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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...

HIPNAUTIC

Overview Brand NEW construction, ready for 2026 rentals! Experience the calming effect of the coast at Hipnautic. This five-level semi-oceanfront retreat, located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, offers stunning ocean views from multiple...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

Ribitzki II CHA-03

Take in panoramic views of South Nags Head and Pea Island from the rooftop deck of this lovely home, offering ocean views from all levels! With east and west-facing decks, you'll have some of the best sunrise and sunset views around. Reach the beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



ON BEACH TIME

On Beach Time is a conveniently located, classic beach home, right across the street from the beach access path. Your family is sure to enjoy the spacious decks and screened porch, which will allow for fabulous outdoor dining and relaxing amongst...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

The Salty Sand Dollar

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 3 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.** Welcome to The Salty Sand Dollar!  This beautiful Semi-Oceanfront spacious home has gorgeous ocean...

  • Carova
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

The Krusty Krab

OCEANFRONT Avon — Kinnakeet Dr. — Formerly Surf Tones — Welcome to THE KRUSTY CRAB, an oceanfront getaway destined to transform your fantasy vacation into reality. Sitting right on the beach, this newly modernized four-bedroom/two full- and...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

BO DUCK

Bo Duck is a three bedroom Outer Banks rental located in the Ocean Dunes community of the town of Duck. This home is perfect for a small family vacation and is just 85 yards from the beach access. Enjoy the sunrise from the decks or walk down to the...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
6/21 - 6/28
$2,800  $3,058
$258 off
7/19 - 7/26
$2,912  $3,341
$429 off
8/2 - 8/9
$3,014  $3,341
$327 off
8/9 - 8/16
$2,474  $2,826
$352 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,062  $2,341
$279 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,822  $2,058
$236 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,698  $1,914
$216 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,525  $1,678
$153 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,549  $1,678
$129 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,268  $1,382
$114 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,268  $1,382
$114 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,350  $1,382
$32 off
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

7219 - C-Waves

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! With views of the beautiful blue Atlantic and relaxing outdoor living spaces, C-Waves is perfect for your Hatteras...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...