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Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

3941 - Fleur de Duck

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Fleur de Duck is a 4 bedroom 3 bedroom home located in the Schooner Ridge community in Duck. This pet-friendly Outer Banks vacation home has...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

WS-2 | Casa Del Abuelos

Welcome to Whispering Sands Townhomes, nestled in the heart of Nags Head. This charming community offers seasonal access to a refreshing community pool and, best of all, direct access to the beach. Casa Del Abuelos, in particular, boasts a...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

ARABELLA

Overview Relaxing vacation days are ahead at Arabella, a lovely ten-bedroom oceanfront estate at Milepost 8 in Kill Devil Hills. Mere steps from the beach, this beautiful home offers a winning combination of a stellar location and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 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...

Blackbeard's JEM

THIS HOME WILL RENT SATURDAY TO SATURDAY FOR THE 2026 SEASON.Located in Nags Head/ 7 Bedrooms/ 7 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half Bathroom180 Degree Ocean Vistas from the top level of this handsome vacation home! Oceanfront living at its best offering modren...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Ocean Tranquility

OCEANFRONT Resort Rodanthe -Find OCEAN TRANQUILITY in Rodanthe at this enchanting condo on the oceanfront. Take the elevator to the second level and enter into the roomy kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tons of cabinet...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

603 | Island Time

Get ready to enjoy some "Island Time" when you vacation at this terrific home that is located just steps from the beach. All are sure to be thrilled with the Ocean Views and large fenced-in yard. There is ample space for your family to relax to the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! 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...

Chocolate Sundae

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo — The cherry on top to the ideal vacation is being close to the people you appreciate, surroundings that inspire you, and doing the things that bring you joy. That is what makes CHOCOLATE SUNDAE the complete confection for a...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 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 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!

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.

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.