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The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

High Dune

OCEANFRONT Avon - Fitzwater Ct. - Everything one could want for the ideal vacation. The first level entrance opens to a roomy entry with constructed-in desk, bookshelves, broad library, mini refrigerator, TV/DVD and queen couch bed. There is a...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Pelican Watch

Paradise awaits you in this luxurious home with breathtaking ocean views! Lovingly appointed with all your needs in mind; Enjoy a family-friendly location only a few feet to the beach for little ones! Private pool and hot tub offer evenings of...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

K9043 A Million Dreams 9 Bedroom at Soun...

Welcome to A Million Dreams at Corolla Bay by KEES Vacations! Experience an unforgettable KEES OBX vacation soundfront and up close to some of the best sunsets your eyes have seen! This home boasts 9-bedrooms, a private heated pool, and an elevator...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 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...

WRITTEN IN SAND

Forget your troubles, consider them written in sand, when you come to relax and live the beach life at this awesome vacation rental in Duck! The reverse floor plan lets you enjoy the idyllic sunset views from the spacious decks and upper and middle...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/23 - 8/30
$3,313  $3,834
$521 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,921  $3,334
$413 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,705  $3,080
$375 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,680  $1,743
$63 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,680  $1,743
$63 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,530  $1,592
$62 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,530  $1,592
$62 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,583  $1,592
$9 off
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Sunbelievable

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Bring the entire family for a “Sunbelievable” week at the beach in this comfy, family-friendly property! You will walk in to find quality, warm, and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

BLUE BREEZE

Discover BLUE BREEZE in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental set directly on the oceanfront at Milepost 10. This custom designed and decorated 8-bedroom home pairs uninterrupted Atlantic views with a private pool, hot tub, rec...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

BLUEGRASS BREEZE

Discover BLUEGRASS BREEZE in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where eight bedrooms each have a private bath and the community beach access sits right next door. This oceanfront Outer Banks home pairs a 32 x 13 private pool, hot...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
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...