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
The Lauren Lee is a beautiful two-story Outer Banks vacation home located at The Village at Nags Head on the Outer Banks. Situated between the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the sound, you have spectacular views of the Sound, The Village at Nags Head golf course as well as the pond. This home offers a private pool and hot tub and a f
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B01: Lauren Lee
B01: Lauren Lee
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (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 oceanSeatopia a beautiful oceanside, 5 bedroom home with a private pool and hot tub. Just a short walk to the beach access, only 100 yards away, where your enjoyment begins at the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful
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NH14: Seatopia
NH14: Seatopia
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 4.9 (28 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
NHCA33: New Beginnings
House
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (32 Reviews)
Seacloud is a fabulous oceanfront home centrally located in South Nags Head at Milepost 19. This classic cottage features updates throughout, including granite countertops, LVT flooring and a newly rebuilt wrap-around deck where you can enjoy the sound of the waves, salt air and ocean views. Guests at Seacloud can easily walk to the beach using the
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SN0501: Seacloud
SN0501: Seacloud
House
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.9 (23 Reviews)
Tees & Tides is located in the Village at Nags Head, a beautiful golf course community. This four-bedroom home with golf course views and golf discounts has all the comforts you will need for a fun and relaxing vacation. Enjoy the Village Beach Club where you have access to an oceanfront pool and tennis courts and end your day relaxing in your
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W12: Tees & Tides
W12: Tees & Tides
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.5 (7 Reviews)
Anchor down for a while here at Island Trader and make lasting vacation memories. Expansive water views will surely delight and keep you returning to this waterfront gem year after year. Island Trader has been fully remodeled creating spacious open living with water views from the majority of the home. The modern, elegantly furnished interior will
* NHCA21: Island Trader
* NHCA21: Island Trader
House
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.9 (34 Reviews)
Welcome to Mermaids Cove … or Heron Cove 202 North!Each year we strive to make our special place, your special place. We love our ocean getaway and we want you to love it, too.Take deep breaths … go for long walks … watch the sun rise … see the dolphins swim and the ocean change moods from the large, tile balcony … experience the colors of sunset.
H202N: Heron Cove Mermaids Cove
H202N: Heron Cove Mermaids Cove
Condo
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (14 Reviews)
New for 2026: This home also offers access to the YMCA with an indoor/outdoor (seasonal) pool, sauna, fitness center, gymnasium, racquetball, locker rooms and more.Do you need to get away and feel the sand between your toes, then Barefoot Bliss is calling your name. This cute, three-bedroom home located on the sound side is just a short walk to the
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GR9612: Barefoot Bliss
GR9612: Barefoot Bliss
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (20 Reviews)
High atop a dune on the 1st green! The large decks provide for panoramic views of the ocean, sound and golf course. This home has everything for a great vacation for your entire family!Hot tub on deck, TVs, DVD players, an iPod docking station, Wi-Fi, highchair, 2 outside showers and a charcoal grill.Centrally located on the golf course and soundsi
SW13: Milky Way
SW13: Milky Way
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 10 guests
Rating 4.9 (14 Reviews)
All Decked Out with water views and mesmerizing sunsets! This cute four-bedroom home is located on the sound front in Old Nags Head Cove. Grab your morning coffee or favorite evening beverage and head to the multi-level decks where you can take in the 180-degree views of the sound and watch watersports enthusiast kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurf
NHCB51: All Decked Out
NHCB51: All Decked Out
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.9 (27 Reviews)
With a prime location near the beach and everything Nags Head has to offer, this lovely Outer Banks condo is simply the best option for your next family beach-cation! Located on the second floor, this waterfront retreat features a sunny open layout with a flatscreen TV with cable (all over TVs are Smart TVs), an updated kitchen with Drip and Keurig
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* OA1: Nauti by Nature
* OA1: Nauti by Nature
Condo
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.9 (23 Reviews)
Indulge in a proper retreat to Outer Banks and get lost in endless views of white sand and an endless blue horizon from the expansive deck of this dreamy retreat! For The Good Times is more than ready to host the whole family or your closest group of friends with a spacious layout that boasts three bedrooms and a loft area near the kitchen that the
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* SN22L: For The Good Times
* SN22L: For The Good Times
Duplex
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.6 (15 Reviews)

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