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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...

Farmer

Located in Duck / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsSavor the song of the sea from this outstanding getaway in one of the most appealing communities on the Northern Beaches. The Farmer bungalow has everything you need to savor a great Outer Banks family...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Breakers View COS-228

Enjoy the spectacular oceanfront views from your private balcony in this Colony by the Sea condo. This oceanfront condo is the perfect location for your family vacation in the heart of Duck and is only 120 feet from the nearest beach access...

  • Duck
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

No Bad Days

Now Pet Friendly!Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Your family will appreciate this home on the Canal front in Carova Beach. This peaceful location includes a dock with canal access and wild horses...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Puppy Love

Welcome to Puppy Love, a beautiful, spacious, well-appointed, and lovingly maintained home in the desirable ocean-to-sound resort community of The Villages at Ocean Hill. Puppy Love offers 3,000 sq. ft. of comfort with dual-zone Trane heat pumps and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Moby's Landing

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Enjoy ‘Moby’s Landing’ in Old Nags Head Place! Private pool, hot tub and easy beach access are just part of the charm of this property. Wrap...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Lighthouse 494-A

Aptly named Lighthouse, this 7 bedroom, 6 1/2 bath semi-oceanfront home at milepost 15 in the heart of Nags Head is signaling to your family that you have found the perfect spot for your next Outer Banks vacation. Lounge beside the private pool...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

K7009 Oceans 24

Welcome to Oceans 24 by KEES Vacations! Experience an extraordinary Outer Banks getaway at Oceans 24, a spectacular oceanfront estate in Kill Devil Hills designed for unforgettable group vacations and gatherings. Featuring 24 bedrooms, including 20...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 25 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 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...

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!