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Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

OCEAN VIEW

Discover your perfect Corolla getaway at Ocean View, a spectacular semi-oceanfront retreat just steps from the sand with breathtaking views of the Atlantic. Ideal for families or large groups, this 6-bedroom home blends spacious indoor living with...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
2/7 - 2/14
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
2/14 - 2/21
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
2/21 - 2/28
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
2/28 - 3/7
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
3/7 - 3/14
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
3/14 - 3/21
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
3/21 - 3/28
$2,095  $2,667
$572 off
3/28 - 4/4
$2,392  $2,817
$425 off
Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

Dunescape

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsPerched high on a dune with beautiful ocean vistas with direct beach access! Located adjacent to the beach walkway just 450 feet from the beach. Ground Level: Exterior amenities...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Isabel 375-C

Isabel is a cozy coastal cottage, conveniently located at milepost 8 in Kill Devil Hills, close to shopping, restaurants, bicycle rentals and family entertainment. Very easy beach access is only 1 1/2 blocks from the cottage and across the beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Broja Capri 83-K

This breezy vacation home has everything that a family (or two!) would need to get the very most of Corolla with all it has to offer. In the Ocean Sands community and in great proximity to the beautiful northern beaches, this cottage is ideal for...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Shore Beats Work II

Leave your work behind, and enjoy the beach life at Shore Beats Work!  This home is beautifully decorated in soft blue and green beach tones throughout.  Plenty of space for the entire family to gather together, or have private time on one of many...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
7/2 - 7/9
$4,131  $4,631
$500 off
7/7 - 7/14
$4,339  $4,839
$500 off
8/22 - 8/29
$4,902  $5,133
$231 off
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...

019 | Krazy Patty's Beach House

Pet Friendly, Ocean Views, and Direct Access to the Beach!Outstanding location, ocean views, and direct access to the beach make Krazy Patty's Beach House a wonderful vacation choice for your family. This comfortable, dog friendly, home is warm and...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Runaway Beach 487-A

Enjoy stunning panoramic ocean views at Runaway Beach, a beautiful oceanfront home in Nags Head ready to welcome your family for your next Outer Banks vacation! Spend your days relaxing on the beach, just steps from your back door! Enjoy easy access...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...