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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...

Hawk's Nest North HKN-N

Located on the renowned wide beaches in the center of Nags Head, you are certain to find all the amenities to make your beach vacation everything you dreamed it could be at Hawk's Nest North! This duplex is a step back into classic Old Nags...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Island Time

Experience the epitome of coastal luxury at Island Time - a semi-oceanfront sanctuary offering unrivaled amenities and stunning vistas. Boasting an elevator for seamless accessibility, this exquisite retreat welcomes multiple furry companions...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

Paradise Found

OCEANFRONT Waves - Wimble Shores North - This is the ideal beach home for you if you want a enormous master bedroom on the great room level that lets you go to sleep looking out over the sand dunes and features a sliding door to the deck and an...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

The Other Side S-89

Welcome to The Other Side! This newly-remodeled vacation rental is sure to be your new favorite Hatteras Island beach getaway. Located in Salvo, this location is perfect for bike riding, dog-walking, and shell seeking. Beach access is a short walk...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

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
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

1756 - Heavenly Shore

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Enjoy a glorious beach getaway with your loved ones at this 5 bedroom, 3 bath vacation home that offers peaceful views of maritime woods and is...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

AFTER DUNE DELIGHT

"After Dune Delight" is a bright and open home with cathedral ceilings on the upper level to create plenty of open space!  Enjoy the sunshine and warmth from the top level sun deck as you watch the family splash around in the large private pool...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...