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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...

BAREFEET RETREAT

Eleven flatscreen TVs and a ground-floor rec room signal that Barefeet Retreat was built for the big group vacation. This Carolina Designs oceanfront home at Milepost 16.5 in Nags Head pairs nine bedrooms with a 30 x 14 private pool and an...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Bella Brezza

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Feel BELLA BREZZA at this bespoke designed beach front home. Parlor in the pool while the ocean waves curl just over the dunes. Take a moment of tranquility on one of the two upper decks to watch the sunrise over...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Tide Watcher

Located in Kill Devil Hills / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate this appealing vacation home that offers everything you need to create vacation memories. Located at Milepost 9.5, this semi-oceanfront home...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

1725 - Sunshine and Whiskey
  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

1522 - Sand Dollar

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Resting peacefully on the oceanside in Corolla, Sand Dollar is a charming rental home that is well-equipped for your...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Joka's Inn

Welcome to Joka's Inn, a warm and inviting retreat where coastal charm meets simple pleasures. Relax on breezy decks, savor family meals in the rustic kitchen, and unwind in cozy spaces after a day exploring the Outer Banks. A quiet setting perfect...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

Sunburst

Please note: The Heron Cove Condominiums community pool is closed for the 2026 season. We apologize for any inconvenience.WOW! Wait until you see this fabulous oceanfront condo! ‘Sunburst’ is located by the dunes of the beautiful beaches of...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9

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