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Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

THE TREEHOUSE

Nestled among oak trees at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this cozy oceanside beach house will deliver the vacation of your dreams. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath beach house sits up high on an elevated lot just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. The serenity...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/30 - 9/6
$1,692  $1,952
$260 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,626  $1,822
$196 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,366  $1,521
$155 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,389  $1,521
$132 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,389  $1,521
$132 off
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...

491 | A Place Where I Belong

Semi-Oceanfront in Kitty Hawk with Private Oceanfront Beach Access w/Dune Deck located directly across from this terrific home! In 2027, this dune cross-over will also serve as an access for house #499 located next door. Welcome to A Place Where I...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Sound Effect

SOUNDFRONT Waves - Lela Ct. - SOUND EFFECT is a waterman’s dream! Appreciate wind, waves, sand, and memorable sunsets. Kiters and windsurfers can launch directly from the private 130 feet of newly upgraded grassy sound front, enough space to...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

TOP OF THE HILL

Feel like royalty on Top of the Hill in this pastel beauty. Perfect for your furry family member, this Outer Banks rental has a fenced yard and features a private pool. This 4 bedroom, 4 ½ bath home also has a recreation room and wet bar on the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/6 - 9/13
$2,065  $2,941
$876 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,829  $2,604
$775 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,166  $2,604
$438 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,260  $2,604
$344 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,863  $2,119
$256 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,900  $2,119
$219 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,764  $1,968
$204 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,764  $1,968
$204 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,832  $1,968
$136 off
11/29 - 12/6
$1,900  $1,968
$68 off
12/6 - 12/13
$1,883  $1,968
$85 off
12/13 - 12/20
$1,917  $1,968
$51 off
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...

GS-2-I3 Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Condo at Go...

Welcome to Golden Strand by KEES Vacations! Check out this 2-Bedroom, Oceanfront condo at the well desired Golden Strand community in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. When you are at Golden Strand, you will feel like you are in paradise. Imagine...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

491 | A Place Where I Belong

Semi-Oceanfront in Kitty Hawk with Private Oceanfront Beach Access w/Dune Deck located directly across from this terrific home! In 2027, this dune cross-over will also serve as an access for house #499 located next door. Welcome to A Place Where I...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Elysian Sands S-250

Elysian Sands is paradise found. Derived from Elysium in post-classical literature, meaning paradise, this beautiful vacation home holds true to its roots. The panoramic ocean views from the top level will take your breath away. Comfortable seating...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Ocracoke Island Yoga is a serene retreat nestled in one of North Carolina's hidden gems. This wonderful studio captures the essence of relaxation and mindfulness against the backdrop of the island's breathtaking scenery. Surrounded by tranquil...

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...