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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...

Emerald Wave VNH-6

Immerse yourself in Emerald Wave, a breathtaking oceanfront home with expansive ocean views! This 8-bedroom home makes for a spacious environment for your family to sprawl out and enjoy your OBX vacation. Surround yourself with lovely furnishings...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

SS Tranquility 76-M

Set sail on SS Tranquility, a newly-updated oceanside home located in the popular Corolla community of Ocean Sands. Major renovations for 2025 include new flooring, furniture, paint, appliances, lighting, vanities, and more! Peacefully surrounded by...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

Beacon's Watch

About a mile from local shopping, grocery stores, golfing, restaurants and movies. This property offers entertainment for everyone. Beacon's Watch has a beautiful private pool, hot tub, pool table, basketball goal, and even an ELEVATOR for those...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

059 | Peyton's Place

Peyton’s Place is a Great Semi-Oceanfront home fronting the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk. It is nicely furnished, offers Ocean Views, excellent Beach Access (Only 50 Yds. to Beach), is convenient to shopping, dining, and area attractions. This is a...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

199 | Blue Pelican

The Blue Pelican offers a terrific Semi-Oceanfront location that is just steps from the Beach and features its own private beach access located directly across from the home. Enjoy sweeping Ocean Views, your own Private Swimming Pool and Hot Tub...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

Dennis

Welcome to Dennis, a stunning brand-new 8-bedroom semi-oceanfront retreat within the exclusive Pine Island Limited Community. This property blends coastal elegance with modern luxury, providing an ultimate setting for unforgettable Outer Banks...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Never Forgotten

OCEANFRONT Resort Rodanthe - You’ll always remember NEVER FORGOTTEN, a vacation getaway with striking ocean vistas that will linger in your mind long after your vacation is over. Take the elevator to the top level and enter into the roomy kitchen...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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!