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
Looking for a peaceful vacation or weekend stay in a quiet neighborhood? This house is the perfect getaway! Relax on one of the many private decks and enjoy your panoramic views of the sound. Lounge in the sauna or in the game room on a rainy day. Use the pedestrian walk at the stop light for easy access to enjoy the beach. You are minutes away fro
SW05: Seawatch 5
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 4.6 (3 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 (32 Reviews)
Kimberly's Kottage has everything you will need for your OBX vacation. Enjoy your own private pool with expansive deck space for sunbathing or cool off under the gazebo. The large fenced in yard is a great place for outdoor games. The beach is just a short walk away with two beach accesses available to you, to the north is the Curlew St access and
JR380: Kimberly's Kottage
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 4.9 (20 Reviews)
Welcome to 'Port 51'! This beach house is a prime rental property with stunning ocean views from the front decks and unobstructed sound views over parkland from the rear decks, offering perfect sunrise and sunset opportunities. Just steps away from the beach, the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, and Fish Heads Bar and Grill, this spacious home features 5
SN2514: Port 51
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (9 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
NHCA121: Lagoon Escape
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 8 guests
 New Property!
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
SV05: Shore'em Dreamin'
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 Full
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (6 Reviews)
Relax Inn 5110 is a beautiful home with a private pool, hot tub, tiki bar and room for the whole family to relax in style. Relax Inn 5110 offers the very best for your beach vacation, it has six master bedrooms so you and your family are guaranteed the comfort you deserve.This beautiful custom homes has all the amenities to make any vacation memora
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EE08: Relax Inn 5110
House
Bedrooms 8 bedrooms
Bathrooms 7 Full, 2 Half
Guests 16 guests
Rating 4.9 (39 Reviews)
Baymeadow 10 is a beautiful 3 bedroom home located in the prestigious community of The Village at Nags Head. New to the vacation rental world you can be among the first set of guests to stay in this amazing home! The spacious decks are a comfortable and relaxing spot to unwind with a good book, your favorite drink or a quite place to capture an ama
B10: Baymeadow 10
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.8 (25 Reviews)
Look forward to spectacular ocean views and an unbeatable location when you reserve Sand Pebbles for your next Outer Banks vacation. This well-maintained oceanfront home is packed with amenities that will keep the entire family entertained throughout your stay, including a heated pool, hot tub, volleyball court, and game room with pool table. For n
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NH0301: Sand Pebbles
House
Bedrooms 8 bedrooms
Bathrooms 8 Full, 2 Half
Guests 16 guests
Rating 4.8 (14 Reviews)
This 3 bedroom, two bath beach house in the Village at Nags Head offers comfortable "loungy" furniture, a warm island-inspired decor, and close proximity to the Tanger Outlet shopping, famous restaurants, and fun family activities.The creative design of 'Sandy Tee' offers a spacious master bedroom and bath on its own level with an inviting deck… pe
L46: Sandy Tee
House
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.9 (18 Reviews)
Pleasant Seaprise is a classic beach cottage with fresh updates and unexpected delights throughout. From the recently remodeled interior to the brand new saltwater pool, Pleasant Seaprise has been thoughtfully modernized with guest satisfaction and comfort in mind. Situated just 200 feet from the dune line, getting to the sparkling Atlantic Ocean c
SN572C: Pleasant Seaprise
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 5 (6 Reviews)
Exclusive Nags Head location perfectly situated on the shores of the Atlantic offers breathtaking ocean views for the ultimate in a family reunion, a gathering of friends, or a celebration of any kind. This Outer Banks vacation retreat is truly an oceanfront estate with luxurious living and recreation space. Just steps from the ocean, spend your da
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NH09: Home Again
House
Bedrooms 8 bedrooms
Bathrooms 7 Full, 2 Half
Guests 16 guests
Rating 5 (25 Reviews)

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