Nags Head Vacation Rentals

We have over 300 great Nags Head vacation homes, condos, and townhomes located oceanfront, oceanside, or along the sound. We even have more than 60 pet-friendly Nags Head rentals, rentals with private or community pools to choose from. Start browsing rentals below or better yet, search your arrival and departure dates and filter by desired amenities to narrow the results down to just suitable properties.  



About 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!


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Properties Available 294 properties available
Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think." ~ Robert HenriSlack Tide is a townhome located at The Quay Complex on the oceanfront in Nags Head. Community amenities include a swimming pool and tennis courts.This three-bedroom, three-bath vacation home has three full baths...one with a whir
QA2: Slack Tide
Townhouse
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.9 (14 Reviews)
Sea Mist is a tastefully appointed three-bedroom townhome in The Quay that offers ocean views, outdoor amenities and convenient access to the beach. With a soothing color palette, hardwood floors and coastal decor, a sense of peace and serenity will wash over you as soon as you walk through the door. Updates include renovated bathrooms and fresh pa
QA3: Sea Mist
Townhouse
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.9 (16 Reviews)
Island Time is a newly updated home in the picturesque golf course community of the Village at Nags Head. After a day at the beach, come home and relax in the open-concept great room with vaulted ceilings and LVP flooring. This comfortably furnished living/dining space provides direct access to the deck which faces southwest for abundant sunlight a
ML03: Island Time
House
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.9 (16 Reviews)
This house was recognized in the 2025 Judges Award of Excellence in Category E Parade of Homes.Welcome to Pelican Pelican Pelican, a magnificent oceanfront retreat in South Nags Head that's been curated to perfection for a luxury Outer Banks vacation experience. This brand new, contemporary home boasts a private pool with cabana, hot tub, rec room,
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SN0693: Pelican Pelican Pelican
House
Bedrooms 8 bedrooms
Bathrooms 8 Full, 1 Half
Guests 16 guests
Rating 5 (3 Reviews)
Welcome to Back 2 The Beach, your oceanfront escape where comfort meets coastal charm! This spacious duplex is the perfect spot for your next beach getaway, offering stunning views and plenty of room for family and friends to relax and reconnect. Another unique factor about this unit is that it is the other half of our duplex SN22L, so if you are l
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SN22R: Back 2 The Beach
Duplex
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (3 Reviews)
Enjoy a truly relaxing vacation On the Sunny Side. This beautifully appointed house overlooks the 13th hole of Nags Head Golf Links and is in walking distance to the Outer Banks Mall.This three bedroom, two bath home includes numerous amenities like; WiFi, Keurig brewer, flat screen TVs, Blu-Ray player and DVD players.In season, take advantage of
L23: On The Sunny Side
House
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.8 (22 Reviews)
Welcome to the sunny side! Sunnyside Up was designed for the ultimate family beach vacation. This stellar home lives up to its name, offering a variety of outdoor areas for soaking up the Vitamin D and direct beach access for non-stop fun in the sun. Situated on the oceanfront in the coveted Village at Nags Head community, Sunnyside Up delivers the
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SS18: Sunnyside Up
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (21 Reviews)
Pelican Cove is your home away from home and beach retreat! Pelican Cove has all the amenities to make your OBX vacation and unforgettable one. The spacious pool and hot tub area provides lounges and tables where you can bask in the sun, float in the pool, relax in the hot tub and enjoy some great meals. After a fun filled day at the beach or in th
CCV04: Pelican Cove (Formerly Sand Castle)
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (4 Reviews)
Welcome to Ricos Retreat, a Villas on Roanoke Sound condo with outstanding water views and stellar resort-style amenities! Your days under the sun can spent enjoying the 400-ft pier, boat launch, tennis courts, and pools. When you aren't swimming in the pool's turquoise water, head to one of the convenient beach access points, located just minutes
* VA6: Ricos Retreat
Condo
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 4 guests
Rating 4.5 (7 Reviews)
Never let the water out of sight at this spacious family-friendly home, located mere steps from the Roanoke Sound beach access. You’re also close to an array of shopping and dining options as well as the ocean! A nearby boat launch offers added convenience for fishing and boating adventures. When you’re not at the beach or exploring the open waters
* NHCG22: Bikini Bottom
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.7 (18 Reviews)
New for 2025: Newly Renovated Game Room. You can Take it E-sea at this beautiful home with all the comforts you need for a great vacation. Relax in your own private pool and hot tub. The great room offers a living area and a fully equipped kitchen where you can prepare those delicious meals. The lower level game room will be a fun place to hang ou
JR5209: Take It E-Sea
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full, 2 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (30 Reviews)
'Ellington Cottage by the Sea' is a fabulous six-bedroom oceanfront Outer Banks home that's great for family vacations and reunions. Enjoy the home's relaxing atmosphere and ocean breezes. Take a jog to the beach then unwind in the hot tub on the mid-level oceanfront deck!WiFi access is provided at 'Ellington Cottage by the Sea' so you checking ema
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SN03: Ellington Cottage By The Sea
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 6 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 12 guests
Rating 4.8 (8 Reviews)

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