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Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Isabel 375-C

Isabel is a cozy coastal cottage, conveniently located at milepost 8 in Kill Devil Hills, close to shopping, restaurants, bicycle rentals and family entertainment. Very easy beach access is only 1 1/2 blocks from the cottage and across the beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

MAKING MEMORIES

Ride the elevator straight to your floor, then step outside to decks that wrap around three sides of the house: MAKING MEMORIES makes a big group feel at home. New to Carolina Designs for 2026, this seven-bedroom semi-oceanfront Southern Shores...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

Seas the Moment 372

Welcome to Seas the Moment, your dream oceanside retreat in the heart of Kill Devil Hills! This stunning 4-bedroom coastal sanctuary offers everything your family needs for an unforgettable Outer Banks getaway. Dive year-round into the indoor pool...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

214 | Water Works

Water Works is a beautiful Nags Head vacation home that has a spacious floor plan, is loaded with many extras to help make your family vacation an unforgettable experience. Aside from its close location to the beach, this home offers being located...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Bright Dreams Ahead

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Tucked into a peaceful cul-de-sac at the south end of Duck, Bright Dreams Ahead blends modern upgrades with a laid-back coastal setting. Live oaks line...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

709 | Hook'em

"Hook'Em" is a terrific Nags Head home on the Oceanfront that provides inviting décor, upscale furnishings, and plenty of space to enjoy quality time with your family. Whether you sit on the covered sun deck or your private dune deck, you can...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

VH202 Rock N Reel at Villas of Hatteras ...

Welcome to Rock N Reel at Villas of Hatteras by KEES Vacations! Rarely do getaways have a smaller getaway built into them, but that's exactly what you will find at Hatteras. While the Outer Banks is a place overflowing with culture and history, this...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

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...

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...

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...