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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...

JUST DUCK INN

Colony By The Sea - There’s something for everyone here, with access to extensive community amenities. A relaxing vacation awaits you at this well-appointed, semi-oceanfront condo with beautiful ocean views. The cheerful decor of this unit makes...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
5/17 - 5/24
$1,142  $1,304
$162 off
5/31 - 6/7
$1,641  $1,844
$203 off
7/5 - 7/12
$2,478  $2,699
$221 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,529  $2,699
$170 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,523  $1,555
$32 off
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

The Porch Life

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Welcome to The Porch Life — a no-fuss, no-frills family beach house that’s all about comfort, connection, and location. Perched right on the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

382 | Journey's End

Journey's End is a modern Oceanfront home constructed in the traditional Old Nags Head architectural style. Boasting lovely décor, hardwood floors throughout, tongue and groove Juniper walls, 10 Ft. ceilings on the main level, 9 Ft. ceilings on...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
5/17 - 5/23
$3,295  $4,295
$1,000 off
5/24 - 5/30
$4,495  $5,495
$1,000 off
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Camelot

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Find yourself in “Camelot” for a great oceanfront week of tranquility and amazing ocean views. Located in charming Sanderling with quiet, tree-lined...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

The Flying Tiger Inn

Watch the dolphins play as the sun rises each morning over the "Flying Tiger Inn." Enjoy the panoramic oceanfront views from inside the beach house or from the spacious oceanfront decks, the highest in the vicinity. Over the dune and down the stairs...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Sea-Dated

Located in Frisco | 4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms Ready for the ultimate coastal hideaway? This attractively designed, new-construction beach home is the ideal getaway for families and friends looking to relax, relax, and make memorable memories...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
7/30 - 8/6
$2,708  $2,960
$252 off
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

A Peace of Quiet

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Aptly named, “A Peace of Quiet” finds you in an idyllic setting surrounded by mature scrub oak trees on the quiet street of Sea Tern. Enjoy your own...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

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...