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Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Sea Watch 380-A

Located just 50 feet from the beach, this unique property is offered for only a limited number of weeks. It's quick and easy to go back and forth between Sea Watch and the beach throughout the day. The reverse floor plan with double porches and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
8/8 - 8/15
$3,518  $3,868
$350 off
8/15 - 8/22
$3,086  $3,436
$350 off
8/22 - 8/29
$2,950  $3,300
$350 off
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...

Castaway Avon

Located in Avon | 8 Bedrooms | 6 Full Bathrooms | 2 Half Bathrooms After a striking beach day on the ocean or being centrally located to discover the Pea Island wildlife sanctuary, Hatteras Lighthouse and accessing the Ocracoke Ferry, come home to...

  • Avon
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
10/6 - 10/13
$1,795  $1,995
$200 off
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

258 | Taste Of Salt

Live life with a little "Taste of Salt"! Your Family Will Love this Beautiful, Dog-Friendly, Vacation Home w/Bright Décor, Ocean Views, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, & a Rec. Room w/Pool Table! Located within easy walking distance to two...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Summer House

Upgrades for 2026 include new LVP floor and all Mid Level bedrooms will have a King Bed. Located in Duck / 4 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will have many memories from your OBX vacation at the Summer House!  Located on a...

  • Duck
  • 4 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...

SUMMER OASIS

Discover SUMMER OASIS in Nags Head—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where Parade of Homes award-winning architecture meets prime oceanfront luxury just north of Jennette's Pier. This magnificent 8-bedroom oceanfront home delivers...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

Jamaican Me Happy

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - It’s JAMAICAN ME HAPPY just describing this 4,130 sq. ft. home to you. It will be JAMAICAN you HAPPY to vacation in it! The fun begins as soon as you arrive and escape to the outdoor entertaining...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

K7304 Barrier Island Bliss 4 Bedroom Hom...

Welcome to Barrier Island Bliss at The Tides Oceanfront Community by KEES Vacations! New for 2026: Village Beach Club and Westside Athletic Club included with your stay! At The Tides, you can indulge in a unique vacation experience like no other...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...