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 292 properties available
Welcome to Tis the SeaSun - your perfect oceanfront escape in Nags Head. This stunning Outer Banks home offers a private hot tub, unobstructed views of the sparkling Atlantic, and a prime location just steps from the beach. Spend your days sunbathing, swimming, or beachcombing, all just outside your door. Guests also enjoy access to community ameni
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SP9B: Tis the SeaSun
SP9B: Tis the SeaSun
Duplex Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 8 guests
 New Property!
You'll be hooked when you check in to this newly constructed home for your next Outer Banks vacation. A variety of amenities that will appeal to everyone in your group make this beach house a real catch, including a private pool, hot tub, game room and elevator. Ideal for multiple or extended families, all five bedrooms feature ensuite baths for pl
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JR5201: Fish Whisperer
JR5201: Fish Whisperer
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 6 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (20 Reviews)
There's a reason why people from up and down the East coast return to WS07 year after year. This two-bedroom Whispering Sands townhome could not be any closer to the Atlantic Ocean. You will experience fantastic direct ocean views from two decks as well as lovely furnishings to make for many fond vacation memories. Jump into the oceanfront pool or
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WS07: Whispering Sands #7
WS07: Whispering Sands #7
Townhouse
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 4 guests
Rating 4.9 (22 Reviews)
Remodeled kitchen for 2025! Other new features include decks, doors, fans and light fixtures, and the lovely pool, deck and fire pit, all added in the last three years.Enjoy unlimited sunset views from this beautiful Soundfront home, from the bridge to Manteo up to the open Sound, and the loveliest private pool and deck on the Soundside-- heated 15
SA06: Tramonti
SA06: Tramonti
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 4.9 (20 Reviews)
Born In The Sand is located in the secluded waterfront community of The Villas on the Roanoke Sound, bordered by Nags Head Woods and Jockey's Ridge State Park. This comfortably furnished, three bedroom townhouse provides everything you need for a fun-filled and relaxing vacation. Take advantage of a variety of neighborhood amenities, including two
VS5: Born In The Sand
VS5: Born In The Sand
Townhouse
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (4 Reviews)
Captain Jack's Landing is a well-maintained, comfortably furnished home in Nags Head that will meet all of your family vacation needs and then some. A variety of amenities will keep everyone in your group entertained throughout your stay, including a private pool, hot tub, rec room and theater room. Getting to the beach will be quick and safe using
NH2111: Captain Jack's Landing
NH2111: Captain Jack's Landing
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 8 bedrooms
Bathrooms 6 Full, 2 Half
Guests 16 guests
Rating 3.5 (8 Reviews)
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
HN02: Terrapin Cottage
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.9 (17 Reviews)
New to the Village Realty program for 2025! Start planning your escape to Bela Vista, a stunning canalfront home in the sought-after Lone Cedar Village neighborhood of Nags Head. This gorgeous waterfront property lives up to its name, offering panoramic views of the adjacent harbor and Roanoke sound. With direct access to the harbor from the backya
LC06: Bela Vista
LC06: Bela Vista
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 7 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full, 1 Half
Guests 14 guests
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
With a prime location near the beach and everything Nags Head has to offer, this lovely Outer Banks condo is simply the best option for your next family beach-cation! Located on the second floor, this waterfront retreat features a sunny open layout with a flatscreen TV with cable (all over TVs are Smart TVs), an updated kitchen with Drip and Keurig
* OA1: Nauti by Nature
* OA1: Nauti by Nature
Condo
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.9 (24 Reviews)
Teacher's Lair was built in the Old Nags Head cottage style of architecture and features gracious and comfortable rooms with all the modern conveniences. Grab your favorite books and sweet tea and enjoy the spacious covered deck or enjoy your morning coffee from the top level sun deck where you can relax, breathe in the salty air and watch the sunr
GR3333: Teacher's Lair
GR3333: Teacher's Lair
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 5 (10 Reviews)
You will have the right Per-SPECHT-tive when you vacation in this oceanside home! Located in the beautiful Village at Nags Head and offering Village Beach Club membership you will feel like you are in a resort and can just relax. With the beach only a short walk away, you can spend the day surfing, swimming, searching for seashells and sea glass or
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CS05: Per-SPECHT-tive
CS05: Per-SPECHT-tive
House
Bedrooms 7 bedrooms
Bathrooms 7 Full
Guests 14 guests
Rating 5 (4 Reviews)
This 5 bedroom, 4 ½ bath Oceanside home in The Village at Nags Head is a fantastic choice for your next OBX vacation getaway! Just 3 lots back from the beachfront on a quiet side street with a 12' x 24' private pool!Other amenities at Dolphin Waves are 2 master bedrooms, hot tub, rec room with shuffleboard, foosball table, Smart TV's throughout, gr
SS61: Dolphin Waves
SS61: Dolphin Waves
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 4.7 (13 Reviews)

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