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Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Our Happy Place

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.WOW! What a value for a beach house with an ELEVATOR, Private Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar and allows dogs! At the house, it’s paradise! Besides the pool...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

209 | Skipper's Cove

Ideally situated in South Nags Head, a quiet & relaxing area that offers spacious beaches & a laid back atmosphere that is only a short drive away to some of the area’s most outstanding restaurants including Owens' Restaurant, Basnight's...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Bella Vista II

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Soundfront Serenity in CorollaWelcome to Bella Vista II, a spacious Corolla retreat nestled in the soundside Cruz Bay neighborhood—perfectly...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 24
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Mahi Madness HC-107

Mahi Madness is the perfect spot for you and your family. This charming, multi-level, semi-oceanfront three bedroom house is 100 feet away from the beach access! The under house entry takes you to the first level. A laundry room is on this level for...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Don't Worry Beach Happy 479

Unwind, relax and get in the island frame of mind at Don’t Worry Beach Happy, a spectacular 8 bedroom, 8 and 3 half bath semi-oceanfront stunner in the heart of Nags Head. Designed, decorated, and outfitted with the singular goal of providing...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
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...

Kildare 115

Mornings at Kildare start with salty air, coffee on the porch, and the sound of waves just down the street. This classic Duck beach box has been completely refreshed for 2026, with new paint throughout, new flooring, brand-new bathrooms, and a...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

SUNSHINE DAZE

Wake up to the sound of the waves at Sunshine Daze, a Carolina Designs oceanfront home at Milepost 14.5 in Nags Head. This 8-bedroom retreat pairs six king beds with a private pool and hot tub. Two dogs are welcome, too. Stairs from the pool...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms

Ocracoke Island Yoga is a serene retreat nestled in one of North Carolina's hidden gems. This wonderful studio captures the essence of relaxation and mindfulness against the backdrop of the island's breathtaking scenery. Surrounded by tranquil...

Springer's Point is a gorgeous nature preserve with a legendary past. Populated for centuries, and open to the public, this small parcel of Ocracoke Island is one of the last undeveloped sections of land on the island, and thanks to extensive...