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Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

The Sandlot 437

Welcome to The Sandlot, located at Milepost 11.5 in Nags Head. This spacious home has everything you need for a perfect getaway! Guests will enjoy the ocean views from the decks, as well as the short 150 foot walk to the beach access, just across the road at Bittern Street. The 10X20 private pool and hot tub will keep everyone entertained, as will the game room with both a pool table and a Foosball tableFireplace is for decorative use only. No pets, please. Sheets and towels are provided for full-week reservations year-round.The private pool is open the 2nd week of May through the 2nd week in October. The hot tub is available year-round.Six passes to the Outer Banks YMCA are provided to guests at The Sandlot! Approximately 0.5 miles from this home, the YMCA offers a community outdoor pool, infant wading pool and splash park, as well as an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, exercise machines and classes, and more. For indoor lap swimming, reservations are required and recommended to be made a week in advance. Outdoor swimming also requires reservations due to the limited capacity allowed.Layout:Ground Level: Parking, game room with a Foosball table and a pool table, as well as a large flat screen TV, full bath, outdoor shower, and private pool access.Mid Level: Two king en suites both with shower/tub combos, queen bedroom, bedroom with 2 bunks, full bath with shower/tub combo, laundry area, front and rear decks with hot tub on the back deck.Top Level: Kitchen, dining area, living area, half bath, front deck with ocean views, rear decks with steps all the way to the ground level.

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go, stocking up your cooler with refreshments to enjoy at the beach or piling up on beer and wine for a party, Brew Thru is a fun and unique experience all vacationers need to see for themselves. Drive-Through Beer & Gear Brew Thru is Your One-Stop Shop at the Beach The year was 1977, and Dana and Becky Lawrentz were chatting with friends over brews in their hometown of Akron, Ohio. They got to talking about a gas station convenience store in the area that had built a makeshift drive-through. Everyone agreed it would be pretty great if you could actually drive through a convenience store and pick up everything you needed without getting out of the car. But what would you call a place like that? Well, you’d call it a Brew Thru. It was an idea they couldn’t shake, so the Lawrentzes moved to the Outer Banks and built the first Brew Thru with the help of a partner. The idea was that people could come buy everything they would need for their trip to the beach—beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks, ice—without getting out of the car. That same year, a t-shirt salesman visiting the store and talked them into adding t-shirts to their product line—and 44 years later there are now more than five million Brew Thru t-shirts out in the wild. The Lawrentzes’ daughter Brandy and her husband Philip Foreman purchased the business from them in 2002, and they now operate five locations across the Outer Banks.“We love being the one-stop shop for folks on the way to their beach house,” Foreman says. “Our car tenders are the friendliest people at the beach. We’re here to greet you, get you everything you need for your trip, load it up in the trunk for you, and have you leaving with a smile on your face.” The store is quite expansive, featuring more than 100 brands of beer, dozens of wines and even a vast selection of cigars—not to mention all the snacks, t-shirts and other gear. To make ordering a little easier, customers in line get a menu—fondly known as the Summer-y—that outlines everything available at the store. These Summer-ies are also available in many of the beach rentals, which allows vacationers to decide what they want before driving through. For customers who would like to get out and stretch their legs, there’s the Brew Thru Shop in Kill Devil Hills, where you can find their world famous t-shirts and other gifts. New t-shirt designs are created each year, making a yearly Brew Thru t-shirt a favorite of locals and annual visitors to the Outer Banks. The Foremans both grew up in the Outer Banks, and they love that Brandy’s parents’ vision for a friendly and convenient place for people to grab their brews and other beach stay essentials is continuing to flourish. “Our family has been welcoming people to the Outer Banks since 1977,” Foreman says. “We love this beautiful place, and we want everybody to get to enjoy it.”

804 | Moon Shadow

This terrific South Nags Head beach home has so much to offer, starting w/ expansive Ocean Views and Beach Access just steps away (175 Ft. to James Street Beach Access). Large open, covered decking on three sides of the home provide great vistas of the Atlantic and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Located in the South Creek Acres Community which provides a Large Swimming Pool, Pickleball, and Tennis Courts, Moon Shadow has everything your family needs to have a great vacation experience. The atmosphere of South Nags Head is quiet, peaceful, the Ocean to the east and the national preserve to the west. Stroll on the beach, enjoy a bike ride on the multi-use path, and at the end of the day take in some of the most beautiful sunsets imaginable. Surf, Sun, or Fish (Two (2) Complimentary Weekly Passes to the Outer Banks Fishing Pier (inquire at Pier w/Unit number), this is a wonderful home that will keep you coming back again and again. Ground Level: Parking for 5 Cars, Basketball Hoop, Covered Entry, Elevator, Picnic Table, Park Grill, Hot Tub, Enclosed Outside Shower, Fishing Cleaning Station, and Large Landscaped Yard. Mid Level: 5 Bedrooms (Private Suite w/2 Doubles, TV, Full Bath; 1 w/King, TV; 1 w/2 Singles; Shared Full Bath; 1 w/Queen, TV; 1 w/Duo Bunk; Shared Full Bath); Wrap-Around Covered Deck w/Deck Furniture and Terrific Views. Top Level: Spacious Living/Dining/Kitchen Area, Flat Screen TV, Breakfast Bar, Half Bath, Private Suite w/King, TV, Full Bath w/Shower, and Large Wrap-Around Sun Deck w/Deck Furniture, Horizon Ocean, and Park Views. Features include: C/AC and Heat, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Keurig Duo Coffee Maker, 5 TVs, Wireless Internet, Books, Games, Beach Cart, and Deck Furniture. No Pets Allowed. No Smoking Allowed. For more information about South Creek Acres visit the link located under Community in the Amenities List.

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
7/13 - 7/19
$4,495  $5,495
$1,000 off
Outer Banks Mall

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!

Livin' A Dream 553-A

You will truly be Livin' A Dream at this charming home in South Nags Head, boasting great ocean views and beach access approximately 600 feet away! Spend your days lounging by the private pool, relaxing on one of the decks while taking in the ocean breezes, or take a quick walk to the beach to play in the sand. The spacious top level great room boasts comfortable seating, a dining area for 8, an open kitchen with additional seating and 2 refrigerators, and a convenient half bath. A king en suite with a large private bathroom with a double vanity and a jetted tub round out the top level of Livin' A Dream. The mid level boasts a den with a wet bar, a TV, and deck access, as well as a queen en suite with a private bath, 2 more queen bedrooms, a pyramid bunk bedroom, and a full hall bath. The lower level game room with a Foosball table, a refrigerator, and a wet bar provides fun for all! A full bath and a bedroom with 2 twins can be found on this level as well. Step out onto the screened-in porch to soak in the hot tub after a long day of fun in the sun!Sheets and towels are provided for full-week rentals.Pet friendly (2 dog maximum). Dogs only, no other pets allowed.The unheated private pool is open from May 10th to October 18th in 2025.In 2024, the community pool was open from May 11th - September 18th. Opening and closing dates for 2025 will be provided when made available by the HOA.Layout:Lower Level: Covered parking, enclosed outdoor shower, charcoal grill, private pool, screen porch with hot tub. Bedroom with 2 twin beds, hall bath (tub/shower combo), recreation room with foosball table, wet bar with full-sized fridge, and TV.Mid Level: Queen en suite with TV, sliding door to deck overlooking the pool, and attached private bath (tub/shower combination). 2 queen bedrooms, each with a sliding door to the ocean-facing deck, pyramid bunk bedroom, hall bath (tub/shower combo), sitting room with wet bar and TV, laundry room.Top Level: Open kitchen, dining, and living area with TV and access to deck with ocean views, half bathroom, king en suite with TV and private bath (stall shower and jacuzzi tub).

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

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.

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