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Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

Ain't Life Grand

All Bathrooms Have Been Remodeled!Located in Duck / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis gorgeous home is one of the most spectacular oceanfront properties on the Outer Banks! Your family will appreciate the open floor plan and...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Wellington By The Sea WEL-204

Location, Location, Location! Welcome to Wellington By The Sea, a private luxury oceanfront condo with over 2200 square feet of relaxing vacation enjoyment featuring magnificent ocean views, a 32’ furnished oceanfront deck, and a gourmet...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

Sparrow's Rest

Sparrow’s Rest is a charming updated 3 bedroom cottage in Duck, North Carolina. The interior space is tastefully decorated and offers a light, bright and spacious layout.  Located in Sanderling, a bird sanctuary, Sparrow’s Rest provides a...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

5471 - Resting Beach Face

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Resting Beach Face! This 6 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental has everything you need and so much more for the perfect...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

107 | Memory Maker

Create unforgettable beach vacations at Memory Maker, a spacious six-bedroom semi-oceanfront home in Nags Head designed for families looking to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the Outer Banks.The home comfortably accommodates guests with six...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

The T House

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Trade the pavement for the shoreline and discover the true meaning of "off the grid" at the T House! Located in the pristine 4x4 area, where wild horses roam and the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

Line up a shot on the 14-foot shuffleboard table, rack the pool table, then pour a round at the covered tiki bar just steps from the surf. Stairway To Heaven, an oceanfront Duck home from Carolina Designs, pairs five bedrooms and an elevator...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...