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Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

Rack up game time in the recreation room, then screen a movie in the media room at Stairway To Heaven, a five-bedroom oceanfront home in Duck from Carolina Designs. The ground-level rec room opens to a covered patio, a 30 x 16 private pool, and...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Seabatical

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 10.6 miles from the 4-wheel drive access on-ramp.**** Experience luxury and tranquility in this exquisite 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home built in...

  • Carova
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

R ESCAPE

Enjoy ocean views from the decks of this beautifully decorated townhome. Community pool. Raised walkway to beach across from house with the ocean less than 30 yards away. This affordable vacation rental has everything you need and more. Pelican...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/24 - 10/31
$1,405  $1,651
$246 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,385  $1,501
$116 off
11/28 - 12/5
$1,420  $1,501
$81 off
12/5 - 12/12
$1,377  $1,501
$124 off
12/12 - 12/19
$1,399  $1,501
$102 off
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

SEASIDE CORNER

Ocean views open off the top-floor deck at Seaside Corner, a six-bedroom Carolina Designs home in Corolla's Ocean Sands, Section O, where an elevator carries luggage to every level. Just 137 yards from beach access, this OBX vacation rental...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Wadel

Located in Duck / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate this semi-oceanfront home located close to the beach and offering striking ocean vistas!  Appreciate your next Outer Banks family vacation in this...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

The Scruffy Pelican

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. You won't see another home like THE SCRUFFY PELICAN on Hatteras Island. This unique octagonal home on the oceanfront will delight any discriminating vacationer. Chic coastal style welcomes you with painted board...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

5700 - La Cebolla

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!  La Cebolla is an opulent OBX retreat like no other. Nestled on the pristine shores of Nags Head, this luxurious...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms

Ghost Crab Quest is an ecotourism company based on the Outer Banks. Amazed by the beauty of these fragile barrier islands, Ghost Crab Quest is committed to sharing and exploring its wonders day and night. While the star of the show is the mighty...

Embark on thrilling quests with OB-Xscape Rooms, where adventure becomes your NEW family tradition! Immerse yourself in heart-pounding challenges and become a master of escape before time runs out!