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 Carolina 


Properties Available 293 properties available
CINDY’S DREAM is a beautiful oceanfront home so comfortable, it invites you to make new OBX memories. It delivers the luxury and location that will make your Outer Banks experience unforgettable. Sit on the spacious upper deck at night to view the vast sky full of stars or during the day to watch the ocean. If you don’t want your feet to get sandy,
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SS05: Cindy’s Dream
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (17 Reviews)
Location, Location, Location! This home has it. With very close beach access (less than 100 yards) and a birds eye view of Jockeys Ridge, who could ask for more. This house has decks on both the front and back of the house making this the perfect place to bring the kids! Sit and smell the ocean breezes in the morning from the front porch while drin
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JR247: Carolinian
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (6 Reviews)
Make Surfer's Watch the home away from home that your family will want to return to every year. This classic oceanfront retreat in Nags Head offers exceptional views and convenient access to the beach using the adjacent Blackman Street walkway. Spend the day surfing, swimming, or shelling - when the beach is your backyard, the possibilities are end
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GR0701: Surfer's Watch
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (14 Reviews)
The Salty Pearl offers everything you need for a fun-filled and memorable OBX vacation. The prime oceanside location in Dolphin Run is just one block from the beach and within walking distance to the Village Beach Club oceanfront pool. Recent upgrades throughout the home take The Salty Pearl to the next level of comfort and style. In the evenings,
DR40: The Salty Pearl
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 2 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (23 Reviews)
Experience Life On A Sandbar, a waterfront townhome in the secluded Villas on Roanoke Sound in Nags Head. The end-unit layout offers maximum sound views and more privacy. This bright and cheery retreat is comfortably furnished and ideal for small families or couples. The top-level primary suite includes a private soundfront balcony - the perfect pl
VL6: Life On A Sandbar
Townhouse
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 4 guests
Rating 4.8 (15 Reviews)
Just steps from the beach in South Nags Head, Pink Pelican is a oceanside retreat featuring a private hot tub, outdoor shower, and comfortable accommodations for your next Outer Banks vacation. Conveniently located on the same street as several other Village Realty vacation homes, this cottage is an excellent choice for extended families or groups
SN1825C: Pink Pelican
House
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
 New Property!
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
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DE21N: Satisfaction
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 8 bedrooms
Bathrooms 9 Full, 3 Half
Guests 16 guests
Rating 4.8 (27 Reviews)
Tequila Mockingbird is a beautifully furnished, semi-oceanfront home in South Nags Head conveniently located just a two-minute walk from the beach. A variety of amenities will keep the entire family entertained throughout your stay, including a private pool, hot tub and rec room. Tequila Mockingbird backs up to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore,
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SN4718: Tequila Mockingbird
House
Bedrooms 7 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 Full
Guests 14 guests
Rating 4.8 (9 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)
Relax and enjoy your vacation in our well furnished home overlooking the pond on the 13th hole of Nags Head Golf Links. Spectacular views of the Sound and convenient to shopping and dining.Located in the Village at Nags Head with Village at Nags Head Beach Club amenities include community pool and pickleball court. TVs, DVD player, screened porch,
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W07: Wedges 7
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.7 (7 Reviews)
“A Wave from it all” says it All!Sit on the oceanfront deck with a cup of coffee or a cold beverage and listen to the ocean. You can relax by the pool, and just steps away from the beach, where you can enjoy time with your family and friends.“A Wave from it all” is a newly renovated spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath oceanfront condo, which has everythin
H103S: A Wave From It All
Condo
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.9 (37 Reviews)
New for 2025: LVP flooring in all common areas, pantry cabinet for additional storage, upgraded WIFI, all TVs upgraded to smart TVs for streaming, refrigerator/freezer added to downstairs rec room, moved hot tub to lower patio for easier access. Nothing left to the imagination, it's all here! This beautiful well-appointed home has it all and is jus
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SV05: Shore'em Dreamin'
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 Full
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (6 Reviews)

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