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Popular amenities for Nags Head vacation rentals

Stay near Nags Head's top sights

Jennette's Pier215 locals recommend
Jockey's Ridge State Park395 locals recommend
The Kill Devil Grill226 locals recommend
Blue Moon Beach Grill161 locals recommend
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill159 locals recommend
Tortugas Lie153 locals recommend

Nags Head house rentals

Guest favorite

Home in Kill Devil Hills

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews

The Beach Bum

WesRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
A great find close to the beach in KDH. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend for others.
Superhost

Home in Kitty Hawk

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews

Charming OBX Beach Bungalow in Southern Shores

NikkiRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Loved our recent stay at this beach house! The location is great, very close to the beach but felt private and secluded (on a quiet street). We drove to the beach with all our stuff, but could have also walked. No issues with finding parking at the beach, although we were here off-season in September. The house is very comfortable and had everything we needed to relax after a day at the beach (both inside and on the large deck). We grilled, had pizza delivered and drove a short distance to Duck for dinner a few nights. Had one rainy day where we enjoyed sitting in the screened in porch listening to music and playing games. Would recommend Laurie's place to anyone who enjoys charming beach houses (no bland, new build here): full of fun decorations, a spiral staircase and lots of charming personality!
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Home in Kitty Hawk

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviews

Chloe's Cottage - 7 minute walk to the beach

TimRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
This house and location are great. The house is clearly well kept, the furniture was comfortable, and the kitchen is well stocked. The built-in dog crates are awesome and so convenient, and the backyard and patio are welcoming for both humans and dogs. It is a short walk to the beach, crossing the road at a traffic light, and a short drive to either Duck or Kitty Hawk for good restaurants. If you enjoy walking or running, the neighborhood is excellent and safe for good exercise. Also, having two bikes at the house are a great asset. We will definitely add this to our list of places we want to return to.
Guest favorite

Home in Nags Head

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews

Sea La Vie- 800ft to beach, hot tub, dog friendly!

VernonRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
This is my second stay at Sea la vie and it was better than the first! The addition of the hot tub really ties the experience together and makes it amazing. I would recommend this place for those looking for a place close to the beach.
Guest favorite

Home in Kill Devil Hills

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 257 reviews

Lucky You w/ Self-Check-in & Parking

JamesRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Monika's place was perfect for a weekend getaway to the OBX. The 2 bed 2 bath house looked and felt like it had finished a whole home renovation just a few days before it was so clean and fresh. Size is perfect for 2 couples or small family with young kids who can share a bed. The kitchen was stocked with everything needed down to coffee syrups, chip clips and bottle openers. Proximity to anything you might need was ideal, including walking distance to fast food and casual dining with everything else a very short drive away. Waveriders Coffee Deli & Market (coffee and breakfast sandwich), Kill Devil Grill (the wings at the bar), Mama Kwans (Tuna Nachos) , Stoney Spencers Shrimp Shack on the Avalon Pier (PBR & Jalapeno Poppers) as well as Tullio's Bakery (lavedar latte & breakfast sandwich) in Duck didn't disappoint and we highly recommend all. We also spent time at Jockeys Ridge which was beautiful and the Wright Bros National Memorial which gave us chills. We will be back for more!
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Home in Kitty Hawk

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews

Oceanview,private POOL,AWESOME THEATER.Family Fun!

CoryRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Rafael is an awesome host. Communication was easy, and the Airbnb was the best I've been to yet. His home theater was nice but the arcade machine was my favorite thing about the location. Tons of games to play and if you're big into fighters like me Rafael has got you covered. It is a traditional six button layout so it doesn't really compliment SNK fighters but the Capcom ones are smooth sailing. Would gladly stay at this Airbnb again. Highly recommend.
Guest favorite

Home in Harbinger

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews

OBX Harbinger Haven

Kimberly DeniseRating, 5 stars1 month ago
The house was well stocked and clean. This is the second time that we have stayed in this wonderful home....it feels like a home. Despite Dawn experiencing some health issues, she was communicative and welcoming. We will definitely stay at Dawn's home again!
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Home in Kill Devil Hills

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews

A Different Frame of Mind - Outer Banks A-frame

VirginiaRating, 5 stars2 months ago
Beautiful place. JoAnne answered our questions and even followed up to make sure all was well. Big Beautiful dining area. Wonderful backyard for the kids to play. Just beautiful. Thanks so much for allowing us to use your home for our family to make memories.

Nags Head beach vacation rentals

Guest favorite

Condo in Kill Devil Hills

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews

3 bedroom condo with oceanfront just steps away!

NolanRating, 5 stars1 week ago
A beautiful condo that is set up to be family friendly. Close to the beach with many things to do and restaurants to visit close by.
Guest favorite

Home in Kill Devil Hills

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Ritzin' It - Beach side,Hot tub,Easy beach access

DavidRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Eric was great to deal with and the house had everything you could need. Close to the beach and restaurants and the family had a great time.
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Townhouse in Kitty Hawk

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 284 reviews

Ocean Winds

AdrianRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Had to get a place within walking distance to a backyard wedding, and Ralf popped up .2 miles away! The townhouse was perfect for our weekend away. Super simple to get to, super simple accommodations, and it was just across the highway from The Black Pelican restaurant and the beach. A 7 - 11 is right on the corner for supplies, and it is literally minutes after you take the Rt 12 split for Southern Shores (to the left) or Kitty Hawk (right/straight) on West Kitty Hawk Road. If you are looking for a quick getaway/sneakaway/reset, give Ralf a shout!!
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Kill Devil Hills

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews

Sandy Toes Beach Hut

RichuRating, 5 stars4 days ago
the place is amazing, felt a really good beach hit vibe. Monique was helpful with clear instructions and everything was arranged perfectly. highly reccomended!
Superhost

Home in Kitty Hawk

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

A great place to relax and enjoy the ocean!

MicahRating, 5 stars1 month ago
James was very responsive and quick to make sure our stay was as comfortable as possible. The home is cute and quirky - looks just like the photos! The only thing that was confusing was that sheets and towels are not included in the listing. This was not immediately clear from the listing page. When we were told this a couple days before our trip, James was very accommodating, though, and helped us sort out the issue. All in all a very pleasant experience with a very nice front porch!
Guest favorite

Home in Nags Head

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

Salty Paws-Walk to beach/Fenced Yard/Pet Friendly

PattyRating, 5 stars4 days ago
Have been going to OBX for 47 yrs and this location is ideal - great beach access, grocery is walkable. The house has everything you need. We will stay again + recommend it to friends. Also, the dyer wouldn't work but Gia had it taken care of immediately!! Impressive
Guest favorite

Home in Nags Head

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 259 reviews

BEACH BARN mp 10.5 including YMCA privileges!

JordynRating, 5 stars1 week ago
The Beach Barn was perfect for our family birthday trip to the beach! Loved how you could walk to the nearby coffee shop and candy store, and of course right to the beach access! House was clean, as described and had every amenity we needed. I appreciated not having to pay a linen service and having access to beach supplies like chairs, umbrellas and towels.
Guest favorite

Cottage in Kill Devil Hills

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 277 reviews

Beachburg - Walk to the beach!

EmilyRating, 5 stars1 week ago
My family and I enjoyed our stay. The house matched the descriptions, 5 minute walk to the beach and Avalon Pier, had essentials and well cleaned.

Beach house rentals in Nags Head

Guest favorite

Home in Kill Devil Hills

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviews

Field of Dreams - Beach House

MelissaRating, 5 stars2 months ago
Our family had such a wonderful stay at Field of Dreams! Not only was it close to everything you could want or need, but the home was exactly as described. It made for a family vacation we will never forget! Thank you, Jill and Ben!
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Home in Kill Devil Hills

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 71 reviews

BEACH ROAD BEE HIVE

DeniseRating, 5 stars2 months ago
The bee hive was great! Perfect location, steps to the beach! It was just as described on the site. Really comfortable space, more than enough room for our group of 4. Great backyard for grilling. Wayne and Lynn were super helpful and gave us great recommendations for restaurants and shops. They were very communicative from start to finish. We would definitely go back!
Guest favorite

Home in Nags Head

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews

Cackalacky Dreamin'! 4 bedrooms, walk2beach, pets!

MeredithRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Janie’s place was so comfy and right across from the beach! We especially loved all the cozy blankets because it rained a bit and was overcast the weekend we stayed. A few members of my family and myself ran the OBX Triathlon and this was the perfect place to come back and recover afterwards. I also appreciated Janie’s responsiveness whenever we had a question. Thanks and we would definitely stay again!
Guest favorite

Home in Kill Devil Hills

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews

OBX Sunny and 75 In beautiful Kill Devil Hills!!

RobertRating, 5 stars3 days ago
Friendly host who was pro active and responsive. The Avalon pier access is fantastic! Ray was flexible when our party needed to change a day due to airport distance. You couldn’t ask for a better location. We plan to book with this host again in the future.
Guest favorite

Home in Kitty Hawk

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews

The Salty Shoebox OBX Oceanfront.

DonnaRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
The house was very nice, especially being all one level. The deck is amazing. So relaxing sitting there watching the ocean and sunrises. The furniture and beds were comfortable. It was nice being able to do laundry too. We had no issues during our stay.
Guest favorite

Home in Kill Devil Hills

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviews

OBX~Ocean~Sunset~Path~Free Bike~Dogs OK~Fire Pit

MorganRating, 5 stars4 days ago
We had such a nice stay! Our family consisted of 2 couples and 2 dogs, and the house was absolutely perfect for all of us. The private staircase down to the fenced in backyard was very convenient. The house was nice and organized with a lot of attention to detail which I greatly appreciated, and the hosts were very accomodating. They really go above and beyond in all aspects. I'm sure we'll be back. ♡
Guest favorite

Home in Duck

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

The Beach Cottage - Semi-Oceanfront in Duck, NC!

StephRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
We loved the location being right across from the beach. The area was quiet and peaceful, yet less than a 5 min drive to restaurants. The pool area was beautiful — I wish the weather had been warm enough to enjoy it. Large upstairs deck to sit out and enjoy the scenery. The hosts were responsive and should we had a problem I’m sure they would have been quick to respond. The size was perfect for 3 adults and 2 kids. We would definitely stay again.
Superhost

Home in Nags Head

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 65 reviews

Beach Bum Inn - 7 BR, Pool, Ocean Views

AlyssaRating, 5 stars3 months ago
My family absolutely loved our stay!! The distance from the beach was a short block away and perfect for the price. The private pool was also a relaxing touch. the kitchen was well stocked with utensils and appliances. There were a bunch of games and the sitting table was big enough for our entire family to eat together. The only complaint we had were a few cleanliness issues, but it was not an inconvenience and not the fault of the host, but to the cleaners. Would definitely stay here again in the future!!

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Nags Head

  • Total rentals

    1.2K properties

  • Nightly prices starting at

    $10 before taxes and fees

  • Total number of reviews

    36K reviews

  • Family-friendly rentals

    1K properties are a good fit for families

  • Pet-friendly rentals

    450 properties allow pets

  • Rentals with a pool

    640 properties have a pool

Your guide to Nags Head

Introduction

Typical American beach towns got into the tourism groove in the 1940s and ’50s, but Nags Head is anything but typical. Located in the heart of North Carolina’s barrier islands known as the Outer Banks (or OBX), Nags Head has been a popular resort area since the 1830s, drawing visitors with its colossal sand dunes and long, sandy beaches. Those pioneering vacationers’ oceanfront cottages are now among the many national historic landmarks in Nags Head, where old traditions live side by side with an impressive concentration of watersports and recreation, including the world’s largest hang-gliding school.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Nags Head

Given its location along the Gulf Stream, Nags Head experiences a humid subtropical climate, in that there is little variance in precipitation from season to season. Summers are hot and humid, with extremities reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit, though cooling sea breezes can offer some welcome relief. Winters in Nags Head are very mild, with temperatures seldom dropping below the 40s, and typically bottoming out around 50 degrees. It should be noted that the entire Outer Banks region is susceptible to hurricanes from June through November, so any visits planned during that time should be made with caution, paying close attention to local weather forecasts.


Top things to do in Nags Head

Nags Head Woods Preserve

Open from dawn till dusk with family-friendly (and pet-friendly) trails, Nags Head Woods is a living ecosystem just west of the sunny beach strip. Featuring 1,400 acres of maritime forest, marshes, and wetlands, the entire area is protected by the bank of sand dunes along its eastern border, allowing rare plants to thrive despite the nearby salty air.

Jockey’s Ridge

Situated in a vast 426-acre park with two self-guided trails, Jockey’s Ridge is arguably the most famous natural attraction in OBX. This is the mother of all sand dunes — the largest on the East Coast. Climbing it in time for sunset is a rite of passage, and hang-gliding off the top of it is how the sport got its start.

Jennette’s Pier

There are a half-dozen piers up and down the OBX, but Jennette’s is the longest at 1,000 feet, and one of the most popular. Built in 1939 as a concrete structure, it had taken beatings over decades of hurricanes, but eventually reopened as a state-of-the-art facility and educational center in 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are there vacation rentals near Nags Head's top attractions?

    You're in luck! Stay at the heart of it all with our vacation rentals near Nags Head's top attractions. We offer over 3,010 vacation rentals near Outlets Nags Head, over 3,950 vacation rentals near Jockey''s Ridge State Park, over 2,770 vacation rentals near Jennette''s Pier, and over 3,950 vacation rentals near Jockey''s Ridge Treasure Hunt, and so much more! Experience the best of Nags Head right on your doorstep.

  • Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Nags Head?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 400 vacation rentals in Nags Head featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

  • Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Nags Head?

    Four-legged friends are welcome in Nags Head. Choose from more than 450 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.

  • How much does it cost to stay in townhouse rentals in Nags Head?

    Experience the best of Nags Head with our townhouse rentals, starting at about $70 per day, before taxes and fees. Embrace comfort and style while staying within your budget in your home away from home.

  • Do cabin rentals in Nags Head have self check-in?

    Absolutely! We offer over 20 cabin rentals with self check-in in Nags Head. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Do cottage rentals in Nags Head have a bbq area?

    Absolutely! We offer over 40 cottage rentals with a bbq area in Nags Head. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Do house rentals in Nags Head have a gym?

    Absolutely! We offer over 30 house rentals with a gym in Nags Head. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Are there Nags Head house rentals on Airbnb with pools?

    Yes! Dive into the perfect getaway at one of over 440 house rentals with pools in Nags Head, available on Airbnb. Make a splash and soak up the sun in style!

  • Are there family-friendly townhouse rentals in Nags Head?

    Nags Head has more than 40 family-friendly townhouse rentals. Amenities on the property may include high chairs, travel cribs, or strollers.

  • What are the most popular amenities for Cottage Rentals in Nags Head?

    Enhance your stay in our Cottage Rentals with the most popular amenities: over 40 homes with self check-in, over 40 homes with a bbq area, and more. Indulge in the ultimate retreat, tailored to your preferences.

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