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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

5785 - Southern Comfort I

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This beautifully decorated and well-maintained home, with great ocean views, promises to make many fond memories...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Seaside Manor

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomDiscover Oceanside Manor, the Corolla vacation rental that has it all! Located in the Whalehead Beach Community and only 990 feet from the beach, this vacation rental is loaded with...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
7/9 - 7/16
$4,445  $5,116
$671 off
9/4 - 9/11
$1,972  $2,206
$234 off
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...

810 | Kelly's Ketch IV

This Beautifully Decorated Nags Head home provides a long list of features designed w/your vacation enjoyment in mind including a spacious floor plan, Great Ocean Views and a short walk to the Beach (less than 170 feet) to the Bladen Street Beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/24 - 5/30
$2,995  $4,595
$1,600 off
6/14 - 6/20
$7,495  $8,095
$600 off
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...

326 | Moondog's Jam

This adorable Nags Head Oceanfront cottage has a wonderful location that provides excellent Ocean Views from the living room, covered porch, & Oceanfront Sun Deck. Nicely decorated, this classic Outer Banks beach home provides comfort & a...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

SUNSET II SEA

Perfectly situated in a one-of-a-kind location, Sunset II Sea offers the rare combination of effortless oceanside beach access and stunning, unobstructed soundfront views. Located in the charming town of Duck, NC, this spacious 7-bedroom coastal...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
6/26 - 7/3
$7,341  $7,973
$632 off
7/10 - 7/17
$7,552  $7,973
$421 off
8/14 - 8/21
$5,579  $5,764
$185 off
8/21 - 8/28
$5,020  $5,184
$164 off
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...

Bay Breeze

SOUNDFRONT Avon – Portside Dr. – Feel the salty breeze at BAY BREEZE. TTake in the island air on the adjoining boardwalk with private entry to a sandy soundfront beach, ideal for windsurfers, fishermen, and families, and appreciate effortless...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

PITTSPORT

4 bedrooms and large open living area with vaulted ceiling (all with ceiling fans and sliding glass doors opening to decks). 2200 plus square foot living area, plus over 1,300 square feet of sun and covered decks. 270 yards to beach access.Level...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...