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Currituck Banks Reserve

Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental...

Celtic Dunes

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms | 5 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomLocated just a 375 feet from the beach, this beach home is sure to please the entire family!  Offering a private pool, hot tub, gig speed wifi service and the location can't be...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

Coastal Smoothie is a beloved local spot for refreshing, feel-good treats. Tucked into this charming seaside town, it serves up vibrant, made-to-order smoothies bursting with tropical flavors and fresh ingredients. It’s the perfect pick-me-up...

Sea Spirit

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.May “Sea Spirit” lift you and take you away to an unforgettable experience filled with ocean breezes. The unique & exciting location will amaze...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

House of Friends

The House of Friends welcomes guests to a serene coastal retreat in the family-friendly Chicahauk neighborhood of Southern Shores, just a short walk from the beach. The home features a spacious living room with plush sofas and an inviting loft, all...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Harper HC-05

Enjoy the sounds of the ocean on the large covered front porch at this semi-oceanfront cottage. Many areas on the main level feature juniper walls, while a sky light and large windows facing the ocean give the living area a bright and airy feeling...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

HICKORY, DICKORY, DUCK

Contemporary décor and design make this 2,500 square-foot living space great for single or multi-family living. 1,000 square feet of decks, private pool and only 600 yards to beach.Level 1:Ground: (bedroom with Queen, private bath with shower...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/23 - 8/30
$2,404  $2,653
$249 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,121  $2,334
$213 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,781  $1,924
$143 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,781  $1,924
$143 off
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway...

Happy Ours

SOUNDFRONT Avon - Albacore Lane - Appreciate plenty of HAPPY OURS at this gorgeous soundfront home in the heart of Avon, with the wide-open beaches only a short walk away! Expansive water vistas can be adored from every level of the home perched on...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Currituck Beach Lighthouse

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order Fresnel light, (the largest size...

Shark Tales

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Just imagine all the fun you will have with your kids at this perfectly located Outer Banks vacation property. Conveniently located in Poteskeet, right...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12

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...