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Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Beach-N-View

OCEANFRONT – Avon – Lush greenery and sand dunes make for a BEACH-N-VIEW at this oceanfront home. A green grass yard welcomes you to the front of this home, take the well-adored trail to the beach from the back of the home and savor the sun...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Wild and Wonderful

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomWild and Wonderful  is only 150 yards to the beach access and loaded with modren features to accommodate a ideal vacation for multiple families. This home features a private pool and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

Sea for Miles

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsYou'll Sea for Miles from the Captain's Watch of this well-appointed vacation home! With something for everybody, this is the ideal hideaway home for the whole family! For all of your entertainment...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

MACWATER BEACH HOUSE

“MacWater Beach House” is a timeless, 5-bedroom oceanfront home in Southern Shores offering the perfect blend of classic charm and comfort. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views and breezes from the top floor sun deck, perfect for sunbathing and simply...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
10/10 - 10/17
$3,265  $3,602
$337 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,599  $2,856
$257 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,496  $2,856
$360 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,531  $2,706
$175 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,586  $2,706
$120 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,620  $2,706
$86 off
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...

289 | Sunnyside

This terrific South Nags Head Oceanfront Home is the perfect choice for an outstanding Outer Banks vacation. Spacious, well-equipped, and beautifully decorated to ensure a grand time, the Ocean Views are endless! Spend days relaxing on the beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

Dune It Wright

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.A Prime Spot for a Sublime StayLooking for a “WOW” moment? Dune It Wright is it! Now is the time to look at this impeccably maintained oceanfront...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Tropical Dreams B

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomMake your Tropical Dreams come true in this gorgeously decorated Outer Banks vacation home. Located just a short walk to the beach, community pool, tennis and pickleball courts...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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!