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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...

K4105 Twin Suns at Beacon Villas

Welcome to Twin Suns at Beacon Villas by KEES Vacations! Enjoy understated elegance in the gracious living areas of this luxury townhome in the renowned Corolla Light community. From the Beacon Villas neighborhood, a direct sidewalk leads to the...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

020 | Summer Shore

Oceanfront w/Outstanding Ocean and Beach Views. This nicely decorated and lovingly cared for Beach Cottage offers comfortable furnishings, a great location in Kitty Hawk, and fantastic Ocean and Beach views. Spend your days kicking back on the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

6300 - Sea Master

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: New flooring and furniture. Enjoy on the beach with SPECTACULAR sunrises and ocean views from both...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

CB31 - Shore Slackers Whelkome

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Dishwasher, ice maker, and exterior house paint. Pet friendly, luxe, and in the middle of it all lies Shore Slackers Whelkome! This...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Shell Yeah!

Shell Yeah! is a wonderful home ready for your next Outer Banks vacation. With amenities like a private pool, elevator, and rec room, Shell Yeah! makes it easy to please all ages and members of your group.  The open great room offers lots of space...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

Ra's Roost 161-C

Centrally located in the cute and quaint Town of Duck, this oceanside home is the perfect beach retreat for families looking for comfort, convenience, and style. Located in the Bayberry Bluffs community, access to the Duck Boardwalk dotted with...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
6/20 - 6/27
$2,266  $3,596
$1,330 off
6/27 - 7/4
$3,253  $4,078
$825 off
7/4 - 7/11
$3,253  $4,078
$825 off
7/18 - 7/25
$3,431  $4,256
$825 off
7/25 - 8/1
$3,451  $4,276
$825 off
8/1 - 8/8
$3,319  $4,144
$825 off
8/8 - 8/15
$2,292  $3,622
$1,330 off
8/15 - 8/22
$1,929  $3,064
$1,135 off
8/22 - 8/29
$1,216  $2,546
$1,330 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,213  $2,348
$1,135 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,322  $2,147
$825 off
9/12 - 9/19
$1,565  $2,105
$540 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,312  $1,852
$540 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,143  $1,683
$540 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,233  $1,668
$435 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,288  $1,723
$435 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,206  $1,641
$435 off
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Duck Crossing at Pirates Cove

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Canalfront Condo in Pirates Cove Marina CommunityDuck Crossing at Pirate's Cove is a beautifully decorated condo located in the gated Pirate’s Cove...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5

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...