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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...

DAWN TREADER

This lovely vacation home, complete with an elevator, is located on a quiet dead end street in family oriented Seacrest Village. No public access to this street so the beach is very private. This house is only “64 steps” to the beach, which is...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/21 - 8/28
$5,948  $6,495
$547 off
8/28 - 9/4
$5,091  $5,590
$499 off
9/4 - 9/11
$4,667  $5,133
$466 off
9/11 - 9/18
$4,243  $4,593
$350 off
9/18 - 9/25
$4,214  $4,593
$379 off
9/25 - 10/2
$4,185  $4,593
$408 off
10/2 - 10/9
$4,185  $4,593
$408 off
10/16 - 10/23
$3,642  $3,687
$45 off
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

The Islander

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe- Ocean Drive Disengage from business as usual at THE ISLANDER - a roomy and airy four-bedroom, two full and one-half-bathroom home that sits at the edge of the ocean. With the beach at your doorstep, you won’t have to venture...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

Surfwatch 173-D

It doesn't get any better than this! Watch the waves roll in and catch the sunrise from the deck of this pet-friendly oceanfront home. The seashore is your backyard, and it's easy to access thanks to the private walkway with built-in seating on the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Good Karma Retreat

Oceanfront, 16x26 Private Pool with Wading/Kiddie Pool, Volleyball Court, Free Heated Pool (Spring & Fall), Hot Tub, Elevator, Events, Handicap Friendly, Pet-Friendly, Multiple Dogs Allowed, Dog Run, Theatre Room with Surround Sound, Pool Table...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

Gone With The Wind

Welcome to Gone With The Wind, a classic Outer Banks beach retreat where relaxed coastal living meets comfort, space, and a peaceful setting. Tucked away on a quiet street and just 325 yards from the beach, this inviting home is perfect for families...

  • Duck
  • 5 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...

6103 - Sunset Estate

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Experience coastal luxury at Sunset Estate. With 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, Sunset Estate easily accommodates up to...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

TIDES THAT BIND

Overview Decks, decks, and more decks! If you enjoy spending time outside to bask in the sunshine, breathe in the fresh coastal air, enjoy an elevated view of the horizon, and let any worry on your mind float away, Tides That Bind is...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...