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Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

6284 - Barker's Jewel

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED!  Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2025: Renovated Kitchen and New Appliances, New West-Facing Decking with Polywood Furniture, New LVP...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

The Tui 459-D

This beach home has everything your family needs for a wonderful Outer Banks vacation. The top level features a huge great room with flat screen TV and ocean views, a well-stocked kitchen with bar seating and a dining table. Relax in the private...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED

Overview Stylish furnishings, contemporary decor, and sensational upgrades define this oceanfront vacation retreat. This home tells the story of relaxed beachfront comfort with first-class features and amenities. Guests who reserve Too...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

SEA SHELL-TER

Overview Take shelter in this cheerful four-bedroom home, situated on a quiet street centrally located between the beach road and main bypass in Kill Devil Hills. Pleasant and sunny, Sea Shell-ter is sure to be a favorite for small...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Family & Friends 378-B

You'll be treated like Family and Friends at this adorable oceanside vacation home at milepost 8.75 in Kill Devil Hills! Brightly decorated with a tasteful, beach-related theme, this sweet bungalow is only 750 feet from the beach access and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Leap of Faith

Leap of Faith – Family Fun in Corolla’s 4x4 BeachesGet ready for an Outer Banks vacation that feels like an adventure from the moment you arrive! Located in the wild and beautiful 4x4 area of Corolla, Leap of Faith is only accessible by 4WD...

  • Carova
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Myra Dee

Remember when you didn't have to bring enough people to fill up a small hotel to get close to the beach? Well, at Myra Dee, you still don't. Perfect for small families, this classic home boasts almost as many bathrooms as bedrooms (two and a half)...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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!