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Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

SEA BREEZES

Relax in a house that has something for each member of the family, including a kid's bedroom and adjoining recreation room with TV, puzzles, games, and cards. Two levels of decks offer panoramic views of the sound and spectacular sunsets and...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/8 - 8/15
$3,897  $4,737
$840 off
8/22 - 8/29
$2,853  $3,433
$580 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,709  $3,252
$543 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,038  $2,436
$398 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,038  $2,436
$398 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,893  $2,255
$362 off
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...

1799 - It's Always Sunny in Corolla

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Escape to It's Always Sunny in Corolla, a spacious Outer Banks rental nestled in the heart of one of the most historic...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

225 | Kinsale

Spacious, Well Appointed home w/Lovely Touches throughout. This House has Large Decks w/Ample Furniture, a Large Yard that is Great for Kids, & is a Short Walk to Beach (Just Across Beach Road). This home offers Views of the Ocean, Sound, &...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Dancing Dunes

OCEANVIEW Waves - La Waves Drive - Just four tons from the ocean with beautiful vistas, DANCING DUNES just might be the next dream hideaway for your family. Expansive beaches plus the unique package of alluring design, splendid vistas, private pool...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Siren's Treasure

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Gather the family together this summer at SIREN'S TREASURE. This alluring home located across the street from the beach is just one lot away from the community boardwalk crossing the dune. The ground...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

322 | The Tannery

Oceanfront with terrific Ocean views from the upper deck, this is beachfront living at its best. You can walk right out of your home and onto the beach! The comfortable furnishings and décor create a relaxing home away from home for your family to...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/9 - 8/15
$2,195  $2,495
$300 off
8/16 - 8/22
$1,995  $2,195
$200 off
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...

Inn at Rodanthe

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe — Featured in “Nights in Rodanthe” If a home could elicit 1,000 sighs, it would most certainly be INN AT RODANTHE, the iconic setting for the movie “Nights in Rodanthe” starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane, based on...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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!