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ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

The Sleepy Dog

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Colony Drive - If you're looking for a home to accommodate your group with a nice selection of amenities in a great location and at a good value, try THE SLEEPY DOG. Just 3 tons from the beach, access is just a short walk away. The...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

LAZY DAYS

Enjoy wide open views and beautiful sunsets over the nearby sound from this striking house built atop one of the highest dunes in Southern Shores. Lazy Days features all the extras that make this house special for those who stay. Outfitted with...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
7/5 - 7/12
$4,858  $5,333
$475 off
8/9 - 8/16
$4,332  $4,529
$197 off
8/16 - 8/23
$3,836  $4,007
$171 off
8/23 - 8/30
$3,365  $3,674
$309 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,889  $3,203
$314 off
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...

No Bad Days

Now Pet Friendly!Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Your family will adore this home on the Canal front in Carova Beach. This peaceful location includes a dock with canal access and wild horses roaming...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
6/13 - 6/20
$2,322  $2,752
$430 off
6/20 - 6/27
$2,815  $3,368
$553 off
7/4 - 7/11
$3,442  $4,152
$710 off
7/10 - 7/17
$3,442  $4,152
$710 off
7/18 - 7/25
$3,442  $4,152
$710 off
7/31 - 8/7
$3,442  $4,152
$710 off
8/7 - 8/14
$3,095  $3,718
$623 off
9/1 - 9/8
$2,770  $3,312
$542 off
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...

DUNESBERRY

Spacious 3,300 square feet plus 3,000 square feet decks, plenty of parking. Six bedrooms with private bathrooms attached. Straight shot (five minute walk) to Hillcrest life-guarded beach. All bedrooms have private bath and deck access.Level...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Seas the Dream CD-108

Seas the Dream is a bright and airy oceanside stunner, just a short walk to the beach in the Carolina Dunes neighborhood in the quaint and cozy Village of Duck. When not frolicking in the sand and playing in the waves, spend your days lounging by...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
6/13 - 6/20
$5,498  $6,298
$800 off
6/27 - 7/4
$6,046  $6,846
$800 off
7/4 - 7/11
$6,024  $6,824
$800 off
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

426 | J. Jones

The wrap around screened porch is one of the first things you'll notice in this best-of-the-old-and-new Nags Head Beach cottage! Nicely decorated & very well maintained, this home retains the character & feel of an Old Nags Head cottage w...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
6/14 - 6/20
$3,995  $4,995
$1,000 off
6/21 - 6/27
$4,995  $5,695
$700 off
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...

SOUTHERN OAKS HIDEAWAY

Welcome to our little retirement home in the perfect location! Start your vacation the right way—arrive on Friday and spend your weekend relaxing at the beach instead of sitting in traffic. With one less day of travel stress, you can ease into...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
6/19 - 6/26
$3,801  $4,199
$398 off
6/26 - 7/3
$3,895  $4,199
$304 off
7/3 - 7/10
$3,839  $4,431
$592 off
7/10 - 7/17
$3,980  $4,431
$451 off
7/17 - 7/24
$3,895  $4,431
$536 off
8/7 - 8/14
$3,506  $4,431
$925 off
8/21 - 8/28
$2,835  $3,685
$850 off
9/4 - 9/11
$2,164  $2,656
$492 off
9/11 - 9/18
$1,906  $2,369
$463 off
9/18 - 9/25
$1,906  $2,174
$268 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,568  $2,174
$606 off
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...

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!