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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...

K9104 Why Knot 4 bedroom home at The Cur...

Welcome to Why Knot! If you are looking for a home that offers an impeccable view of the ocean and beyond, then look no further! This stunning soundside four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom retreat with hot tub and pool is ready and waiting for...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

K0115 High Tide 2 Bedroom at Cambridge C...

Welcome to High Tide at Cambridge Cove! Centrally located in Kill Devil Hills, this two-bedroom, two-and-one-half bath condo is the perfect vacation spot! When you enter the community, you will feel like you are at a resort. You may not even want to...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with us! Browse our inventory of 350+ premier Outer Banks vacation rentals, including houses in Duck, Corolla, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head!

Sunset Retreat

WOW! Talk about your famous Outer Banks sunsets! “Sunset Retreat” is a sound front property in Duck for your family and friends that will give you sunsets galore! The house has plenty of space for everyone to spread out, and the sound front...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Sea Breeze 909

Sea Breeze in Avon is the perfect getaway for your next small family Outer Banks vacation. This quaint, pet-friendly Hatteras Island home features plenty of outside seating on the screened porch and sundeck. Take in the ocean views from the crow's...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

TIDES THAT BIND

Overview Decks, decks, and more decks! If you enjoy spending time outside to bask in the sunshine, breathe in the fresh coastal air, enjoy an elevated view of the horizon, and let any worry on your mind float away, Tides That Bind is...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

SOUND OF TRANQUILITY

Overview Brand new construction, complete and ready for 2026 rentals! More photos to come.Whether you're indoors or out, vacation days spent at Sound of Tranquility will be those that the whole family talks about for years to come as...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
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...

Ocean Oasis W-05

Welcome to your very own Ocean Oasis! Nestled in front of a pond in the midst of nature, this amazing brand-new construction, is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy watching the wildlife that sometimes visits while having that first cup of...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
4/12 - 4/19
$2,538  $2,638
$100 off
4/18 - 4/25
$2,482  $2,582
$100 off
4/26 - 5/3
$2,776  $2,876
$100 off
5/3 - 5/10
$2,776  $2,876
$100 off
5/11 - 5/18
$2,797  $2,897
$100 off
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.

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.