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Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

SUNSHINE SHACK

Behind a sliding glass door that opens from the indoor walk-in shower straight to an outdoor shower, the top-floor king bath sets the tone at Sunshine Shack, a brand new five-bedroom Carolina Designs vacation rental in Duck where a rooftop deck...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

5451 - Richardson

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Richardson, a classic Nags Head oceanfront retreat filled with coastal character, comfort, and thoughtfully...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Diggin' Duck (formerly Fishnet) 134-A

Wake up to sweeping ocean views and the sound of the waves at Diggin' Duck, a charming oceanfront retreat in Duck. With spacious decks overlooking the Atlantic and comfortable accommodations for family and friends, this coastal getaway makes it easy...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

1606 - Shades of Sand

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Patio furniture in courtyard to be installed mid-June 2025. Located in the popular Buck Island subdivision, Shades of Sand is...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Cast'N Crew

CANALFRONT Avon - Bonito Rd. - In search of the ideal boating and board sports getaway? The right-outside-your-door canalfront access and vistas from this home will inspire your "CAST'N CREW." Stash your watersports gear in the lockable storage...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Longview

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - LONGVIEW, located just across a peaceful side street from the beach offers roomy rooms, private swimming pool and plenty of deck space to stretch out and breathe in the sea air. Enter the home through a dry...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Ships Watch 17-F

Escape to Ships Watch, the perfect Outer Banks getaway where classic beach house charm meets the amenities of modern comfort. Located in Ocean Sands, Ships Watch is just 85 yards from the beach access and one of the most peaceful, uncrowded...

  • Corolla
  • 6 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...