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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

BEYOND SIMPLICITY

Located one mile from the Village of Duck. Guests are just a few steps from the community tennis courts and pool. Enjoy crabbing/sunset on the (gated) sound side, or take a short walk to the ocean. After a day of fun in the sun, take a short walk on...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
7/5 - 7/12
$3,517  $4,501
$984 off
8/2 - 8/9
$3,939  $4,501
$562 off
8/9 - 8/16
$3,634  $4,030
$396 off
8/16 - 8/23
$2,775  $3,327
$552 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,612  $3,124
$512 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,300  $2,733
$433 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,157  $2,537
$380 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,984  $2,251
$267 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,984  $2,251
$267 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,984  $2,251
$267 off
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...

Mahi Madness HC-107

Mahi Madness is the perfect spot for you and your family. This charming, multi-level, semi-oceanfront three bedroom house is 100 feet away from the beach access! The under house entry takes you to the first level. A laundry room is on this level for...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
6/28 - 7/5
$2,410  $2,710
$300 off
7/5 - 7/12
$2,410  $2,710
$300 off
7/19 - 7/26
$2,410  $2,710
$300 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,161  $2,461
$300 off
8/16 - 8/23
$1,714  $2,014
$300 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,565  $1,865
$300 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,415  $1,715
$300 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,415  $1,715
$300 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,266  $1,566
$300 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,266  $1,566
$300 off
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

4749 - Salty Dawgs

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: New roof, and new Weber grill. NEW FOR 2025: New hot tub. All new decking and rails. Salty Dawgs is the top choice for your next...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



COASTAL HARMONY

Overview Achieve balance and experience stress-free days at Coastal Harmony, a stunning oceanfront escape in Nags Head that is sure to offer a memorable backdrop for your next Outer Banks vacation. Built to incorporate contemporary...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Carole's Dream PH-9

At Carole's Dream on the beautiful 4x4 beaches of Penny's Hill, experience a beach vacation reminiscent of vintage OBX! Sleep to the sounds of the ocean and enjoy amazing views of the night sky, full of beautiful stars. The whole family, including...

  • Carova
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

12 C's

SOUNDSIDE Avon Kinnakeet Shores – Portside Dr. – With the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Pamlico Sound to the west and the gentle waters of a lake anchoring the mid-point to both shores, 12 C’S is literally a force of nature. If the surrounding...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

Owens

Owens is a stunning oceanfront retreat featuring 12 luxurious bedrooms within the Exclusive Pine Island Limited Community in Corolla. This home combines sophisticated elegance with peaceful surroundings, as it is thoughtfully nestled next to the...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms

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...