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Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

109 | Cap Star

Cap Star is a spacious Oceanfront home located in popular Nags Head with features that include your own Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and private boardwalk to the beach with dune top deck. Your family is sure to enjoy the top level living area...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Laughing Place

If you are looking for a 5 bedroom, pet friendly home super close to the beach on a quiet dead end street in Southern Shores, you have found it!  This home is so inviting, from the south facing new screened porch on the main level, where you can...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

1214 - Toad Hall

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Cozy, quaint, and cute describes Toad Hall perfectly! This Corolla, NC vacation home is perfect for small, single families or a group of friends...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

SAPPHIRE BY THE SEA

Discover SAPPHIRE BY THE SEA in Kill Devil Hills—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where 9 bedrooms with private baths, elevated ocean views, and a semi-covered private pool create the perfect Outer Banks retreat. This semi-oceanfront gem...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Sea Vibrations

Sea Vibrations is a beautifully designed, pet-friendly vacation retreat featuring a private pool and high vaulted ceilings that enhance the open-concept Living Room. The home includes a fully-equipped kitchen, perfect for preparing meals during...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Castle in the Sand

Welcome to Castle in the Sand, where every sunrise paints the ocean in hues of love and romance. Nestled ocean-side with a brand-new walkway leading you directly to the shore, this enchanting property is a testament to seaside luxury. As you step...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Stella Maris

This property was a Featured Home for HGTV's Beach Hunters Season 4, Episode 4Let the fun begin! Bring your “Stella Maris” to this 7-Bedroom oceanfront with Private Pool, 3 Masters, and amazing ocean views! Enjoy lazy days on the beach with...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.