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Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

The Little Wren

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Come to the north end of Duck for a peaceful week at the beach. The Little Wren (formerly Creola) is a semi-oceanfront cottage that offers the grace and...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Carolina Pearl

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean View Dr. – New for 2026! – Just like a diver discovering a hidden prize from the ocean floor, opening the door to CAROLINA PEARL means you've officially found the treasure of a vacation home you've been searching...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

352 | Sandpiper

Oceanfront-Nags Head. Coastal Living style enhances this terrific home that features stunning interior decor along with exterior areas designed to take advantage views and flowing ocean breezes. Spacious and well appointed, this ideal vacation...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

La Carolina del Mar

La Carolina del Mar is a calm, design-forward coastal retreat in the Outer Banks, intentionally set up for guests who prefer a quieter, boutique-style stay. With two King bedrooms and two Queen bedrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, and open, comfortable...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

Once in a Blue Moon do you find a beach home so comfortable for several families with six bedrooms, six baths, two living areas and a sitting room, only ten yards from the beach access, with gorgeous ocean views from two floors, complete with a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
10/11 - 10/18
$3,017  $3,648
$631 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,454  $2,946
$492 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,454  $2,946
$492 off
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

661 | Sweet Thing

Sweet Thing is a traditional Kitty Hawk Beach Cottage that is very comfortable, nicely decorated, and offers magnificent Ocean and Beach Views. Situated just above the Beach this is a great place to relax and watch the waves roll in. Perfect for a...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Duck Quarters 162

You'll love the awesome unobstructed ocean views from Duck Quarters. It's approximately 50' from the deck to beach. With two en suites this home is perfect for families vacationing together. If you need to stay connected to home, WiFi is available...

  • Duck
  • 5 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...