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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...

Our Happy Place

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore this Corolla Light Villa, centrally located in the heart of Corolla Light with lighthouse vistas! Appreciate all the amenities of Corolla Light including their...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

BEACH HAVEN

Enjoy beautiful views from this light and airy home; Beach Haven is just a short walk to the beach and close to the community pool.Level 1:Laundry room with full refrigerator.Level 2:Large, bright, and airy great room with large flat screen HDTV...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/15 - 8/22
$2,289  $2,596
$307 off
8/22 - 8/29
$1,967  $2,320
$353 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,817  $2,052
$235 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,710  $1,915
$205 off
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Easterly W-27

This well-appointed, classic Hatteras Island beach cottage offers a convenient one-level floor plan with modern amenities including WiFi, stainless steel appliances, 4 digital smart TVs, stereo, and more. For your convenience, sheets and towels are...

  • Waves
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

5428 - By the Breakers

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Relax and Recharge at This Pet-Friendly Nags Head Beach House. Planning an Outer Banks vacation? This bright and...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

THE BEST OF TIDES

Overview Guaranteed to be the hub for a fantastic Outer Banks getaway, The Best of Tides is an 8-bedroom vacation located in the popular Whalehead community in Corolla. Only one street over from the oceanfront, you are a short distance...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Salty Soul

Located in Avon / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms Located on a peaceful oceanside street in Avon, Salty Soul, a 4-bedroom/2 bath vacation home is ideally located to allow you to savor ocean vistas and simple beach access. Entirely modernized, from...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

7218 - Legacy

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Nestled in the charming town of Salvo, Legacy awaits to provide an unforgettable beach getaway. This pet friendly 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Salvo...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...