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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...

Fish N' Ships

Located in Rodanthe | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomUpgrades for 2025 include a brand-new stainless steel dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, and dryer; mesh pool loungers; Pollywood high-top furnishings on all three decks; all-new...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

210 | Loggerhead Lookout

Located on the Oceanfront in the Nags Head Historic District, this classic beach cottage will take you back to a by-gone era where you can relax & enjoy an uncrowded beach & the island breeze as it passes through the huge wrap-around...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

The Gettawave 505

Semi-oceanfront and just 50 feet to the beach, this lovely 3 bedroom/2 bathroom vacation home at Milepost 17.5 offers panoramic ocean views from the rooftop deck! Wash away salt and sand in the enclosed outside shower after a long day at the beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 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...

Am Di Lar

This cozy beach getaway has views of the sound that will blow you away! You’ll love watching the beautiful sunsets from the upper deck.Close proximity to the beach, or enjoy the community’s private sound access! This property is located in Snow...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

Isle Awhile

SEMI-OCEANFRONT - Resort Rodanthe, Unit 15A The good life awaits at ISLE AWHILE. You will appreciate the Resort Rodanthe community with a walkway to the beach and sizable, shining outdoor pool. Easily accessible on the first level right next to the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

MARITIME LURE

This four bedroom, three bath Outer Banks rental is located in the Circle Drive community of Southern Shores. Maritime Lure sits on a quiet, wooded lot and features a screened porch. The living space in Maritime Lure has large, cathedral ceilings...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

High Heat

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThis striking, Oceanside getaway offers fresh amenities and is sure to please the entire group! Just a short walk to the beach, this well furnished home includes many great amenities...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...