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Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Emerald Wave VNH-6

Immerse yourself in Emerald Wave, a breathtaking oceanfront home with expansive ocean views! This 8-bedroom home makes for a spacious environment for your family to sprawl out and enjoy your OBX vacation. Surround yourself with lovely furnishings...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

RAINBOW CONNECTION

Over a mile of uninterrupted, rolling dunes unfolds north of Rainbow Connection, a Carolina Designs vacation home perched on a high dune in Duck's Sandy Ridge community. Bordering Army Corps of Engineers land, the view sweeps from ocean to...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Atlantic Realty of the Outer Banks

Outer Banks Vacation Rentals by Atlantic Realty provide the beach vacation experience you deserve. Since 1982, multiple generations of families have enjoyed waves of fun and quiet relaxation in our OBX vacation homes including the surrounding...

EDGEWATER VIEW

Spend an evening in the recreation room, settle in for a movie in the home theater, then step out to the oceanfront pool: Edgewater View, a Carolina Designs oceanfront estate in Pine Island, Corolla, NC, gives all ten bedrooms a private bath...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 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...

HENNY PENNY

Cool off in the pool before you unpack the car: HENNY PENNY, a Carolina Designs seven-bedroom in Corolla Village, pairs an indoor rec room with a basketball hoop and a 32 x 16 private pool, and the beach is just 104 yards down a quiet...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

Coastal Smoothie is a beloved local spot for refreshing, feel-good treats. Tucked into this charming seaside town, it serves up vibrant, made-to-order smoothies bursting with tropical flavors and fresh ingredients. It’s the perfect pick-me-up...

Avalon Alibi

Hideout on the Outer Banks Avalon Alibi is the perfect semi-oceanfront escape! This 4-bedroom, 3.1-bathroom vacation rental has everything you need for a fun family getaway. Walk just across the street (with a convenient crosswalk) to the Fifth...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

EASTWICK

With a backyard volleyball area, a private pool, and an ocean view hot tub, Eastwick gives your crew something to do the moment the cars are unpacked. New to the Carolina Designs program for 2027, this five-bedroom Southern Shores oceanfront...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

The Lazy Whale

OCEANFRONT Salvo — Ocean St. — With a sandy beach and 180-degree vistas to greet you from multiple decks, it’s painless to lean into a languid lifestyle at THE LAZY WHALE. This four-bedroom/two- and one-half-bath home has everything you need...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...