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Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Leap of Faith

Located in Corolla/ 7 Bedrooms/ 4 Full BathroomsLakefront property with magnificant lake vistas, ocean breezes and only a five min. walk to the ocean. This home offers a private pool, hot tub, and tons of decking to view the lake, sunrises, sunsets...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Momma's Happy, Daddy's Broke

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsLocated one lot from the corner in Whalehead Beach this home offers painless beach access and good ocean vistas. There is a nice screened porch with a Crow's nest, a hot tub on the ground level, and a...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

TARA

Tucked into the trees for peace and privacy, TARA is a hidden gem just one block from the life-guarded Chicahauk beach. Families continue their tradition of vacationing at comfortable TARA with its amenities designed for rest and relaxation and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/24 - 5/31
$1,249  $1,380
$131 off
6/14 - 6/21
$1,754  $1,931
$177 off
6/21 - 6/28
$1,789  $1,931
$142 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...

AGAINST THE WIND

Carolina Designs proudly presents AGAINST THE WIND, a brand new 6-bedroom Southern Shores vacation home ready for summer 2026 rentals! Built by Finch & Company with interior design by Urban Cottage, this thoughtfully crafted Outer Banks retreat...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

A Shore Thing

2026 Upgrades will include new paint inside and outside, new patio furnishings, new deck, new floor and all new efficiency windows installed. Upgrades for 2025 supplied interior and exterior painting, new outdoor furnishings, new kitchen backsplash...

  • Corolla
  • 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...

My Miramar

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Pretty ocean vistas, painless beach access and great value are all features of this statuesque home just one lot back from the beach in Salvo. Your adventure at MY MIRAMAR begins as you pull into the under-home...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Always Peak Season

Located in Frisco | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full BathroomsReady to soak up the sun and live in flip-flops? This appealing 3-bedroom home in Frisco is just a short walk from the beach and ideally designed for a little R&R, Hatteras Island style. From...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.