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Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

SEA GLASS

This beautiful home has it all for your ultimate vacation getaway. Good ocean view and only three lots back from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean! 190 yards to beach access. Walk to shops and restaurants.Level 1:2 bedrooms (1 with Twins, private bath...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/23 - 8/30
$5,012  $5,784
$772 off
10/11 - 10/18
$3,983  $4,165
$182 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,992  $3,121
$129 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,992  $3,121
$129 off
11/1 - 11/8
$2,860  $2,971
$111 off
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Whimseagull Waves

OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Bring your family to WHIMSEAGULL WAVES this year for a playful island vacation. This pretty oceanfront home located on a peaceful cul de sac is decorated in striking beach decor. The broad pool area provides...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

BLUE SKIES

Bright, spacious, lovingly-furnished and well-equipped home (with gourmet kitchen) on a quiet, beach side street, near lifeguards. Sunny, custom pool (very private) in the trees with generous lounging and dining area, pool bar (with sink...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/4 - 9/11
$2,405  $2,679
$274 off
9/18 - 9/25
$2,186  $2,378
$192 off
9/25 - 10/2
$2,090  $2,378
$288 off
10/2 - 10/9
$2,117  $2,378
$261 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,876  $1,950
$74 off
10/23 - 10/30
$1,876  $1,950
$74 off
11/6 - 11/13
$1,789  $1,800
$11 off
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...

The Maple Leaf (formerly Wheelhouse) 137...

Located just 75 feet from the beach access, this home is the perfect rental for your Outer Banks beach vacation. Nestled among the live oaks in the private community of Sea Ridge, you’ll enjoy access to the community pool.Recent renovations...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

PERIWINKLE BEACH

Periwinkle Beach is the perfect location for rest and relaxation. This 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home is located on the oceanside of Southern Shores. Periwinkle Beach is nestled within the sanctuary of mature live oaks, on a quiet street, with no need to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7/12 - 7/19
$3,815  $5,139
$1,324 off
8/9 - 8/16
$4,048  $4,668
$620 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,736  $3,125
$389 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,293  $2,604
$311 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,046  $2,241
$195 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,730  $1,882
$152 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,569  $1,723
$154 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,607  $1,723
$116 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,659  $1,723
$64 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,425  $1,477
$52 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,425  $1,477
$52 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,282  $1,326
$44 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...

Knot Tide Up

Formerly known as Prince of Tides. Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis OBX vacation home sits in a prime location just two rows from the Oceanfront, leaving the beach within painless walking distance. Savor...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
7/21 - 7/28
$12,208  $15,017
$2,809 off
8/27 - 9/3
$9,564  $11,711
$2,147 off
9/7 - 9/14
$7,712  $9,396
$1,684 off
9/10 - 9/17
$6,240  $7,556
$1,316 off
9/14 - 9/21
$5,056  $6,076
$1,020 off
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

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

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...