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Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Shore Sounds Good

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — A Hatteras Island vacation SHORE SOUNDS GOOD - especially at this handsomely maintained home on a lake in the heart of Avon. Two docks for fishing, crabbing or launching kayaks to paddle in the lake offer a...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

7569 - Van Dyck

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Exterior siding and side deck, interior walls and moulding. Place yourself in the middle of paradise at Van Dyck in Avon. This...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

The Mad Hatteras

Located in Hatteras Village | 5 Bedrooms | 4 Full BathroomsIf you are looking for the ideal Hatteras Island vacation home, look no further than The Mad Hatteras. Located one lot back from the oceanfront in Hatteras Village, this dog-friendly home...

  • Hatteras
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Moonglade

OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Your family will be amazed by MOONGLADE's spectacular ocean vistas. The interior decor is impressive, especially in the great room with wood floors, vaulted ceilings and 55" high definition 4K Sony TV with sound...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

SEASHELL

Seashell is an excellent Outer Banks vacation location to sit back and unwind. This serene home is the perfect fit for a single-family vacation. The numerous living areas allow your family to spread out and relax. Don’t worry about putting Fido...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

Happy Days CP-87

Aptly named Happy Days, this beautiful oceanside cottage is just 500' from direct beach access, ideal for enjoying long, warm days on the sandy shores of Corolla! The top level of Happy Days boasts a cozy king en suite, as well as the great room...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Pink Paradise ASC-131

If you are looking for a cute and conveniently located vacation rental, look no further than Pink Paradise! This adorable three-bedroom, two-bath home is perfect for a small family. Enter through the shaded front porch entrance. A large sectional...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
10/4 - 10/11
$1,430  $1,580
$150 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,430  $1,580
$150 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,182  $1,332
$150 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,182  $1,332
$150 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,182  $1,332
$150 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,182  $1,332
$150 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,182  $1,332
$150 off
11/22 - 11/29
$1,182  $1,332
$150 off
11/29 - 12/6
$1,182  $1,332
$150 off
12/6 - 12/13
$1,182  $1,332
$150 off
12/13 - 12/20
$1,182  $1,332
$150 off
12/20 - 12/27
$1,182  $1,332
$150 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...

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...

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...

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...