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Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Proud Pelican PW-12

Tastefully decorated in a casual yet elegant style, Proud Pelican is a true Outer Banks gem, featuring endless ocean views and a level of comfort that will keep you coming back year after year. Relax and enjoy the cool Atlantic breeze from your...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Wright Brothers National Memorial

The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...

A WAVE FROM IT ALL

Overview Rest assured, a vacation at A Wave From It All will have you feeling relaxed and refreshed from the moment you step inside. Situated on a large lot in South Nags Head, this nine bedroom, ten bath (+ an additional den with king...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

Pura Vida 518

If you love the unique coastal environment the Outer Banks provides, then Pura Vida is the home for you! This beautiful Nags Head home has something for the whole family. The spacious and well-designed layout is perfect for a worry-free and relaxing...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Sound Delight MS-847

This family-friendly four-bedroom, three and a half bathroom home in the luxurious Corolla community of Monteray Shores is just 1,069 yards from the beach! The whole family will be entertained with the private pool, hot tub, and games, as well as...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

The Mad Hatteras

Located in Hatteras Village | 5 Bedrooms | 4 Full BathroomsIf you are looking for the ideal Hatteras Island vacation home, look no further than The Mad Hatteras. Located one lot back from the oceanfront in Hatteras Village, this dog-friendly home...

  • Hatteras
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

Winds Up

SOUNDFRONT Avon - Bluefish Ct. - At the end of an intimate cul-de-sac, WINDS UP is the final ideal vacation home. A few steps from the sound with a private dock for windsurfing and watersports, you’re surrounded by water and nature. You won’t...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

316 | The Wave

"The Wave", formerly known as "Beach Life", is under new ownership and has new decor enhancements and updates throughout, all designed to enhance your vacation experience. 12/29/25: New photos have been posted. "The Wave" is situated on the...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...