Nags Head Vacation Rentals

Find the Beach Rental That Turns One Week Into Twenty Summers

Discover the best vacation rentals in Nags Head on the Outer Banks. Every Outer Banks town has its specialty. Nags Head has all of them. Championship golf, a historic fishing pier, the oldest cottage row on the Banks, and mile after mile of wide, uncrowded beach share one zip code here. That range is why Village Realty planted its roots in Nags Head over three decades ago and why our 250+ rental properties span everything from classic cottages to eleven-bedroom oceanfront estates. Browse our Nags Head beach vacation rentals and find the home you'll return to year after year.


Discover the Best Places to Stay in Nags Head

Welcome to the heart of North Carolina’s Outer Banks! The popularity of Nags Head as an ideal vacation destination reaches as far back as the mid-1800s when just one hotel and a handful of cottages dotted the landscape from the sound side to the sea. The Town of Nags Head now stretches from Milepost 10 to 22. Northern Nags Head offers great variety in activities, shopping, restaurants and well-appointed communities, oceanfront to sound front, like Old Nags Head Place at Milepost 12 and The Village at Nags Head at Milepost 15. The area south of Milepost 16.5 known as South Nags Head is primarily residential and backs up to Pea Island Wildlife Refuge, allowing a feeling of being away from it all yet within minutes of the action. The Town of Nags Head has over 30 public beach accesses, some with parking and ten with lifeguard stands. There are several sound-side water access points.


Jockey’s Ridge, the largest living sand dune on the East Coast, is the crowning jewel of Nags Head. Learn how to fly a hang glider, explore the wildlife, or see how fast you can run down the tallest dune! Nags Head also offers three piers, wonderful wide beaches, the Nags Head Golf Links, many putt-putt courses, and plenty of choices for restaurants and shopping. Many Nags Head homes offer access to the Outer Banks Family YMCA near milepost 11. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our experienced local team for help finding the perfect Nags Head vacation rental for your trip!


Nags Head Rental Options

Nags Head Beach House Rentals

Nags Head houses are where the biggest traditions live. Discover vacation homes in Nags Head offering wide decks, big kitchens, and room for three generations under one roof.

Nags Head Condo Rentals

Condos trade square footage for simplicity. Browse vacation condo rentals in Nags Head with community pools, direct beach access, and nothing to look after but your tan.

Nags Head Townhouse Rentals

Townhome rentals sit on rare ground, between the maritime forest of Nags Head Woods and the dunes of Jockey's Ridge. Explore townhouses with community pools, tennis courts, and a private sound pier.

Nags Head Duplex Rentals

Nags Head duplex rentals offer two private units under one roof, meaning shared beach days, separate kitchens, and no drawing straws for bedrooms.

Nags Head Cottage Rentals

Nags Head practically invented the beach cottage, from the weathered cedar shakes to the rocking-chair porch. Our cottage rentals in Nags Head keep that timeless charm alive, with the sand just steps away.


Popular Nags Head Beach Rental Amenities

Nags Head vacations are unhurried by design. Mornings begin on the deck as salt air drifts in off the Atlantic and Jockey's Ridge rises on the other side. Slow hours by the pool stretching into long afternoons on the beach and sandy feet finding their way back to the deck by dinner create annual traditions. No two families carry the same tradition just as no two rentals in our collection are the same. Somewhere in Village Realty's 250+ Nags Head vacation rentals is the one your family will request by name for years to come, and these amenities are the best place to start looking. Start with what matters most to your crew and find the beach rental that fits your week.


Browse Over 300 Beach Rental Properties in Nags Head, North Carolinaa


Properties Available 293 properties available
Come visit and Dare to Relax, in this semi-oceanfront home in Nags Head. This thoughtfully maintained home has lovely ocean views and is only one short block to a community beach access. A private pool and hot tub and enclosed extra large yard provide endless outdoor fun, and a game room with a foosball table and dry bar make even a rainy day a gre
GR2234: Dare To Relax
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (18 Reviews)
Jumbo's Hideout is located on the soundside in the South Ridge Community and is close to the sound side beach access and Jockey’s Ridge State Park and minutes to the beach. Beautiful, well equipped, and well maintained this home will be just the right spot for your family and pets to relax and unwind. Venture out and shop in our locally owned stor
SR406: Jumbo's Hideout
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.8 (33 Reviews)
High atop a dune on the 1st green! The large decks provide for panoramic views of the ocean, sound and golf course. This home has everything for a great vacation for your entire family!Hot tub on deck, TVs, DVD players, an iPod docking station, Wi-Fi, highchair, 2 outside showers and a charcoal grill.Centrally located on the golf course and soundsi
SW13: Milky Way
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 10 guests
Rating 4.9 (15 Reviews)
Baymeadow 10 is a beautiful 3 bedroom home located in the prestigious community of The Village at Nags Head. New to the vacation rental world you can be among the first set of guests to stay in this amazing home! The spacious decks are a comfortable and relaxing spot to unwind with a good book, your favorite drink or a quite place to capture an ama
B10: Baymeadow 10
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.8 (25 Reviews)
Satisfaction says it all... Outer Banks vacation rental homes do not get much better than this. This Nags Head Oceanfront beach home is dog-friendly, has 8 bedrooms and is loaded with amenities. Private 30' x 15' saltwater Pool with 8' x 8' kiddie pool and a fountain, hot tub, Cabana w/wet bar, sink, refrigerator, full bath, grill, outdoor speakers
Hot HOT 91
DE21N: Satisfaction
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 8 bedrooms
Bathrooms 9 Full, 3 Half
Guests 16 guests
Rating 4.8 (28 Reviews)
Tranquility Cove is a newly constructed home in Old Nags Head Cove, within walking distance to the Roanoke Sound. The spacious great room provides plenty of room for gathering with an open-concept layout and vaulted ceilings. When you're not dining out at one of Nags Head's famous restaurants, prepare meals at home in the kitchen with stylish two-t
JR9706: Tranquility Cove
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.9 (27 Reviews)
Welcome to Carolina Oasis, a beautifully maintained three-story home tucked away in the peaceful South Ridge neighborhood of Nags Head. Sleeping up to eight guests across four bedrooms, this spacious retreat offers a comfortable layout for families and groups. The fully equipped kitchen, inviting living area, high-speed WiFi, smart TVs, and multipl
SR51: Carolina Oasis
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 8 guests
 New Property!
Enjoy Spectacular Sunsets over the Roanoke Sound from your private balcony at "Look Out”. It’s the perfect place, an upscale, amazingly decorated 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath condominium, located at milepost 16.5 next door to the Outlets Nags Head shopping mall. The kitchen is fully equipped, from the Keurig or drip coffee maker for your mornings to the ic
SL305: Look Out - The Landings at Sugar Creek
Condo Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (26 Reviews)
All Decked Out with water views and mesmerizing sunsets! This cute four-bedroom home is located on the sound front in Old Nags Head Cove. Grab your morning coffee or favorite evening beverage and head to the multi-level decks where you can take in the 180-degree views of the sound and watch watersports enthusiast kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurf
NHCB51: All Decked Out
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.9 (29 Reviews)
New for 2026: This home also offers access to the YMCA with an indoor/outdoor (seasonal) pool, sauna, fitness center, gymnasium, racquetball, locker rooms and more.Do you need to get away and feel the sand between your toes, then Barefoot Bliss is calling your name. This cute, three-bedroom home located on the sound side is just a short walk to the
GR9612: Barefoot Bliss
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (20 Reviews)
Enjoy the ultimate in semi-oceanfront vacations. Wonderful views of ocean, Nags Head Golf Links and the sound from expansive two level decks. You'll find pleasure outdoors in the screened dining deck. Beautifully appointed, many amenities!Semi-Oceanfront, located one lot back from the beach. Jacuzzi-Shower, screened porch, gas fireplace, grill, out
SS34: Five Forks South
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full
Guests 10 guests
 New Property!
For a slower paced, carefree island vacation, enjoy a relaxing getaway at Terrapin Cottage. Vacation in style in this vacation home located on the oceanside and just a short walk to the deeded beach access across the street. With plenty of space for the whole family, Terrapin Cottage is your destination for a fun-filled week at the beach. Spend th
HN02: Terrapin Cottage
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.9 (17 Reviews)

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