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Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

6504 - Eagle's Nest

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Cozy, comfortable beach home. Enjoy ocean views from the large top deck. Plenty of room for families. Screened porch...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Fitzgerald

New for 2026 - Tiki Bar (photos coming soon!) Located in Kill Devil Hills / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsFitzgerald is located at Mile Post 5. This home offers exceptional ocean vistas, there is no home on the oceanfront so your beach access is...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Sandi Hill

The private pool keeps you cool, the hot tub soothes your troubles and the spacious furnished decks allow you to check out the views while enjoying ocean breezes. You can bring the family dog too! Great vacation memories are waiting to be made in...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Margaritavilla

OCEANFRONT Hatteras – Durant Station Condo, Unit 209 – Stay in luxury at this second level, two bedroom, dog friendly oceanfront condo at Durant Station. You’ll be dreaming of drinks at the beach in MARGARITAVILLA. Watch the sunrise every...

  • Hatteras
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

Once in a Blue Moon do you find a beach home so comfortable for several families with six bedrooms, six baths, two living areas and a sitting room, only ten yards from the beach access, with gorgeous ocean views from two floors, complete with a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/16 - 8/23
$5,252  $5,985
$733 off
8/23 - 8/30
$4,460  $5,145
$685 off
8/30 - 9/6
$3,935  $4,442
$507 off
9/6 - 9/13
$3,736  $4,087
$351 off
9/13 - 9/20
$3,323  $3,648
$325 off
9/20 - 9/27
$3,269  $3,648
$379 off
9/27 - 10/4
$3,278  $3,648
$370 off
10/4 - 10/11
$3,332  $3,648
$316 off
10/11 - 10/18
$3,332  $3,648
$316 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,700  $2,946
$246 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,700  $2,946
$246 off
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...

Sea Queen

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Spaciousness, comfort and carefree living rule at SEA QUEEN, a seven-bedroom/six-full and one-half bath home located just steps from the ocean’s edge. Build castles in the sand before returning to your...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Nana's Bananas 458-B

For the best of the Outer Banks visit Nana’s Bananas! This amazing beach house has everything your family could want for an OBX vacation. This home has added features such as a private pool, a tiki area, a hot tub, and a game room, sure to delight...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 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...