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DUNMUIR

If you’re looking for a great family vacation on the Outer Banks, look no further than “Dunmuir.” This cozy cottage, located in the quiet town of Southern Shores, has four bedrooms and two full baths and is even dog-friendly. Grab your cup of...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/29 - 9/5
$1,837  $1,995
$158 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,791  $1,858
$67 off
9/12 - 9/19
$1,576  $1,636
$60 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,585  $1,636
$51 off
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

This One's for You!

New for 2026: Addition of a Hot Tub!Located in Corolla / 5 Bedroom / 5 Full Bathrooms / 3 Half Bathrooms (2 indoor, 1 poolside)You'll be amazed by this charming bespoke-constructed home with pretty ocean vistas! Located just a short walk from the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
6/26 - 7/3
$7,491  $8,991
$1,500 off
7/4 - 7/11
$7,491  $8,991
$1,500 off
7/10 - 7/17
$7,491  $8,991
$1,500 off
8/31 - 9/7
$5,991  $6,991
$1,000 off
9/6 - 9/13
$5,241  $6,241
$1,000 off
9/11 - 9/18
$4,291  $5,041
$750 off
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...

SalvOasis By the Sea

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Fifth St. - At the end of a long drive, there aren't many places you'd rather relax than at SALVOASIS BY THE SEA, this well-appointed beach home just one lot back from the beach and close to an ORV ramp. Start your vacation...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

5420 - The Galleon

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! The Galleon located at Milepost 14 in Nags Head. This functional home sits just across the road from the ocean...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

5586 - Gabe and Abe's Ocean Breeze

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Gabe and Abe's Ocean Breeze is a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental located in Nags Head. This cozy oceanside retreat...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

078 | Fort Myers

This vacation home provides your family with spacious, comfortable living areas, lovely decor, and a wide range of amenities that are sure to please. Ideally situated in the Sea Crest Village community of Southern Shores, this home has direct...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
6/7 - 6/13
$3,995  $4,595
$600 off
6/21 - 6/27
$5,495  $6,295
$800 off
6/28 - 7/4
$5,995  $6,995
$1,000 off
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Fishdance A-116

Fishdance is a comfortable one-level home with just a short 200 ft stroll to the nearest beach access!Take in horizon views and salty breezes from the crow's nest. Relax your evenings away on the spacious screened porch. With a cozy living area, a...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...