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The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

AN OCEAN NOTION

Overview If you dream of glorious sunrises and ocean views and yearn for generous amenities, An Ocean Notion will fulfill your cravings for vacation bliss. Situated on a high dune with exceptional beach views, this retreat was designed...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Big Wednesday

OCEANFRONT Salvo — Colony Drive — Big vacation aspirations call for BIG WEDNESDAY, a five-bedroom/four-full- and one-half-bath home perched on a wide stretch of oceanfront beach where surfing conditions will stoke novices and pros alike. For...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Star Fish WHL-936

Star Fish is a splendid eight bedroom home just a few blocks from the beach in Whalehead section of Corolla. Featuring partial ocean and sound views from the top-level deck and a prime location, you’ll never want to leave Star Fish. The chef in...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

Parrothead Cay

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate calming in this Corolla home with a private pool, hot tub and rec room that sits close to the beach! This home has everything you could ever need to make...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Solace by the Sea

OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Breathe in the ocean air. Exhale. Peaceful moments like this are as countless as the horizon at SOLACE BY THE SEA, a six-bedroom/five-full and one-half-bath home perched close to the water’s edge. Just as...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

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 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

5733 - Mama's Dream

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Mama’s Dream where you’ll be able to enjoy beautiful ocean views, bright open spaces, and easy access to the best of Nags Head...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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!

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.