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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...

Hatteras Hideout

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Windlass Ct. — When it’s time to press pause on everyday life, escape to HATTERAS HIDEOUT, a peaceful five-bedroom/three-bathroom perched on a wooded lot in a peaceful cul-de-sac. For those who dream of sinking their toes...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Summersweet

Located in Corolla / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsSummersweet is a top-level end unit condominium that is the ideal getaway for families seeking painless access to all that Corolla Light Resort has to offer. Only a short walk or a brief trolley ride...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

20 Knots

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Waves - NC Hwy12 - Savor private, simple access to the sound directly from the property of this appealing home located in the heart of Waves, along with a huge, private kite and watersport set-up area. Watersports enthusiasts will...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

Gypsea Rose

Tucked into the Dunes of Southern Shores, Gypsea Rose offers the best of everything!  Step out and taste the salty air while you walk towards the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean on your private boardwalk to the beach. On those cooler nights, bring along a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 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...

Bikini Bottoms

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Summerplace Dr. - Get to the bottom of your beach bucket list this year at BIKINI BOTTOMS. A stay at this pretty oceanfront home will satiate any desires for sea, sun, sandy toes and salty breezes. The private swimming pool...

  • Hatteras
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

MY SUNSHINE

Three levels reached by private elevator set MY SUNSHINE apart, along with a ground-floor bedroom suite with a private bath. This Carolina Designs oceanfront retreat at Milepost 10 in Nags Head pairs easy access with five bedrooms, a 22 by 11...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

The Salty Pug

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomJust 600 steps from the beach, ranked with some of the bluest water in the US, get ready to bask in all this Outer Banks prow-front getaway has to offer. Whether you’re looking for...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 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!