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Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

SOUND REFLECTIONS

Check out this soundside vacation rental in Corolla, NC! It’s loaded from top to bottom with the latest appliances, modern styling, and a truly unique charm. “Sound Reflections” is a sure bet to please everyone on your Outer Banks vacation...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/28 - 7/5
$3,164  $4,034
$870 off
7/26 - 8/2
$3,512  $4,034
$522 off
8/2 - 8/9
$3,586  $4,034
$448 off
8/16 - 8/23
$2,730  $2,990
$260 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,687  $2,816
$129 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,277  $2,469
$192 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,121  $2,295
$174 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,873  $2,030
$157 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,873  $2,030
$157 off
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

317 | Sea You Again

This exceptional vacation home provides Outer Banks vacationing at its best. Boasting over 5,000 square feet of living area, the large rooms make it a wonderful gathering place for your family. Getting to the Beach will be a snap (only 270 feet to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
6/27 - 7/3
$6,995  $9,995
$3,000 off
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...

Chez Shea

Located in Southern Shores / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomLocation, Location, Location! Pretty, warm, cozy and comfortable semi- oceanfront home with beautiful ocean vistas and beach access directly across the dead-end street. This...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

291 | Kingfisher

New Amenities for the 2026 season including: New wrap-around composite deck, porch roof, staircase and lighting on the ocean side of the house, New ten foot glass sliding door leading to oceanfront deck, New GE Cafe Refrigerator, Range, &...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Mahalo

Welcome to Mahalo, your ideal Corolla retreat! Perfect for families and groups looking to unwind and enjoy the best of the Outer Banks. Located in the desirable Villages at Ocean Hill, this spacious 5-bedroom home is just a short, easy walk to the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
8/22 - 8/29
$4,693  $4,917
$224 off
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...

SOUND TO SEA

This soundside home offers a Private Saltwater Pool (with outdoor half bath off pool area), Private Hot Tub on the top deck and panoramic sound views from all rooms. Just a short walk to the Southern Shores sound access, pleasant bike ride to Duck...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/9 - 8/16
$3,160  $3,621
$461 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,453  $2,665
$212 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,244  $2,433
$189 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,016  $2,190
$174 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,016  $2,190
$174 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,840  $1,994
$154 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,840  $1,994
$154 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,767  $1,806
$39 off
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...

Redemption

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - NC Hwy. 12 - REDEMPTION is one of the tallest homes in Rodanthe giving it a unique perspective from its decks. Feel pretty vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and sunset vistas over the sound, striking beach access - just steps from...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms

For more than 30 years, Moneysworth Beach Equipment & Linen Rentals has been making your beach vacation packing list shorter and your stay in the Outer Banks more relaxing. With FREE DELIVERY AND PICK-UP to all beach rentals from Hatteras to...

From kiteboarding rentals and equipment, to unique summer camps and some of the biggest events on Hatteras Island, there’s certainly a lot for water lovers to discover at Real Watersports. This tri-villages landmark that is world famous with...