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H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

Caribbean Hues 419-A

This beautiful home in Old Nags Head Place is perfect for your next family getaway. Just step outside the door to relax in the large private 14x30 pool and hot tub! Enjoy the salt air and ocean views from the extensive sun and covered decks. The...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Eileen's Way 58-D

Eileen's Way, located on the northern beaches of the Outer Banks, is sure to be your restful haven! This home is pet-friendly (dogs only), so bring your fur baby along for the trip.Nestled on a quiet street, you are sure to enjoy this delightful...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

3213 - Seaside Salvation

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED!  Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: 3 king beds and 1 set of twin beds. Seaside Salvation is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves

Located in Avon | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomGypsies, Tramps and Thieves is the beach hideaway you’ve been looking for! This well-appointed home located in Avon Village features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, expansive ocean vistas...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

WIND AND TIDES

Discover WIND AND TIDES in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental completed in May 2025. This brand new 6-bedroom semi-oceanfront Outer Banks home offers over 3,700 square feet on three levels, a private pool, a hot tub, and an elevator...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

WORTH THE WAIT

With an elevator that reaches every floor, Worth The Wait is a Carolina Designs rental in Southern Shores built to bring every generation to the beach together. Seven bedrooms, six with private baths, a 33-foot private pool, and a poolside hot...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

110 | Sunset Paradise

Ideal for kayaking, paddle boarding, crabbing or just plain relaxing while enjoying magnificent sunsets over Kitty Hawk Bay, "Sunset Paradise" is a terrific vacation choice. This waterfront home offers a private pier, exceptional sound views &...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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!