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 293 properties available
Pelican Cove is your home away from home and beach retreat! Pelican Cove has all the amenities to make your OBX vacation and unforgettable one. The spacious pool and hot tub area provides lounges and tables where you can bask in the sun, float in the pool, relax in the hot tub and enjoy some great meals. After a fun filled day at the beach or in th
CCV04: Pelican Cove (Formerly Sand Castle)
House
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (4 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
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NHCA92: Sound Living
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full, 2 Half
Guests 8 guests
Rating 5 (9 Reviews)
For a classic OBX experience and a throwback to simpler times, make Season's in the Sun your next home away from home. This cozy 2-bedroom cottage is brimming with history and vintage charm. Built in the 1930's and lovingly maintained, Season's in the Sun still boasts the original pine floors and walls. Updates and features added over the years pro
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SN6232A: Season's in the Sun
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 4 guests
Rating 5 (16 Reviews)
“A Wave from it all” says it All!Sit on the oceanfront deck with a cup of coffee or a cold beverage and listen to the ocean. You can relax by the pool, and just steps away from the beach, where you can enjoy time with your family and friends.“A Wave from it all” is a newly renovated spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath oceanfront condo, which has everythin
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H103S: A Wave From It All
Condo
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.9 (37 Reviews)
Get ready to hoist the sails and make your way to Windjammer! This newly renovated and tastefully furnished oceanfront condo is the perfect place to drop anchor for your next Outer Banks vacation. Windjammer is a townhouse-style end unit, providing maximum ocean views, additional privacy, and easy access to the beach. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises an
WJ2AN: Windjammer
Condo
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 1 Full, 1 Half
Guests 4 guests
Rating 4.9 (40 Reviews)
It's Beach Time—those are the words you've been waiting to hear! This beautiful, historic home located in the Historic Loop of Nags Head has all the old charm of days gone by, paired with all the modern conveniences of today. Enjoy wide porches and decks complete with rocking chairs, along with your own private walkway to the beach. If work calls w
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JR41: It's Beach Time
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full, 1 Half
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.9 (22 Reviews)
Tranquility Cove is a newly constructed home in Old Nags Head Cove, within walking distance to the Roanoke Sound. The spacious great room provides plenty of room for gathering with an open-concept layout and vaulted ceilings. When you're not dining out at one of Nags Head's famous restaurants, prepare meals at home in the kitchen with stylish two-t
JR9706: Tranquility Cove
House
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.9 (25 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)
6 bedrooms, 5 ½ bath semi-oceanfront OBX vacation home; Fronting the Beach Road in South Nags Head (guests will cross the 2 lane Beach Road to get to the ocean). 24' x 12' private heated pool, hot tub, TVs, WiFi, DVR, Blu Ray players, Rec Room with Pool Table, 3 separate seating areas, fireplace, 3 wet bars, high chair, 4 full size refrigerators, s
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SN34: Triple Play
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 6 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 Full, 1 Half
Guests 12 guests
Rating 4.8 (18 Reviews)
Welcome to the perfect home base for your next - or first - OBX vacation. You'll be just a quick walk to the beach, restaurants, cafés, and shops, yet you'll enjoy plenty of privacy, peace, and quiet. When you want to explore further afield, it's a quick car ride to reach sound access. When it's time for the beach, grab the provided beach chairs, b
NH4613: No Bad Dayz
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.8 (21 Reviews)
You'll be hooked when you check in to this newly constructed home for your next Outer Banks vacation. A variety of amenities that will appeal to everyone in your group make this beach house a real catch, including a private pool, hot tub, game room and elevator. Ideal for multiple or extended families, all five bedrooms feature ensuite baths for pl
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JR5201: Fish Whisperer
House Pet Friendly
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 6 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
Rating 5 (19 Reviews)
Feeling overworked and need a break from the grind? Named for the classic John Candy family vacation film, Summer Rental is the perfect destination for bringing the whole family together and making memories year after year. This well-equipped home is thoughtfully furnished and decorated with attention to detail, providing guests with that calming,
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SN07: Summer Rental
House
Bedrooms 8 bedrooms
Bathrooms 6 Full, 1 Half
Guests 16 guests
Rating 5 (25 Reviews)

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