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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...

FISH TALES

Fish Tales pairs 12 bedrooms with six kings, three queens, and three double bunks, a rare feat even among the largest homes in the Carolina Designs collection. This oceanfront Nags Head retreat at Milepost 19.5 adds an elevator, a rec room, and...

  • Nags Head
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
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...

Seas the Dream CD-108

Seas the Dream is a bright and airy oceanside stunner, just a short walk to the beach in the Carolina Dunes neighborhood in the quaint and cozy Village of Duck. When not frolicking in the sand and playing in the waves, spend your days lounging by...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Beach Please (Formerly 1-2 Sea)

Located in the popular Ocean Sands community, this well-maintained oceanside home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and beach vacation fun. Spend your mornings enjoying coffee on the deck before heading to the beach, just a...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

641 | By The Shore

Wake up to sunrise over the Atlantic, spend your day steps from the sand, and end the evening watching sunset over the sound from your own private crow’s nest.For the 2026 season, this longtime guest favorite in South Nags Head has been...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Island Time

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Durant Station Condominiums, Unit 305 — Are you ready for ISLAND TIME? Located on the third floor of this oceanfront condominium complex at Durant Station, this three-bedroom/two-bath unit is the ideal place to appreciate...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Barefoot Bungalow

Located in Buxton | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full BathroomsStep into Barefoot Bungalow, where barefoot days, salty breezes, and starlit nights set the tone for the ideal hideaway. This ground-level, handicap-friendly getaway blends coastal appeal with modern...

  • Buxton
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

5683 - Nauti Buoy

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Nauti Buoy, the Outer Banks vacation home that offers the curb appeal and wow factor you deserve for your...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms

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...