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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...

DUNE DREAMS

Treat yourself to a wonderful and memorable vacation in this gorgeous beach house with recent renovations. This well-maintained cottage is nestled on the dunes in a quiet, low-traffic area with easy beach access. Nestled among mature Live Oaks that...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/29 - 9/5
$2,894  $3,655
$761 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,515  $3,013
$498 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,515  $3,013
$498 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,550  $3,013
$463 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,639  $3,013
$374 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,180  $2,463
$283 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,230  $2,463
$233 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,230  $2,312
$82 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,079  $2,312
$233 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,126  $2,312
$186 off
11/28 - 12/5
$2,271  $2,312
$41 off
12/5 - 12/12
$2,215  $2,312
$97 off
12/12 - 12/19
$2,243  $2,312
$69 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...

Eighty-Sea

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Enjoy the Quiet in South Nags HeadTake some time off at Eighty-Sea! This comfortable and convenient vacation rental is 1.5 miles south of the famous...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

TAR VALIER

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Welcome to Tar-ValierA beautiful oceanside, dog-friendly, property with a fenced yard and tons of extras for the people too! Enjoy the convenience of...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

Eagle's Nest

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis professionally decorated home is adjacent to the community walkway providing direct beach access, offers great Ocean vistas, cavernous rooms and a private pool. It's sure to...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Summer Surfer

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - SUMMER SURFER provides an broad living area and with its location just one lot back from the ocean, summer surfing is closer than ever. Take a dip in the private swimming pool, and even appreciate it at...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

Hatteras Hayven

CANALFRONT Frisco — Salt Creek Ct. — Discover roomy 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 access...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

SORRENTO

2,400 square foot reverse floor plan, including 1,300 square feet of decks. Level 1:Bedroom (with Pyramid Bunk and Trundle), bath (tub and shower), Smart TV.Level 2:4 bedrooms (2 Queen bedrooms with private bathroom (both with tub and shower)...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
9/20 - 9/27
$1,901  $2,254
$353 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,901  $2,254
$353 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,939  $2,254
$315 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,989  $2,254
$265 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,807  $2,014
$207 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,832  $2,014
$182 off

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...