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Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Searenity Cottage

4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate making memories in this private and calming vacation home! Appreciate incredible Ocean vistas from the deck at this vacation home just the 3rd home from the beachfront...

  • Corolla
  • 4 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...

055 | Driftwood

Driftwood is Rustic throughout with old school beach character and is a Great Choice for Families Seeking the Simple Pleasure of Vacationing Close to the Ocean in a no frills accommodation. This Traditional Kitty Hawk Beach Cabin offers Good...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Landing Pad

Take landing in this renovated four bedroom home, situated on a quiet street centrally located between the beach road and main bypass in Kill Devil Hills. This home offers all the style and luxury of a beautiful Outer Banks home, designed for more...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

TURTLE TIME

Overview Brand NEW construction, complete for rentals in June 2025.Formerly known as Let's Go Drifting.Looking for an Outer Banks vacation on the soundfront in Corolla - enter, Turtle Time! Some of the most highlight-worthy features of...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

SEAS THE DAY

*All new kitchen appliances for 2025*“SEAS THE DAY” is centrally located in the heart of Duck with convenient access to the beach, sound, shops, restaurants, the Duck Town Park with open lawn space, and the sound front boardwalk to catch the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2/21 - 2/28
$1,699  $1,750
$51 off
2/28 - 3/7
$1,699  $1,750
$51 off
3/7 - 3/14
$1,699  $1,750
$51 off
3/14 - 3/21
$1,699  $1,750
$51 off
3/21 - 3/28
$1,699  $1,750
$51 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
4/4 - 4/11
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
4/11 - 4/18
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

GRANDE ATLANTIS

Overview Experience Grande Atlantis, a stunning, brand new, coastal-inspired, 10-bedroom oceanfront home in Kill Devil Hills. This exquisite vacation estate not only offers endless opportunities for spending memory-filled time...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Livin' A Dream 553-A

You will truly be Livin' A Dream at this charming home in South Nags Head, boasting great ocean views and beach access approximately 750 feet away! Spend your days playing in the sand, lounging by the private pool, relaxing on one of the decks while...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...