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Currituck Banks Reserve

Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental...

York

Stay at a timeless Outer Banks oceanfront home with beautiful panoramic beach views right from the upper-level living area and wide oceanfront deck. Decorated in traditional OBX style and offering all the comforts of home—including TVs in every...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Beach Barn 261

Spend a little time at Beach Barn, a classic Outer Banks home with beamed ceilings, charming style, and spacious rooms. Located just five lots from the ocean with easy beach access, this home welcomes you with sunny coastal landscaping, a lockable...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
Carolina Designs

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with us! Browse our inventory of 350+ premier Outer Banks vacation rentals, including houses in Duck, Corolla, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head!

BXDPE101 The Jetty Cottage

Wraparound porches and lots of poolside seating makes this ocean view home a top stop for guests looking to enjoy the beach! Jump into this home's fun, sparkling private pool or have a relaxing soak in the covered hot tub. You can shower off sand...

  • Buxton
  • 5 Bedrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

GS-300 | Dolphin View-Gulf Stream Condom...

Dolphin View is a Top Floor Oceanfront Unit in the Gulfstream Condominium featuring Fabulous, Panoramic Ocean Views, Two Decks for Enjoying the Ocean Breezes, a Community Pool, Dune Deck & is within Walking Distance of the Wright Brother's...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

Ozzie's Island Hideaway

CANALFRONT Hatteras — Island Club Ln. — Imagine the shape of things to come when you settle into the striking OZZIE’S ISLAND HIDEAWAY, a dog-friendly octagonal two-bedroom/two-bathroom home perched on the edge of a private island. Inside and...

  • Hatteras
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Summer Song

Summer Song is the perfect getaway home for families of all ages! With a wide array of amenities and entertainment, this home is sure to be the home that everyone wants to come back to year after year.  Your vacation starts with ease. Bypass the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

Sandy Drawers

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this house has a remodeled kitchen and a large 17’ X 30’ pool. When you are not lounging by the pool, you can shoot some hoops at the basketball goal or pack your beach cart and take a short walk to the beach. For...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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...

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...

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...