 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,496  $1,701
$205 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,496  $1,701
$205 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,613  $1,701
$88 off
11/29 - 12/6
$1,555  $1,701
$146 off
12/6 - 12/13
$1,633  $1,701
$68 off
12/13 - 12/20
$1,672  $1,701
$29 off
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...