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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...

Shore Delight DSB-104

Shore Delight is a very spacious, well-appointed 1st level end unit steps away from the pool and just 50' from the beach access. Ample seating is provided in the living room with a Smart TV with streaming capabilities (bring your account...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Selah

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Let the huge staircase on the front of SELAH welcome you to your dream 5,200 sq. ft. Hatteras Island vacation. Unique features mark this striking home like the brick wall which surrounds the stone-laid deck...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

THIS IS IT

Located only three houses from the beach access on a dead end street, this charming oceanside home is the ideal spot for your beach vacation.Level 1:2 bedrooms (1 with Queen and 32” TV, 1 with Twins; hall bath with shower); recreation room with...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
11/28 - 12/5
$1,214  $1,362
$148 off
12/5 - 12/12
$1,150  $1,362
$212 off
12/12 - 12/19
$1,182  $1,362
$180 off
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Changing Tides

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Looking for your perfect Outer Banks family vacation property? Find it at Changing Tides, an absolutely lovely semi-oceanfront cottage outfitted for...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

7815 - Tarhoo

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: LEVEL 3 Configuration - King Master Bedroom with Deck Access, King Bedroom with Deck Access, Bedroom...

  • Frisco
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Atlantic View NAN-01

This fantastic 4 bedroom and 3 bathrooms, semi-oceanfront vacation home offers alluring ocean views! Located just a few hundred feet from beach, this retreat is situated in the heart of South Nags Head where you will have the best the Outer Banks...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

LADY CORTEZ

“Lady Cortez” is located in Duck’s Carolina Dunes Oceanside community and is an easy walk to the ocean and private sound access as well as the walking and bike path that leads to the quaint Village of Duck, NC. This spacious, bright and well...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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 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!

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 offers a relaxed and authentic way to explore the area’s rich maritime heritage, scenic sound waters, and abundant wildlife. Specializing in private dolphin and wildlife tours, Old Man Charters goes far beyond a standard sightseeing cruise. While...