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Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Wildest Dream

Wildest Dream – Oceanfront Escape Steps from Jennette’s Pier Wake up to breathtaking Atlantic sunrises and fall asleep to the soothing sound of the waves at Wildest Dream, a bright and inviting oceanfront retreat in South Nags Head. Located just...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

WIND WATCH

Plug the EV into the home's free charger, then step into a brand new Duck home where all four bedrooms come with their own private bath. WIND WATCH, from Carolina Designs, pairs an elevator with a private pool, poolside hot tub, and a rec room...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 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...

357 | First Flight

First Flight is an outstanding, Custom-Built vacation home ideally situated in Nags Head that offers an Elevator and every feature necessary for a terrific Outer Banks Vacation! Located within close proximity of the Beach (100 ft. to Curlew Street...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Lucky Oyster

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - S. Sunrise Ct. - UNIQUE LOCATION: The Lucky Oyster is 1 of only 2 rental properties in Salvo bordering the Cape Hatteras National Seashore featuring unobstructed vistas of this 13-mile Federal Park. The Lucky Oyster’s...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

CVille

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsEscape from everyday anxiety in this comfortable Outer Banks home located among the shady trees. Well maintained and constantly refreshed, you won't miss any amenities of home while visiting in...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

064 | Mackenzie / Smiley Cottage

MacKenzie/Smiley Cottage is a traditional Nags Head Beach Cottage featuring Outstanding Views of the Ocean and Jockey's Ridge State Park. Nicely Decorated, Very Well Maintained, this Home is an Excellent Choice for Your Family to Enjoy the Beauty...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Without a Porpoise

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomCome spend your vacation located in handsome Pine Island where you are close to the beach and just a short distance away from a grocery store, the Currituck Club golf course and shopping...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms

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

Scattered along the main thoroughfares of the North Carolina Outer Banks, Dollar General stores serve as highly convenient and budget friendly shopping destinations for both year-round locals and summer tourists. With locations strategically...

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

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...

Located in the charming community of Waves, OBX Ink is a vibrant tattoo studio that captures the spirit of the Outer Banks with its unique artistry and welcoming atmosphere. Known for its talented artists, each with their distinctive style, this...

From kiteboarding rentals and equipment, to unique summer camps and some of the biggest events on Hatteras Island, there’s certainly a lot for water lovers to discover at Real Watersports. This tri-villages landmark that is world famous with...

St. Waves Plaza is a delightful gathering spot where the charm of the Outer Banks comes to life. Nestled among the picturesque coastal scenery, this vibrant plaza serves as a hub for both locals and visitors to enjoy a leisurely day filled with...

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...