Nags Head continues to attract visitors 150 years later, after its first vacationer arrived here. Nags Head’s most popular spot is its beach which offers recreations like swimming, surfing, sunning and beach combing. There are many other wonderful things to do apart from these, like kayaking the rolling waves, hang gliding, snorkeling, dolphin watching and much more. Check out these top Vrbo vacation rentals!
1. An oceanfront condo on the beach (from USD 225)
This is a newly renovated two bed, two bath condo with a panoramic view of the ocean from the balcony. The property includes cable with 2 flat screen televisions, DVD player, free WIFI, direct access to the beach, outdoor grill, two outdoor pools, and a children’s play area.
The property has two queen beds, a queen sleeper sofa, it also has a washer and a dryer. The kitchen is well equipped with a convection oven, granite kitchen counter tops and island. There is plenty of parking space.
Oceanfront condo in OBX Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo On The BeachAccommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
2. Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! (from USD 188)
‘The Backyard’, located in one of the best locations in Nags Head, is a beautiful, newly renovated one bedroom, near the award winning beaches of Nags Head. It is an ideal retreat for a vacationing couple. There are beach chairs, fishing gear, coolers, and bikes, which will help you have a real blast
Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! Community Pool Memorial - Labor DayAccommodates: 2
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
very clean and so quaint and adorableclean quiet tastefully decorated 5 minute drive from ocean beaches and restaurants and shoppingthe place was clean well decorated comfortable and perfect for a coupleit was a super cute appartment spotlessly clean & the decor was awesomevery clean comfortable well-appointed basement apartment - perfect for two guestsHost:
owner was lovely and very helpful including making sure we had everything we neededthe apartment is great and the owner is even better couldn't be more satisfiedsandra was very helpful with info on places to eatthe owners thought of everything and added thoughtful touches (postcards and guidebooks)sandra was the perfect host so welcoming and helpful with suggestions for restaurants and the best beach spotRead more reviewsLocation:
it was in a great location too with a quick drive to the beachi would highly recommend this cute and unique placethis is a great location and nice place to stayi would stay here again a+++++++close to beach and good restaurants/barsthis was a very lovely property with fairly close access to the ocean
3. An award winning classic Nags Head style cottage (from USD 344)
This elegant and stylish cottage was featured in the Fall 2015 edition of My Outer Banks Home, annual “Parade of Homes” sponsored by the Outer Banks Homebuilders Association and also was awarded the “Builders Excellence Award” by judges, where more than 900 visitors came through the cottage and voted for the “People’s Choice Award”.
It has TVs, cable, internet and a docking station. It has a kitchen with an electric range, a microwave, fridge and a dishwasher and dryer. It has facilities for the disabled with a handicap accessible master bedroom and bath with a large roll-in shower and a double vanity with a roll-under feature to support wheelchairs. The upstairs boasts of two bedrooms and a bath with double vanities. It has a private in-ground pool in a fenced backyard.
Classic Nags Head Style CottageAccommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy :
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
fully stocked kitchen and open floor plan allowed for the perfect thanksgiving gatheringCleanliness:
clean well decorated and relaxingthe place is so very clean and attention to all the details by cindy was appreciatedbeautiful clean and new house perfect for our family of fiveit is a very clean cottage that is prepared for all of your needsawesome cottage - great location beautiful home clean and wonderfully stocked with all appliances extras etcHost:
cindy is a lovely host toocindy was a wonderful host and we loved every minute at the mermaid’s pillowRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is great and is in walking distance to a few restaurantswe had a wonderful vacation in this beautiful home perfect locationthe house was beautiful and in the perfect locationwe enjoyed the short walk to the beach and fishing pierand super close to the beach and public access we will definitely be coming back
4. A treat for couples in a gated resort! (from USD 172)
This escape property is a 1.5 bedroom condo located in the Pirates Cove Resort. It has a well-equipped kitchen with stainless steel utensils and appliances. The master bedroom has a queen bed, there is a half bedroom with a twin bed and an additional twin air mattress. It has a spa bathroom with a washer and dryer in the unit. There is a 40" Smart TV with DVD in the living room, a 32" flat screen TV with a DVD player in the master bedroom. Linens are provided and beds are made, there is a private deck which overlooks the water. You can enjoy all of the Pirates Cove amenities like an on-site restaurant, pool, a baby pool, a hot tub, tennis courts, and playground.
Couples Retreat in Gated Soundfront Resort of Pirates Cove On the Outer BanksAccommodates: 3
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we really enjoyed our vacation - the apartment pirates cove and obxCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable place to staythe apartment is clean and very well keptreel escape is always clean and nicegreat 1 bedroom condo great condition clean and comfortablethe place was spotlessly clean and only a few minutes from all the main attractions and restaurantsHost:
owner is great and very helpfulowner is very responsive and attentive to renter's needsowner was very helpful with suggestions as far as places to eat when we first arrivedthe owner stayed in contact and even reached out afterwards to ensure our stay was pleasantand the people are so friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
would definitely recommend this location to family and friendsthe best thing was the location in pirates covegreat location perfect for the two of uswe really enjoyed staying here pirates cove is a really great locationsuch a wonderful place convenient location and awesome hosts
5. Modernized 1960s Semi-Oceanfront Cottage (from USD 194)
It is a perfect cottage with modern conveniences like a central A/C, stainless steel appliances, 65" LCD TV, and fast internet. There are three bedrooms, its “Yellow” room has a king bed and a 50" wall mounted LCD TV, the “Blue” room has a queen bed, and “Green” room has two twin beds. The bathroom has been recently tiled with a shower with handheld sprayer and has glass tiles, and a cabinet style vanity. There is also a large shower outside.
Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
television internet bedrooms and bathroom all were top quality with outstanding directions from the owneralso having the little things like paper towels toilet paper dish soap etcCleanliness:
very clean property outstanding communication from ownerthe rental was clean and well keptthe beds were comfortable and cleanthe beds were comfortable and appeared cleanthe cottage was clean and cuteHost:
great response time fro the ownerthe owner was very pleasant and helpful through the vrbo appthe owner was great communicated very well as to expectations of the stayjohn the owner was great with communication and promptly responded to all of my questionswe honestly were impressed with the property along with how quick the owner responded to messagesRead more reviewsLocation:
location was great and easy access to the beachlocation is great the ocean is steps away :)good location for going to the beach or around townwe would highly recommend this property for anyone wanting a nice place to stay near the beach
6. A vintage home with a great location and dog friendly! (from 172 USD)
This beautiful and well done up home in the Outer Banks boasts of a new deck, appliances including a full size washer & dryer, a well done-up bathroom, and flat screen TVs with a blue ray DVD player. It retains a vintage charm, and to reach the home you will need to pass through a lightly traveled and wooded no through street.
Special house in a great location
Price: from 172 USD
Number of Guests 7
7. Perfect Condo in a Private Community (from 143 USD)
This perfect condo is located in Pirate’s Cove Resort. It has a canal front, and some of the amenities are the two bedrooms, two baths, and a master bedroom with a queen size bed with a door leading to a covered deck. The second bedroom has a Pyramid bunk, the living room has a pull out queen size bed, a flat screen TV with a DVD player, and there are TVs in both the bedrooms. The hosts have provided a wireless internet connection, and X-box in the kids room. There is ample parking for two vehicles. A community pool, a fitness center, a game room, volleyball court and playground are also available in the complex.
Perfect Condo in a Private Community
Price: from 143 USD
Number of Guests: 7
8. A dream beach house super close to the beach (from USD 280)
This beach house was designed for a family with an open area to be used as a dining room, and a family room with an alcove bar, with a built in ice machine. It has four car parking spaces, a barbecue, a swing, and a picnic table outside. There is a wrap-around porch which has wooden rocking chairs and lots of seating area. You can walk out the back of the beach house to a cross-walk on to the beach. There is a community pool for the 6-8 houses nearby.
Sunrises Over The Atlantic As You Sit Outside The First Floor Master Bedroom.Nags Head, NC, US
9. Fabulous ocean view home
This fantastic home is loaded with amenities, it features bedroom verandas with nice French doors which open onto a private courtyard with a private hot tub and a pool. On the ground level, there is a recreation room with TV, foosball table, a wet bar, and lounging furnishings! There is a master bedroom on the third floor with a tiled multi-head shower. The main level has one master bedroom with a hot tub bath and the two other bedrooms share one hot tub bath. The lower level also has two bedrooms with a hot tub bath with a convertible sofa and a half-bath.
The kitchen and dining area have hardwood floors, cabinetry, a dishwasher, an oven range, and a large refrigerator with ice dispenser. The soundproof windows provide a quiet retreat to enjoy spectacular ocean views and relaxation.
Fabulous ocean view home
STEAM CLEANED B/T RENTALS - EASY PACKING- beach towels & toys & chairs INCLUDEDAccommodates: 14
Minimum Nights: 4
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
everything was clean fresh towels and linens where in each roomproperty was clean and very well equippedthe house pool and hot tub were great everything was clean and comfortableHost:
we experienced a few maintenance issues but the response by the owner was outstandingRead more reviewsLocation:
this house was awesome perfect location and short walk to beach the weather couldn’t have been betterloved the house and how close it was to the oceanwhat a great place to staythe ice cream shop just across the street was a bonus
10. Ocean view home with beach access (from 219 USD)
A home with all modern amenities, it has a new well stocked kitchen with new deluxe appliances, and granite counter tops. The bathroom has new fixtures and new furnishings. The bedrooms have bed linens, along with free WiFi, an outdoor shower, and there’s a washer and dryer. There is a central air conditioning and heating options, a gas grill, parking for 6 vehicles, on a private street with semi-private beach access. There is no busy streets around, so one can have a quiet and great view of the ocean. There are plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, bikes, and a hammock at no extra charge.
Ocean view home with beach access
Price: from 219 USD
Number of Guests: 10
Discover Nags Head once again
You have probably been here many times, but when you stay at one of these amazing properties listed here, which are a stone’s throw away from the beach, you will fall in love with this amazing place and want to return again and again.
Get Trip101 in your inbox
Unsubscribe in one click. See our Privacy Policy for more information on how we use your data

Create an account to bookmark our articles, like local expert tips, receive great stories in your inbox, and follow writers and topics that you love.
Log in with Facebook Log in with Twitter Log in with Google ×