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Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

5413 - Diamond Dunes

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Absolutely fabulous ocean views! Watch the dolphins frolic in the ocean as you relax on the decks of this spacious...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

On The Waterfront

SOUNDFRONT Avon - Drum Rd. - This enchanting home ON THE WATERFRONT offers spectacular vistas of the sound and sunsets over the Pamlico waters. Watersports enthusiasts will savor the direct access to the sound and canal from the bulkheaded lot and...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

Keepsake

Start your vacation lounging by your Gorgeous PRIVATE POOL (17x34)  or soaking in the hot tub. The pool has a built-in 7'x 10' kiddie pool. Revel in a day of sunning on the wide Whalehead Beaches. Come back to your beautifully furnished home, kick...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/31 - 9/7
$1,902  $2,102
$200 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,706  $2,106
$400 off
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...

1618 - Dune Buggy

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Poolside propane grill station and new mattresses in select bedrooms. Recent renovations include a new...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

Happy Crab 444

Happy Crab is the perfect retreat for your Outer Banks family vacation, located a short walk (only 600 feet) from the beautiful beaches of Nags Head! The beach is just across the road via the semi-private beach access just south of the Surfside...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Caroline's Cove

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Caroline's Cove is a laid-back, no-fuss retreat in the heart of Corolla’s prestigious Buck Island community. This newer beach house features a clean...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Bayside Sunset

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomTucked into the trees, your family will adore this generously furnished vacation home with your own private pool and decks to watch the pretty Outer Banks sunsets. With all the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...