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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...

3213 - Seaside Salvation

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED!  Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: 3 king beds and 1 set of twin beds. Seaside Salvation is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in the heart of...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

880 | Nexta Sea

This home will provide linens and towels for guests in 2026. Outstanding ocean views, bright décor w/nautical themes, Nexta Sea is a lovely home that is nicely decorated, very well-equipped and offers a well-furnished sun deck all located just...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

032 | Life Is Good

Life is Good offers a great location that provides direct access to the beach (appriximately 450 feet to Byrd Steet Beach Access), Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Rec. Room/Den combination w/Foosball and TV. This fantastic dog-friendly home has...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Worth The Wait

Allowing Flex Stays with a 3 nighttime minimum for the 2025 season. New to the rental market as of July 1, 2025! Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore this villa in the heart of Corolla Light...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

Tropical Paradise

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - Discover your own private TROPICAL PARADISE at this island vacation home. Pull up past the tropical landscaping, step up into the home, and ride with your suitcases in the elevator. You might prefer to...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

Bella Salvo

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Merrimac Ln. — New for 2026! — Recently constructed in 2025, BELLA SALVO ensures your family vacation is really striking, starting with a five-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath coastal getaway where treasured memories are...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

7135 - Our Blue Haven

BEACH GEAR INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2024: Brand New Kitchen Appliances, New Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring from the Second Floor Halls through Stair Landings, New...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...