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Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

Harbormaster

SOUNDFRONT Salvo — Black Dog Ln. — Located in a private harborside community, HARBORMASTER’S sound front location is ideal for the whole family. From the moment you step foot on the property, you will be welcomed by spectacular vistas of...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

K0651 Wave Watcher at Sand Castle Villag...

Welcome to Wave Watcher! Imagine drinking your morning coffee in a comfortable Adirondack chair and watching the waves rolling in and out while listening to their constant rhythm. You can almost feel the mist on your face as the ocean casts its...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

BEACH TREASURE

Overview Experience high-end oceanfront living at Beach Treasure, a nine-bedroom Nags Head oceanfront showcasing iconic water views and boasting a memorable list of amenities, indoors and out. Highlights of this home include...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

6067 - Morning Star

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Nestled in South Nags Head lies Morning Star, your next Outer Banks vacation destination. With 5 bedrooms and 3...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

MACWATER BEACH HOUSE

“MacWater Beach House” is a timeless, 5-bedroom oceanfront home in Southern Shores offering the perfect blend of classic charm and comfort. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views and breezes from the top floor sun deck, perfect for sunbathing and simply...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
4/18 - 4/25
$2,548  $2,856
$308 off
5/9 - 5/16
$3,104  $3,465
$361 off
5/30 - 6/6
$4,811  $5,338
$527 off
SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

A Beach Song

OCEANFRONT Salvo — Colony Dr. — Kick back and leave your work and cares back home. You deserve a rest, and there's no better place to appreciate your break than A BEACH SONG. The ground level has a concrete drive, carport, ground level deck and...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

Bikini Bottoms

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Summerplace Dr. - Get to the bottom of your beach bucket list this year at BIKINI BOTTOMS. A stay at this pretty oceanfront home will satiate any desires for sea, sun, sandy toes and salty breezes. The private swimming pool...

  • Hatteras
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65...