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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...

041 | Ruby Reef

Ruby Reef is a comfortable family beach cottage that provides the convenience of being within a short walking distance of the beach (Second St. Beach Access Approximately 560 Feet). Ideal for smaller groups, this home offers amenities usually...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Promise Kept

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Atlantic Dr. - If a vacation soaked in ocean and sound vistas sounds tempting, look no further than PROMISE KEPT. Located just 3 tons away from the Rodanthe Pier, painless access to the beach on a state maintained paved road ...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Atlantic Vu

Relax and unwind at this oceanside Outer Banks getaway just steps from the Atlantic Ocean and a short walk to the private community pool. Ideal for families, groups, and pet-friendly getaways, this home features spacious decks with breathtaking...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Salty Soul

Located in Avon / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms Located on a peaceful oceanside street in Avon, Salty Soul, a 4-bedroom/2 bath vacation home is ideally located to allow you to appreciate ocean vistas and painless beach access. Totally modernized...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Chunk O'Dune

Upgraded Wi-Fi to an integrated mesh system which will provide top of the line speeds! Upgrades for 2026 will include new windows and 200lb capacity ice machine!Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWith elegant Ocean...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Pelican Perch 502

Pelican Perch is a casual home with breathtaking ocean and beach views! The top level great room with huge bay windows overlooking the upper sun deck offers spectacular views. The south-facing en suite has a queen bed, a walk-in closet, a dressing...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

SIMPLY PARADISE

Carolina Designs invites you to SIMPLY PARADISE, a stunning 8-bedroom oceanfront retreat in Nags Head where luxury meets convenience at every turn. This exceptional vacation home features 8 private bathrooms plus an additional half bath, an...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 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...