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Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

020 | Summer Shore

Oceanfront w/Outstanding Ocean and Beach Views. This nicely decorated and lovingly cared for Beach Cottage offers comfortable furnishings, a great location in Kitty Hawk, and fantastic Ocean and Beach views. Spend your days kicking back on the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Windsong

Windsong brings the Outer Banks to your doorstep with breezy decks, ocean views from the rooftop crow's nest, and a laid-back coastal feel. Just a short stroll from the beach and local favorite restaurants. This pet-friendly retreat is perfect for...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

5824 - A Memorable Vacation

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! If you are searching for an ideal vacation home which will melt away your stress, and which your family will love...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...

Beach Mode

NEW TO BRINDLEY BEACH FOR 2027!Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsUnder Renovations – Description Subject to Change (new photos upon completion)NEW for 2027 – Private Pool & Hot Tub!Outside: Outside amenities will include a...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Lazy Dayz

“Lazy Dayz” are ahead at this lovely Duck Landing cottage with room for everyone! Certainly you have the private pool, hot tub, and plenty of space, but add the volleyball net, shaded back yard, and all the Duck Landing amenities and you have a...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

Summer House

Upgrades for 2026 include new LVP floor and all Mid Level bedrooms will have a King Bed. Located in Duck / 4 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will have many memories from your OBX vacation at the Summer House!  Located on a...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

BLOCK AND TACKLE

Great ocean view. 75 yards to beach access.Level 1:4 bedrooms (2 Queen bedrooms with private bathrooms (tub & shower), 2 with Twins and shared bath (tub & shower), den with CATV and Xbox.Level 2:Living/dining/kitchen area with CATV...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/11 - 10/18
$1,508  $1,698
$190 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,444  $1,495
$51 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,444  $1,495
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11/1 - 11/8
$1,294  $1,345
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$1,294  $1,345
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$1,338  $1,345
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$1,309  $1,345
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$1,294  $1,345
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$1,324  $1,345
$21 off
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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.