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Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Blue Parrot 163

There's nothing like watching a colorful sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean from the large decks boasting ocean views. Ample decking provides plenty of room for sunbathing or sitting on the upper deck with the ocean breezes providing your serenity...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

WINDANCE

You’ll enjoy the best of the beach at this lovely home in the Chickahauk neighborhood of Southern Shores. “Windance” is situated on a private, secluded, wooded lot backing up to wetlands and frequented by deer and other wildlife. Splash around...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
4/19 - 4/26
$1,546  $1,886
$340 off
4/26 - 5/3
$1,597  $1,886
$289 off
5/3 - 5/10
$1,935  $2,291
$356 off
5/10 - 5/17
$2,014  $2,291
$277 off
5/17 - 5/24
$2,014  $2,291
$277 off
5/24 - 5/31
$2,278  $2,585
$307 off
7/5 - 7/12
$4,618  $4,636
$18 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...

Sea Biscuit - Avon

OCEANSIDE Avon — Marlin Dr. — If beautiful ocean vistas, painless access to the beach, and an inviting coffee shop within walking distance sounds like the ideal trifecta, then SEA BISCUIT - AVON is the home for you. Located in a striking and...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

5951 - South of Stars

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! South of Stars is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Nags Head rental home ready for you and your family to enjoy! Located in South Nags Head, this Outer...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Ace's Delight Too

Ace's Delight TOO features all of the delightful amenities you could ask for and so much more! From the moment you arrive, you will appreciate the modernized beauty and fun-filled activities for all ages! To kick off your vacation, the outdoor...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Our Little Secret

CANALFRONT Frisco — Brooks Ct. — Psssst ... want to know a secret? Life does slow down when the world around you is tinged by brilliant sunsets, relaxing waters and surroundings that inspire laid-back living. Welcome to OUR LITTLE SECRET, a...

  • Frisco
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

847 | Coleman's Mermaid Hideaway

Coleman’s Mermaid Hideaway provides a great, close to the beach location, spacious floor plan, and ample amenities that are sure to be a hit with your family. Enjoy Ocean Views, the luxury of having your own Private Swimming Pool, and the endless...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
3/21 - 3/27
$1,545  $1,795
$250 off
4/11 - 4/17
$1,545  $1,795
$250 off
4/18 - 4/24
$1,545  $1,795
$250 off
4/25 - 5/1
$1,545  $1,795
$250 off

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...