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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...

High Cotton

Oceanside, Private Pool, Poolside Furniture, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Professionally Landscaped, Fenced Backyard, Volleyball, Cornhole, Basketball Hoop, Outdoor Shower, Gas Grill, Covered & Sun Decks with Furniture, Convenient Elevator, Keyless Entry...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Stay SalTee CC-754

Discover an unparalleled beach getaway at Stay SalTee, meticulously designed to elevate your family's vacation experience. Immerse yourself in leisure by the private L-shaped 15 x 18 pool, perfect for sun-soaked days and refreshing swims. Fire up...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

SHARON MEMORIES

Top floor ocean views and total relaxation await you in this well-equipped home with a private pool in a quiet residential neighborhood, convenient to shopping and restaurants yet only steps to the beach. Less than a 2-minute walk (100 yards...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/26 - 10/3
$1,773  $2,193
$420 off
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

815 | Hill Ocean 1

Come Stay and Play in one of the most Beautiful areas of the OBX in central Nags Head. This Oceanfront home is set up nicely for your family vacation and allows two mature dogs (w/fees)! Private enough to be rented separately or perfect together...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Carolina Coastin'

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. - Go CAROLINA COASTIN' this year in this handsome home just one lot back from the ocean and a short walk to shopping, eateries and world-class watersports. The ideal size for a modest group, this home...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Sound Waves

Sound Waves is a delightful Beach House Resort that sits high on a dune with panoramic views of the ocean and sound. Located 3 lots back (150 yards) from the Oceanfront and about a minute's walk to the beach.  You will find beach chairs, beach...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Aqua Palooza AW-302

Welcome to Aqua Palooza, a gorgeous semi-oceanfront home in Nags Head!Located just across the street from the beach and approximately 520 feet to the nearest beach access, you and your family will never want to leave once you’ve stayed at this...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 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...