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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...

Siren's Treasure

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Gather the family together this summer at SIREN'S TREASURE. This delightful 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
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! 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...

Whalin

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWhether you’re planning a multi-generational family reunion or a classic beach hideaway with friends, WC940, Whalin, offers the ideal blend of coastal appeal and modern...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

838 | Deja View

Located right on the beach, this terrific, dog friendly, home offers exceptional views of the Ocean and Beach! "Deja View" is a recently updated Coastal themed retreat that offer unsurpassed views of the Ocean & Beach. Enjoy days spent on your...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

POSEIDON'S PEARL

Overview Booking a stay in Poseidon's Pearl means you and your group will get to experience an Outer Banks vacation in the only 13-bedroom house in Whalehead where no detail was overlooked during the design phase of this home. There...

  • Corolla
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • 14 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

SOMERSET

“Somerset,” an exquisite soundfront home, will provide your vacation getaway with beautiful, sweeping views of the Currituck sound and will showcase the beautiful sunsets from the home’s multiple levels of decking and from the large...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/3 - 5/10
$1,811  $2,048
$237 off
5/17 - 5/24
$1,811  $2,048
$237 off
5/24 - 5/31
$2,235  $2,530
$295 off
5/31 - 6/7
$2,906  $3,320
$414 off
6/7 - 6/14
$3,238  $3,711
$473 off
6/14 - 6/21
$3,571  $4,102
$531 off
6/21 - 6/28
$3,748  $4,102
$354 off
7/19 - 7/26
$4,100  $4,494
$394 off
7/26 - 8/2
$4,100  $4,494
$394 off
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

The Little Wren

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Come to the north end of Duck for a peaceful week at the beach. The Little Wren (formerly Creola) is a semi-oceanfront cottage that offers the grace and...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

114 | Focsle

Classic Semi-Oceanfront Cottage. Relax on the deck & enjoy the ocean breeze or take a stroll down the uncrowded beach via your own semi-private beach access located just 60 feet directly across from this cottage. With original construction...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
5/24 - 5/30
$1,195  $1,395
$200 off
5/31 - 6/6
$1,395  $1,595
$200 off
6/7 - 6/13
$1,795  $1,995
$200 off
6/14 - 6/20
$2,195  $2,395
$200 off
6/28 - 7/4
$2,495  $2,695
$200 off

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!