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.
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Oceanfront Estate offers a spacious beachfront vacation rental with 14 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, and private amenities.
Beachfront Location: offers direct beachfront access with stunning views.
The entire place is yours with 10 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms.
Beachfront Location: 2876 - The Blue Martini in Duck offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views.
Bella Costa in Corolla offers eight bedrooms and ten bathrooms with a spacious layout.
Oceanfront Gem w Pool and Spas GameRm Dune Walkover in Corolla offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views.
Spacious holiday home with seven bedrooms and two bathrooms, featuring a private pool and hot tub.
A spacious holiday home with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, featuring a private pool and located steps from the beach.
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Spacious Accommodations: SeaClusion in Corolla offers seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms.
Offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views.
Ballahack Cottage in Nags Head offers spacious accommodations with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
Spacious Accommodations in Corolla with a private pool and ocean views.
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Catch N Relax is an immaculate waterfront vacation home in the ocean-to-sound resort community of Corolla Light.
Southern Memories is a spacious six-bedroom holiday home in Corolla with direct beach access and ocean views.
Spacious holiday home with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
6BR Soundfront Private Pool offers direct beachfront access and a sun terrace.
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Do Duck Inn - BFS07 is an Outer Banks Oceanside vacation rental in Four Seasons NC that features 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms This pet friendly rental has a private pool, wifi, and a fireplace among many other amenities. Click here for more.
1250 - Outrageous Beach Xperience in Corolla offers a spacious holiday home with six bedrooms and five bathrooms.
Spacious holiday home with six bedrooms and six bathrooms.
Turtles Nest in Corolla offers spacious accommodations with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
Sound & Sol in Corolla offers spacious accommodations with views and amenities.
Atlantic Coast Cottage - GOL29 is an Outer Banks Oceanside vacation rental in Ocean Lake NC that features 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms This rental has a private pool, a pool table, and wifi among many other amenities. Click here for more.
The entire place is yours with spacious accommodations and outdoor amenities.
Spacious Accommodations in a holiday home with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
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Ocean Sunrise OBX in Corolla offers a spacious holiday home with six bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Spacious accommodations with a private pool, close to the beach.
Rest-A-Shore in Corolla offers spacious accommodations with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
Spacious five-bedroom vacation home with private pool and hot tub.
Sunset Thrill is a spacious holiday home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms offering waterfront views.
Animal House is a gorgeous waterfront retreat boasting an unbeatable location in the sought-after Corolla Light community.
Spacious holiday home with family rooms and a private pool.
Spacious holiday home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, featuring a private pool and hot tub.
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A pet-friendly sound front home in Corolla Light, an award-winning community on the northern Outer Banks.
The Coast Is Clear - E035 is an Outer Banks Semi-Oceanfront vacation rental in Pine Island NC that features 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms This rental has a private pool, wifi, and a hot tub among many other amenities. Click here for more.
Better Together in Corolla offers a spacious holiday home with five bedrooms and easy access to Corolla Beach.
Catch A Wave - BFS13 is an Outer Banks Oceanside vacation rental in Four Seasons NC that features 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms This pet friendly rental has a private pool, wifi, and a fireplace among many other amenities. Click here for more.
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The Salty Pearl in Nags Head offers a spacious holiday home with five bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Tramonti in Nags Head offers spacious accommodations with five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
7060 - Tides Times in Nags Head offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views.
Avalon in Nags Head offers spacious accommodations with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
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Spontaneity in Corolla offers a spacious holiday home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
"Seas the Breeze I #101 in Avon, NC with private windsports access! Watersport novices and pros alike agree: the miles of open shallow waters and favorable breezes make Pamlico Sound an indomitable draw for passionate wind and kite surfers and young families alike. SEAS the BREEZE l is another. Connected to a private beach oasis via a direct boardwalk, this 5,100-square-foot home features 10 spacious primary bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms featuring tiled showers, and is expertly designed to strike the ideal balance between private retreats and enlivened communal gatherings.
"Sounds Sea'rious #105 in Avon, NC with prime windsports access! 10BR / 11.2BA - BRAND NEW HOME Read more and see why this vacation rental ""sounds serious"". Watersport novices and pros alike agree: the miles of open shallow waters and favorable breezes make Pamlico Sound an indomitable draw for passionate wind and kite surfers and young families alike. SOUNDS SEA'RIOUS is another. Connected to a private beach oasis via a direct boardwalk, this 5,000-square-foot home features 10 spacious primary bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms featuring tiled showers, and is expertly designed to strike the ideal balance between private retreats and enlivened communal gatherings.
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A quiet paradise with tons of extras awaits you at Rodanthe Fantasea! Being semi-ocean-front with direct beach access across the street, you'll be able to explore miles of quiet, secluded beach and the Pea Island Nature Reserve. You and your family are bound to love this rental. With Trex decking on every side of this Hatteras Island rental, Rodanthe Fantasea takes full advantage of incredible wetland views, stunning sunrises, and impeccable sunsets that Hatteras Island is famously known for. This spacious Hatteras Island home features 8 bedrooms with 7 being masters, 1 ensuite bedroom perfect for kids, and all featuring TVs.
"Looney Dunes #104 in Waves, NC This amazing oceanfront home named ""Looney Dunes"" has everything you need and more to have the best vacation ever! Wake up to the calming sounds of the ocean and take full advantage of this 4,100-square-foot oceanfront beach home with 8 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. 5 bedrooms are master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. 7 king beds, one twin bed, and 2 bunk beds. 2024 updates: New 2-tier rear deck, 11 new Smart TVs 43""-85"", new King beds w/ new bedding, many interior updates. New LVP flooring, renovated upstairs master bath w double vanity, new upstairs half bath, new kitchen pantry, removed popcorn ceilings & fresh interior paint!
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Looking for beautiful, sound views? Look no further than Surround Sound, a stunning soundfront retreat located on Hatteras Island. This spacious 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom Rodanthe home offers an inviting ambiance perfect for family gatherings or a getaway with friends. Located in Rodanthe, you're just a short drive away from nearby attractions, including beautiful beaches, local shops, and delicious dining options. Even better? Surround Sound features a private pool, perfect for cooling off on those hot summer days. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, Surround Sound is the perfect base for your coastal getaway.
"Lady of Dare #103 in Avon, NC Lady of Dare's oceanfront pool has colored lights that sparkle for evening swims and is near a family picnic area with tiki bar and cabana half bath. Your VIPs will awake to majestic sunrises in this charming Lady's two oceanfront bedrooms on the lower level. Each opens to a furnished deck with panoramic ocean views as you relax in a bubbly 6-person hot tub with color changing lights. Both are king master suites. This level also includes a full hall bath, 1 king master bedroom with furnished deck, and 1 king. The kids will love the kid's bedroom with pyramid bunk (sleeps 3) and fun kids play area.
"Seas the Breeze II #102 in Avon, NC with private windsports access! Watersport novices and pros alike agree: the miles of open shallow waters and favorable breezes make Pamlico Sound an indomitable draw for passionate wind and kite surfers and young families alike. SEAS the BREEZE ll is another. Connected to a private beach oasis via a direct boardwalk, this 5,100-square-foot home features 10 spacious primary bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms featuring tiled showers, and is expertly designed to strike the ideal balance between private retreats and enlivened communal gatherings.
Unforgettable Soundfront Retreat in Frisco If you are looking for the ultimate soundfront retreat that feels like your own personal escape into an untouched Outer Banks paradise, Mare Vista Retreat is everything you need and more. Enjoy the quiet village of Frisco from the privacy of your own soundfront vista with a Private Pool,* warm, bubbly Hot Tub, a Loft with views of the Pamlico Sound, and plenty of room for your whole family to rest and relax in quiet, Hatteras Island Comfort. As soon as you pull up to this beautiful Hatteras Island Outer Banks rental with an elevator, you will feel all of your worries wash away as you take in the beauty of this truly irresistible soundfront vista.
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! 1st and 2nd floor decks and brand new composite pool furniture. Welcome to Pelican Watch, an oceanfront oasis located in Salvo on Hatteras Island. This 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom Outer Banks rental offers you the ultimate oceanfront experience. At Pelican Watch, enjoy our very own heated private pool, where you can take a refreshing dip and splash around with family and friends. Lounge poolside and sunbathe or relax in the adjacent hot tub. Plus, with direct beach access, you're just steps away from sinking your toes into the soft sand and enjoying the surf. Spend your days beachcombing, building sandcastles, or simply lounging by the water.
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: All New Kitchen Appliances, Brand New Kitchen Cabinets, New Kitchen Island and Counter Tops, New Living Room Furniture, New Washer/Dryer, New LVP Flooring in the Living room, New Siding, New Windows, New Sliding Glass Doors Throughout the Home, New Vanities in Five of the Six Bathrooms, and Beautiful Upgraded Art and Decor Throughout the Home! Welcome to The Sweet Escape, an exquisite oceanfront retreat located in the charming town of Avon on Hatteras Island.
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: New Roku TVs throughout the home. Lee's Landing offers everything you will need for your family vacation. This stunning, oceanfront vacation home has large ocean front decks, spectacular ocean views, an elevator, private pool, hot tub, game room and more! This Avon home is also conveniently located near great local shopping, dining, and more. Food Lion is less than a half mile away for all your grocery needs. Grab a bite to eat at Bros Sandwich Shack (seriously the best) or take a short, 10 minute drive the the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and stop by Orange Blossom Bakery!
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