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Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

451 | South Creek Sunsets

3/19/26: Extensive updates for the 2026 season are complete and new photos have been posted with more to come. The transformation is amazing! Previously named "Gamefish Junction", this home had 8 bedrooms and that number has been reduced to 7 to...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
6/6 - 6/12
$5,795  $6,495
$700 off
6/13 - 6/19
$6,295  $6,995
$700 off
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

1562 - Coucher Du Soleil

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Kitchen cabinets and granite countertops, and Level 3 Master Bedroom cabinets and granite...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Ocean Aire

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 7.3 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** *Linens Provided in 2026 Ocean Aire is a well-maintained vacation paradise in the...

  • Carova
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

A SHORE DELIGHT

“A Shore Delight” is the ideal vacation spot - lots of space, sits on a high corner lot providing gorgeous ocean views on every level, lovely décor, less than 500 feet to beach access.Level 1:Recreation room with pool table, flat screen TV...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
5/2 - 5/9
$2,829  $3,600
$771 off
5/9 - 5/16
$2,939  $3,600
$661 off
5/23 - 5/30
$3,518  $4,032
$514 off
5/30 - 6/6
$4,631  $5,264
$633 off
6/6 - 6/13
$5,605  $6,082
$477 off
6/13 - 6/20
$6,154  $6,771
$617 off
6/20 - 6/27
$6,154  $6,771
$617 off
6/27 - 7/4
$6,767  $7,452
$685 off
7/18 - 7/25
$7,090  $7,452
$362 off
8/1 - 8/8
$6,972  $7,452
$480 off
8/15 - 8/22
$5,113  $5,401
$288 off
8/22 - 8/29
$4,550  $4,988
$438 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,996  $4,372
$376 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,689  $4,032
$343 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,292  $3,600
$308 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,292  $3,600
$308 off
9/26 - 10/3
$3,292  $3,600
$308 off
10/3 - 10/10
$3,380  $3,600
$220 off
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...

SOUNDS DUCKIN' AWESOME

Overview This seven bedroom soundfront stunner Sounds Duckin' Awesome, because it is! Tucked back on a large lot just north of the village of Duck, Sounds Duckin' Awesome has been designed to enhance your vacation fun with an unbeatable...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

5468 - Mermaids' Lagoon

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: 5 new fans installed on Level 3, 2 queens added to a primary bedroom, and the rest of the king bedrooms...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Harper HC-05

Enjoy the sounds of the ocean on the large covered front porch at this semi-oceanfront cottage. Many areas on the main level feature juniper walls, while a sky light and large windows facing the ocean give the living area a bright and airy feeling...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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.

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!