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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...

HANKS HIDEAWAY

“Hank’s Hideaway” is a classic, coastal cottage, located just 341 yards to a community beach access. This oceanside home offers something for everyone, including an open great room, a recreation room, private pool, hot tub and expansive...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/31 - 6/7
$3,809  $4,414
$605 off
6/7 - 6/14
$4,674  $5,087
$413 off
6/14 - 6/21
$5,559  $5,935
$376 off
6/21 - 6/28
$5,636  $5,935
$299 off
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

THE DAPPER DUCK

The Dapper Duck is a four bedroom OBX vacation rental in Southern Shores. Located just 200 yards from beach access, this home features a wood fireplace and gorgeous horizon ocean views from the upper deck. Its convenient location means that it’s...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/24 - 5/31
$1,373  $1,525
$152 off
5/31 - 6/7
$1,711  $1,923
$212 off
6/7 - 6/14
$1,859  $2,097
$238 off
6/21 - 6/28
$2,098  $2,315
$217 off
6/28 - 7/5
$2,264  $2,503
$239 off
7/19 - 7/26
$2,298  $2,503
$205 off
7/26 - 8/2
$2,269  $2,503
$234 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,304  $2,503
$199 off
8/9 - 8/16
$1,980  $2,141
$161 off
8/16 - 8/23
$1,912  $2,068
$156 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,782  $1,923
$141 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,547  $1,662
$115 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,462  $1,568
$106 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,328  $1,398
$70 off
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

CAROLINA SUNRISE

Bright and airy home on beautiful and conveniently located Circle Drive. Spacious pool deck in private treed area. Three levels of sun and shaded decks. Lighted rooftop deck with 360 degree views.Level 1:3 bedrooms (1 with Queen, CATV, and private...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/26 - 7/3
$4,142  $4,621
$479 off
7/10 - 7/17
$4,563  $4,621
$58 off
7/31 - 8/7
$4,417  $4,621
$204 off
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

A Midsummer Knight's Dream 137-B

A Midsummer Knight's Dream is classic Outer Banks beach house located in the Osprey community of Duck, NC. You’ll enjoy beautiful views from all three levels of this charming retreat. Thoughtful details, wonderful colors, and beautiful decor make...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

1285 - Sands to Sea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Discover your perfect beach getaway in Corolla at Sands to Sea. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom vacation rental offers...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Moge Tee

QUALITY YOU CAN SEE, FRESHNESS YOU CAN TASTE! Every cup made to order with the freshest ingredients and handcrafted loose leaf tea brewed to perfection! Combining all the natural gifts from mother nature!

BENTWOOD SOUTH

Discover Bentwood South, a captivating beach house atop the highest dunes in Southern Shores and within walking distance of the ocean and Duck. With its deck offering unrivaled Sound views and sunsets, this five-bedroom retreat sleeps nine or ten in...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
6/13 - 6/20
$3,372  $3,759
$387 off
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...

Skipper's Haven 519-A

Enjoy morning sunrises over the Atlantic and evening sunsets backdropped by Cape Hatteras National Seashore at Skipper’s Haven, a 6-bedroom, 3.5 bath, pet-friendly oceanfront home just past milepost 17 in South Nags Head. As the popularity of our...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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 40-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!