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Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Loafing Around in Duck

What a dream for your family to come to stay at this lovely cottage in north Duck! Located in Sound Sea Village, this cute beach cottage has been decorated with lovely furnishings and style. Outside the private pool area is landscaped with palms...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Oh Behave!

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — What’s better than a million dollars? A priceless family vacation at OH BEHAVE!, a pristine five-bedroom/four-full and two-half-bath home. Oh Behave! is located just steps away from the beach boardwalk...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

SAPPHIRE BY THE SEA

Overview Brilliant vacation days are in your future at Sapphire by the Sea, a 9-bedroom gem in Kill Devil Hills. Easy access to the beach and elevated ocean views are highlights of this semi-oceanfront, and a convenient community beach access...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

BLUE SKIES

Bright, spacious, lovingly-furnished and well-equipped home (with gourmet kitchen) on a quiet, beach side street, near lifeguards. Sunny, custom pool (very private) in the trees with generous lounging and dining area, pool bar (with sink...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/1 - 5/8
$1,979  $2,248
$269 off
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

SQUIRES

“Squires” is a three bedroom, two bath oceanside vacation home that is perfect for a small family wishing to visit the Outer Banks. Located only 215 yards from the beach access makes it easy to get to the beach without needing to drive. While...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/1 - 5/8
$1,139  $1,267
$128 off
5/15 - 5/22
$1,139  $1,267
$128 off
5/22 - 5/29
$1,304  $1,445
$141 off
5/29 - 6/5
$1,458  $1,626
$168 off
6/5 - 6/12
$1,694  $1,837
$143 off
6/12 - 6/19
$1,853  $2,003
$150 off
6/19 - 6/26
$1,853  $2,003
$150 off
6/26 - 7/3
$2,036  $2,206
$170 off
7/3 - 7/10
$2,097  $2,206
$109 off
8/7 - 8/14
$1,872  $1,902
$30 off
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...

SALTY SUMMERS

Overview Carefree days are ahead at Salty Summers, an 8-bedroom oceanside estate just a few lots from the beach in Ocean Hill. This home features professional decor, custom touches throughout, an elevator, a home theater room, rec room...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

5598 - Serenity

MP 14.5. Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2024: 58" Living Room TV, Bedding in All Bedrooms, Rebuilt Outdoor Shower. Very cheerful! This duplex cottage has a beachy feel...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must be purchased 30 minutes or further in advance of your cruise departure time either online, by phone or onsite. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your cruise.

Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish cleaning facility and an official North Carolina Citation weigh station.

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 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest dolphin boat­, with a canopied top, cushioned seats and restroom. Sunset Dolphin Cruises runs daily. Departs from the Wanchese Docks on Roanoke Island. Get ready to see some of the most beautiful wildlife you have ever seen!