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The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Wright Off The Beach

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Wright Off The Beach is a stunning, newly built coastal getaway, designed to offer comfort and relaxation with its airy, beach-inspired interiors. This...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

Blue Horizon

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.“Blue Horizon” is aptly named with the ocean views from the rooftop deck. Great location in Kitty Hawk, with easy access to the beach on a quiet...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

OLIVIA

Overview Rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation await you at Olivia, a gorgeous oceanfront escape in the Village at Nags Head that accesses some of the Outer Banks' best beaches. This vacation retreat is filled with every convenience for...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Inigo's Retreat

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Take a break from the crowds to experience the Outer Banks as it should be! Active families will enjoy this fantastic oceanside property which offers...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

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
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

K8018 Beach Bound & Down

Welcome to Beach Bound & Down by KEES Vacations! Now available for 2026! Saturday check-in from 05/16/2026 to 09/05/2026 NOW PET-FRIENDLY! Enjoy a warm summer day or evening in the custom inground heated pool or the hot tub. Wash off the sand at...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Our Happy Place

Whether you are planning a Family vacation with the kids, a Couple's retreat, or a simple Solo getaway, "Our Happy Place" is a meticulously maintained Oceanfront Yachtsman condominium offering you a classic, relaxing Nags Head Outer Banks Vacation...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...

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...

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...