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Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Fish Tales #26-5

Enjoy is a sandcastle with all the comforts of home. All floor elevator opens to ample parking, two carports, landscaped yard, all-weather entries, enclosed outside showers with dressing rooms, pool shower, and foot bath. You're also close to the...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
Vacasa Outer Banks

With over 800 vacation rentals and all your wish-list amenities, Vacasa has vacation rentals for every group and budget. Browse all rentals, including pet-friendly homes, homes with pools, and oceanfront rentals. Our local team is dedicated to...

Gray Haven  #11-DE

Lie in the hammock, listen to the surf, and relax in this house's serenity. A true vacation home, Gray Haven combines the ease of beach living with a touch of elegance and luxury. The homeowners have brought the beach indoors with a beautiful...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
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...

Always Sunny 361

Imagine a vacation where it’s Always Sunny! This oceanside home will please not only the young ones, but also the young at heart, as it offers something for all ages! Always Sunny boasts a private 8x20 indoor pool that will add countless hours of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 36 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

CAROLINA SUNSET

Overview Exquisite, luxurious, spectacular! Carolina Sunset says it all. Plan your next vacation at this lovely vacation estate located in the exclusive community of Pine Island. Breathtaking views take you from sound to ocean with...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

1712 - Happy Childhood

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Adding 2 bedrooms, a Rec Room, and adding a shower to a half bathroom to make a full bathroom. Happy Childhood is a 7 bedroom, 4 bathroom...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

A Hidden Gem

Find your own ‘Hidden Gem’ nestled in the live oaks in Southern Shores with a great beachside location on East 7th Street. Cozy, comfy and perfect for a smaller family gathering to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer! Great backyard for...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Oasis

Positioned atop a dune this “Oasis” displays striking views from the wide-open decks. Bright, airy and contemporary, this beautiful property offers a beach vacation that you will always treasure. Oasis offers a lovely private pool and plenty of...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12

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...