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
Marlin Manor is an Old Nags Head style home that offers views of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean from the top level deck. and just a short distance to the beach, shopping, yummy food, fishing, and family fun. This great 5 bedroom home makes the ultimate family vacation even better! Enjoy the comforts of the spacious decks as you take in the serene and
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JR4205: Marlin Manor
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full
Guests 10 guests
Rating 4.9 (10 Reviews)
This beautiful custom designed former model home includes a large den as well as a captain's watch. Offering ocean to sound views and direct ocean access, this home affords vacationers the best outdoor activities and dining experiences that the Outer Banks has to offer. 14' x 20' private pool, hot tub, den w/mini-fridge, TVs, DVD player, WiFi, high
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NH13: Off Course
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 Full
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (14 Reviews)
What better way to start the day than by watching the sunrise from Ocean's Edge oceanfront decks or top floor oceanfront living area. After enjoying your coffee, perhaps a stroll over the dune walk to the beach to search for seashells or sea glass, or just enjoy the sound of the waves.If you feel the need to stay connected watch the morning news on
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NH06: Ocean's Edge
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 7 bedrooms
Bathrooms 6 Full
Guests 14 guests
Rating 4.8 (34 Reviews)
Mr. and Mrs. Sea is a charming, well-maintained beach house located in the Ridges community of the Village at Nags Head. Positioned right along the golf course, the home offers beautiful views of the greens from the spacious sun deck and the open-concept living area.When you're not enjoying one of the nearby restaurants, the fully equipped kitchen
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R12: Mr and Mrs Sea
House
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (2 Reviews)
Your “Favorite Place” is right here on the OBX. This beautiful oceanfront home, located in the Village of Nags Head, has all that you need for an enjoyable vacation. Exceptional ocean views! Everyone can have fun in your own private pool and hot tub, a game of foosball, basketball or ping pong. Expansive outdoor decking and plenty of interior livin
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SS38: Favorite Place
House
Bedrooms 6 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 Full, 1 Half
Guests 12 guests
Rating 4.9 (11 Reviews)
Life goes by fast...so Take Five! Come enjoy this four bedroom, oceanside home. Beautifully decorated, your own private pool, elevator, game room with shuffleboard, and just a quick walk to the beach. TVs, WiFi, screened porch and enjoy the view of the ocean from the front deck.Located in Old Nags Head Place a great neighborhood to take a walk or r
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JR116: Take Five
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full, 2 Half
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.9 (13 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 4.5 (4 Reviews)
Salty Vibes is located semi-oceanfront with direct beach access right across the street where you can have fun in the sun, catch some waves or build some sandcastles. End your day at the poolside Tiki bar, swim a few laps in your private pool or just relax in the hot tub. Game time in the rec room will be fun with a pool table and wet bar with a fu
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NH2700: Salty Vibes
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 4.9 (20 Reviews)
Get away from it all at Lagoon Escape, a canalfront home with private dock that's the perfect choice for boaters, watermen, and outdoor lovers. Launch kayaks and SUP's right from your backyard, or use the community boat ramp and dock your vessel or jet skis in the private slip. The ground level has been transformed into an outdoor entertainment are
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NHCA121: Lagoon Escape
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 8 guests
 New Property!
Everything you need for the perfect vacation is here. The beach is just a few steps away by boardwalk at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and you'll love having your own private pool and hot tub at 'Flying Colors'. This home is close to great Outer Banks shopping, restaurants and fun attractions for the whole family. Come relax and enjoy your Outer Ba
SS48: Flying Colors
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (12 Reviews)
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
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SL305: Look Out - The Landings at Sugar Creek
Condo Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (25 Reviews)
Welcome to your charming and spacious third-floor oceanfront condo in South Nags Head! This lovely home offers breathtaking ocean views that will enhance your beach vacation experience. Perfectly situated near a variety of restaurants, shopping options, and historical sites on Roanoke Island, you'll find everything you need right at your fingertips
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DS304: Daniel's Diamond
Condo
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.9 (18 Reviews)

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