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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...

SNOW GOOSE

At this semi-oceanfront gem, just one lot from the ocean, enjoy coffee or cocktails on the upper deck while watching dolphins splashing and pelicans diving into the ocean or relax on the lower deck rope swing for two to the sound of crashing...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7/5 - 7/12
$3,024  $3,857
$833 off
7/12 - 7/19
$3,072  $3,857
$785 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,412  $2,691
$279 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,090  $2,357
$267 off
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

Ocean's Lore

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Dean Ave. -Closer to the ocean than many oceanfront homes, tales of the high seas and pretty vistas will be told forever after a stay at OCEAN’S LORE. Take a dip in the pool or lounge poolside outside this charming home...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Sea Creature

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — Book your Hatteras Island adventure at SEA CREATURE, This soundside home is located beside a delightful lake on the soundside of the island. Beach access is a short walk from the home and ocean and sound...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

408 | Capt. Charlie's

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Extensive landscaping and expansion of the pool patio area provides exceptional outdoor living areas for families to enjoy. This is an outstanding...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

The Long Islander

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Resort Living in the Heart of Corolla LightWelcome to The Long Islander, a comfortable family retreat located in Corolla’s premier resort community...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

208 | The Saint

This Oceanfront Cottage offers Outstanding Ocean & Beach Views located near the 20.9 Milepost in South Nags Head.Ground Level: Parking & Steps to Entry.Mid Level: Living/Dining/Kitchen Area, TV, 2 Bedrooms w/Kings, TVs; Full Hall Bath...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Sunrise Sunset

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomLocated on the sound with its handsome sunsets and yet only three blocks from the ocean! All the special amenities that come with the Corolla Light Resort are supplied in the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...