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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...

5745 - Whalebone Pierview

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW IN 2025: New mattress in the master bedroom, and new bunk bed. Community Elevator will be out of service until May 25, 2026. Beautiful Outer...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Dolphin Watch SS-22

If you are looking for convenient, private beach access and stunning panoramic ocean views at nearly every turn, look no further than Dolphin Watch! This 4 bedroom oceanfront home offers a bright, open top level living area with cathedral ceilings...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

5737 - Diamond by the Sea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! For the discerning Outer Banks vacationer who enjoys the sand and salt air by day, but wishes to relax and awaken in...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

K8040 OBX Ridgeview 4 Bedroom Home at So...

Welcome to OBX Ridgeview by KEES Vacations! Surround yourself with coastal comfort at OBX Ridgeview. Less than 5 minutes to the Atlantic Ocean, you're surrounded by all the best shops, restaurants, and attractions that Nags Head has to offer. Plus...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Ocean's Nine West

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.The Best Location on the Outer BanksLocated one street over from the 3rd Street Beach Access, Ocean's Nine West is the an extraordinary vacation rental...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

1418 - Windswept

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Get swept away by the beauty of the Outer Banks at Windswept in Corolla. This spacious OBX vacation home in Whalehead...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

All In CSC-3Q

Get ready for the relaxing and memorable vacation you and your family deserve at All In! This magnificent Oceanfront townhome is located in one of the most prestigious communities on the Outer Banks offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...