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Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

Ocean HI

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Sea Haven Dr. - When it comes to vacation fun, the sky is the limit at OCEAN HI - tucked away on a peaceful side street and just steps from the beach, which is only one lot away. You can start your vacation with a dip in...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

345 | Beach Peach

Your Perfect Outer Banks Getaway! Step into your dream vacation at Beach Peach, a premier oceanfront retreat in South Nags Head that guests return to year after year. This beautifully decorated 8-bedroom home offers the perfect combination of...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

BIRDSEYE

3 king suites, each with a private bath, and an elevator reaching every level make Birdseye a rare Carolina Designs find in Southern Shores. This custom crafted, semi-oceanfront home sits across the street from a beach access, so the sand is a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

5454 - Sea View

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: New exterior paint. This large custom beach home has been decorated with cheerful colors to greet you...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

RAINBOW CONNECTION

Over a mile of uninterrupted, rolling dunes unfolds north of Rainbow Connection, a Carolina Designs vacation home perched on a high dune in Duck's Sandy Ridge community. Bordering Army Corps of Engineers land, the view sweeps from ocean to...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

FISH TALES

Fish Tales pairs 12 bedrooms with six kings, three queens, and three double bunks, a rare feat even among the largest homes in the Carolina Designs collection. This oceanfront Nags Head retreat at Milepost 19.5 adds an elevator, a rec room, and...

  • Nags Head
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

DUNES CREST

Awesome ocean and sound views. Located in the heart of Duck on a high dune – it is a short walk to the beach, excellent restaurants, shopping and Duck Park. Find a well-appointed kitchen; sheets, towels, and bath mats provided. Well-maintained...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/20 - 9/27
$2,504  $3,105
$601 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,579  $3,105
$526 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,579  $3,105
$526 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,125  $2,519
$394 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,212  $2,519
$307 off
11/1 - 11/8
$2,062  $2,368
$306 off
11/8 - 11/15
$2,123  $2,368
$245 off
11/15 - 11/22
$2,222  $2,368
$146 off
11/29 - 12/6
$2,173  $2,368
$195 off
12/6 - 12/13
$2,225  $2,368
$143 off
12/13 - 12/20
$2,324  $2,368
$44 off

A superb photography gallery run by Michael Halminski who who knows the area and expresses it poetically.