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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...

114 | Focsle

Classic Semi-Oceanfront Cottage. Relax on the deck & enjoy the ocean breeze or take a stroll down the uncrowded beach via your own semi-private beach access located just 60 feet directly across from this cottage. With original construction...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Puppy Love

Welcome to Puppy Love, a beautiful, spacious, well-appointed, and lovingly maintained home in the desirable ocean-to-sound resort community of The Villages at Ocean Hill. Puppy Love offers 3,000 sq. ft. of comfort with dual-zone Trane heat pumps and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

1621 - Sweet Caroline

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Oh how sweet it is at Sweet Caroline! This Corolla home is located in the Crown Point community which gives you access...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Ocean Sounds 174

Looking for an affordable vacation home with fantastic amenities and a convenient location near the beach access? Ocean Sounds is the place for you! This spacious and well-maintained home in the charming Town of Duck features a private pool, hot...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

1425 - A Promise Kept

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to A Promise Kept, a spacious Outer Banks vacation home perfect for you and your family! Located in the Whalehead Beach community in the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

271 | High Cotton

The Southern Charm and beachy décor immediately transport you into beach-living mode here at High Cotton! This Beautifully Decorated Oceanfront home boasts Fantastic Ocean Views, a Private Swimming Pool and Hot Tub and is sure to provide you a...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

5703 - The Fritz Carlton

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A custom home design and lavish furnishings make this home the ideal vacation destination! Relaxation awaits you in...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...