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Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Sea Squirt 375

Welcome to the Sea Squirt! This comfortable cottage at milepost 8.5 is located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. It’s just a short drive to restaurants, such as Captain George’s, the Brewing Station, or Mama Kwan’s. And, most importantly, the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

1st Wave

OCEANFRONT Waves - O'Neal Road - Be the 1st to catch the sun and surf at 1st WAVE, a luxury home boasting wide ocean frontage that will make you feel like #1! Located on a peaceful cul de sac, this attractively decorated home lends a boutique hotel...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

Klein Cottage

Bring your family to this classically beautiful oceanfront property with panoramic ocean views from inside and out! Historic properties have been lovingly built with treasures from the longtime family home that weathered 40 years on this same site...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

810 | Kelly's Ketch IV

This Beautifully Decorated Nags Head home provides a long list of features designed w/your vacation enjoyment in mind including a spacious floor plan, Great Ocean Views and a short walk to the Beach (less than 170 feet) to the Bladen Street Beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

420 | Ocean Wings

With panoramic views of the Ocean & Beach from all levels, this lovely Oceanfront home offers everything your family will need for a memorable Outer Banks Vacation. Perfect for any season, this spacious home is over 4,300 Sq. Ft. With three...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Island Mist

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Resort — Let a whisper of serenity envelope you at ISLAND MIST, a four-bedroom/four-full and one-half bath coastal escape where inspiration is found in every sunset’s pretty palette or in the thrill of...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Catching Rays

Indulge in the ultimate Outer Banks getaway at Catching Rays! Nestled on a serene street within the sought-after Ocean Sands community in Corolla's tranquil northern stretch, this inviting beach retreat promises a blend of tranquility and comfort...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

Experience unmatchable sportfishing on the Outer Banks! The Outer Banks, also referred as ‘the Billfish Capital of the World’, offers some of the world’s finest OBX sportfishing and the most preferred game fish. Treat yourself...

No Outer Banks family vacation is ever complete without a Harbor Star dolphin tour. What could possibly be more exciting than watching the wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphin jump and frolic right in front of you? This trip is guaranteed to be a great...

OBX Crabbing & Shrimping Charters is a full-time commercial fishing family here to give your family a real Outer Banks experience. Their trips are very hands on, lots of fun, and educational for all ages. Guests often see dolphin, osprey...