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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...

036 | Sandcastle

Outstanding views of the Ocean and Beach await when you choose this great Oceanfront Beach House for your Outer Banks vacation. This is a lovely home w/many special touches and a fantastic location that is sure to please. Ground Level: Parking for...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Turtle Watch

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Pony Pasture Dr. — New for 2026! — TURTLE WATCH is a relaxing haven as inviting and predictable as the ebb and flow of Avon’s tides. This three-bedroom/three- and one-half-bathroom home has the power to soothe the soul...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

MOON GLOW

Discover MOON GLOW in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where 12 private-bath bedrooms, a 7,000 square foot layout, and ocean views set the stage for an unforgettable Outer Banks getaway. Just 252 yards from the beach access in...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 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...

4848 - Sand-N-Geti

MP 4.5. Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Explore the wonders of Kitty Hawk and the beautiful sights and sounds of the beach at Sand-N-Geti. Located just steps from the ocean, this...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

ITS A SHORE THING

Once you’ve vacationed here, you’ll be back year after year! This gorgeous, updated oceanfront 3 bedroom, 2 bath spacious condo in the heart of Duck (with a private deck) overlooks the community pool between you and the ocean! There is so much...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/12 - 9/19
$1,781  $2,064
$283 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,805  $2,064
$259 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,817  $2,064
$247 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,817  $2,064
$247 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,859  $2,064
$205 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,624  $1,789
$165 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,624  $1,789
$165 off
10/31 - 11/7
$1,624  $1,639
$15 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,528  $1,639
$111 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,570  $1,639
$69 off
11/21 - 11/28
$1,570  $1,639
$69 off
11/28 - 12/5
$1,570  $1,639
$69 off
12/5 - 12/12
$1,589  $1,639
$50 off
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

THREE SONS

Discover THREE SONS in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where six bedrooms, a 60' x 16' private pool, and a hot tub set the stage for an easy Outer Banks getaway. Just 311 yards to beach access in the Four Seasons community, this...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

The Coast Is Clear

Make your beach memories here at this charming and delightful cottage. Enjoy the sun deck or challenge one of your pals to a game of tennis or golf nearby. Located next to community beach walkway in Ocean Sands Section Q, only 150 feet to the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank. Stir in a float down Teach’s Tide Adventure River. Chill as you get toes up in some perfect shade. Top it off with the best family-friendly food around, and you’ve got yourself the best summer day ever…more fun than a day at the...

Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.

Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...

Located just South of Salvo proper, the Salvo Day Use Area provides a peaceful haven for families, beachgoers, and watersports lovers. This park offers the perfect backdrop for taking in the Outer Banks' rich history and natural beauty. Everyone may...

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family! Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean pier.

Ask any crowd of visiting kiteboarders about Kite Point, and they'll readily give you exact directions to this unmarked but internationally renowned soundside beach. Located in between Avon and Buxton villages abutting the Pamlico Sound, Kite Point...