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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...

MICHAEL-ANNE

Overview 2026 Holiday Offer: Book the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's and receive extra days added to your stay at NO additional charge! Call our office for more details.Classic Outer Banks charm awaits at Michael-Anne, a...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Adams View

Wake up to the sound of the waves at Adams View, a semi-oceanfront retreat just 15 yards from beach access in a quiet, kid-friendly cul-de-sac. With a thoughtful layout and easy beach access, this home is the perfect headquarters for your coastal...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

The Hatteras House

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves- Sea Isle Hills - Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and into the calming island life. Just a private boardwalk from the beach THE HATTERAS HOME will instantly put you in vacation mode. Wide decks greet you at the...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

K5502 Pelicans Perch at Shallowbag Bay

Welcome to Pelicans Perch at Shallowbag Bay by KEES Vacations! New for 2026, guests will enjoy brand new hardwood flooring throughout the condo, along with updated appliances that add a fresh, modern touch to this waterfront getaway. Welcome to...

  • Manteo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

426 | J. Jones

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! The classic wrap-around screened porch is one of the first things you'll notice in this Nags Head Beach cottage! Nicely decorated & very well...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
6/21 - 6/27
$4,995  $5,695
$700 off
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

085 | Hollywood Hideaway

Hollywood Hideaway is an Outstanding vacation home that boasts a great Semi-Oceanfront location, Ocean Views and a short walk to the access to the Beach (280 ft. to James St. Beach Access). Peacefully situated in South Nags Head, you can get away...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

DOLPHIN WATCH

Ahoy me hearties, hoist the mainsail and set course for “Dolphin Watch” , a brand new haven where pirates and Commodores can parlay and parlee, over a glass of grog.Swashbuckling fun and naval history take us back to a time when The Black Pearl...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
6/26 - 7/3
$8,862  $11,606
$2,744 off
7/3 - 7/10
$8,862  $11,606
$2,744 off
8/28 - 9/4
$6,061  $6,665
$604 off
9/4 - 9/11
$5,556  $6,121
$565 off
9/11 - 9/18
$5,392  $5,806
$414 off
9/18 - 9/25
$5,317  $5,806
$489 off
9/25 - 10/2
$4,985  $5,480
$495 off
10/2 - 10/9
$4,985  $5,480
$495 off
10/9 - 10/16
$5,056  $5,480
$424 off
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...