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Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

A Salty Pause

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Need a break? Take A Salty Pause. This classic Kitty Hawk cottage has been fully renovated, blending the charm of a traditional Outer Banks family...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

COROLLABUNGA

13 smart TVs, a home theater with tiered leather recliners, and a rec room set COROLLABUNGA apart among Carolina Designs oceanfront homes in Corolla. New to the program for 2026, this 9-bedroom oceanfront retreat in Ocean Sands Section O sits...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

THE GREAT ESCAPE

Location! Location! Location! Escape to this beautiful beach home only 2 ½ blocks from the ocean with direct access to the beach life-guarded during the summer season. Large 39-foot in-ground pool with lounge chairs. Enclosed outdoor shower! Bike...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/4 - 10/11
$1,788  $2,042
$254 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,800  $2,042
$242 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,498  $1,687
$189 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,498  $1,687
$189 off
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...

Key to Paradise

Key to Paradise has excellent ocean views and easy beach access. 3 Houses back from ocean. Walk to shops, restaurants and area amenities. Enjoy "Island Time" at Key to Paradise! Amenities include Smart TVs, 2 DVD Players, DVD Library, convenient...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

6193 - Beech Nut

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Crow's nest replaced. Beech Nut is a beautiful Outer Banks Oceanfront home. Half bath downstairs on ground level added for your...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

The Lone Star Fish

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsYour family will adore this beach bungalow just a short walk to the beach and a short drive to eateries and shopping! Ground Level: Covered carport, parking for 4 cars, gas grille and an outside...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

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 modren features to accommodate a ideal vacation for multiple families. This home features a private pool and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 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...