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Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

7651 - Sandrose

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A perfect vacation awaits you at Sandrose! This Avon home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and plenty of space and amenities to make your Outer...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

AFTER DUNE DELIGHT

"After Dune Delight" is a bright and open home with cathedral ceilings on the upper level to create plenty of open space!  Enjoy the sunshine and warmth from the top level sun deck as you watch the family splash around in the large private pool...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2/15 - 2/22
$1,419  $1,797
$378 off
2/22 - 3/1
$1,419  $1,797
$378 off
3/1 - 3/8
$1,419  $1,797
$378 off
3/8 - 3/15
$1,419  $1,797
$378 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,419  $1,797
$378 off
3/22 - 3/29
$1,419  $1,797
$378 off
3/29 - 4/5
$1,850  $1,948
$98 off
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...

Southern Sol

OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Dr. - Soak up the sun at SOUTHERN SOL. This pretty 5,050 sq. ft. oceanfront estate is the second biggest home on Ocean View Drive from over 140 homes. Watch the waves while you splash in the pool in or relax in the...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

650 | Lanikai

This nicely decorated Kitty Hawk vacation home is conveniently located within easy walking distance of the Beach (approx. 200 yards to Beach), has nice Ocean Views, & is situated on a Quiet Street. Perfect for your family vacation. Your group...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

047 | Terra Mar

2/4/26: This cottage has been elevated seven additional feet on a new piling foundation. The additional elevation has enhanced what were already exceptional Ocean Views. Now the home provides views of the Beach as well and they are spectacular! New...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

A PLACE IN THE SUN

Overview Find your special Place in the Sun in the heart of Duck village when you reserve this special oceanside vacation retreat. Located on the peaceful streets of Bayberry Bluffs, this home is equidistance between the award-winning...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

091 | Kittiwake Retreat

Welcome to Kittiwake Retreat, a comfortable and conveniently located beach home in the heart of Nags Head. Nestled on a quiet residential street, this charming oceanside retreat offers easy access to two nearby beach accesses — just a short...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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 unique landmarks—The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Whalehead in Historic Corolla ,the Currituck Maritime Museum and the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Outdoor activities such as fishing, crabbing and kayaking the Currituck Sound are...

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...

Whalehead in Historic Corolla

The prestigious Whalehead in Historic Corolla has been a dominant attraction to Corolla visitors since it was renovated and opened to the public in 2002. As part of the Historic Corolla Park, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla serves as a northern...

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

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...

Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...