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SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

Pelican's Perch

"Pelican's Perch" is a great home away from home for you and your family! You will find panoramic ocean views from this ‘Pelican’s Perch’ in Ocean Lakes, Corolla. Unobstructed views across undeveloped dunes and just a short distance to the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

Mr. Sandman

You'll sleep soundly at Mr. Sandman in Corolla! Located in the Whalehead Beach community, this house is perfect for multi-family groups, with multiple rooms to accommodate parents and children alike.Enjoy the top-level living area, with a 75" TV...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

DAWN TREADER

This lovely vacation home, complete with an elevator, is located on a quiet dead end street in family oriented Seacrest Village. No public access to this street so the beach is very private. This house is only “64 steps” to the beach, which is...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
2/20 - 2/27
$2,743  $3,537
$794 off
2/27 - 3/6
$2,743  $3,537
$794 off
3/6 - 3/13
$2,743  $3,537
$794 off
3/13 - 3/20
$2,743  $3,537
$794 off
3/20 - 3/27
$2,743  $3,537
$794 off
3/27 - 4/3
$3,075  $3,687
$612 off
4/3 - 4/10
$3,529  $3,687
$158 off
4/10 - 4/17
$3,529  $3,687
$158 off
Low Tide Bar & Grill

Low Country Seafood from the islands. North, South, East or West, our menu will satisfy any cravings you have while on your beach vacation! Let us do the cooking tonight! Reseservations and Outdoor Seating available. We’ve got something...

Le Spot

SOUNDFRONT Avon — N. Albacore Lane — Wind and kite surfers know that it’s all about finding the right place at the right time to revel in their soul-freeing sport, which is why you’ll want to sail into that sweet spot at LE SPOT. This...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

298 | Stay Salty

Relax and rejuvenate in this spacious, thoughtfully refreshed and impeccably maintained 4700 sq. ft. Semi-Oceanfront retreat. You’ll be on vacation sooner than you think as this home is located just 5 minutes from the Wright Memorial Bridge...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Bye D Sea

Escape to the pristine shores of Pine Island in Corolla, North Carolina, and experience the ultimate oceanfront retreat at Bye D Sea. This stunning 6-bedroom coastal haven offers breathtaking views from nearly every room, ensuring a truly immersive...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

The Russell Cottage

Located in Southern Shores/ 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomTake in the gorgeous ocean vistas from this Outer Banks Oceanfront vacation home. This impressive home offers the semi-traditional Nags Head style with wraparound porches...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 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...