For many years my family has gone to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for summer vacations. We always stay in a gorgeous beach house in Nags Head that is right on the ocean. Here's a http://www.resortrealty.com/book/house.html?Num=5711
It is a perfect place for families to get together, and it sleeps up to ten people. The kitchen is big and there is plenty of space for everyone. The beach is literally just yards away, and offers good surfing, fishing, seashell collecting and just plain ol' jumping around in the water.
If you don't want to spend all day on the beach, there is also excellent shopping and dining within walking distance. There is even an outlet mall nearby! This place brings back wonderful memories for me. Just make sure you book well in advance, because the Outer Banks have gotten quite popular in recent years. You can rent it through Resort Realty.
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