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Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

1881 - The Phyrst

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2024: New Siding, New Decks, All Bathrooms Updated, Kitchen Renovation including New Cabinets, New Hardware, New Flooring, New Sink, and...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

K8024 Eleanor Dare 8 Bedroom Oceanfront ...

Welcome to Eleanor Dare by KEES Vacations! Now available for 2026! Saturday check-in from 05/30/2026 to 09/05/2026 + Farmdog Cabana Services from 5/3/26 to 9/18/26. This eight-bedroom oceanfront rental in the Nags Head Shores community is gorgeous...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

ANOTHER DAY OF SUN

You're going to love this charming vacation home located in the rolling dunes of Sea Ridge and Osprey. Relax in the private hot tub and enjoy the short walk to the beach (500 feet to beach access) and community pool. There is also a short walk to...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/24 - 5/31
$2,056  $2,353
$297 off
5/31 - 6/7
$2,697  $3,078
$381 off
7/12 - 7/19
$4,155  $4,346
$191 off
8/16 - 8/23
$3,239  $3,259
$20 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,951  $3,078
$127 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,622  $2,716
$94 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,340  $2,353
$13 off
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

DUNE DREAMS

Treat yourself to a wonderful and memorable vacation in this gorgeous beach house with recent renovations. This well-maintained cottage is nestled on the dunes in a quiet, low-traffic area with easy beach access. Nestled among mature Live Oaks that...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
5/30 - 6/6
$3,461  $4,206
$745 off
8/22 - 8/29
$3,846  $4,206
$360 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,351  $3,655
$304 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,301  $3,380
$79 off
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

K6105 Sea Duced 6 Bedroom Home at Caroli...

Welcome to Sea Duced by KEES Vacations! Let yourself be Sea Duced. Designed with every accommodation in mind, this six-bedroom semi-oceanfront retreat will allow you to enjoy true Outer Banks relaxation. Embrace your family and friends in this...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

Crossroads

OCEANFRONT Avon- Kinnakeet Shores Come on down to the CROSSROADS. This towering, 5,130 sq. ft. , four level home will reel you in with broad ocean vistas from multiple gathering areas as well as all the amenities the modern vacationer expects. The...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

5541 - Moongate 1

BEACH GEAR RENTALS INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW IN 2025: New Level 3 Couch and Chairs. Located in the Village at Nags Head, Moongate 1 is one of 14 new homes in...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...