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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...

7828 - Swing Belly's Roost

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!  NEW FOR 2026: New Entry Stairs. Soundfront serenity awaits at Swing Belly's Roost! Located in the heart of Frisco on Hatteras Island, this 4...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Landis I ADV-2B

Enjoy ocean views just steps from the sand at this quaint and comfortable 2nd floor unit in Admiral's View! Start your day with sunrise views on the private oceanfront deck while sipping on a cup of coffee. Relax by the community pool with large...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

The Sandlot

OCEANFRONT Avon – Kinnakeet Shores – While the wild, natural beauty of Hatteras Island inspires the imagination, THE SANDLOT enthralls it, with its effortless ability to create family memories that linger long after you leave. Perched on the...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

5726 - Ellington Cottage By The Sea

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Perched along the scenic shoreline of South Nags Head, Ellington Cottage by the Sea offers an authentic oceanfront Outer Banks escape. This...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

BEARING SOUTH

Overview Nestled among the seagrass lined dunes, this oceanfront cottage is located in the popular and family friendly Schooner Ridge neighborhood in the heart of Duck. Location and convenience are highlights of this home. There are...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

WINDSURFER

Windsurfer is a great vacation spot. Located in the rolling dunes of Osprey in north Duck, this lovely oceanside home is close to the beach access and the bike path into the village. Great ocean and sound views from upper deck.Level 1:Great room...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/29 - 9/5
$1,901  $2,241
$340 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,839  $2,082
$243 off
9/12 - 9/19
$1,630  $1,839
$209 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,680  $1,839
$159 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,509  $1,686
$177 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,501  $1,686
$185 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,501  $1,686
$185 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,418  $1,534
$116 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,480  $1,534
$54 off
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Buxton Sunsets

SOUNDFRONT Buxton – NC Highway 12 – Surrounded by live oak trees, BUXTON SUNSETS is the ideal Hatteras Island hideaway for your vacation. Appreciate the broad decks with sound vistas surrounded by the rustling of nature. The first level of...

  • Buxton
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...