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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 Gorgeous Beach Home-Sunsets & Spa Bath
Gorgeous, renovated, quiet waterfront condo in Duck NC on outer banks. Best of everything-amazing sunsets & sound access for swimming, water sports & fishing. Gorgeous beach right across the street (walk .4/mile or free parking). Walk, bike or kayak to the 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!

Tiny House on semi-oceanfront lot
Tiny House living...Can you do it? Come try it out in this 240 sq ft tiny house at the beach! The custom tiny house is just steps from the ocean on a semi-oceanfront lot. Enjoy the multi level outdoor deck with lush landscape or hang out upstairs with floor to ceiling windows and a perfect view of the Rodanthe Pier. The interior exhibits wide plank pine floors, cypress ship lap & custom hickory stairs with mahogany inlay and live cedar accents. The kitchen has concrete counters and a farm sink.

Waterfront Treasure - Main WIE House
Eco-Inspired Getaway | Nature Meets Artistry! Blackbeard’s gold might be lost to history, but your unforgettable memories start here. Welcome to the Main WIE House—the heart of the unique, handcrafted WIE Village. This artistic & eco-friendly home was built using repurposed OBX materials, blending sustainability with timeless Outer Banks charm. Located just 2 mi from the beach & backing up to 1,600 acres of protected nature preserve! A One-of-a-Kind Artistic, Peaceful Spot, Close to the Beach!

Sunset Seaker! (Soundfront Condo w/Pool)
Enjoy beautiful sunsets over Kitty Hawk Bay from a top floor condo at Oyster Pointe Condominiums. This is a 2 bed 2 bath condo with outdoor pool, tennis courts, beautiful sound front views, full kitchen, washer/dryer, centrally located to many restaurants and shops, and is less than 1 mile to the beach. This condo is on the top floor so no noise from above. There is also nice bike trails by the condo that takes you directly to the Wrights Brothers Monument. Boat and trailer parking available.

Amazing VIEWS! Sound Front, Kayaks, Paddle boards
Welcome to Windwatch Cottage! A relaxed coastal vibe mixing old world cottage with a modern design touch. This home boasts one of the best views in the Outerbanks with direct access to the water and own pier. Sip your morning coffee with a breath-taking sunrise & experience the colorful sound sunset from the warm hot tub! Grab the paddle boards or kayak from the closet, and take in all the sound has to offer from the water. Oceanside beach, coffee shops, restaurants & bar are a short walk.

the cottage
The cottage stands along the oceanfront in quaint area of Kitty Hawk beach. Very small cottage limited to 2 guests. Remodeled and designed in vintage beach flair. The cottage reminds me of the way coastal homes used to be: simple ; yet, thougthfully integrated into the environment. Approximately 800 square ft. of intimate living space with spacious deck for getting closer to the sea and sky. I provide all the clean linens .Please have prior reviews and be over 29 years of age.

Relax by the Sea!
Pet friendly, oceanfront Nags Head cottage featuring large ocean decks, gazebo, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an outdoor shower, hammocks. Every room has an ocean view~ the Upper Level has panoramic views of the ocean and Jockey's Ridge. Located on the edge of Nags Head's historic district, 'Cottage Row', the cottage is walking distance to Jockey's Ridge State Park's iconic sand dunes and soundside beach, Nags Head Pier, Austin's Seafood, Blue Moon, Mulligan's, and Dowdy Park for all.

Serendipity OBX:Oceanside Cottage on the Beach Rd
Looking for the perfect couples or solo adventurer's beach getaway? Serendipity OBX is a historic OBX beach cottage with stunning ocean views. Our cottage is situated on Beach Road, and just 200 feet from the beach. The cottage is dog-friendly and features a fenced-in backyard, rooftop deck, front deck, back deck, sun porch and outdoor shower. The cottage is a 5 minute walked to great restaurants and bars. Book your stay at Serendipity OBX today and start planning your beach escape.

Waterfront 2 bedroom cottage/hot tub/dock access
Welcome to "Seas the Bay" surrounded by water and majestic live oaks! This quaint 1,000 sqft cottage offers stunning views of Kitty Hawk Bay from the house, deck, & dock. Just 5 min from the beach, local food, & nightlife. Our dock on the bay is a perfect place to enjoy sunrises on the water. This listing is for 4 guests, perfect for a family, friends, or couples. Another airbnb rental is on the same property to the left, there is shared parking, but no living spaces shared.

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. Newly renovated & updated, flooring 2022.

Romantic Soundfront retreat private hot tub/deck
Welcome to Mermaid Cove guesthouse on Currituck Sound with a new private hot tub on the lower level. Freshly painted and updated. King canopy bed. All new bedding and towels! New Whirlpool appliances- dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator 65 inch 4k Samsung TV 2 Beach towels provided Large private deck with gas firepit Outdoor table & chaise lounges Adirondack chairs , grill, kayaks and paddle boards Fast WiFi 500mbps
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Jockey Ridge State Park + Sound Beach + Hot Tub

The Bungalow on the Lagoon - with boat ramp

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Boardwalk Sound Front Apartment Duck

Pool | Stunning Ocean View | Balcony | MP 9

No Ordinary Sunrise - Dog Friendly & Waterfront

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Ritzin' It - Beach side,Hot tub,Easy beach access

Nautical Endeavors

Diamond on the Sound

SERENE SOUND RETREAT OBX /Sandy Beach/Dog Friendly

Rum-D.C.A 600 ft to Beach, w/ Hot Tub and Backyard

Bruce’s Retreat Waterfront Home Entire 3 Bd 2 Ba

"The Salty Shoebox" Direct Oceanfront.

Skystone View
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C4 Coastal Condo - Pool, Soundfront & 1 Mile Beach

Sun Kissed Cove - Updated Waterfront Condo!

Oceanfront OBX Condo • Private Balcony • Pools

OBX Beachfront Condo | Pool Access & Views

Oceanfront OBX Condo - Suite Caroline

Oceanfront 2BR Renovated Condo Linens Included

Sunburst Ocean View Condo @ Nags Head Beach

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- Corolla Beach
- Coquina Beach
- Duck Island
- H2OBX Waterpark
- Jennette's Pier
- Ocracoke Beach
- Frisco Beach
- Corbina Drive Beach Access
- Jockey's Ridge State Park
- Old Lighthouse Beach Access
- The Lost Colony
- Avon Beach
- Duck Town Park Boardwalk
- Salvo Day Use Area
- Pea Island Beach
- Rodanthe Beach Access
- Haulover Day Use Area
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- Rye Beach
- Lifeguarded Beach
- Bald Beach
- Triangle Park
- Soundside Park
- Beach Access Ramp 43