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Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

As Good As It Gets

Pets are allowed for 2026! As Good As It Gets is a Pet-Friendly vibrant, modern vacation home offering an ideal oasis located just steps away from the ocean. The house features a joyful, beach-themed living space with an open-plan layout...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

Sandy Paws Retreat

Located in Corolla / 3 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Feel the appeal of Carova beach, acclaimed for its clean and wide beaches, offering simple beach access and of course the wild horses of the northern beaches that roam...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Sea Lady

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Mermaids may be a thing of myth, but this genteel SEA LADY has a magical way of turning your vacation fantasies into real memories. Located on a peaceful street just 100 feet away from the beach-bound...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Windsong

OCEANVIEW Waves - Island Pines Drive - WINDSONG is ideally located and designed to take advantage of all the best Hatteras Island has to offer. This island heaven is just two tons back from the ocean (with direct beach access), one block away...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



Russ-lynn Dunes S-114

Russ-Lynn Dunes is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in Hatteras Colony only two lots from the Salvo oceanfront making this classic beach cottage a gem for your family. Enjoy the open feeling of a combination living, dining and kitchen area where all...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
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...

Neptune's Nest

OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates - Endless ocean vistas and extravagant resort amenities combine to make NEPTUNE'S NEST a seaworthy sandcastle your family will return to year after year. Start your sea odyssey with a dip in the shining private...

  • Avon
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

4607 - Bayberry Cottage

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS IS A PET FREE HOME. Bayberry Cottage is the ultimate beachy oasis for you and your family! Located in Southern Shores, this 3 bedroom, 2...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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!