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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...

1399 - Ocean's Grace

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED FOR 2026 ONLY! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Your beach spot reserved! Ocean’s Grace will offer canopy set up for guests Memorial...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
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...

Long Weekends

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half Bathroom Unwind in this striking oceanfront home with a traditional floor plan, composite decking, and an elevated private pool with ocean vistas from all five En suite bedrooms. With a...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

BEACH HAVEN

Enjoy beautiful views from this light and airy home; Beach Haven is just a short walk to the beach and close to the community pool.Level 1:Laundry room with full refrigerator.Level 2:Large, bright, and airy great room with large flat screen HDTV...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
6/27 - 7/4
$2,901  $3,269
$368 off
7/11 - 7/18
$2,862  $3,269
$407 off
8/15 - 8/22
$2,458  $2,596
$138 off
8/22 - 8/29
$2,070  $2,320
$250 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,866  $2,052
$186 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,846  $1,915
$69 off
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...

Just Beachin

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathYour family will appreciate this home located close to the beach, shopping, grocery, eateries and activities. Appreciate great outdoor spaces with a enormous private pool that includes a...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
7/28 - 8/4
$7,312  $7,697
$385 off
Twiddy Wedding Homes

Celebrate your love in a place you love! Twiddy & Company has a wide variety of wedding homes located throughout the Outer Banks. Find the perfect special event home for your Outer Banks wedding, whether you're planning an intimate elopement or...

BEYOND THE SEA

Overview Experience easy beach living in this well-appointed Kill Devil Hills oceanfront estate with sweeping views of both the ocean and the Wright Brothers Monument. Beyond The Sea features 12 richly appointed bedrooms (10 with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 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...

THE WARD HOUSE

Overview At The Ward House, you're sure to have a vacation full of memories that'll last a lifetime. Several features set this home apart! The fenced backyard has a large private pool, there is plenty of grass for yard games, the top level of...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Sea Fever

Sea Fever is located in downtown Duck in the oceanside neighborhood of Saltaire. Have the best of both worlds – terrific downtown location and only 3 lots from the beach (130 yards)! Stroll through the village of Duck and visit the quaint shops...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 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!