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
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
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 4.9 (29 Reviews)
New for 2025: Private Pool! You made a Wise Choice when you chose this semi-oceanfront home in South Nags Head for your OBX vacation! The private pool area is very spacious and is the perfect place to hang out with lounge chairs and ample seating for everyone plus a shaded gazebo area with table and chairs. The beautiful beaches are within walking
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SN2420: Wise Choice
House
Bedrooms 6 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 Full, 2 Half
Guests 12 guests
Rating 5 (9 Reviews)
Delightful Dolphin is located on the sound side at The Villas on the Roanoke Sound with views of the sound. This 2 bedroom townhome is the perfect place to get away for your fun-filled OBX vacation. The secluded vacation resort is bordered by Nags Head Woods, Jockey's Ridge State Park, and the Roanoke Sound. Community amenities include two swimming
VS3: Delightful Dolphin
Townhouse
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 4 guests
Rating 4.8 (17 Reviews)
Updates for 2026: New oven/range and microwave; new sofa, Lazy-Boy oversized recliner, refrigerator with filtered water dispenser, dishwasher, 6-person dining table and chairs, coffee table, and a small computer/work desk. The Sandbar is a fabulous oceanfront condo with stunning views located in the Diamond Shoals complex of Nags Head. You'll have
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DS302: The Sandbar
Condo
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.8 (34 Reviews)
Discover your ideal vacation getaway in the Outer Banks! This stunning and comfortable retreat offers ample space for family and friends to create unforgettable memories by the beach. Relax in your own private pool and unwind in the hot tub after a day in the sun. With a private walkway leading directly to the beach, you’re just steps away from the
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DE10: Duneridge Estates 10
House
Bedrooms 7 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 Full, 1 Half
Guests 14 guests
Rating 4.6 (13 Reviews)
Peer Paradise is the ultimate oceanfront getaway on the Outer Banks, perfect for creating unforgettable OBX memories with your family. From the top-level deck, enjoy one of the best views on the Outer Banks—an open, unobstructed panorama of the Atlantic Ocean and Jennette’s Pier. It’s the kind of breathtaking view where you can relax for hours, soa
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SS52: Peer Paradise (Formerly Staying Gold)
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (21 Reviews)
Have the best of both at this beautiful and conveniently located Outer Banks vacation home... a private pool and really easy beach access! "Point of Views" is oceanside in a favorite Nags Head neighborhood near Jockey's Ridge called Old Nags Head Place.Enjoy the spaciousness and comfort of five bedrooms, four and a half baths, great room, tower roo
JR369: Point Of Views NC
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 4.8 (13 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 (33 Reviews)
At this custom-built oceanside home in Nags Head, Happy Hour isn't a time - it's a state of mind. Getting to the beach will be safe and easy using one of the two nearby public accesses with pedestrian crosswalks, both just a short walk away. Situated on a large lot that spans an entire block, Happy Hour consists of the main house with five bedrooms
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GR3630: Happy Hour
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (16 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
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LC06: Bela Vista
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 7 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full, 1 Half
Guests 14 guests
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
Sassy Seas is an oceanside, dog-friendly home in South Nags Head situated on a spacious corner lot with barefoot friendly lawn - perfect for kids and pets! Getting to the beach will be quick and easy using the semi-private access across the street, just a three-minute walk from the house. After a day of sun, sand and surf, the outdoor fun can conti
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SN2344: Sassy Seas (Formerly Sand Age)
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.9 (29 Reviews)
A relaxing OBX vacation starts with a deep breath in, and then... Exhale. This soundside cottage in the sought-after Village at Nags Head has been completely renovated from top to bottom, making Exhale look and feel like a brand new construction. Situated right along the Nags Head Links golf course, Exhale offers panoramic vistas of the fairway and
R09: Exhale
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 8 guests
Rating 5 (34 Reviews)

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