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Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Cheers

Cheers is a charming, pet-friendly classic Outer Banks vacation home located in the desirable Whalehead neighborhood of Corolla, offering easy beach access just 1050 feet from the ocean. This centrally situated home provides guests with convenient...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

DUCKINGHAM PALACE

Carolina Designs invites you to Duckingham Palace, a Duck retreat with 6 bedroom suites each featuring private baths, plus a sensational recreation lounge spanning the entire ground level. This oceanside escape in Sea Pines community offers...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

The Pineapple Post SS-132

Beyond the obvious elegance of this upscale oceanfront home, highlights include three bedrooms, all of which are en suites, designed with some view of the ocean in mind. The king en suite, situated in the middle of the house, boasts panoramic views...

  • Southern Shores
  • 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...

The Watch Tower

Welcome to "The Watch Tower" – your premier vantage point for soaking in the best that the Outer Banks has to offer! Nestled in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, this immaculate home provides an unparalleled experience with its semi-private beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

THE KITE SURFER

Plan your Outer Banks stay at The Kite Surfer: this Carolina Designs Nags Head oceanfront home features 8 bedroom suites with private baths, elevator access, and a private pool with hot tub at Milepost 11.5. This elite retreat combines...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Twiddy Wedding Homes

Celebrate your love in a place you love! Twiddy & Company has a wide variety of wedding homes located throughout the Outer Banks. Find the perfect special event home for your Outer Banks wedding, whether you're planning an intimate elopement or...

1810 - Hook Line And Sinker

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Refaced & repainted kitchen cabinets, and an entire Theatre Room upgrade with surround sound added. Look no further; this Outer...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Currituck Banks Reserve

Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental...

The Beach Hive

Hang out with family and friends at “The Beach Hive!” Even your furry friend can join in on the fun at this dog-friendly accommodation. In addition to cooling down in the private pool or relaxing in the hot tub, the main selling point of this...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

The Ocracoke Harbor is easily the busiest quarter mile stretch of Ocracoke Island. Consisting of a small, lagoon-like section of saltwater, and lined by a semi-circle of docks, restaurants, shops, marinas and motels, visitors will find that any and...

A picturesque stop and must see for photographers.