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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...

Grande Paradise

Located in Kill Devil Hills / 16 Bedrooms / 17 Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomA excellent Outer Banks vacation awaits you at "Grande Heaven!" Located on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills, this home offers handsome ocean vistas and extravagant touches...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

THE CHART HOUSE

Open and airy, The Chart House has everything your family needs for a fun and relaxing beach vacation! Excellent location – just steps from the “Barracuda walkway” direct to the ocean's ebb (a short five minute walk to beach). Watch the...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

5802 - Free Bird

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A short walk to the beach, a private pool, and beautiful beach-inspired decor? Yes, please! Look no further than Free Bird. This spacious...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
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...

5470 - Little Outlaw Cottage

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the heart of Nags Head, welcome to Little Outlaw! Check into this quaint historic cottage & revisit the glory days of Old Nags...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

1893 - Twelve is Enough

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Pets are no longer allowed. Exterior outlet added for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging, Firepit and...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 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...

Fore-Shore

Located in Corolla / 3 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomArrive early and appreciate a Currituck Club pre-arrival experience at the main pool between 10 am and 4 pm!  Savor pool games, trolley service to the beach and back, music, food...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Beach, Please

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore this Semi-Oceanfront home just across the street from the beach access!  Appreciate the amenities of Crown Point as well as the close proximity to the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
10/4 - 10/11
$1,984  $2,465
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10/11 - 10/18
$1,506  $1,828
$322 off
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$1,506  $1,828
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10/25 - 11/1
$1,354  $1,625
$271 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,076  $1,255
$179 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,076  $1,255
$179 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,076  $1,255
$179 off
11/22 - 11/29
$1,653  $2,024
$371 off
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...

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...

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...

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...