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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...

Sand Crab 552-A

Spend your vacation at the Sand Crab! This home offers an abundance of amenities for the ideal OBX vacation! This high-quality home features beautiful hardwood flooring, great bedding and a comfortable layout. Come enjoy Sand Crab, located on the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

7825 - The Carolina Moon

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located on the beautiful soundfront of Frisco lies The Carolina Moon. This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom Hatteras Island rental has everything you need to...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Baywatch

Located in Salvo | 7 Bedrooms | 7 Full Bathrooms |  1 Half BathroomHeaven awaits at Baywatch, a luxury, luxury-filled, sound-front home with serene vistas of the Pamlico Sound. Located in the exclusive Wind Over Waves subdivision, Baywatch features...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
8/30 - 9/6
$6,997  $8,597
$1,600 off
9/11 - 9/18
$3,928  $4,761
$833 off
9/14 - 9/21
$3,928  $4,761
$833 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...

4704 - Shell Yeah

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Relaxed living in the heart of Southern Shores! Shell Yeah is a spacious 4 bedroom, 4 bathrooms home with views of the ocean. There aren’t any...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Stay Salty

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.“Stay Salty” (formerly Ocean Paradise South) awaits your family for your own paradise vacation. Besides the private pool and hot tub, ocean views...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
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...

Sea Time

Create lasting memories at Sea Time, your ideal Outer Banks getaway! Perfectly situated in the Ocean Sands community, this well-kept coastal retreat offers the best of both worlds—peaceful surroundings with easy access to everything you need...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/23 - 8/30
$1,709  $2,104
$395 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,553  $2,148
$595 off
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Carolina Clipper WHL-11

Carolina Clipper will be the perfect home for your dream vacation on the best beaches of the OBX! This well-equipped, sun-filled oceanside retreat is located in prestigious Whalehead Beach in the historic town of Corolla, and only about 600 feet...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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!