Get a head start on the holiday season with this post-Thanksgiving event that offers a world of fun for visitors of all ages. Held at the flagship Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head, this two-day event features amazing shopping, activities, demos and displays, and - of course - a visit by old St. Nick himself to allow kids to get a jump start on their Christmas lists.
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.
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.
**Disclaimer: Home does not accommodate Early Check In** Dream of Jeanne is a beautifully decorated, spacious vacation home in Nags Head. Great location, just 60 yards to the beach access. When you're not at the beach, the 20x10 private pool and hot tub will keep your family entertained. Spend quality family time together playing one of the many games available such as air hockey, billiards, ping pong, corn hole, horseshoes, volleyball or giant chess and checkers. The crow's nest offers incredible ocean views. Inside, enjoy the high definition flat screen TV's with Blu-ray players and premium movie channels in the adult's bedrooms, and an easy to use DVD and tape player with a library of kid's movies in the bunk room. The great room features a 75-inch state of the art Samsung Q-LED TV with surround sound and ultra high definition plus several premium movie channels. In addition to the pool table and air hockey, the rec room has a 52 inch hi-def TV with easy hook up to your video games. Dream of Jeanne is located in the perfect location in the heart of Nags Head, which means less driving and more time to relax. Close to fine dining, shopping and attractions such as Roanoke Island, home to The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama, NC Aquarium, and Kill Devil Hills, sight of the First Flight and the Wright Brothers Memorial. Also just minutes from Jockey's Ridge. Visitors climb to the top, fly kites and even hang glide from this sand dune formed by Mother Nature. Spend time fishing at the nearby Nags Head Pier. No matter what your interests are there is something for everyone in this fantastic vacation home with all the extras. Additional Amenities: Air Hockey, Gas Fireplace, Gas Grill, High Chair, WiFi, Hot Tub, Linens & Towels Provided, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Shower. Pack-n-Play, Ping Pong Table, Pool Table, Port-a-Crib, Private Volleyball Court, Rec Room, Satellite TV, Unlimited Long Distance. Outside: 20 x10 Private Pool, Outdoor Shower, Volleyball, Corn Hole, Horseshoes, Giant Chess & Checkers on the Covered Deck. Lower Level: Rec Room w/TV, Pool Table, Air Hockey, Powder Room, Access to Pool Area. Mid Level: Laundry Area w/Washer & Dryer, Master Bedroom w/Queen, TV, Master Bedroom w/Queen, TV, Full Hall Bath, Bedroom w/Bunk Set, TV, Bedroom w/Queen, TV, Den w/Double Sleep Sofa, TV, Full Hall Bath, Access to Deck w/Hot Tub. Upper Level: Great Room TV, Dining Area seats 10, Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar seats 4, ocean view deck, Bedroom w/Queen, TV, Full Hall Bath, Access to Deck. Pool Size: 20x10 2025 Pool Dates 5/10 - 9/20 2026 Pool Date: 5/9 - 9/19
- Nags Head
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
The prestigious Whalehead in Historic Corolla has been a dominant attraction to Corolla visitors since it was renovated and opened to the public in 2002. As part of the Historic Corolla Park, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla serves as a northern Outer Banks icon, and a living testament to Corolla and Duck's heyday as a secluded oceanfront retreat for the country's wealthy hunters and conservationists.
Pirate's Lair is the perfect family vacation hideaway. It is close to the Frisco beach (only five lots away), yet near to the sound and near four-wheel-drive access. The ground level has lots of concrete parking, carports, an outside shower, and a basketball goal. The first living level has four spacious bedrooms, each with a TV. At the end of the hall, the large bedroom has access to the full bath with a double-vanity (also accessed by the hall) and a laundry nook. The second level opens up to tall cathedral ceilings and a full bath. You'll have a hard time dividing your time between the front covered deck with a picnic table, the back sundeck (a must at sundown), or the beach at sunrise. The living and dining areas are well equipped and expansive. The kitchen is fully equipped. Want a relaxing getaway? Look no further than Pirate's Lair. 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. This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC. 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.2 dogs welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval.This rental is located on floor 2.Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles. You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.
- Frisco
- 4 Bedrooms
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.
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo — Wind Over Waves — With the grace of a mermaid and the heart of a lion, MERLION HAVEN pulls off the ideal balance as a sanctuary of calm and a base for energetic pursuits. Located in an fresh community of opulent homes that share a 100’ pier and boat ramp on Pamlico Sound, this six-bedroom/seven-full and one-half bath home is walkable to the ocean beach. The sound and its draw for kiteboarders and windsurfers is effortlessly within reach, too. This is a place where minds soar and life flourishes. Choosing which body of water to spend your days must include the private pool, surrounded by a picnic table and plenty of new chaise lounges. Work up a sweat shooting hoops at the basketball goal then cool off in the outdoor shower before ratcheting up the competition in the ground level game room. Shoot pool for a while, then wind down with a snack and drink you’ve fixed in the wet bar before watching the Intelligent TV in the den area. There’s also a full bath and laundry facilities on this level. Five of the home’s bedrooms occupy the first level. Three of the bedrooms are ensuite queens, two of which have access to the deck. There’s also an ensuite king, along with a bunk room with access to the deck and a full bathroom in the hallway. The final bedroom, an ensuite king, is located on the second level and has direct access to a 4-person hot tub and upper deck. All of the bedrooms feature TVs and new décor. Entertain your grandiose plans for making family memories — or entertaining visiting friends — in the very cavernous great room, located on the top level. There’s a well-equipped kitchen that can conveniently accommodate more than one prepare at mealtime. Gather around the eat-at kitchen counter that seats four, outside at the picnic table, or the 10-seat dining table that brings everybody together for leisurely meals and laughter. As the evening winds down, retire to the comfortable sectional to catch up on your favorite shows on the enormous flat-screen Intelligent TV or onto the deck for vistas of the sound that never fail to make a memorable impression. You can impress, too, by booking MERLION HAVEN for a vacation your family will always remember.New for 2024: Two queen bedrooms upgraded to kings. New 10-seat dining room table. New sectional couch in the great room. New pool area furnishings. Recently re-plastered pool. Refreshed décor throughout including lamps, quilts, and art throughout. New for 2023: Two new picnic tables for convenient outdoor dining.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
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations are open all year: Duck and Manteo, at The Waterfront Shops. We offer a full line of Espresso Drinks from Hot Vanilla Cappuccinos and Hot Chocolate to Iced Caramel Lattes & Frozen Mochas, all made to order. Big Buck’s fresh fruit smoothies are lactose-free and made to order. Also offering lactose-free sorbets made from the best fruits available. Old time favorites are sure to please! Choose from a delicious collection of milkshakes, sundaes and banana splits. Savor the moment with our Homemade Chocolate! Chocolates are made daily in each location. We offer a large selection from Dark to Milk to White. Milk Chocolate Oreos & Almond Toffee, Dark Chocolate Berries and Cherries Clusters & Hand-dipped Peppermint Patties with a Drizzle of White Chocolate, Extra-Dark Sea Salt Caramels & our famous homemade caramel chocolate pretzels oh & don’t forget the ever-popular caramel pecan turtle, just to name a few treats! Belinda Pleva grew up serving ice cream out of her parent’s shop. She loved being part of what she calls “a happy business.” “I love it when people come into the shop and you hand them something, and it makes them smile,” Pleva says. “That moment when you hand an ice cream cone over to a little kid and their eyes just light up. That’s what I love about the ice cream business.” In 1994, Pleva opened up her own ice cream and chocolate shop, Big Buck’s Ice Cream, in the brand-new Timbuk II Shopping Center in Corolla. Business was good, but something was missing. “I was never satisfied with the ingredients in the ice creams and chocolates you could purchase back then. I wanted to serve my customers delicious flavors with ingredients they could actually pronounce,” Pleva says. Pleva took a trip to Italy to study the gelaterias. She fell in love with the incredible flavors, and when she returned home to the Outer Banks, she began working tirelessly to perfect the flavors in her own ice cream. Big Buck’s homemade ice cream combined the flavors of the Italian gelaterias and the richness of American ice cream. It quickly became a tourist favorite. After having the same unsatisfactory experience with the readymade chocolates she was selling, she also took a trip to Brussels to learn more about making handmade chocolates. Pleva brought the chocolate-making experience right back with her, and the result was the finest quality of chocolates on the Outer Banks. After her huge success in the Corolla shop, Pleva was able to open up three more shops—one in Kitty Hawk, one in Manteo and one in Duck.
Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomAppreciate the convenience and fun of this Oceanfront vacation home. Packed with amenities for the whole family with a private pool, pool table and more! Wake up in the morning to ocean vistas from the three master bedrooms or savor fishing in the close by community lake.Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a private pool, basketball hoop, gas grille and outside shower. Inside you'll find a Recroom with 40" LCD TV/Blu-Ray DVD, Queen Sleep Couch, stereo, pool table, ping pong table top and wet bar with full refrigerator, ice maker and microwave. Bedroom with a DuoBunk and Single, full hall bath and laundry with washer and dryer.Mid Level: Bedroom with 2 Singles and TV that shares a full bath with a King Bedroom with LCD TV and deck access, and 2 King Master Bedrooms with TVs, deck access and whirlpool tub. Hot tub is on the deck.Top Level: Great room with LCD TV/Blu-Ray DVD, stereo, gas fireplace and deck access, kitchen with 2 ovens and counter seating 7, dining room seating 10, sun room with modest table and chairs, half bath, and a King Master Bedroom with LCD TV, gas fireplace and private bathroom with whirlpool tub, shower, and double vanity/sinks. Sensational Ocean vistas from this level.Extras: Private Pool (12 x 30), Hot Tub, ELEVATOR, 7 TVs, 2 Blu-Ray DVDs, high-speed wireless internet, screened porch, pool table, ping pong, gas & charcoal grilles, high chair, basketball hoop, 2 gas fireplaces (available November 1-April 30), community water, linens and towels supplied, and Ocean Lakes community pool and tennis. No Smoking. No Family Animals. Full week units only. Distance to beach access: Oceanfront. Beds: 4 Kings, 3 Singles, DuoBunk, Queen Sleep Couch. House Address: 603 Wave Arch. Key Type: Keyless entry. CHECK IN LOCATION: 1213-C Duck Road, Duck Office.2025, PRIVATE POOL is open from 5/10/25 -10/10/25Linens and towels included at no additional cost. This home will provide sheets for all beds and the beds will be made with the exception of sleep couches, top bunk beds and trundle beds in which case the sheets are supplied. This home also provides 1 bath towel and 1 wash cloth per person the home sleeps, 2 hand towels per full bathroom, 1 hand towel per half bathroom and a bath mat for each shower or tub.Booking: After booking, you will receive an e-mail with instructions to electronically sign your lease agreement and make your online payment within 3 days, to avoid cancellation. During the booking process you will be asked to enter a credit card number, nothing will be charged to this card. We offer optional travel insurance as well as other optional costs that you can opt in or out of on your lease agreement. Your final payment will be due 30 days prior to arrival. *Reservations booked within 45 days of arrival will have 3 days to sign the lease agreement and submit payment in full.Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales makes every reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. All information, description and prices are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishings, inventory or décor changes implemented by the individual homeowner. Photos, virtual tours and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.Beds:
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots to catch blue crabs and trawl for shrimp the same way that the local commercial fishermen do. You’ll learn about the species caught and how to sort through the catch – and everything of legal size is yours to keep for dinner! Along the way you’ll look for dolphins and other wildlife and see the sights in the Roanoke Sound and Croatan Sound. Based at Shallowbag Bay Marina in Manteo, our Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter is convenient to all the northern Outer Banks beach towns, only 5 minutes from Nags Head. We run charters in the summer only, from mid-June through September.
Experience the simplicity of the 1950's-built lower level of this sunshine yellow beach house, once known as a flattop bungalow, with its gorgeous Juniper woodwork throughout. Enjoy the soothing ocean breezes on the original wraparound lower level screened porch, where time seems to stand still. Then, step up to the recently added second story and modern living, where ocean views can be enjoyed from every bedroom, the main living area and an ocean facing deck. Spectacular sunrises over the ocean await! Family-owned since the early 60's, a lot of love and care is apparent in the diligent maintenance of this home away from home. The location of this secret gem is hard to beat. Off the main thoroughfare to Duck, there is no intervening traffic between the house and the beach, which is mere steps away from a private beach access. Lifeguard protection is present in-season. The recent addition of an inground pool guarantees that rough water beach days can seamlessly turn into peaceful, poolside lounging days. This is a destination worth repeating every year.Level 1:2 bedrooms (each with Queen & TV); full hall bath (with shower only); recreation room with flat screen TV/DVD player, stereo/CD player, kitchenette with full refrigerator; Foosball table; huge screened porch with ceiling fans.Level 2:Great room with TV/DVD player, fully stocked kitchen; dining area; ocean view; 3 bedrooms (1 with King, private bath with shower only, TV, stunning ocean views and deck access; 2 with Queen & TV); full hall bath (with shower and tub).
- Southern Shores
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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!
Located in Kitty Hawk/ 3 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomsThis Outer Banks vacation townhome "Sea Dunes D1" is located at mile post 4 1/4. The Sea Dunes is just across from 475 ft. of unobstructed, pristine beach that is life guarded. This complex provides their guests with use of the Community Pool (open mid May to mid September) along with use of the racquetball court, tennis/pickleball court, whirlpool, universal weight equipment and the clubhouse with WIFI and there is also WIFI in the unit. Ground Level: Master Bedroom/Den with a Bunk Set, sizable private bathroom, sitting area with flat-screen TV and a New Queen Sleep Couch. This is a great place for the kids to hang out. New, laundry room with utility sink, washer/dryer and refrigerator. The hallway stair case leads to the mid level.Mid Level: Offers a Queen Master Bedroom with flat-screen TV, covered porch access and a private bathroom. Bedroom with a bespoke constructed-in bed with Queen, 2 Bunk Singles overhead, flat-screen TV and full hallway bathroom. Top Level: Great room with brand new furnishings, 50" flat-screen TV/DVD and deck access, half bathroom, dining room seating 6-7 and kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless appliances and breakfast bar seating 3. An open sun deck, with deck furnishings and ocean vistas is accessible off of the living area. You can view additional information about Sea Dunes Townhomes at www.sea-dunes.orgExtras: 4 TVs, DVD player, high speed wireless internet, ceiling fans, washer/dryer, sun deck, Keurig, deck furnishings, parking for 2 cars, community exercise room, community Pool and Hot tub and linens are included. No Smoking. No Animals. Seasonal Flex Stay available from October 1 - May 15. Distance to beach access: 600'. Beds: 2 Queen, 2 Bunk Sets (4 Singles), Queen Sleep Couch. House Address: 3836 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk (D1) Key Type: Keyless entry. CHECK IN LOCATION: 3719 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk Office.Linens and towels supplied at no additional cost. This home will provide sheets for all beds and the beds will be made with the exception of sleep couches, top bunk beds and trundle beds in which case the sheets are supplied. This home also provides 1 bath towel and 1 wash cloth per person the home sleeps, 2 hand towels per full bathroom, 1 hand towel per half bathroom and a bath mat for each shower or tub.This home does not offer an outside shower.This home requires a $250.00 security deposit, returnable pending no damage. Booking: After booking, you will receive an e-mail with instructions to electronically sign your lease agreement and make your online payment within 3 days, to avoid cancellation. During the booking process you will be asked to enter a credit card number, nothing will be charged to this card. We offer optional travel insurance as well as other optional costs that you can opt in or out of on your lease agreement. Your final payment will be due 30 days prior to arrival. *Reservations booked within 45 days of arrival will have 3 days to sign the lease agreement and submit payment in full.Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales makes every reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. All information, description and prices are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishings, inventory or décor changes implemented by the individual homeowner. Photos, virtual tours and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.Beds:
- Kitty Hawk
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest dolphin boat, with a canopied top, cushioned seats and restroom. Sunset Dolphin Cruises runs daily. Departs from the Wanchese Docks on Roanoke Island. Get ready to see some of the most beautiful wildlife you have ever seen!
OCEANVIEW Avon - Sandfiddler Ln. - Thinking about spending some FAMILY TIME at the beach? Well, here is the ideal location for your family. The private swimming pool is a great place to start your vacation, and the kids will adore the convenient full bath on the deck. When it is time to move inside, the first level offers a game room complete with air hockey and card table. The wet bar with refrigerator will help keep your energy up during those challenging games. The second level has three bedrooms; 1 queen master, and two others that share a bath (1 with a queen and 1 with two bunk beds), as well as a handy laundry room and common access to the additional-sizable 10 ft deep deck and bubbly hot tub. The top level is a great spot for FAMILY TIME featuring the great room with enormous flat panel Intelligent TV/Blu-ray® and sliders to the additional-huge 10 ft deep sun deck. There is also another king bedroom that shares the full bath on this level. Telephone to reserve your FAMILY TIME today. New for 2023: House will now have 5 Intelligent TVs.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
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms