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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!🌊🏖️☀️

Waterfront Luxury Beach Home-Sunset View,Spa Baths
Gorgeous, renovated, quiet waterfront condo in Duck NC on outer banks. Best of everything-amazing sunsets and sound access for swimming, water sports & fishing. Gorgeous beach right across the street (walk .4/mile or free parking). Walk, bike or kayak to Duck shops, boardwalk & restaurants (about a mile). Amazing peaceful location with access to everything. Beautiful views, adjustable vibrating beds & luxury mattresses, spa bathrooms, indoor pool, tennis/pickleball, pier & beach & sound toys!

Coastal Oasis OBX | King Bed, Patio, Near Beach
Coastal Oasis OBX is a ground-level studio featuring a comfy king bed, fast Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, kitchenette, Keurig, beach chairs, and a private patio. Just a 9-minute walk or 2-minute drive to the beach, with free public parking and access nearby. Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, you’re minutes from OBX favorites like TRIO, Outer Banks Brewing Station, Jack Brown’s, Kill Devil’s Custard, Chili Peppers, Josephine’s, and Pony & The Boat, Avalon Pier, & mini golf. Perfect OBX Escape.

Sleep among the treetops at Treefrog Tower!
Treefrog Tower offers a truly unique Outer Banks getaway, nestled in the trees of a private 9 acre pine forest on the border Jockey's Ridge State Park. You may literally walk out our driveway to 450 acres of hiking trails, sound-side beaches, kayaking, kiteboarding, etc. It's a 3-minute drive to the nearest beach access and some favorite local restaurants. The cozy location offers total privacy, facing into the woods with windows everywhere for lots of treetop filtered sunshine.

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!

Coastal chic tiny house living. Hottub, SUB, Kayak
Built 2023 Tiny Modern Home SUP, hottub, kayaks, bikes, surrounded beautiful oaks. Modern and comfortable furniture, all new in May 2023. The entire house is separate and has one bedroom, full bathroom, living room and full kitchen. Beautiful rose garden and trees surrounding the porch. Great energy for couples on honeymoon or others wanting spending quality time together. Walking distance to the Albemarle Sound and 5 minute drive to the beach. YMCA enjoy as well

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

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

Luxe villa 3 blocks to beach, bikes!
Escape to the Wedge House — a one-of-a-kind couples’ retreat honored by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the best Airbnbs in North Carolina. Tucked beside 400+ acres of National Park and just three blocks from the ocean, the Wedge House offers a soul-soothing blend of minimalist design and playful 70s spirit. Designed for couples craving simplicity, beauty, and a breath of fresh air, the Wedge House invites you to truly unwind.

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.

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!

Barefoot Bungalow, steps from the Pamlico Sound
Sound-Side retreat. Enjoy a sunset nestled in the cool, old, live oak trees. With a cozy bungalow style feel enjoy ocean living on the peaceful sound side. Large wrap around deck for star gazing. Beach access is a short 6 min walk for surf and beach fun. Close to grocery store, ice cream parlor, restaurants, coffee, and souvenir shops. Visit the Avon pier for fishing, concerts and farmers markets.
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Outer Banks beach vacation rentals

Oceanfront Nags Head Beach House - with extras!

Suite Four @ Beach Haven Retreat

Tiny House on semi-oceanfront lot

Waterfront Beach Bungalow

The Beach House | OceanViews | Shoreline Bliss

Ocean view family cottage. Just steps to the beach

Chasin' Sunshine - Unobstructed Ocean View

Endless Oceanfront Days and Nights at Perriwinkle
Private Outer Banks vacation rentals

Spacious Modern Sound Side Studio King Bed Dogs OK

Hot Tub | Pool | King Bed | Brewster Beach House

SwellShack! Boutique Couples Hideaway

Luxury Small Cottage at Kitty Hawk Reserve

Atlantic Winds Cottage~ Steps2beach, Cozy, Quaint!

Captains Quarters | Coastal Charm |Free Bikes |MP6

The Coastal Studio

the Surf Bug: a new-fashioned one-bedroom bungalow
Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Outer Banks

Horses-Views-Dog Friendly-4WD Area

Harmony Hut

Direct Beach & Pier Access, Clean & Renovated + EZ

Helga Street • Classic OBX

Prime Location | Pets | Kayak | Bike | SUP | MP7.5

Amazing VIEWS! Sound Front, Kayaks, Paddle boards

La Vida Island Guesthouse

Boardwalk Sound Front Apartment Duck
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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- Rodanthe Pier
- Bodie Island Lighthouse
- Wright Brothers National Memorial
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- Rodanthe Beach Access
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