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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...

1265 - Sea Pappy's

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Quaint, cozy, and perfect for your next OBX vacation is Sea Pappy's! Located in The Beach Club at Whalehead, this 2...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

317 | Sea You Again

This exceptional vacation home provides Outer Banks vacationing at its best. Boasting over 5,000 square feet of living area, the large rooms make it a wonderful gathering place for your family. Getting to the Beach will be a snap (only 270 feet to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

C Forever JC-116

Welcome to C Forever, a comfortable retreat in the Ocean Crest community of Duck. Set high on a dune, this pet-friendly home offers a relaxed space for families and their pups to enjoy time together on the Outer Banks.The home has a freshly painted...

  • Duck
  • 4 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...

GARBEE PATT (form. Garbee Graves)

Relaxing is easy at “Garbee Patt”. Picture yourself waking up to an Outer Banks ocean view from the top deck with your morning cup of coffee. With the beach access only 90 yards away, you will be on the beach in no time taking that morning...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
10/25 - 11/1
$2,413  $2,749
$336 off
11/1 - 11/8
$2,262  $2,599
$337 off
11/8 - 11/15
$2,262  $2,599
$337 off
11/15 - 11/22
$2,371  $2,599
$228 off
5/23 - 5/30
$3,112  $3,203
$91 off
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

All Swell

OCEANFRONT Hatteras – NC Hwy 12 – Truly one of a kind, ALL SWELL will take your vacation to the next level. Every detail is placed for you and your family to have the best vacation on Hatteras Island. Your kids will adore the private pool...

  • Hatteras
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

C Forever JC-116

Welcome to C Forever, a comfortable retreat in the Ocean Crest community of Duck. Set high on a dune, this pet-friendly home offers a relaxed space for families and their pups to enjoy time together on the Outer Banks.The home has a freshly painted...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Beach Cabana

Upon opening the door to BEACH CABANA, you immediately feel your tensions and stresses melt away. Whether you choose to relax by the luxurious private pool, retreat to one of the six King en suites for a much-needed nap or quiet time, or be...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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!