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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...

Sea-N-Blue

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Sailfish Court -On a peaceful oceanside court on a gorgeously landscaped corner lot, just one lot from the ocean, this traditional cedar-shake home with all-weather under home entry offers the best of the vacation amenities to...

  • Avon
  • 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...

068 | Pelican's Landing

Pelican's Landing is an exceptional Kitty Hawk vacation home that provides a high level of comfort along w/ warm & inviting decor that will make you feel right at home. A Private Swimming Pool Fenced, nicely landscaped backyard make this home...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

5595 - Serendipity

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Discover Serendipity, a beautiful pet-friendly Nags Head home just a short stroll from the beach. This spacious...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

881 | Jack's Shack

This comfortable family beach cottage is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy time together. Comfortably furnished, covered porch facing the Ocean, and a very well equipped kitchen are just part of what makes Jack's Shack a great vacation choice...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

Footloose

Located in Corolla/ 7 Bedrooms/ 7 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThis Semi-Oceanfront home has everything for a carefree vacation experience! It is located one lot from the corner beach access and has great ocean vistas, striking furnishings...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Crabcake

“Crabcake” lives up to its name! We have found a scrumptious semi-oceanfront vacation rental in Corolla with all the bells and whistles, including a great ocean view, elevator, and theater room! Of course, there is a private pool and a hot tub...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

Don't Be Shellfish 161-A

Relax in luxury at Don't Be Shellfish, a stunning oceanfront vacation home! Be the lucky one to experience all of the endless amenities in this custom-built home, conveniently located in the quaint Village of Duck, near shopping, restaurants, local...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
4/10 - 4/17
$7,728  $8,728
$1,000 off
4/16 - 4/23
$6,920  $7,920
$1,000 off
4/23 - 4/30
$7,165  $8,165
$1,000 off
4/29 - 5/6
$7,053  $8,053
$1,000 off
5/7 - 5/14
$6,978  $7,978
$1,000 off
5/15 - 5/22
$7,883  $8,883
$1,000 off
6/6 - 6/13
$9,846  $10,846
$1,000 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...