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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...

Maughlin 532-A

If you are looking for a truly laid-back beach experience, Maughlin is the place! With the living area and porch overlooking the ocean, you almost forget you’re above dry land and able to walk the wide beach before getting your toes wet. This...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

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
8/16 - 8/23
$3,533  $4,522
$989 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...

Maison des Jeux

Bring the whole family for an unforgettable Outer Banks escape at Maison des Jeux, a spacious seven-bedroom Oceanside retreat in the sought-after Ocean Sands community of Corolla. Thoughtfully designed with families in mind, this beautifully...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Duck Legacy Unit 2E

Welcome to Duck Legacy! Where Early Morning Coffee Tastes Better With The Oceanfront Sunrises!Duck Legacy Unit 2E is a 2nd floor corner unit vacation condo with great ocean views and beach breezes. Smell the salt air from the covered balcony...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

640 | Sandy Bottoms

Comfortably furnished, very well equipped this terrific Nags Head vacation home offers Ocean Views and is within easy walking distance of the Beach (less than 150 yards to Admiral St. beach access). The neighborhood is perfect for families with...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

A Pirate's Paradise

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.A 5 Arrgh Property - WOW!  Owners’ of this property want everyone to feel at “home” when they stay here. Realizing that renters save and look...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

The Lucky Duck CD-29

Indulge in the ultimate OBX vacation experience at The Lucky Duck, conveniently located between the secluded beaches of Duck, NC and the serene waters of the Currituck Sound. You’re a mere 1200 feet to the beach access, where you can experience...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
8/22 - 8/29
$4,085  $4,385
$300 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,657  $2,957
$300 off

A pleasant, casual cafe with two locations offering seafood, sandwiches, salads, and coffee and frozen drinks.

Dairy Queen, endearlingly called “DQ” by fans, is a soft serve ice cream and restaurant chain serving tasty eats, treats and beverages. 

Watermen’s Bar & Grill boasts a “unique indoor/outdoor design” with spectacular waterfront views and a friendly staff - and “the best coffee, beers and mixed drinks on the Outer Banks.” This includes an exclusive...

Visitors staying in the tri-village communities of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo will be just a stone’s throw away from the unique groceries and great eats they need for a delicious Outer Banks vacation, thanks to Waves Market & Deli. This...