Outer Banks

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

486 hand-picked rentals·10 shores·Every listing on the water·Updated 2026-08-16

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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The curated list · 49 rentals

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E=M Sea 2
No. 01

E=M Sea 2

Holiday Home
9 bedroom sleeps 18 Oceanfront private pool

E=M Sea 2 in Corolla offers nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms with views of the ocean.

SeaClusion
No. 02

SeaClusion

House
7 bedroom sleeps 4 Oceanfront private pool

Spacious Accommodations: SeaClusion in Corolla offers seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms.

Dune Deck
No. 03

Dune Deck

House
7 bedroom sleeps 14 Oceanfront private pool

Dune Deck in Corolla offers a spacious holiday home with seven bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Ballahack Cottage
No. 04

Ballahack Cottage

House
7 bedroom sleeps 14 Oceanfront private pool

Ballahack Cottage in Nags Head offers spacious accommodations with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

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Shell Cottage VROBX
No. 05

Shell Cottage VROBX

House
6 bedroom sleeps 4 Oceanfront private pool

Spacious Accommodations in Corolla with a private pool and ocean views.

Catch N Relax
No. 06

Catch N Relax

Vacation Home
6 bedroom sleeps 4 Oceanfront private pool

Catch N Relax is an immaculate waterfront vacation home in the ocean-to-sound resort community of Corolla Light.

Summer Love
No. 07

Summer Love

House
6 bedroom sleeps 12 Oceanfront private pool

Spacious holiday home in Corolla with 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms.

Southern Memories
No. 08

Southern Memories

House
6 bedroom sleeps 4 Oceanfront private pool

Southern Memories is a spacious six-bedroom holiday home in Corolla with direct beach access and ocean views.

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Do Duck Inn
No. 09

Do Duck Inn

Oceanfront
6 bedroom private pool

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.

Castle On The Sand
No. 10

Castle On The Sand

Oceanfront
6 bedroom private pool

Castle On The Sand - N073 is an Outer Banks Oceanside vacation rental in Ocean Hill NC that features 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms This rental has a private pool, a pool table, and wifi among many other amenities. Click here for more.

1250 - Outrageous Beach Xperience
No. 11

1250 - Outrageous Beach Xperience

Vacation Home
6 bedroom sleeps 12 Oceanfront private pool

1250 - Outrageous Beach Xperience in Corolla offers a spacious holiday home with six bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Turtles Nest
No. 12

Turtles Nest

House
6 bedroom sleeps 12 Oceanfront private pool

Turtles Nest in Corolla offers spacious accommodations with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

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Atlantic Coast Cottage
No. 13

Atlantic Coast Cottage

Oceanfront
6 bedroom private pool

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.

Ocean Sunrise OBX
No. 14

Ocean Sunrise OBX

Vacation Home
6 bedroom sleeps 12 Oceanfront private pool

Ocean Sunrise OBX in Corolla offers a spacious holiday home with six bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Rest-A-Shore
No. 16

Rest-A-Shore

House
6 bedroom sleeps 12 Oceanfront private pool

Rest-A-Shore in Corolla offers spacious accommodations with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

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Toes On The Nose
No. 17

Toes On The Nose

House
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Oceanfront private pool

Spacious Accommodations in Corolla with outdoor swimming pool and free Wifi.

Rx To Relax
No. 18

Rx To Relax

House
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Oceanfront private pool

Rx To Relax in Duck offers a spacious holiday home with five bedrooms and six bathrooms.

Seadog
No. 19

Seadog

Holiday Home
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Oceanfront private pool

Seadog in Corolla offers spacious accommodations with five bedrooms and six bathrooms.

Oasis I
No. 20

Oasis I

Oceanfront
5 bedroom private pool

Oasis I - G946T is an Outer Banks Oceanside vacation rental in Ocean Sands - L NC that features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms This pet friendly rental has a private pool, a pool table, and wifi among many other amenities. Click here for more.

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The Coast Is Clear
No. 21

The Coast Is Clear

Oceanfront
5 bedroom private pool

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.

Catch A Wave
No. 22

Catch A Wave

Oceanfront
5 bedroom private pool

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.

SomerVilla
No. 23

SomerVilla

Holiday Home
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Oceanfront private pool

SomerVilla is a five-bedroom oceanside home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in Corolla's Ocean Sands community.

Sailors Cove
No. 24

Sailors Cove

Vacation Home
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Oceanfront private pool

Sailors Cove in Corolla offers a spacious holiday home with five bedrooms and six bathrooms.

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Driftwood
No. 25

Driftwood

Holiday Home
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Oceanfront private pool

Driftwood in Duck offers a spacious holiday home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Makai Nene
No. 26

Makai Nene

House
4 bedroom sleeps 4 Oceanfront

Makai Nene is a spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and five bathrooms located in Duck, featuring views and private kitchen.

Sister Seas by Village Realty
No. 27

Sister Seas by Village Realty

House
4 bedroom sleeps 8 Oceanfront private pool

This beautiful oceanfront duplex home in Nags Head boasts unbelievable views, high dunes, and all the comforts of home.

Summer Days 4 Bedroom Oceanfront Home
No. 28

Summer Days 4 Bedroom Oceanfront Home

Vacation Home
4 bedroom sleeps 8 Oceanfront

Spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, located just steps from the beach.

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Downtown Duck Resort Perks Ocean Views & Hot Tub
No. 29

Downtown Duck Resort Perks Ocean Views & Hot Tub

Vacation Home
4 bedroom sleeps 8 Oceanfront private pool

Spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, featuring ocean views and hot tub.

At Ease
No. 30

At Ease

Oceanfront
4 bedroom private pool

At Ease - V32315T is an Outer Banks Oceanside vacation rental in Carova Beach NC that features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms This pet friendly rental has a pool table and wifi among many other amenities. Click here for more.

Vitamin Sea
No. 31

Vitamin Sea

House
4 bedroom sleeps 8 Oceanfront private pool

Spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Roll Tide OBX
No. 32

Roll Tide OBX

Vacation Home
4 bedroom sleeps 8 Oceanfront private pool

Spacious accommodations with ocean views and luxurious amenities.

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Vitamin Sea
No. 33

Vitamin Sea

Oceanfront
4 bedroom private pool

Vitamin Sea - G954 is an Outer Banks Oceanside vacation rental in Ocean Sands - N NC that features 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms This rental has a private pool, wifi, and a fireplace among many other amenities. Click here for more.

Sandy Sunsets
No. 34

Sandy Sunsets

Oceanfront
4 bedroom

Sandy Sunsets - B777 is an Outer Banks Soundfront vacation rental in Northpoint NC that features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms This pet friendly rental has wifi among many other amenities. Click here for more.

Seascape I
No. 35

Seascape I

Oceanfront
4 bedroom

Seascape I - J20954T is an Outer Banks Semi-Oceanfront vacation rental in Whalehead NC that features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms This rental has wifi and a hot tub among many other amenities. Click here for more.

7142 - Sea 'N Sound
No. 36

7142 - Sea 'N Sound

Vacation Home
4 bedroom sleeps 10 Oceanfront

7142 - Sea 'N Sound in Nags Head offers a spacious holiday home with sea views and modern amenities.

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Birdie by Village Realty
No. 37

Birdie by Village Realty

Holiday home
4 bedroom sleeps 8 Oceanfront private pool

Spacious Accommodations in Corolla with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, including outdoor and wellness facilities.

Y-Worry
No. 38

Y-Worry

House
4 bedroom sleeps 8 Oceanfront

A tranquil semi-oceanfront sanctuary with easy access to the beautiful beaches of Kill Devil Hills.

A Change In Attitude
No. 39

A Change In Attitude

Holiday Home
4 bedroom sleeps 8 Oceanfront private pool

A spacious holiday home in Duck, featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

MB42- Once Upon A Tide
No. 40

MB42- Once Upon A Tide

House
3 bedroom sleeps 4 Oceanfront private pool

This holiday home features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private pool.

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Quite Right
No. 41

Quite Right

Townhome
3 bedroom sleeps 6 Oceanfront private pool

Quite Right in Nags Head offers comfortable accommodations with oceanfront views.

OBXClusive
No. 42

OBXClusive

Townhouse
3 bedroom sleeps 6 Oceanfront private pool

OBXClusive in Nags Head offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Whispering Sands 6
No. 43

Whispering Sands 6

Vacation Home
2 bedroom sleeps 4 Oceanfront private pool

Whispering Sands 6 in Nags Head offers a spacious holiday home with two bedrooms and three bathrooms.

For The Halibut
No. 44

For The Halibut

Townhome
2 bedroom sleeps 4 Oceanfront private pool

The entire place is yours, featuring 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

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Clipper - Oceanfront Outer Banks Home with Private Pool - 5BR/3.5BA
No. 45

Clipper - Oceanfront Outer Banks Home with Private Pool - 5BR/3.5BA

Oceanfront

Clipper - Oceanfront Outer Banks Home with Private Pool - 5BR/3.5BA in Southern Shores offers accommodations with free Wifi, a few steps from Southern Shores Beach. The accommodation is non-smoking. Norfolk International Airport is 75 miles away.

Sun'Z Up - Oceanfront Outer Banks Home with Private Pool & Ocean Views
No. 46

Sun'Z Up - Oceanfront Outer Banks Home with Private Pool & Ocean Views

Oceanfront

Sun'Z Up - Oceanfront Outer Banks Home with Private Pool & Ocean Views offers accommodations in Southern Shores, a few steps from Southern Shores Beach.

2408 - Herring Gull
No. 47

2408 - Herring Gull

Oceanfront

2408 - Herring Gull offers accommodations in Duck, a 2-minute walk from Duck Beach.

6204 - Seaside Oasis
No. 48

6204 - Seaside Oasis

Oceanfront

A few steps from Nags Head Beach in Nags Head, 6204 - Seaside Oasis offers accommodations with access to a hot tub.

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3031 - Blessed by the Sea Finale
No. 49

3031 - Blessed by the Sea Finale

Oceanfront

A few steps from Southern Shores Beach in Southern Shores, 3031 - Blessed by the Sea Finale offers accommodations with access to a hot tub.

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