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
Experience Life On A Sandbar, a waterfront townhome in the secluded Villas on Roanoke Sound in Nags Head. The end-unit layout offers maximum sound views and more privacy. This bright and cheery retreat is comfortably furnished and ideal for small families or couples. The top-level primary suite includes a private soundfront balcony - the perfect pl
VL6: Life On A Sandbar
VL6: Life On A Sandbar
Townhouse
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 4 guests
Rating 4.8 (15 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
* SN22L: For The Good Times
* SN22L: For The Good Times
Duplex
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.6 (16 Reviews)
Welcome to 'Mermaids Pearl,' a stunning 4000 square foot home that perfectly blends luxury and comfort, all while offering breathtaking panoramic views overlooking the golf course and sound. Witness romantic sunsets from your private decks, making it an ideal getaway no matter the season—summer, spring, or fall!Nestled on the fairway and soundfront
WE21: Mermaids Pearl
WE21: Mermaids Pearl
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 16 guests
Rating 4.9 (20 Reviews)
OCEANFRONT with amazing ocean views, private pool, and a hot tub...all on the wide sandy beaches of South Nags Head! Located 1 mile south of Jennette's Fishing Pier - easy walk or bike ride to restaurants and grocery store. Also, within sight of a manned lifeguard station. This family-friendly Outer Banks Vacation home is sure to please everyone in
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SN22: Fearing Cottage
SN22: Fearing Cottage
House
Bedrooms 9 bedrooms
Bathrooms 7 Full, 2 Half
Guests 18 guests
Rating 4.9 (29 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
DS302: The Sandbar
Condo
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.8 (34 Reviews)
Enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean's wide rugged beaches and Jockey's Ridge from this 5-bedroom Outer Banks beach home in Nags Head! After a long day at the beach, relax by the private inground 14' x 28' swimming pool with outdoor speakers, hot tub, multi-level decks, outdoor shower, and charcoal grill. This spacious home also features a je
JR248: Sea & Sons
JR248: Sea & Sons
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 2 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (5 Reviews)
Experience Sound Living at its best in this exquisite, custom-designed, canal-front home, located in Old Nags Head Cove. Relax and unwind in the beautifully landscaped backyard oasis with a heated, saltwater infinity pool and hot tub. Chefs in the family are going to love the well-appointed kitchen with a 6 burner gas range and the refrigerator wit
NHCA92: Sound Living
NHCA92: Sound Living
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full, 2 Half
Guests 8 guests
Rating 5 (10 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 (25 Reviews)
This 5 bedroom, 4 ½ bath Oceanside home in The Village at Nags Head is a fantastic choice for your next OBX vacation getaway! Just 3 lots back from the beachfront on a quiet side street with a 12' x 24' private pool!Other amenities at Dolphin Waves are 2 master bedrooms, hot tub, rec room with shuffleboard, foosball table, Smart TV's throughout, gr
SS61: Dolphin Waves
SS61: Dolphin Waves
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 4.7 (13 Reviews)
Come visit and Dare to Relax, in this semi-oceanfront home in Nags Head. This thoughtfully maintained home has lovely ocean views and is only one short block to a community beach access. A private pool and hot tub and enclosed extra large yard provide endless outdoor fun, and a game room with a foosball table and dry bar make even a rainy day a gre
GR2234: Dare To Relax
GR2234: Dare To Relax
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (18 Reviews)
Villas M1 is the perfect 3 bedroom townhome located in The Villas on the Roanoke Sound. Enjoy the awesome amenities of this little sound side neighborhood, with 2 community pools, tennis courts, clubhouse, a private 400-foot sound side pier and deck, and a playground for the kids. You will want to capture the most stunning sunsets from the pier an
VM1: Villas M1
VM1: Villas M1
Townhouse
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (10 Reviews)
This charming Nags Head vacation home is not named for Cinderella’s step-siblings but rather a family of three beautiful sisters who share a passion for travel and fairytale escapes to the Outer Banks. Situated at Milepost 11, Sisters Ugly is close to grocery stores, shopping, dining and attractions, and the oceanside location means a short and saf
JR9108: Sisters Ugly
JR9108: Sisters Ugly
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (9 Reviews)

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