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Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

5863 - Belvidere East

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located adjacent to the Wildlife Sanctuary, "Belvidere East" provides unimaginable sunsets over the Roanoke Sound and...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

Where Aye Wanna Beach

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomIf your family wants a beach vacation, then Where Aye Wanna Beach is the ideal choice! This semi-oceanfront location is 75 feet from the beach boardwalk path, it's dog friendly, and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

741 | Flip Flop Livin

Dog Friendly for the 2026 Season!Comfortable and nicely decorated, this Kill Devils Hills vacation home is well equipped and located within easy walking distance of the Beach (approx. 200 yards and lifeguarded during the summer). Centrally located...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

SUNNY OUTLOOK

Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2026!Sunny Outlook is a soundfront vacation home in the Currituck Club, and is sure to offer breathtaking views throughout the day and into the sunset hours. Its immediate waterfront...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

Marabel-by-the-Sea

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsAppreciate a calming hideaway in this unique home! Bask in the sun while appreciating the seclusion of the fenced-in pool area or appreciate ocean vistas from the top level while soaking up the sun...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

Kildare 115

Mornings at Kildare start with salty air, coffee on the porch, and the sound of waves just down the street. This classic Duck beach box has been completely refreshed for 2026, with new paint throughout, new flooring, brand-new bathrooms, and a...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

034 | Solitude House

This exceptional vacation home provides an ideal location on Ocean View Loop in Southern Shores. Quiet, peaceful, and within easy walking distance of the beach, your family will be pleased with all this newly remodeled home has to offer. The street...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/24 - 5/30
$2,895  $3,195
$300 off
6/21 - 6/27
$5,295  $5,995
$700 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.

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...

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.

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!