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Sea You Soon

OCEANVIEW Avon — Due East Dr. — We see you. You’re ready for a family vacation intent on calming, restoring and re-connecting; a place to gather together and hit the pause button as one. Please meet SEA YOU SOON, a five-bedroom/four-full and...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

095 | Sweet Virginia Breeze

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Outstanding design & beautiful decor combine to make this vacation home a wonderful choice for your family’s Outer Banks retreat. Located in the...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
7/4 - 7/10
$6,895  $7,995
$1,100 off
7/25 - 7/31
$6,895  $7,995
$1,100 off
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...

Hatteras Hayven

CANALFRONT Frisco — Salt Creek Ct. — Discover cavernous one-level living at HATTERAS HAYVEN, a hidden gem located in peaceful Frisco’s Village at Salt Creek. From its creekside location, this three-bedroom/two-bath home offers direct sound...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

604 | Time Out

Bright, modern décor and an excellent Oceanside location make this recently updated home in Duck home a great vacation choice. "Time Out" offers many features including hardwood floors, tiled baths, gourmet kitchen w/island bar, covered porch, sun...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Tipsy Mermaid

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here."Tipsy Mermaid" is aptly named. This fabulous oceanfront property is designed and decorated for a premier vacation experience at a great location! The...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

PAPAS LEGACY

Experience the simplicity of the 1950's-built lower level of this sunshine yellow beach house, once known as a flattop bungalow, with its gorgeous Juniper woodwork throughout. Enjoy the soothing ocean breezes on the original wraparound lower level...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/22 - 8/29
$3,664  $4,013
$349 off
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

2310 - Aegean Breeze

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the Outer Banks at Aegean Breeze. Located in Corolla, this Outer...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...