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Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge grassy lawn, restrooms, showers, a 200 foot pier and plenty of room for you to spend the day. Since 1979 Nor'Banks has been one of the finest sailing operations on the East Coast offering Flying Scots, Hobie Cats and quality private sailing instruction for all ages. Their custom private lessons are excellent for sailors looking to brush up on their skills, those new to the sport and for families that want to share time on the water together.   Nor’ Banks has continued to expand over the years and now offers one of the most complete water sports centers on the Outer Banks. This is truly one-stop shopping for water sports! Nor'Banks boasts new equipment every year and a strong commitment to your fun and safety. You can rent the latest WaveRunners from Yamaha or explore a giant labyrinth of marsh islands and cruise the secluded shores of Dew's Island in search of wild Spanish mustangs on an epic WaveRunner Tour.   Captain James and crew are back aboard Icarus II, Nor'Banks' big yellow parasail boat, and Captains Ken and Sean are guaranteed to put a smile on the faces of participants and spectators alike on their private wake boarding, waterskiing and tubing charters.   Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) has become one of the most popular and fastest growing water sports in the country and Nor'Banks is a great place to paddle. With shallow, warm water and a sandy bottom, their location is an ideal spot to learn. Nor'Banks offers SUP rentals and clinics, as well as double and single kayaks rentals as well as the new Hobie Mirage Eclipse SUP and Mirage Drive kayaks. New for 2017, Nor'Banks even has high-end fiberglass and epoxy surfboard rentals.

Proud Pelican PW-12

Tastefully decorated in a casual yet elegant style, Proud Pelican is a true Outer Banks gem, featuring endless ocean views and a level of comfort that will keep you coming back year after year. Relax and enjoy the cool Atlantic breeze from your covered porch or watch the waves roll in from the top level sun deck. This comfortable, well-equipped home features TVs in every bedroom. The main living area is bright and open with windows along the oceanfront to take advantage of the wonderful views. On the top level, there is a grand oceanfront king en suite with a full bath with a Jacuzzi and; a private sun deck. With semiprivate direct beach access right outside your back door leading out to miles of gorgeous beach, you have all the Atlantic Ocean has to offer at your disposal. For the less adventurous types, younger guests, or even just those who are looking for a change of pace, the Pelican Watch Community swimming pool is right around the corner from this conveniently located townhome.Speaking of location and convenience, The Pelican Watch Community sits just on the Southern Shores/Kitty Hawk border, basically putting you in the center of all the Outer Banks has to offer. Just steps to the beach and the Kitty Hawk Pier, Sweet Carolina is also just a short walk across the street to dining at Southern Shores Pizza, BLVD Ice Cream Co., Steamers Restaurant, family-fun at OB-Xscape Rooms, shopping at Sojourn, and more! To the north, you will find the popular village of Duck, full of good shopping and dining. Even further north you will find the historic area of Corolla, most well known for their restored lighthouse and wild roaming Spanish Mustangs believed to have arrived here as early as the 1500s. To the south, you have Jockey’s Ridge State Park, home to the world’s largest hang-gliding school, and even more history with the Wright Brothers National Monument, the birthplace of flight. Whether you came to relax or explore, dine in or dine out, swim in the ocean or the pool, Proud Pelican is the type of vacation home you can be proud to host your family in for your next trip to the Outer Banks.2025 community pool dates: 5/15/25-10/15/25. Community pool dates are subject to change based on HOA.The fireplace is not for guest use.For your convenience, sheets and towels are provided at Proud Pelican. Layout:Lower Level: Covered parking area.Mid Level: Open concept with connecting kitchen, living, breakfast bar, and dining area with access to covered deck with ocean views. Bedroom with a queen bed and a twin bed (photos coming soon), TV with cable, and access to private west-facing covered deck.Top Level: King en suite with a TV and direct access to a private sun deck with ocean views, king bedroom (photos coming soon), bedroom with a pyramid bunk and regular bunk set, full hall bath.

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions, beach towels, floats, kites, and more. The only 1 stop shop on the beach.

Pieces Of Eight HOB-15

Pieces of Eight is located in the South Creek Acres community of South Nags Head. This retreat is also very close to the Outer Banks Fishing Pier and the South Creek Acres community pool and tennis courts, which are ready to welcome the entire family for the day! Enjoy fantastic sunsets and uncrowded beaches, a safe neighborhood, a five-mile multi-use bike path, and easy access to the beach while vacationing in this wonderful vacation home. Once you've stayed in Pieces of Eight, you will be so spoiled that you'll never want to go home. This eight-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home is sure to please. Have your coffee on the deck watching the sunrise over the ocean or indulge in your favorite beverage in the evening while enjoying the beautiful sunset over the sound. Located at milepost 19.5, this beautiful and spacious house with scenic views, is located only 400 yards to the beach and makes family time truly enjoyable. With the upstairs great room being quite large, Pieces of Eight is geared toward accommodating large groups comfortably. A favorite spot for many is the panoramic Florida room and 1600 sq. ft. of wrap-around decks for you to relax on and soak up all of your Outer Banks memories. Another great feature offered is every bedroom has a private entry from one of the decks! Bedding consists of 4 queens, 4 pyramid bunks, 2 twins. Check out the amenities listed below, as they are endless at Pieces of Eight! No pets allowed.In 2024, the community pool was open from May 11th to September 18th. Opening and closing dates for 2025 will be provided when made available by the HOA.Sheets and towels are not provided but can be added to any reservation for a fee.Layout:Ground Level: 2 enclosed outdoor showers, grill, and a fish cleaning station.Mid Level: Den area with wet bar and full-size refrigerator, 2 queen bedrooms, 2 pyramid bunk bedrooms, 2 pyramid bunk and twin bedrooms, 2 full hall baths. Top Level: Kitchen, Florida room with picnic table, dining area, large living area, half bath, queen bedroom with an attached Jack and Jill bath connected to another queen bedroom.

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast to evening meals are available, and a wide range of retail providers as well as health and beauty services. Beachwear to boats, nutrition to nails and everything in between!

Time and Tide

OCEANFRONT Hatteras – The tide may ebb and flow, but time has a way of standing still at TIME AND TIDE, a charming cedar shake home perched on Hatteras Island’s pristine seashore and located in a peaceful cul de sac neighborhood. This seven-bedroom/six full- and two half-bath home offers simple boardwalk access to the beach, making it ideal for fishing and shelling enthusiasts. Multi-generational families will appreciate the home’s ability to accommodate older family members, especially with the all-level elevator, an entry-way ramp and a first-level king ocean front bedroom with deck access and a semi-private bathroom which features a roll-in shower with a folding bench seat. The first level also reveals another bedroom with two double full beds; a half-bath; and a game room that offers a sports bar vibe with a pool table, three Intelligent TVs and a wet bar with full-size refrigerator and microwave to keep drinks and snacks at the ready. A slider just off this kitchenette reveals a covered deck hosting a six-person hot tub. Just below it, an broad paver patio surrounding a dune-protected pool offers hours of family fun under the sun or in the shade of a pergola. The second level encompasses four primary bedrooms, all with Intelligent TVs and private baths. There are two oceanfront king master bedrooms, one with a Jacuzzi tub, that have access to a covered deck. Another king master and a double full master complete this level. The final bedroom, an ensuite king that features a Jacuzzi tub and spa-like bespoke-tiled shower is located on the third level, close to the action that unfolds in the home’s great room, dining and kitchen areas. Here, wood beamed vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light create a space where interaction and conversation find a natural and painless-going flow. Avid cooks will appreciate the well-supplied kitchen, complete with two dishwashers, microwave, wet bar sink, six-burner gas range, huge refrigerator for all of your groceries and a breakfast bar. Serve the feasts you prepare in the cavernous dining room where the ocean provides a excellent backdrop. It’s easy to sink into the living area’s comfortable seating for some after-dinner Intelligent TV watching and even easier to feel the lure of the upper-level deck. Sit to reminisce about the day or plot out the next one as the nighttime sky fills with stars. TIME AND TIDE waits for no one. Book it today! New for 2025: Updates at Time and Tide include a new pool heater and pool gate. Inside, savor new linens, curtains and AC units. New for 2023: Exciting 2023 updates await at Time and Tide! The game room has been upgraded with Intelligent TVs on every wall, providing a sports bar-like ambiance for the space. All TVs are now Intelligent TVs. New linens and beds throughout. The top-level king master bathroom now features a enormous walk-in double luxury shower and a separate hottub spa tub. New Polywood® deck outdoor furnishings. New commercial intelligent gas burning stove. Coffee bar added to the kitchen. New games, puzzles, and books provide all the amenities of home, right here on Hatteras Island. Updated coastal décor featuring local art. Fresh interior paint.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
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three unique landmarks—The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Whalehead in Historic Corolla ,the Currituck Maritime Museum and the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Outdoor activities such as fishing, crabbing and kayaking the Currituck Sound are welcomed, as are bicycles, kites and leashed pets.

Sand Palace OBX CD-103

Enjoying Sand Palace OBX is easy to do. You, your family, and guests will thoroughly appreciate all the amenities this beautiful home has to offer, including a private pool, hot tub, gas fireplace (off-season only), rec room with wet bar and Foosball table, two refrigerators, two grills (one charcoal and one gas), and a fully stocked kitchen with updated appliances. As a bonus for those who enjoy their privacy, both king en suites offer a private deck so you can enjoy the sunrise and/or sunsets in peace.This wonderfully maintained beach cottage located on the Northern part of Duck, NC is just a short stroll to the beach (1,494 ft). As part of the Carolina Dunes community, guests can enjoy beach access (across from Sprigtail Dr.) and sound access (located at the West end of Canvasback Drive).Whether you choose to spend your vacation surfing the break, tanning on the beach, paddle boarding, golfing or visiting the shops and restaurants, it's all close by!Please note, Sand Palace OBX is a pet-free home. For your convenience, this home provides sheets and towels. The private, unheated pool is available from May 1 to the second week of October. The pool size is approximately 12’ x 30’.Recent updates include:- Polywood table and chairs on the back patio- Large pullout sofa in family room- All smart TVs- Updated light fixturesPlease only park in the driveway, not on the lawn.Layout:Ground Level: Recreation room with wet bar, entertainment center with TV, Blu-ray player, 2 bedrooms with 2 twin beds each, full hall bath with tub, laundry room with washer/dryer.Mid Level: King en suite with private bath with tub, TV and private deck, 2 queen bedrooms with TVs, pyramid bunk bedroom (twin on top/queen on bottom) with a TV, full hall bath with tub. Top Level: Living area with TV/DVD and stereo, large kitchen, wet bar, and wine rack, dining area, breakfast table, half bath, sliding door to back deck w/ dining table and chairs, king en suite with private bath with tub, TV and private deck.

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
10/9 - 10/16
$3,028  $4,028
$1,000 off
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.

Serenity

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Pompano Drive — This attractively priced bungalow is a fashionable favorite for charming couples, windsurfers, fishermen and anyone else seeking a peaceful home away from home. With unspoiled natural land on both sides, SERENITY really lives up to its name, offering a peaceful respite on its sun-drenched deck. The well-equipped kitchen will delight the chef in your group. You can view the canal and savor the broad collection of books, games and DVDs for your vacation enjoyment.New for 2023: New paint in bathroom, great room, and hall. New LVP floor throughout.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.

  • Avon
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards, and SUP. Free delivery is available with a modest rental order, from Corolla to Nags Head (not including 4x4 areas). Just for the Beach offers two convenient locations in Corolla and Kill Devil Hills.

Casablanca

OCEANFRONT Avon - NC Highway 12 - Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, CASABLANCA is the oceanfront property you want to walk into. A pet-friendly vacation home with a private boardwalk to the beach, this 5-bedroom/5-bath homage to the Academy Award-winning film Casablanca is the ideal place to spend your Outer Banks vacation. As you pull up to the home from the private driveway that accommodates parking for at least six cars, you see the recreation area with a horseshoe pit and one of two grilles available to guests who stay at CASABLANCA. If you go up the front steps, you enter the first level of the main home which features suites for the stars! “Round up the usual suspects.” Each bedroom is named after one of Casablanca’s actors and has its own TV with streaming capability. The “Bogart Suite” and “Bergman Suite” both feature a king bed, en-suite bathroom, and access to a shared deck with porch swing. Next, there’s the “Lorre Suite” which is home to a queen bed. Additionally, bunk beds can be found in the “Rains Suite” and the “Henreid Suite." This level also features a enormous bathroom with shower and tub, a laundry closet with a washer and dryer, and access to the front porch with a porch swing overlooking the recreation area - ideal for appreciating the sunset. “Here’s looking at you, kid.” Upstairs is the great room, or as the homeowners call it: the “Casablanca film set ”. You’ll find a well-supplied kitchen, three tables, and a breakfast bar with combined seating for 18. There is an entertainment area with setup for streaming, movies, and video games. A modest library of board games, puzzles, DVDs, and beach reads is available for use. Feel complimentary to take a book or leave your book at the end of your stay. A full bathroom is also conveniently located on this level. The “film set” leads out onto a deck with an ocean view and an overlook of the pool area. It features Adirondack chairs and benches along the side making it a incredible place to savor your morning coffee or gather with a cool drink. On the ground level, there is a tiki bar and seating area with a grille that leads out to the pool. Additional comfortable lounge and deck chairs, a picnic table, and pool lighting make this area a focal point of your stay. The saltwater pool provides additional comfort for swimming and a cozy hot tub will regenerate you after a long day of adventuring on the Outer Banks. “Oh, there's no hurry. Tonight he'll be at Rick's. Everybody comes to Rick's.” Separate from the main home with its own private entrance, accessible from both the recreation area and the pool area, is the Pool Hall, lovingly referred to as “Rick’s Café Américain” by the homeowners. This detached space offers a TV, pool table, kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, blender), and a queen-size pullout couch. Themed after the iconic bar in the film, this space provides an exclusive refuge for early birds and nighttime owls alike. CASABLANCA's access to the beach is a highlight for all visitors. The gate at the back of the pool area leads directly to a private boardwalk, ensuring you’ll be at the beach in no time! Lay down your towel, take in countless vistas of the pristine shoreline, and soak up the best of OBX before returning to CASABLANCA. The home offers an outdoor shower and fish cleaning station in the recreation area and three different foot washing areas to rinse off the sand before enjoying “Rick’s Café Americain” or the “film set” inside. CASABLANCA is conveniently located within walking distance to many local eateries, coffee stores, beach equipment units, Avon Pier, and a grocery store. You’ll find Avon to be a magnificent community and CASABLANCA's premium location puts you right at its heart. Envisioning your name in the marquee? Cast yourself in Avon’s CASABLANCA by booking today! This home does not have a landline. 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.

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or experience the Beach Cruiser and Kayak Safari combination tour to paddle in the placid waterways of the wildlife rich Currituck Sound. The Outer Banks Leader in off road Eco-Adventures! Where the Road  Ends....The Adventure Begins.

Skipper's Haven 519-A

Enjoy morning sunrises over the Atlantic and evening sunsets backdropped by Cape Hatteras National Seashore at Skipper’s Haven, a 6-bedroom, 3.5 bath, pet-friendly oceanfront home just past milepost 17 in South Nags Head. As the popularity of our quaint beach community has continued to grow so, have the size of the houses and unfortunately, the rates families are asked to pay. Trying to get back to the smaller, reasonably priced family vacation, Skipper’s Haven offers a private beach access to recently replenished beaches, the aforementioned views, private pool, and hot tub all at an affordable price. Multi-level sun and shaded decks provide perfect perches to soak in the summer rays and smell the salt air. Inside features a spacious open concept living room with vaulted ceilings and panoramic ocean views perfect for family gatherings and larger groups. Bedrooms include a king en suite, four queen bedrooms and a pyramid bunk room, catering to a wide range of guests and ready to be made their own by members of your family for the week. Downstairs even has a den with flat screen tv perfectly set up for the kids to plug in their game system or have a kid’s movie night in an area that they can call their own. Located in a quiet spot, back off of NC-12 and surrounded by trees, in by far our least commercialized area of South Nags Head, Skipper’s Haven is the ideal beach home for those guests that remember the way our beaches used to be. Beach during the day, private pool in the afternoon and evening cocktails on your oceanfront deck or in the hot tub at night, experience the type of vacation that made our beaches so famous.Sheets and towels are provided for full-week rentals.Fireplace is not for guest use.Layout:Ground Level: Rec area with seating, Foosball, TV, full-sized refrigerator, and washer/dryer. Mid Level: 2 queen bedrooms attached by a full Jack and Jill bath, queen bedroom, king bedroom, pyramid bunk bedroom, full shared hall bath.Top Level: Open concept living area with connecting kitchen and dining areas, all with ocean views and deck access. Sunroom, wet bar, half bath, king en suite with private bath and access to west-facing sun deck.

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce about to their heart’s content. Parties are available for up to 12 kids ages 2 through 6 – bring your own cake. But it’s the other room where the real action is. Arcade games are located just inside the door, then there’s another door. And behind that it’s another world. Black lights, music and fog combine to make a spooky atmosphere where players with (completely harmless) laser guns duck behind shadowy corners to hide from pursuers wielding their own laser guns. It’s a large area to play in, and everyone is clearly having fun. Games can be purchased as a single, a 3-game discount, or all-day pass. Unlimited play all night from 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays is also offered, as well as overnight parties and private party room parties.

Beach Braids

For the Best Outer Banks hair wraps, cornrows, jagua tattoos, full color temporary tattoos, fancy hair wraps, reggae hemp wraps, beach braids or gypsy braids … There is only one place to go — Beach Braids - Hair Wraps & Henna! From natural jagua ink tattoos to fancy hair wraps & reggae hemp wraps, Beach Braids offers the ultimate vacation souvenir. Walk-ins are always welcome!

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