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Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

K9045 Mermaid Crossing 6 Bedroom Home at...

Welcome to Mermaid Crossing by KEES Vacations! Perfectly situated in the beautiful Ocean Hill community at the northern tip of Corolla, this semi-oceanfront 6-bedroom home is only a few hundred feet away from private community beach access and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Fly Boys

Are you ready for your next escape to the Outer Banks? Look no further! Fly Boys will be everything you need and more! This oceanfront home is a sanctuary- a place to relax, unwind, and rejuvenate. Spacious and well equipped, this home is perfect...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Wink Beach

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Wink Beach is a fabulous oceanfront beach house with a private pool in Nags Head, near milepost 10. It offers a variety of private amenities and a...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

How Sweet the Sound

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYou'll appreciate this vacation home in the family friendly resort community of Corolla Light. Located close to the indoor sports center, Soundfront walking trails, tennis and...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

5460 - Virginia Dare

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Expansive terraces that overlook the blue Atlantic, a state-of-the-art recreation room, and a home theater are just...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

Beach Dreams

Upgrades for 2026 include new floor!Located in Corolla / 9 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWelcome to your dream vacation rental. Walk through the grandiose front entryway of this Semi-Oceanfront home, just steps from the sand, and...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Bella Vista

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Cross of Honor Way - BELLA VISTA translates to beautiful view, and this impressive Mirlo Beach home, lives up to its name. Located in the ideal spot for birdwatching, fishing, and outdoor adventures, this home directly borders...

  • Rodanthe
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...

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...

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...

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...