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 291 properties available
Designed for entertaining, this adorable vacation home features two tiers of outdoor living space and a location within easy walking distance from the beach (0.3 miles to beach access). Spend your mornings sipping coffee on the screened porch, your afternoons splashing in the surf and relaxing on the sand, and your evenings hanging out with crisp b
* NH0508: Just Peachy
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.8 (26 Reviews)
Enjoy the spectacular sunsets over Roanoke Sound while overlooking the 13th fairway and green from our 3-bedroom OBX vacation home in Nags Head. This property is ideally situated for your family to enjoy all the amenities necessary for a perfect getaway! Inside, you’ll find TVs, DVD players, and WiFi for your entertainment, as well as a grill for o
L10: Southern Reach
House
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (4 Reviews)
At this custom-built oceanside home in Nags Head, Happy Hour isn't a time - it's a state of mind. Getting to the beach will be safe and easy using one of the two nearby public accesses with pedestrian crosswalks, both just a short walk away. Situated on a large lot that spans an entire block, Happy Hour consists of the main house with five bedrooms
GR3630: Happy Hour
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (16 Reviews)
Reconnect with nature and embrace your inner angler at New Beginnings, a unique waterfront home in Old Nags Head Cove that's truly a fisherman's paradise. Ideal for boat owners and groups that intend to be out on the water, New Beginnings is situated right on a fully bulkheaded canal. Tie up your watercraft right behind the house using the private
NHCA33: New Beginnings
House
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (34 Reviews)
Welcome to SeaFinn, centrally located in Nags Head and right across the street from beach! This semi-oceanfront Atlantic Crest townhome features a reverse floorplan with an open concept main living area on the top level and all three bedrooms located on the mid-level. The master bedroom provides exterior access down to the fenced courtyard below. U
ACA: SeaFinn
Townhouse Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (18 Reviews)
NEW FOR 2027: KING BED FOR BEDROOM NUMBER 5 AND QUEEN BED FOR BEDROOM NUMBER 2UPGRADES IN 2025: New LVP flooring throughout, full interior and exterior repaint, new kitchen countertops, new kitchen tables and chairs, new lighting throughout, updated smart TVs throughout, upgraded TV in main family room to a 55” as well as new furniture in family r
SV15: Ocean Dreams
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 8 bedrooms
Bathrooms 6 Full
Guests 16 guests
Rating 4.8 (19 Reviews)
The voice of the sea speaks to the soul. The touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace. ~ Kate ChopinTrip's OBX is located on the oceanfront near Milepost 14.5 in Nags Head and features a community pool and tennis courts. This convenient location means you are close to some of our wonderful Outer Banks restaurants,
QC4: Trip's OBX
Townhouse
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.8 (23 Reviews)
Beach Boys is the perfect Outer Banks oceanfront vacation home, beautifully furnished and very well maintained. Features and amenities include a private pool, hot tub, dry sauna and theater room. The 29' x 11' oceanfront pool is surrounded by one of the largest decks in the Village. This two-level pool deck has plenty of loungers, a swing, two tabl
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DE02: Beach Boys
House
Bedrooms 8 bedrooms
Bathrooms 6 Full, 1 Half
Guests 16 guests
Rating 5 (32 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
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 7 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full, 1 Half
Guests 14 guests
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
Centrally located at Milepost 11 in Nags Head, Cooper Cabana is within walking distance to shopping, dining, the local YMCA, and best of all - the beach! Take a quick three-minute walk to the Bonnett Street public access, which features a bath house, sand volleyball court, lifeguard and plenty of parking if you'd prefer to drive. Situated in the oc
GR7811: Cooper Cabana
House
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.9 (23 Reviews)
Sassy Seas is an oceanside, dog-friendly home in South Nags Head situated on a spacious corner lot with barefoot friendly lawn - perfect for kids and pets! Getting to the beach will be quick and easy using the semi-private access across the street, just a three-minute walk from the house. After a day of sun, sand and surf, the outdoor fun can conti
SN2344: Sassy Seas (Formerly Sand Age)
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.9 (30 Reviews)
Anchor's Aweigh is a lovely home situated in the highly sought-after and family-friendly community of Nags Head Acres. Enjoy the peace and seclusion of this residential soundside neighborhood while still being within walking or biking distance to shopping, dining and best of all - the beach! After a day of fun in the sun, come home and gather in th
NHA12: Anchor's Aweigh
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.8 (47 Reviews)

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