Outer Banks

Windswept barrier islands, unbroken horizons, and the widest beaches on the Atlantic coast.

316 hand-picked rentals·10 shores·Every listing on the water·Updated 2026-10-14

The Outer Banks stretch 200 miles along North Carolina's coast, where century-old fishing villages give way to Cape Hatteras's wild dune fields. Waterfront rentals here range from restored surfside cottages in Kitty Hawk to multi-million-dollar oceanfront compounds in Corolla. Shoulder season pricing drops 40% and the light is better.

StateNC
Peak seasonJune to August
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Featured21 rentals
The curated list · 21 rentals

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Oceanfront Estate 14BR No Resort Fee Sleeps 32
No. 01

Oceanfront Estate 14BR No Resort Fee Sleeps 32

Vacation Home
14 bedroom sleeps 32 Beachfront private pool

Oceanfront Estate offers a spacious beachfront vacation rental with 14 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, and private amenities.

Hemingway Estate No Resort Fee Sleeps 32 Events Welcome
No. 02

Hemingway Estate No Resort Fee Sleeps 32 Events Welcome

Vacation Home
14 bedroom Beachfront private pool

Beachfront Location: offers direct beachfront access with stunning views.

2876 - The Blue Martini
No. 03

2876 - The Blue Martini

Vacation Home
8 bedroom sleeps 12 Beachfront private pool

Beachfront Location: 2876 - The Blue Martini in Duck offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views.

Oceanfront Gem w Pool and Spas GameRm Dune Walkover
No. 04

Oceanfront Gem w Pool and Spas GameRm Dune Walkover

Vacation Home
8 bedroom sleeps 16 Beachfront private pool

Oceanfront Gem w Pool and Spas GameRm Dune Walkover in Corolla offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views.

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1677 - Ocean's Eleven Corolla
No. 05

1677 - Ocean's Eleven Corolla

Vacation Home
7 bedroom sleeps 18 Beachfront private pool

Offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views.

Sand Goodies VillageOBX
No. 06

Sand Goodies VillageOBX

Vacation Home
6 bedroom Beachfront private pool

Spacious holiday home with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

6BR Soundfront Private Pool, Hot Tub, Rooftop Deck
No. 07

6BR Soundfront Private Pool, Hot Tub, Rooftop Deck

Vacation Home
6 bedroom Beachfront private pool

6BR Soundfront Private Pool offers direct beachfront access and a sun terrace.

Hidden Gem
No. 08

Hidden Gem

Beach House
6 bedroom sleeps 12 Beachfront private pool

Spacious accommodations with a private pool, close to the beach.

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Soak up the Sun OBX
No. 09

Soak up the Sun OBX

Holiday Home
5 bedroom sleeps 12 Beachfront private pool

Spacious holiday home with family rooms and a private pool.

Better Together
No. 10

Better Together

Holiday Home
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Beachfront private pool

Better Together in Corolla offers a spacious holiday home with five bedrooms and easy access to Corolla Beach.

7060 - Tides Times
No. 11

7060 - Tides Times

Vacation Home
5 bedroom sleeps 14 Beachfront private pool

7060 - Tides Times in Nags Head offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views.

Avalon
No. 12

Avalon

House
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Beachfront private pool

Avalon in Nags Head offers spacious accommodations with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

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New Listing Oceanfront Hot Tub Amazing Views
No. 13

New Listing Oceanfront Hot Tub Amazing Views

Vacation Home
4 bedroom sleeps 4 Beachfront private pool

The entire place is yours with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, located beachfront in Corolla.

OSF24 Dunesbury
No. 14

OSF24 Dunesbury

Vacation Home
4 bedroom sleeps 4 Beachfront

OSF24 Dunesbury in Corolla offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views.

Beacon Villas 10B
No. 15

Beacon Villas 10B

Four-Bedroom House
4 bedroom sleeps 4 Beachfront private pool

Beacon Villas 10B in Corolla offers a spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and five bathrooms.

WH155 Off Crew
No. 16

WH155 Off Crew

Vacation Home
4 bedroom sleeps 10 Beachfront private pool

WH155 Off Crew in Corolla offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views.

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1222 - Asher
No. 17

1222 - Asher

Vacation Home
4 bedroom sleeps 8 Beachfront

1222 - Asher in Corolla offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views.

Its About Time
No. 18

Its About Time

Holiday Home
4 bedroom sleeps 8 Beachfront private pool

Its About Time in Corolla offers a spacious holiday home with a private entrance, garden, and seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

Blissful Beach House OBX Village
No. 19

Blissful Beach House OBX Village

Beach House
3 bedroom sleeps 6 Beachfront private pool

Blissful Beach House OBX Village in Nags Head offers a family-friendly beachfront home with great views.

Oceanside Cottage -3BDR 2BA-Walk to Beach!
No. 20

Oceanside Cottage -3BDR 2BA-Walk to Beach!

Cottage
3 bedroom sleeps 9 Beachfront

A 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage located just a 3-minute walk to the beach.

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SCRM2 Carolina Ocean Views
No. 21

SCRM2 Carolina Ocean Views

Condo
2 bedroom sleeps 6 Beachfront

The entire place is yours with direct beachfront access and stunning sea views.

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