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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...

340 | Knot At Work

Knot at Work is a terrific vacation home that features lovely décor throughout, spacious floor plan, and comfortable furnishings your family is sure to enjoy. Ideally situated in "Old Nags Head Place" with easy walking to both the Bainbridge...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

South Beach CSC-4K

South Beach is located in the premier Croatan Surf Club condominium complex. A gorgeous top floor corner unit offering 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms offers breathtaking ocean views, with beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main living and dining...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

804 | Moon Shadow

This terrific South Nags Head beach home has so much to offer, starting w/ expansive Ocean Views and Beach Access just steps away (175 Ft. to James Street Beach Access). Large open, covered decking on three sides of the home provide great vistas of...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

A Summer Place VOH-132

Welcome to A Summer Place, an oceanside vacation rental located in the Villages at Ocean Hill in Corolla! You will appreciate the ocean views and breezes from the decks of this wonderfully equipped home! The beach access is just a short walk...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

SEA CASTLE

Dim the lights in the tiered-seating home theater, then roll back the accordion wall to the pool table waiting on the other side. SEA CASTLE, a nine bedroom oceanfront escape from Carolina Designs at Milepost 10 in Nags Head, pairs eight king...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
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...

6193 - Beech Nut

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Crow's nest replaced. Beech Nut is a beautiful Outer Banks Oceanfront home. Half bath downstairs on ground level added for your...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Moby Duck 192-C

Moby Duck is a delightful home located in the Tuckahoe community in Duck! Enjoy four bedrooms, including an en suite with a garden tub and private sauna. Spend your time outside on the large sun deck, or at the community pool and tennis courts...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...