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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...

415 | Livin' Large

Enjoy sweeping ocean views from this spacious, bright, and beautifully furnished South Nags Head oceanfront vacation home, thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience. Exceptionally well equipped, this home features an Elevator with access to...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/22 - 8/28
$6,995  $7,995
$1,000 off
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

028 | Fun Times

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Outstanding location, Ocean Views, Private Swimming Pool, and Only 160 Ft. to Beach Access at Bittern St. are just part of what makes this terrific...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Ocean Wynns

Ocean Wynns is a beautifully maintained oceanside retreat offering breathtaking ocean views and an unbeatable location just 20 yards from direct beach access. Lovingly cared for and meticulously kept, this home radiates pride of ownership from the...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Jubilee by the Sea

This magnificent 6-bedroom oceanfront home in Nags Head offers a perfect blend of luxury and relaxation in one of the very few homes in OBX close to the ocean providing breathtaking views up and down the oceanfront. The inside elevator drops you off...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

1486 - Blue Retreat

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!Blue Retreat is the perfect, pet-friendly Corolla home you've been searching for! This spacious 8 bedroom, 7.5 bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...

1521 - A Summer Place

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Get away to some of the Outer Banks' most beautiful beaches when you stay at A Summer Place! This 6 bedroom Corolla vacation home is situated on...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

SOUND AND SEA

Overview Welcome to Sound and Sea, a classic waterfront Carolina cottage that greets you with a lovely array of popular amenities. This home is stylishly furnished with pleasing coastal decor so guests can relax into comfort throughout...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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!