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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

SEAERA

Overview Located on the oceanfront in Corolla, on the cul-de-sac at the end of a quiet street, you will find SeaEra ready to welcome you for your Outer Banks vacation. An 8-bedroom home with a fully fenced private pool, hot tub...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Breakers A-39

Welcome to Breakers, your ideal oceanfront escape! Located just over a sandy dune path to the gorgeous shores of Hatteras Island, this beautifully appointed home offers breathtaking ocean views from nearly every room, a spacious layout perfect for...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
8/22 - 8/29
$3,092  $3,892
$800 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,516  $3,316
$800 off
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

TURTLE TIME

Overview Looking for an Outer Banks vacation on the soundfront in Corolla - enter, Turtle Time! Some of the most highlight-worthy features of this home include the private pool, a large poolside hot tub, a private soundfront walkway...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

SEAS THE DAY

*All new kitchen appliances for 2025*“SEAS THE DAY” is centrally located in the heart of Duck with convenient access to the beach, sound, shops, restaurants, the Duck Town Park with open lawn space, and the sound front boardwalk to catch the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/1 - 8/8
$3,861  $4,694
$833 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,480  $2,825
$345 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,302  $2,615
$313 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,126  $2,313
$187 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,120  $2,313
$193 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,088  $2,313
$225 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,088  $2,313
$225 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,182  $2,313
$131 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,721  $1,750
$29 off
12/26 - 1/2
$1,743  $1,750
$7 off
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 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...

CAROLES CASTLE

2,900 plus square feet of living area and 1,100 square feet of decking on two levels.195 yards to beach access.Level 1:Great room with skylights, powder room. Bedroom (with King, sitting area, private bath with jacuzzi tub and separate shower)...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/21 - 8/28
$2,949  $3,380
$431 off
8/28 - 9/4
$2,426  $2,764
$338 off
9/18 - 9/25
$2,082  $2,267
$185 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,885  $2,144
$259 off
10/2 - 10/9
$1,885  $2,144
$259 off
10/9 - 10/16
$1,984  $2,144
$160 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,782  $1,854
$72 off
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Searenity

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Escape to "Searenity" in Corolla and enjoy a relaxing retreat at this delightful beach cottage! Nestled in a serene family-friendly destination, this...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

Peaches Dream 112

Peaches Dream is the ultimate Duck getaway, where golden sunsets paint the sky each evening and the beach is just 900 feet away in the charming community of Gulls Flight. After a long day of sandcastle building, shell hunting, and wave jumping, sink...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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!