Vacation rentals in Outer Banks
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Easy Breezy beach house on secluded waterfront
🏝️🌞🐬 Take it easy at this unique and tranquil beach cottage nestled in the woods on the Albemarle sound! This hidden gem provides a unique combo of a rural getaway and the beach! Wildlife is truly plentiful at this romantic escape or family vacay- see dolphins, otters, turtles, etc. Enjoy 3 cozy bedrooms, new hot tub, private dock, kayaks, personal balcony off each room with amazing views! Located conveniently between downtown Elizabeth city and Outer Banks. Relaxation and serenity awaits you!🌊🏖️☀️
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3 BR, 2.5 BA. Two Story OCEAN FRONT house.
Location! Offering breath taking sunrise views and dolphin sightings. The perfect place for relaxing strolls along the beach, surfing with friends and good old fashioned surf fishing. Located within close proximity to restaurants, shopping and entertainment. You'll find plenty of deck space on the 1st and 2nd level of the home, lending itself to magnificent ocean views. We currently don't provide linens/towels. **Please request a linen service when you send your request to book, if needed.**
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NEW! Stunning Beach House w/Ocean View & Hot Tub!
Welcome to our exquisite beach house in the Outer Banks, offering an unparalleled OCEAN VIEW that will leave you breathless! This is the perfect place to relax, unwind & enjoy your favorite beverage while taking in the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean from the privacy of the crow's nest. Our beach house is spacious and luxurious, boasting ample space for relaxation, entertainment, and open-concept living areas. Book your stay today and experience the beauty and tranquility of Outer Banks living!
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Beautiful beach house in KDH-Dogs welcome!
Dogs welcome! 4 min walk to beach and Jack Browns! 3 BR/2 FB in Kill Devil Hills on beach side of hwy. Close to shopping, restaurants, attractions! Recent exterior and interior remodel. Open living area with stocked kitchen. Linens and tv provided in each BR. Baths stocked towels and soaps. Outdoors has covered patio, gas grill, beach chairs and gear. Indoors there are games, puzzles, 1G WiFi and 75” tv making the Beach Nest Retreat the perfect place to call home. No cats.
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The East Coast Host - OBX Treehouse
The OBX Treehouse! Come experience all the Outer Banks has to offer in style at this brand new luxury treehouse. ✓ Treehouse ✓ Hot Tub ✓ Traditional Barrel Sauna ✓ Two Outdoor Clawfoot Soaker Tubs ✓ Outdoor Shower with Two Rainfall Shower Heads ✓ King Bed ✓ Electric Fireplace ✓ Walk-in Shower with Two Rainfall Shower Heads ✓ Work Out Gear ✓ Washer and Dryer ✓ Free Fast WiFi ✓ Free Parking ✓ Linens & Towels Included! ✓ Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash Included!
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Petite Noire - Hot Tub - Copper Soaking Tubs!
Petite Noire - A newly built luxury tiny home located in Kitty Hawk, NC just minutes to the beach, bay and nature paths. This is the perfect romantic getaway offering so many spa amenities: º King Sized Gel Infused Mattress º Large Walk-in Shower With 2 Rainfall Shower Heads º 2 Outdoor Copper Soaker Tubs Overlooking Kitty Hawk Woods º Jacuzzi Hot Tub º Outdoor Shower With 2 Rainfall Shower Heads º Traditional Barrel Sauna º Full Kitchen º Upscale Finishes
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OBX Oceanfront · Private Beach · Hot Tub · Salvo
We can’t wait to host you at Dune Haus in Salvo, NC (Outer Banks). 🌊 Oceanfront 🌊 Private beach access 🌊 Cargo lift 🌊 Hot tub Dune Haus is nestled in the eclectic solitude of Salvo with Cape Hatteras National Seashore as our backyard. This cottage is a one of a kind place designed for the most discerning guest to enjoy all the adventures that the Outer Banks has to offer. ☒ Booking Guest must be 25. NO PARTIES, NO SMOKING, NO PETS ♥ @goodhostco
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FridaytoFriday summer/Beachhouse Private Beach/C
Private Beach! Friday to Friday rental during summer. 2-3 day rental off season (Oct-May) Our beachhouse is 1/2 block walk to our private community beach and 4 blocks from the cute town of Duck! Spend your days swimming in the sea, surfing, watching dolphins or rent bikes for the whole family from one of Duck’s many recreational businesses. Duck offers great restaurants, shopping, jet ski, paddle board, fishing, bicycle and kayak rentals.
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Magical Bungalow OBX -Direct Beach Access, EZ Cart
Feel the sea breeze, listen to the ocean waves & relax at Magical Bungalow OBX. We provide intelligently designed beach homes for the unique elements of vacation stays: • User Friendly Homes • Prime Locations: Steps to Beach • Sparkling Clean • Quick & Attentive Local Support • Thoughtful Touches The Magical Bungalow OBX is an original OBX 'Beach Box' style home, that was re-imagined and renovated by Live Swell Custom Homes in 2019.
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Waterfront Cottage With 180 Degree Views!!
Nestled in this unique and tranquil getaway, overlooking Kitty Hawk Bay, Wake up to the Sunrise over the deck which is one of the highest locations in Colington Harbour. Watch the sunset in the middle of the Albemarle Sound, while enjoying 180 agrees views from the deck. Enjoy the club pool, tennis courts, marina play ground and water front sound park. This 2br 2ba is newly updated with all the comforts of home.
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Boutique Surf Shack
This charming cottage located steps from the ocean is loaded with character, originally built to be a diner in 1948 it has been renovated into a charming rental for you to enjoy! This small cottage is 810 sqft, 1 king bedroom and 2 xl twins in bunkroom, 1 queen sofa bed in the sunroom, 1 bath, with an open living, dining, kitchen area. The porch is a favorite spot for morning coffee or evening happy hours!
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Chasin' Sunshine - Unobstructed Ocean View
Charming 3-bedroom cottage with a breathtaking view of the ocean and private beach walkway. Enjoy unobstructed ocean views and sea breezes while relaxing on the covered front porch at Chasin’ Sunshine, a semi-oceanfront home in Kitty Hawk with a 5’ wide private walkway to the beach just across the road. Newly updated bathrooms! Watching the sunrise or moon rise over the ocean is a must!
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Endless Oceanfront Days and Nights at Perriwinkle
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Waterfront Luxury Beach Home-Sunset View,Spa Baths
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the cottage
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"The Salty Shoebox" Direct Oceanfront.
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The Sea Shanty - Deepwater Canal, Dogs Ok, Fenced!
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Spacious 3BR Beach Stay | Pool, Bikes Included
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Oceanfront Luxury Penthouse w/Stunning Views!
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Surf shack Rodanthe
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Private Outer Banks vacation rentals
Sunrise Bay-Hot tub-5 min from Beach-bikes-kayaks
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Coastal Oasis OBX | King Bed, Patio, Near Beach
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Island Lotus Yoga & Spa
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Hello Mellow | 3BR New Construction, Private Pool!
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Coastal chic tiny house living. Hottub, SUB, Kayak
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Luxe villa 3 blocks to beach, bikes!
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The Little Beach Lodge
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New Pool! Ping-Pong * Near Beach & Duck Village
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Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Outer Banks
Classic Flat Top, Beach 3 min walk, Pets Stay Free
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Waterfront Cottage, 2 Br 1Bath, gorgeous sunsets!
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Chloe's Cottage - 7 minute walk to the beach
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Boardwalk Sound Front Apartment Duck
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Dog-Friendly Cottage with Hot Tub
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An Authentic Outer Banks Cottage Experience | SUPs
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Amazing VIEWS! Sound Front, Kayaks, Paddle boards
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Salty Dog (canal-front): Hot tub, kayaks, bikes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Outer Banks located?
Outer Banks is a chain of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, known for its long beaches, dunes, and maritime forests. The area includes popular towns like Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, and Corolla.
When is the best time to visit Outer Banks?
Late spring through early fall is frequently suggested for visiting Outer Banks, with warmer temperatures and vibrant coastal activities. Those seeking quieter periods often explore in early spring or late autumn, when crowds thin and the weather remains mild.
What are some things to do near Outer Banks?
Visitors can explore Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the Wright Brothers National Memorial, and historic Roanoke Island. Wildlife watching, fishing, and visiting local lighthouses are also often recommended to experience the area's natural and cultural heritage.
How is the weather near Outer Banks?
Outer Banks has mild winters around 41–55°F (5–13°C), while summer months are warmer, typically 74–87°F (24–31°C), with variable rain. Spring and autumn are marked by pleasant temperatures and changing coastal breezes.
All about Outer Banks
The Outer Banks, a popular vacation spot off of the coast of North Carolina, isn’t just made up of many barrier islands but many charming towns, each with a distinctive personality. Hatteras, for example, traces its seafaring heritage in the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. Nearby Buxton is known for great surfing and windsurfing, as well as America's tallest brick lighthouse, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Nags Head, founded in the 19th century, boasts galleries as well as great fishing spots from its wooden piers. The Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk preserves the spot where Orville and Wilbur Wright succeeded at sending up the first powered flight in 1903.
Many people come to the Outer Banks simply to lounge on the beach, but there are plenty of opportunities for exploring the wilderness in a more active way. As part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the Outer Banks offers 75 miles of protected Atlantic coastline, with plenty of trails for hikers and bikers. Climb up the East Coast’s highest sand dune in Jockey’s Ridge State Park to watch the sunset from its apex.
What are the top things to do in Outer Banks?
The Elizabethan Gardens
Located within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island, the Elizabethan Gardens inspires delight in every season, whether you’re basking in the aroma of winter jasmine in January or admiring the profusion of hydrangeas in June. You can spend several hours strolling along the paths that traverse this 10-acre sculpture garden. Before visiting, you may want to check its website to see if the John White Butterfly Center is hosting workshops (seed saving, floral arrangement) that day.
Hatteras Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
There are well over 2,000 shipwrecks off the coast of North Carolina, and the Hatteras Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum honors their memory. This small, free museum features exhibits on the maritime history of the Outer Banks, displaying artifacts rescued from pirate ships as well as World War II-era German submarines. A fun way to explore the collections is through the museum’s scavenger hunt.
Driving the Beach
The Outer Banks are one of the few spots on the East Coast that allow driving on the beach. You can bring your own four-wheel-drive vehicle or rent one from a local business that outfits cars specifically for beach driving. Before you head onto the sands, though, you’ll need to obtain a beach-driving permit online. While you’re at it, add on a free beach fire permit so you can toast marshmallows by the water. Rules around access differ between beaches and can change over the course of the year, so plan ahead to avoid disappointment.
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