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Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the world. We will assist you in finding the vacation rental that best suits your group's style and preferences to make your time on the Outer Banks as relaxing and memorable as possible.

Sand Dollar  #13-HC

Oceanfront Sand Dollar is located on a primary dune and has priceless ocean views in an inviting setting. The ground level has concrete parking, and an outside shower, and a fish cleaning table. Gating and fencing provide separate play areas for pets and kids. The first level has four bedrooms and two baths. The first bedroom is an oceanfront main bedroom with a TV and a private bath, plus deck access to the private hot tub. The second bedroom is oceanfront with a TV and deck access, plus a private entrance to a shared bath. There are two additional bedrooms, one with two twins and the other with a captain's bed, and each room has a TV and sunset views. The second level great room has tall beamed ceilings, a picturesque wall of glass leading to an oceanfront deck, a half bath, and stunning views. Enjoy the well-equipped kitchen complete with a breakfast bar and oceanfront dining. The centrally-located wet bar is indispensable at happy hour. Evening conversations will hum in the comfortable sitting area furnished with an entertainment center. Things to know:You will be required to sign an additional lease agreement upon making a booking which will be sent to your email. You will not be able to check in until we have received your signature electronically. Please contact us directly if you do not receive this agreement. Please note: Guests have access to the Club Hatteras Pool Facility. Additional details around this facility will be shared in your check-in email and during the check-in process. The club is typically open Mid-May to Mid-October, depending on weather. This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC2 dogs welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval.Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.Guest entry instructions: This rental utilizes an E-lock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest's stay. You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish cleaning facility and an official North Carolina Citation weigh station.

Beyond the Sea

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. - Somewhere, waiting for me is a home by the sea. That home is right here, BEYOND THE SEA. Elegantly decorated with light, cool colors, you will feel nothing but relaxation and exhilaration during your vacation. Located across a peaceful street from the beach, this home has fabulous vistas and simple beach access. The pool area is generous with seating for the group and a picnic table for lunch by the pool. If you prefer warmer waters, take a dip in the close by hot tub. Inside the ground level laundry room, you’ll find a full size refrigerator, ideal for storing beach and pool beverages. This level also features a brand new half-bathroom. On the mid-level of the home, choose from 4 comfortable bedrooms, each with its own TV/DVD. The king bedroom has a private entrance into the hall bath, which a queen bedroom shares. The Bunk bedroom and the second queen bedroom share a bathroom between them. The top level great room is elegantly appointed with seating around the sizable screen TV. A loft presides above the room with a futon and access to a private deck. The kitchen offers plenty of counterspace and modern appliances. The dining table seats 12 comfortably, or dine in the screened porch with the sea breeze. There is no need to look elsewhere. Follow your heart and happy you’ll be, at BEYOND THE SEA. New for 2024: New cargo lift has been installed to make check-in a breeze! Simply load up your bags and groceries and start visiting. New for 2023: New decking on both levels. Half bathroom added to the ground level.The following items are available at all Surf or Sound Realty properties, even though they are not listed individually: Central Air/Heat, Washer/Dryer, Fridge, Dishwasher, Microwave, TV, Standard Coffee Maker, Toaster, Blender, and Outdoor Grille.

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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 them at the Lone Cedar Café. Since it first opened in 1996, Basnight’s has been the restaurant where all the movers and shakers in the state would eat when they visted the barrier islands. Owned by Outer Banks native and former state Sen. Marc Basnight and his family, the restaurant, located on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway, is busy nearly all year long. But its lineage is not the reason it’s become so popular. Lone Cedar can boast that it serves only fresh local seafood caught by local fishermen, as well as the freshest North Carolina produce available.

Sea Escape KDH124

Vacation starts the moment you open the front door on this end-unit townhome, right next door to the Wright Brothers National Memorial and just across the road from the sparkling sands of the Outer Banks. Restaurants, shops, bars, parks, mini-golf and more are minutes away as well if you need a break from the beach. Start the day with coffee on your pick of two decks – one off the main bedroom – with a peek-a-boo ocean views from the upper level. Inside, you’ll find a spacious interior with modern furnishings and bright colorful, decor. The chef will appreciate the open, modern kitchen, featuring a full suite of stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Dine together at the adjacent table for eight before you head out to explore. Entertainment options abound in the evening, from the dart board in the garage, to the board games in the living room. Or, grab a spot on one of the sofas and stream your favorite shows while you post the day’s pics to your social media accounts with the free high-speed WiFi. When it’s time to call it a night, head to the balcony with a frosty beverage in hand and toast your good luck at booking the perfect OBX getaway. WHAT’S NEARBYAttractionDistance from homeWright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center0.6 Mile Lost Treasure Golf1 Mile Outer Banks Kayak Adventures1.2 Miles Nags Head Woods Preserve2.8 Mile Dowdy Park3.4 Miles Jockey's Ridge State Park4.5 Miles Jennette's Pier8.8 Miles Roanoke Island Festival Park14.6 Miles North Carolina Aquarium On Roanoke Island17.4 MilesTHINGS TO KNOWStreaming services are available using your own account.No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle. You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping Center in Corolla, Mike Dianna's Grill Room is owned and operated by a true Corolla local who grew up here and has lived in the area since 1984.

Chasing Sunsets 476

A playful use of the many ocean and sky blues is mixed in with this semi-oceanfront Hatteras home! Less than a minute from the ocean walkway, Kite Tales tells the classic story of a happy Hatteras vacation holiday. Its four-bedroom and two-bathroom accommodations along with its dog-friendly policy, invites everyone (including four-legged friends) to come on this getaway retreat. Starting at the very top of this one-story home is the rooftop deck situated for optimum ocean views and decorated in vibrant blue lounging deck chairs. The main entrance is greeted by the living room, with plenty of seating and room to relax before (or after) a full day on the beach. Directly beyond that is the eight-seated dining room table with a fireplace backdrop and cozy reading corner. Exiting off the carpet and into the kitchen is additional island-stool seating surrounded by extra cabinet and counter space. Prep your favorite beach house cuisines with plenty of room to store all the leftovers and ingredients in the kitchen's sizable refrigerator. Directly outside is the more deck space with tables that are ideal for outdoor lunches or early morning coffee. Down the hall, on the opposite side of the in-home washer and dryer, are the four bedrooms. Two of the rooms feature one queen-sized bed in each while the remaining two bedrooms have two single-sized beds in each. With plenty of sleeping space for family and friends, each of the rooms has large windows to maximize natural light. No matter what you choose, wake up every day refreshed and only steps away from the ocean. Other nearby attractions include Teach's Lair Marina or simply go out and watch the sunset over the sound on the far side of the Marina. The Hatteras Landing shops are great for a shopping day while waiting for the ferry boats to sail you straight to Ocracoke (another amazing Island adventure featuring a brewery, art, books, restaurants, events, and lots of pirate lore). Back on Hatteras, this home is located near the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum (with free admission, donations appreciated) as well as the final beach access ramp on Hatteras for off-road vehicles. With many restaurants, bakeries/coffee shops, art galleries, and soundside rentals you will have so many great memories and stories to tell when you stay at Kite Tales. THINGS TO KNOWThis property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina, LLC.2 dogs welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval.Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
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 kite boarders, windsurfers and mother nature’s best sunsets.

Surf Music

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. Be prepared to be pampered because this handsome one-lot-back home has anticipated your every need. Located on a peaceful, low traffic street, SURF MUSIC sets the standard for beach vacation comfort and fun. The first floor features a game room with a pool table, card table, and 65” intelligent TV with cable; and a den with a remote workspace with a sizable desk and a sleeper couch. There are also 3 bedrooms on this level: a king master bedroom and another bedroom with a king bed that shares a full bath with a bedroom with 2 bunk beds. A wet bar with full-sized refrigerator and microwave, a laundry room, and a convenient half bath round out the first floor. The first level steps down to a private swimming pool and a six-person hot tub with convenient access to an outdoor shower and a half bath from the pool area. The second floor has 4 master bedrooms: three with king-sized beds and one with 2 singles. All of the bedrooms in this home have TVs. Nearby you'll find a second laundry room, and a media room with a 65" flat screen TV/DVD, surround sound, and a sectional lounge couch. The top floor features a cavernous great room, a gourmet kitchen with two dishwashers, ranges, and microwaves, the biggest dining room table on Hatteras Island, and a king master bedroom with a 2 person Jacuzzi tub. The grandeur of this home is exceeded only by its spectacular setting. From the three levels of decking, you can view the sunrise over the Atlantic and striking sunsets over the sound, birds and wildlife, and a myriad of stars. New for 2025: Totally refreshed gourmet chef's kitchen featuring new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, Italian tile backsplash, new floor, new lighting, roomy island, and enormous sink. New for 2024: New great room furnishings. New Polywood® dining table to appreciate al fresco meals. New for 2023: New furnishings in all the bathrooms including new mirrors, towel rods, and shower curtains. Fresh paint throughout all the bathrooms. A new vanity and hardware have been added to the third-floor master bath.The following items are available at all Surf or Sound Realty properties, even though they are not listed individually: Central Air/Heat, Washer/Dryer, Fridge, Dishwasher, Microwave, TV, Standard Coffee Maker, Toaster, Blender, and Outdoor Grille.

  • Hatteras
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 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 4 locations. Visitors are treated to a unique shopping experience in our main store in Jarvisburg, as well as our beach stores in Corolla, Duck, and Nags Head. Explore room after room filled with décor for your home and coastal fashions for both men and women. Discover the brands you really want, like, Vera Bradley, Vineyard Vines, La Mer Luex, Simply Southern, Lindsay Phillips, Scout, Pandora, Kameleon, Brighton, Spartina, Tommy Bahama, Southern Tide and Salt Life and Old Guys Rule - all under one roof!   Don’t forget the gourmet market, or shop our beautiful linens for your bedroom and bath. We also feature coastal books and fine art, or just a whimsical fun gift to bring home to family and friends. Stop by soon and don’t forget to try our estate grown wines in our stores or visit our vineyard and winery, Sanctuary Vineyards, located adjacent to the original Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg.   Most know The Cotton Gin as a must-stop shop for fine gifts, beachwear, souvenirs and so much more, but this retailer has a long-standing history within the Outer Banks. A local landmark that holds almost a century of memories, The Cotton Gin started from humble beginnings and continues to adapt to the times and tourists. Tommy Wright’s family has been in the Outer Banks for nearly 200 years. His great-great grandfather, Jacob Francis Wright, shipwrecked in Duck back in the early 1800s. Calling these barrier islands his new home, Wright and his family acclimated to their new environment.   Adaptation is a common theme for the Wright family. Tommy and his wife Candace, who continue to steer The Cotton Gin, have seen not only their business change with the times, but the Outer Banks as a vacation destination as well. A farm market in Jarvisburg eventually transformed and flourished into several retail locations dotting the Outer Banks.   “As the area changed and tourism took off in the 1960s, the family saw people coming for vacations, so they began to grow vegetables and things developed from there,” says Tommy Wright. The Wright family expanded upon the farm market and began to remodel a working cotton gin, later transforming the gin into The Cotton Gin general store in the late 1960s. While the additions to the farm store drew visitors, it was their encounters with the Wright family that kept people coming back year after year, which is something that remains true today.

Rat Race Retreat 464-D

Escape the rat race of real life at the Rat Race Retreat, a beautifully decorated OBX rental home at milepost 13.5 in Nags Head. With 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, there is room for the whole family!Welcome each morning with coffee on the spacious front deck or screened in porch. Enjoy close proximity to Jockey's Ridge State Park, a must-see for anyone visiting the Outer Banks. The large pool area and tiki bar are perfect for lounging and relaxing. Challenge someone to a bit of friendly competition at the horseshoe pit. With a TV in every bedroom, there's entertainment for everyone in your group. Be sure to spend your time on the Outer Banks at the Rat Race Retreat!Pool is generally available from the 2nd week of May to the 2nd week of October.Sheets and Towels are not provided but can be added to any reservation for a fee. No pets or smoking, please. Layout: Ground Level: Carport, outdoor shower, fish cleaning table, tiki bar, private 12x24 pool.Mid Level: Living area, kitchen, dining area, queen bedroom, full hall bath.Top Level: Queen en suite with private bath, queen bedroom, pyramid bunk bedroom, full bath.

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 30 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 550 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 13-bedroom luxury estates. Whether you’re counting down to a beloved family vacation, getting away for a long weekend, or planning a special event, our homes represent a variety of lifestyles and locations, with amenities and furnishings such as elevators, private pools and gourmet kitchens to more simple pleasures like wraparound porches, dune-top gazebos, and oceanfront hammocks made for afternoon naps.

Island Fantasy

SOUNDSIDE Salvo - Sand Dollar Ct. - Start your ISLAND FANTASY soaking in the rays by your shining private swimming pool and sizable 8-person hot tub with convenient cabana bath. Step inside and savor the game room with pool table and wet bar with refrigerator and dishwasher. There are two bedrooms on this level, a king master and a bunk bedroom with semi-private bath. Around the corner, find the impressive theater room with flat screen TV and surround sound. Take the elevator up to the second level with four queen master bedrooms, one with handicap friendly features, two open directly to a shaded rear deck. The top floor is really impressive with a king master suite featuring a tray ceiling, TV, private deck access, and bathroom with double vanity, separate shower and a opulent whirlpool tub. The dining room, great room and kitchen all have dramatic vaulted ceilings. The dining room opens to the rear deck and the tiled kitchen has a enormous breakfast bar for additional seating. Just beyond the powder room is a enchanting alcove/sitting area that opens to the covered front porch. Come stay at this fantastic home and let your ISLAND FANTASY come true! The following items are available at all Surf or Sound Realty properties, even though they are not listed individually: Central Air/Heat, Washer/Dryer, Fridge, Dishwasher, Microwave, TV, Standard Coffee Maker, Toaster, Blender, and Outdoor Grille.

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the Outer Banks. A state-of-the-art structure, the year round museum houses and displays artifacts, and presents a variety of exhibits and interprets the rich maritime culture that includes war, piracy, ghost ships and more. Artifacts include thoseex from the USS Monitor, which sank 16 miles off the Hatteras coast. The lobby features the stunning and original, 1854, First Order Lens from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Current hibits include those on piracy and the Civil War on Hatteras Island.

An old fashion general store not to miss! 

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