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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...

Breakers

Updates for 2025: LVT flooring in First Level, Tongue & Groove Pine Ceiling Great Room. Welcome to your serene retreat in Nags Head, where simplicity meets the sublime. This cozy oceanfront cottage, with its charming and unpretentious design...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with us! Browse our inventory of 350+ premier Outer Banks vacation rentals, including houses in Duck, Corolla, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head!

492 | Windishores

Windishores is nicely decorated in the traditional Outer Banks Style. This home is perfect for a romantic getaway or small families. Watch the waves roll in from the covered deck or bask in the sun from the Oceanfront sun deck. The ocean views from...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

FEELIN DUCKY

This cozy oceanside Outer Banks beach house is nestled in the trees of a cul-de-sac with only a short walk to the beach (385 yards). The beach and the village of Duck are only a short walk and community amenities are close by.Level 1:Swing on front...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

The Salty Seahorses

Welcome to "The Salty Seahorses," a charming vacation home in Corolla's tranquil Ocean Sands M community. This oceanside retreat is designed to provide the perfect mix of relaxation, entertainment, and coastal living. Just a short stroll from the...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

Life of Reilly

Upgrades for 2025 included a BRAND NEW deluxe 7 seat Hot Tub!Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 6 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomLive the Life of Reilly in this striking 6 bedroom Oceanfront home with a private pool, in one of the most sought after...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

ELEVENTH HEAVEN

“Eleventh Heaven” is a five bedroom, three bath Oceanside OBX vacation rental that is sure to please. The home is located only 120 yards from the nearest beach access. The home features several lounging areas such as a screened-in porch, sunroom...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
2/27 - 3/6
$966  $1,140
$174 off
3/6 - 3/13
$937  $1,140
$203 off
3/13 - 3/20
$937  $1,140
$203 off
3/20 - 3/27
$937  $1,140
$203 off
3/27 - 4/3
$1,146  $1,290
$144 off
4/17 - 4/24
$1,175  $1,290
$115 off
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Worth The Wait

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate this villa in the heart of Corolla Light offering ocean vistas and just a short walk to the beach, community activities and shopping! Ground Level...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

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...

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...

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...