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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

DUNESBERRY

Spacious 3,300 square feet plus 3,000 square feet decks, plenty of parking. Six bedrooms with private bathrooms attached. Straight shot (five minute walk) to Hillcrest life-guarded beach. All bedrooms have private bath and deck access.Level...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Shoulda' Been Here Yesterday

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomWelcome to the ideal vacation home!  Shoulda' Been Here Yesterday is located in the cozy private community of Crown Point. This refreshed 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom beach home offers a...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
5/2 - 5/9
$1,665  $1,849
$184 off
5/9 - 5/16
$1,665  $1,849
$184 off
5/16 - 5/23
$1,665  $1,849
$184 off
5/23 - 5/30
$1,963  $2,199
$236 off
5/30 - 6/6
$2,112  $2,375
$263 off
6/6 - 6/13
$2,409  $2,724
$315 off
6/20 - 6/27
$3,302  $3,775
$473 off
7/5 - 7/12
$4,045  $4,649
$604 off
7/15 - 7/22
$4,045  $4,649
$604 off
7/26 - 8/2
$4,045  $4,649
$604 off
8/12 - 8/19
$4,045  $4,649
$604 off
8/18 - 8/25
$3,302  $3,775
$473 off
8/25 - 9/1
$3,004  $3,424
$420 off
9/3 - 9/10
$2,409  $2,724
$315 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,112  $2,375
$263 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,112  $2,375
$263 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,665  $1,849
$184 off
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

Summerwind

Located in Corolla / 7 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsThis extravagant oceanfront home sits on a high elevation offering striking ocean vistas. Of particular note, the design of Summerwind provides wide-span Ocean and beach vistas...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

6284 - Barker's Jewel

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED!  Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2025: Renovated Kitchen and New Appliances, New West-Facing Decking with Polywood Furniture, New LVP...

  • 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...

K7002 Flip Flop

Welcome to Flip Flop by KEES Vacations! Enjoy contactless vacationing at Flip Flop! Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills and perfectly situated near Avalon Fishing Pier, Flip Flop allows for easy vacationing. As a semi-oceanfront property, this...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Promise Kept

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Atlantic Dr. - If a vacation soaked in ocean and sound vistas sounds tempting, look no further than PROMISE KEPT. Located just 3 tons away from the Rodanthe Pier, simple access to the beach on a state maintained paved road ...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

1611 - Ocean Therapy

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Nestled in the serene Crown Point community of Corolla, this charming coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of...

  • Corolla
  • 4 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...