Celebrate summer with Kitty Hawk Kites and support the Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition at the annual OBX Watermelon Festival. This beloved local celebration that’s held at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing in Nags Head features a wealth of activities for visitors of all ages, and is the perfect way to toast the peak of the summer season on the Outer Banks.
October 9, 2025
This year, the Duck Jazz Festival proudly reaches its 16th anniversary, and with it, we unveil our artistic vision:“Duck Grooves: The Sound of Jazz,” is an electrifying celebration of jazz’s dynamic, ever-evolving nature, set against the stunning backdrop of the Currituck Sound. It’s a fusion of past, present, and future, where the timeless traditions of jazz intersect with the vibrancy of new, innovative sounds. Just as the sound of jazz flows and adapts, so too does the landscape of Duck where the rhythm of the music harmonizes with the natural beauty of the water and the surrounding environment.
Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering great customer service, we strive to bring the latest fashions and the most popular brands to our store, while constantly staying in touch with the latest trends. Our store remains one of the most unique shops on the east coast as we offer a huge variety of products, ranging from lifestyle apparel and custom clothing to handcrafted jewelry and gifts.
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Feel like royalty in "Carol's Soundfront Castle" during your next vacation! This magnificent home will delight the water sports enthusiast. With amazing views of the sound and your own private dock, this home is perfect for all water lovers. After a long day at the beach or on the water, come home and relax in the 6 person hot tub that sits along the Soundfront deck. This is the perfect place to end your day as you enjoy a refreshing beverage and watch the breath taking sunsets over the Pamlico Sound.During your stay, be sure to take advantage of the john boat for some additional family fun out on the water... whichever you choose it's sure to delight. The boat house allows for easy storage at the end of the day. Three levels of spacious updated Trex decking provide plenty of room for catching a tan or star gazing at night. Every chef will love the well equipped kitchen. This quaint and tastefully decorated home has a bonus room down stairs with TV and exercise bikes that’s great for entertaining the kids! The beach access is only a short walk across the street, so fun filled beach days await you just over the dunes. Conveniently located to local shops and restaurants, and with so much to offer you'll want to make "Carol's Soundfront Castle" your home away from home year after year!Note: While Carol's Soundfront Castle is pet friendly (dogs only), the owner does stay in the property during the off-season with cats in the property. Guests are not permitted to bring their cats when staying in the property.Distance to Beach: Approximately 750 Yards26168 Wimble Shores West, Salvo, NC 27972BEDDING:2 Queens, 1 Double, 2 Twins, & 1 Bunk BedAMENITIES:Hot Tub Seats 6, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer & Dryer, (8) TVs, VCRs, DVD Player, CD, DVD, & Book libraries, Small John Boat, Charcoal Grill, Stereo with CD Player, WiFi Internet Access, Central Heat & Air, Deck Furniture, Outside Shower, Jacuzzi Tub, Pet Friendly (Dogs under 50 lbs only).LEVEL 1:Bonus sitting room under house with TV and exercise bike, outside shower, storage room.LEVEL 2: Queen Bedroom, Full bath with Laundry Room, Bedroom with two Twins, Full Bath in hall with Jacuzzi garden tub, Queen Bedroom, Shared Bunk Bed and Double Bedroom. All bedrooms with exception of the Two Twins have direct access to the deck and hot tub. Access to first Queen Bedroom is through the bedroom with two twins.LEVEL 3:Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room with Private Deck and Half Bath. LEVEL 4:Loft with Sitting Area and Private Deck.
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
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 organization, conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given names, like “Rake,” “Scarlet,” and “Onion.”
This fabulous home has a fresh new outlook for your family to enjoy! Enjoy partial ocean views from the rooftop deck over the screened porch or relax and catch some rays by the private pool with wrap around decks ready for everyone to sun, fun and enjoy dinner poolside! The Hot tub is on the top front deck waiting for you to relax and unwind after a day on the beach. Everyone will find a place to relax with all the wrap around decks offered for plenty of downtime to read or relax. The whole family will find the walk to the beach access a snap with the Whalehead public access walkway! Kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Close to shopping, restaurants, groceries and family activities. Make sure you bring along Fido! He'll love the convenience to the beach and all the decks for shade!Top-Level: Great Room with TV, DVD, Stereo, Kitchen with Bar seats 4, Dining Table seats 12, Screened Porch, Deck Access with Hot Tub and Access to Rooftop Deck, Half Bathroom, King Master Bedroom with TV, DVD and Deck Access.Mid-Level: King Master Bedroom with TV and Deck Access; King Bedroom with TV and Deck Access; Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds with TV; Bedroom with 2 Bunk Beds; Hall Bathroom.Ground-Level: Rec Room with Shuffle Board Table, TV, DVD, Wet Bar with Full Size Refrigerator, Hall Bathroom, Queen Bedroom, Washer/Dryer, Access to Outdoor Showers and Pool Deck.Extras: Private Pool (14 x 24), Hot Tub (6), Wireless Internet Access, DVD players, Shuffle Board Table, 2 Refrigerators, Children’s Gated Play Area, No Smoking, Dogs Allowed, Parking: 4 Cars, Distance to the Beach: 925 ft.Additional amenity details: Private Pools are open from May 2, 2025 until October 12, 2025 and May 1, 2026 until October 11, 2026. Pool heat is not an option for this property. Pets are not allowed in pools under any circumstances. An additional fee will be charged to leaseholder for the chemical balance, cleaning or damage that would cause the replacement of a vinyl pool liner. Hot tubs are available year-round. All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental may be equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our farm, in Grandy, on the mainland. Please check our website for current Mustang Mornings dates and details. Meet the rescued Banker horses currently in our care on a self-guided walking tour where you can spend time with our staff. Attend a free movie screening of The Secret of Corolla, a 32-minute documentary on the Banker mustangs and the culture and lifestyle of the island. Engage with CWHF’s Director of Herd Management in a Q&A directly after the screening. This is a meaningful way for us to engage with our members and supporters while educating the public on the history and future of the Bankers.
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Amenities include: Community Pool, Hot Tub, Dune Deck, and Grill Area, Coin Laundry on Site, Direct Beach Access, Oceanfront Views, 3 TVs, Stereo, WiFi Internet Access, Dishwasher, Microwave, Keurig Coffee Maker. 5619 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Building 4, Unit DD, Nags Head, NC 27959BEDDING:1 Queen, 1 Twin, 1 Bunk BedLEVEL 1:Living Area with TV, Dining Area, Kitchen, Half Bathroom.LEVEL 2:Queen Bedroom with TV and Deck Access, Bedroom with Twin, Bunk Bed and TV, Full Bathroom.
- Nags Head
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1.5 Bathrooms
Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway of Currituck Sound. Corolla is home to the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, whose beacon first beckoned to sailors at sea in 1875, and to art noveau Whalehead in Historic Corolla, a turn of the century hunt club for sportsmen. The quaint village is also home to one of North Carolina's natural history gems called the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. The center, which opened in 2006, is an impressive and marvelous 22,000 square foot interpretive center for young and old alike to explore the history and vast diversity of North Carolina's wildlife.
Wonderful 5 bedroom Beach House. Beach access over the dune to the beach. Your own private pool (13' X 25') and hot tub. Picnic tables by pool for kids and adults. Great ocean views from decks and upper level of Beach House. This house is truly JUST FOR FUN! NO PETS PLEASE. 150 yards to beach access. Outside: Parking for 6 Cars, Large Private Pool Area w/Deck Furniture and Adult and Child's Picnic Tables, Hot Tub in Pool Deck Area, Charcoal Grill, Fish Cleaning Table, Enclosed Outside Shower. Ground Level: Rec Room w/TV and Stereo, opens to Pool Area, Bedroom w/2 Sets of Pyramid Beds, Full Bath. Mid Level: Queen Master Bedroom w/Full Bath, Queen Bedroom, Bedroom w/Double and Twin Bed, Full Hall Bath, 2nd Level Deck w/Hammock and Porch Swing, all Bedrooms have Deck Access, Laundry Area w/Washer and Dryer. Upper Level: Large Living Room, Dining and Kitchen Area w/Great Ocean Views and Lake Views, Dining Room Table Seats 10, 5 Bar Stools at Kitchen Counter, Master Queen Bedroom w/Vaulted Ceiling and Private Bath has Deck Access, Powder Room, Spacious Wraparound Decks on Top Level. 2025 Pool Dates: 5/3 - 10/11 2026 Pool Dates: 5/2 - 10/9 Prohibited Vehicles in Ocean Sands: Trailers, RV’s/Motor Homes, Golf Carts, ATV’s, Motorized scooters/buggies.
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted beaches in America! We are The Outer Bank's Only Ghost Tour that uses Ghost Detectors! Book now for the time of your afterlife!
Ideally located in the premier community of Pine Island, Corolla, your vacation experience awaits at Angelo del Mare (Sea Angel), built in 2020. The beach access is just 30 feet from the front property line of the house! Another short walk on the path at the rear of the house leads to a beautiful community activity area that includes a swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, children’s play area, and snack bar. There are also numerous restaurants, shops, and beach rental companies just a 10-minute drive away.The ground level entrance leads to the elevator to help you haul all the luggage, groceries, etc. into the house. This spacious and well-designed house offers many great features that you will soon discover. After settling in after your long drive, grab a cold brew or drink of your choice and take a stroll over to the beach. Leave your flips at the bottom of the stairway access and take a leisurely walk along the surf and breath in the fresh ocean air! Pack up the cooler, boogie boards and sunscreen for a day at the beach! Later in the afternoon, head back to the house for a dip in the pool and a relaxing session in the hot tub. Enjoy drinks and dinner on the grill - everything just seems to taste better at the beach!And after a long day of activities, settle into your private bedroom suite, prop yourself up in the bed, and stream one of your favorite shows or movies. All bedrooms feature 50”, Smart TVs!Until tomorrow... Sogni d’oro! (sweet dreams!)A respite in Angelo del Mare will refresh your spirit and satisfy your soul!Parking is a breeze with ample space for 8 cars. Welcome to Angelo del Mare! (Sea Angel).Bed and bath linens are provided along with beds made upon arrival, year-round.Pool may be heated for $550.Enjoy the many amenities of Pine Island, including 2 outdoor community pools, outdoor tennis courts, a playground and more. The Racquet and Fitness Center can be enjoyed for a fee.*This is an event home and requires an event fee and security deposit for events. Rules and restrictions will apply for an event to be held on premises and prior approval must be granted. Please be sure to declare any and all events at the time of booking. For any questions, please contact us at 1-800-786-8431.For larger family gatherings, Angel Of The Isle is only a short bike ride, walk or drive from this home.This home includes credit for $315 in beach gear rentals from our partners at VayK Life. Stay between April 4th and October 19th, 2025 (7-night minimum), and use your beach gear credit for items such as bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas, paddleboards, and more!Layout: Ground Level: 3 en suites with private baths, including 1 king, and 2 pyramid bunks; theater room with 85” Smart TV, recreation room with 75” Smart TV, pool table, and kitchenette with refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave, half bath; access to pool area.Mid Level: Four king en suites with private baths, en suite with 2 twin bunk sets and private bath, and laundry with dual washers/dryers. Enjoy using the covered decks of the east and west sides of the house.Top Level: King en suite with private bath and ocean views, kitchen with island raised bar (seating for 8), great room with 85” Smart TV, dining area with seating for 10, bistro table seats 4, separate sitting area with TV, access to a front covered deck with ocean views and a rear covered deck with views of the community center area, half bath.
- Corolla
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
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.
Just For Fun in Schooner Ridge is tastefully equipped with comfort & convenience for making perfect OBX family memories! Bursting with beach charm and modern updates, Just For Fun features spacious rooms and stylish character. Recent renovations include wood LVP floors throughout most levels, a new kitchen pantry with barn doors, and refreshed furnishings. The top-level King master suite boasts a remodeled bathroom with slate floors, a walk-in shower, and a large bathtub. Both mid-level bathrooms are fully updated, and one master bedroom now offers a King bed, creating two luxurious King suites. Arrive to find ‘Just For Fun’ cleaned by top notch professional cleaners and the beds made with clean, pressed sheets so you can start your vacation immediately! A keyless lock entry means you can enjoy your vacation immediately without retrieving house keys from the rental agency. Free, reliable wifi is included. Just For Fun offers “ribbon” views of the ocean from the family room and decks from one of the highest points in Duck—race to the beach – a 4-minute walk – to dig your feet in the warm sand. ‘Just for Fun’ comes equipped with boogie boards, skimboards, a wagon to haul stuff, and bikes and helmets to ride to Schooner Ridge’s private beach access (where you’ll find a beachside pool and showers). After riding waves and building sand castles all day, come home to sit in the front porch swing, lay in the hammock, and watch the kids play basketball out front. Or swim and splash out back in the 18’ x 28’ private saltwater pool, use the pool-side bathhouse and shower, swing under the pool-side gazebo, and relax in the large hot tub under the star-filled sky. Grill up steaks and fresh seafood on the gas grill on the pool deck. Enjoy the sun and sand while you find everything your family needs in kids-oriented Schooner Ridge. 100 yards and you’re at the Schooner Ridge community center, where you’ll find a new playground, tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a separate baby pool – on the off-chance you catch a rainy day, the kids can splash in a heated indoor pool, play handball in the racquetball courts, or use the game room, and adults can enjoy the gym. Quaint shops and restaurants in Duck Village await you – a five-minute walk. In Duck, you can find such treats as Sunset Ice-Cream, Big Bucks Ice Cream, the kayak launch, crabbing docks, free concerts, puppet shows, and yoga/exercise classes at the amphitheater – all on the sound-side boardwalk that spans Duck Village. In nearby Scarborough Lane and Scarborough Faire, you will find shops, coffee, and the Island Bookshop for a great beach read. Head north 20 minutes to Corolla for go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf, beach shops, and other fun activities for the kids. Climb the 220 steps of the Currituck Lighthouse for ocean-to-sound views, or take your 4x4 vehicle on the beach where the road ends. See the wild ponies roaming the sands (believed to be descended from survivors of 17th-century Spanish shipwrecks). Or, head south to Kitty Hawk to visit the Wright Brothers National Monument or run Jockey’s Ridge, the huge sand dune that seems even more prominent in the moonlight. You’ll find a long stretch of beachy restaurants, stores, mini-golf, and a movie theater heading South to Hatteras. Please note that the cable boxes are in the three common areas on each floor of the home. Outside: Saltwater Pool, Picnic Table, Pool-House w/Shower & Toilet; Second Outdoor Shower; BBQ; Basketball Hoop. Ground Level: Rec Room w/Web-Smart Flat Screen TV; Bedroom w/Pyramid Bed & Twin Trundle; Full Bath; Storage Room w/Bikes & Beach Equipment; Air Pump; and Air-Hockey Table. Mid Level: Den w/Web-Smart Flat Screen TV; Master Bedroom w/King w/Deck Access w/Hammock & Double Swing; Hall Bath; Bedroom w/2 Twins; Bedroom w/Queen. Upper Level: “Nags Head Hammock” Deck Chairs; Dining Area w/Table seats 10, Great Room w/Smart Flat Screen TV; Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar seats 4; Half Bath, Master Bedroom w/King W/Deck Access. 2025 Pool Dates: 4/15 - 10/16 2025 Pool Heat Fee: $900Please note that pool heat can only raise the temperature 10 degrees higher than the consistent ambient air temperature (60 degrees and higher), and that pool heat systems vary in capability based on temperature and other factors. Community Pool Dates: (Please note, community pool dates are subject to change)Outdoor Community Pools: May 15 to August 2Indoor Community Pool: Open Year-Round
- Duck
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
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 ingredients. Try one of our specialty pizzas, such as the classic Margarita or BBQ Chicken, or keep it simple with your choice of toppings. If New York-style pizza isn't your thing, we also offer a variety of salads, pasta dishes and subs.
OCEANFRONT Salvo — S. Sunrise Ct. — Perched on pristine, protected shoreline with vistas that go on forever in any direction, the 5,200 sq. ft. SEA MONKEY is the type of vacation home that captures the imagination as well as the memories that will last a lifetime. Multi-generational families, especially, will adore how this seven-bedroom/seven-full and two-half-bath home adeptly brings everybody together, yet provides the personal space to unplug, disconnect and recharge when the mood strikes. From the first level up, this four-level home with over 4,000 sq. ft. of furnished wraparound decks accommodates your want to let go of daily distractions. Step off the furnished pool deck to the beach where you can spend the day on one of the Atlantic’s most charming stretches of sand. Back at the pool area, rinse off in one of three outdoor showers followed by a invigorating dip in the pool or a soak in the six-person hot tub. Quench your thirst at your own private tiki bar featuring a refrigerator, sink, and a stereo to kick back to your favorite tunes. There’s a grille here, too, in case you feel like a cookout is in order. Step inside and discover a game room with a pool table, two TVs, a half bath, and a kitchenette featuring a microwave, sink, refrigerator, and dishwasher. This level also includes a laundry room with two sets of washer/dryers and a master bunk room featuring two single bunk beds and a TV. Two west-facing and two oceanfront bedrooms, all queen masters with ensuite baths and TVs, occupy the second level. All these bedrooms offer access to covered furnished decks. Also on this level is a media room, giving the kids a place to call their own. Two more oceanfront king masters are located on the third level, both with ensuite baths featuring sunken garden tubs. One has a steam shower and a walk-in closet, and both offer TVs and access to furnished decks. Between these two bedrooms is a library featuring a desk and constructed-in shelves with an broad collection of books. For those who bring work along or simply need a peaceful getaway, this room elegantly obliges. The fourth level — like all the floors, conveniently accessible by elevator — reveals a roomy and airy great room that offers a generously open layout to bring your family together. With wood floors and a impressive vaulted ceiling to match, this room is bathed in natural light from walls of windows that invite nature’s beauty into the space. Cooking for a crowd is a delight in the chef’s kitchen where a granite counter seats five. Across from the kitchen, a 12-person dining table with full view of the dunes and ocean beyond holds the key to memory making mealtimes. Just off the great room there’s a sunroom with a four-seat table, ideal for modest meals, puzzles, or cards. Settle in together in the great room’s ample seating where a sizable flat-screen TV will certainly grab your attention unless the north-facing vistas of unspoiled parkland from the furnished oceanfront deck become the star attraction. Speaking of stars, they shouldn’t be missed, nor should the beautiful sunsets that leave a blaze of color on the open field to the west as they sink below the sound. SEA MONKEY is ready for you and your family. If you are ready for it, book it today. New for 2023: New backsplash and tile floor in the kitchen.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 Bathrooms
