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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...

Just Past Duck 64

Located in beautiful Corolla, NC, Just Past Duck is only 575 feet to the beach access and is close to shopping, restaurants, and the 4-wheel drive beaches of Carova. This home is also conveniently located across from the championship Currituck Club...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

SUNRISE CAY

Discover Sunrise Cay in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where Atlantic sunrises greet you from an oceanfront home with seven bedrooms, an elevator, and a private pool. This tropically decorated Outer Banks retreat places...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Surfsong

Classic OBX CondoSurfsong is a coastal condo perfect for a family beach escape. Nestled in the Indian Summer Condominium complex, this upper-level retreat blends the nostalgic feel of classic hardwood walls with updated decor for a clean and modern...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Beach Cabana

Upon opening the door to BEACH CABANA, you immediately feel your tensions and stresses melt away. Whether you choose to relax by the luxurious private pool, retreat to one of the six King en suites for a much-needed nap or quiet time, or be...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

Miles of Treasure 434-A

Discover your family’s new favorite vacation destination at Miles of Treasure, a beautiful, semi-oceanfront home just steps from the beach. Enjoy stunning ocean views from this charming retreat, as well as the expanded living and dining areas...

  • Nags Head
  • 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...

CAROLES CASTLE

2,900 plus square feet of living area and 1,100 square feet of decking on two levels.195 yards to beach access.Level 1:Great room with skylights, powder room. Bedroom (with King, sitting area, private bath with jacuzzi tub and separate shower)...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/14 - 8/21
$2,787  $3,546
$759 off
8/21 - 8/28
$2,662  $3,380
$718 off
8/28 - 9/4
$2,281  $2,764
$483 off
9/18 - 9/25
$1,897  $2,267
$370 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,836  $2,144
$308 off
10/9 - 10/16
$1,885  $2,144
$259 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,639  $1,854
$215 off
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

1840 - Anchors Aweigh

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Set sail at Anchors Aweigh! This 3-bedroom, 3 bath oceanside vacation home is a true Outer Banks gem! Located in the Sealoft Village community...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

A pleasant, casual cafe with two locations offering seafood, sandwiches, salads, and coffee and frozen drinks.

Dairy Queen, endearlingly called “DQ” by fans, is a soft serve ice cream and restaurant chain serving tasty eats, treats and beverages. 

Watermen’s Bar & Grill boasts a “unique indoor/outdoor design” with spectacular waterfront views and a friendly staff - and “the best coffee, beers and mixed drinks on the Outer Banks.” This includes an exclusive...

Visitors staying in the tri-village communities of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo will be just a stone’s throw away from the unique groceries and great eats they need for a delicious Outer Banks vacation, thanks to Waves Market & Deli. This...