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Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

5593 - Craven Haven

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED FOR 2026 ONLY! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Craven Haven is the perfect escape for those looking to get away to Nags Head. This Village at Nags Head...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

5716 - Crosswinds

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! At Crosswinds, you get the best of the sound and the sea! This fun, family-friendly home is in a great location and gives you everything you need...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

C Forever JC-116

Welcome to C Forever, a comfortable retreat in the Ocean Crest community of Duck. Set high on a dune, this pet-friendly home offers a relaxed space for families and their pups to enjoy time together on the Outer Banks.The home has a freshly painted...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

5454 - Sea View

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: New exterior paint. This large custom beach home has been decorated with cheerful colors to greet you...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Temptation

SOUNDSIDE Avon – NC 12 Hwy – New for 2026! – You’re officially invited to indulge your coastal cravings and experience TEMPTATION, a comfortable four-bedroom/four-and-a-half bath home offering an irresistible escape from the everyday. From...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Foot Prints In The Sand HCA-023

Foot Prints in the Sand is an oceanfront vacation home decorated in a tropical island style with an ocean view from the top deck. This charming rental is sure to help you make memories that will last a lifetime.The living area features a 46" flat...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

4752 - Canopy Retreat

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! The perfect Kitty Hawk getaway, Canopy Retreat has everything you could ever need! Located just a short walk to the beach, this 4 bedroom 2...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

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...