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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...

ENDLESS SUMMER

Overview A stay at Endless Summer will have you wishing summer really never came to an end! This 9-bedroom oceanfront retreat is located conveniently in Southern Shores, a community close to both the towns of Duck and Corolla. Rise...

  • Southern Shores
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

7602 - Drydock

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Newly painted inside, new flooring, and new AC installed. When you’re not at the beach or in the...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

135 | Sunflower

This Outstanding Kitty Hawk Vacation Home is Located in a Quiet, Peaceful Area, offers Good Ocean Views, and is a Short Walk from the Beach (Just 1 Block w/Direct Access). Thoughtfully Designed w/Many Unexpected Touches including Hardwood Floors...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

K0704 A Beach Odyssea at Admirals View I...

Welcome to A Beach Odyssea at Admirals View III by KEES Vacations! This meticulously maintained oceanfront condominium just received a fresh makeover and is waiting for your arrival to enjoy all that Admiral's View III has to offer. Hummmm...what...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

Sandy Ridge

Nestled in the heart of Nags Head, this cozy semi-oceanfront cottage offers a charming escape from the everyday hustle. Unassuming yet inviting, this retreat captures the essence of coastal living with its intimate design and serene ambiance. The...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Blue Heaven

Upgrades for 2026 include a new 6-person hot tub!  Located in Kitty Hawk/ 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsBlue Heaven is newly furnished and decorated throughout and includes a new six-person hot tub for 2026! Just steps away from the beach, with...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Port O'Call III 537-B

This classic, 4-bedroom vacation home at milepost 17.5 in South Nags Head is just waiting for you and your family. With a shared walkway, the beaches of South Nags Head are only 200 feet away! Just a short car ride to shopping, water sports...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
4/3 - 4/10
$1,306  $1,556
$250 off
4/10 - 4/17
$1,208  $1,458
$250 off
4/15 - 4/22
$1,317  $1,567
$250 off
4/17 - 4/24
$1,250  $1,500
$250 off
4/24 - 5/1
$1,286  $1,536
$250 off
5/1 - 5/8
$1,229  $1,479
$250 off
5/8 - 5/15
$1,267  $1,517
$250 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...