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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...

PINE ISLAND TIME

Overview Enjoy ocean breezes and the sound of breaking waves from Pine Island Time, a beautiful and well-maintained semi-oceanfront vacation getaway in the premier community of Pine Island. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac and across from...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

L ESCALE

½ acre, plus a private and secluded setting among the trees in Seacrest. 255 yards to beach access.1,500 square foot living area on one level with wide doorways. 4 bedrooms (2 with Queen, 1 with Twins, 1 with Bunk set), 2 hall baths (tub &...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7/10 - 7/17
$2,189  $2,485
$296 off
7/17 - 7/24
$2,189  $2,485
$296 off
8/7 - 8/14
$1,990  $2,180
$190 off
8/14 - 8/21
$1,748  $1,941
$193 off
8/21 - 8/28
$1,641  $1,796
$155 off
8/28 - 9/4
$1,509  $1,637
$128 off
9/4 - 9/11
$1,424  $1,528
$104 off
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Misty Blue

Make Misty Blue your perfect vacation retreat. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Ocean Sands community, this charming home offers both peaceful surroundings and quick, easy access to the beach. Thoughtfully decorated with comfort in mind, Misty...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Vitamin Sea

Welcome to your dream vacation rental in Nags Head! "Vitamin Sea" is an exquisite 5 bedroom retreat, offering a perfect blend of luxury, comfort and breathtaking ocean views. With a private pool to cool off after a long day at the beach and hot tub...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Sound Session

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — NC Hwy. 12 — Gather your quiver, wax your board, and bring multigenerational families and friends together for a surf session at SOUND SESSION. There’s room for everybody to come together and prepare for a day on the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 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...

STAY ANCHORED

Overview Welcome to Stay Anchored, an 8-bedroom oceanfront that provides sweeping ocean views, multiple gathering areas, and endless entertainment options to enjoy throughout your stay. Reserve this home for a slice of paradise, and...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

BEYOND THE SEA

Overview Experience easy beach living in this well-appointed Kill Devil Hills oceanfront estate with sweeping views of both the ocean and the Wright Brothers Monument. Beyond The Sea features 12 richly appointed bedrooms (10 with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
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...