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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...

El Sueno

Live The Dream; Get All The Luxury Of An 8 Bedroom In A 5 El Sueno is Spanish for 'The Dream', and now you can get the vacation of your dreams in a house that's just the right size for your family. Experience the enchantment of El Sueno, where soft...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Driftwood

Endless ocean views surround this exquisite oceanfront home. Everything you could ever need for an unforgettable vacation. Decorated in a soothing coastal palette with a modern flair, this home features incredible indoor & outdoor amenities...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 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 ESCAPE

A rec room, private pool, sandy volleyball area, and hot tub anchor the outdoor and indoor fun at Sea Escape, an 8 bedroom Carolina Designs vacation rental in Duck. An elevator carries guests and luggage to all three levels. Overview ...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Wild and Wonderful

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWild and Wonderful is only 150 yards to the beach access and loaded with fresh features to accommodate a ideal vacation for multiple families. This home features a private pool and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

MIDSOMER

With no development to the east or west, Midsomer claims an Outer Banks vantage point where sunrise over the Atlantic and sunset over the Currituck Sound both belong to you. This nine-bedroom oceanfront home from Carolina Designs pairs a 34' x...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

1772 - Dunes and Roses

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Relax in your own Oceanside oasis at Dunes and Roses in Corolla. This six bedroom home is well-equipped for your Outer...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

5702 - It's A Wonderful Life

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! You too can enjoy A Wonderful Life! This beautifully decorated Outer Banks vacation home is steps from a convenient...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...