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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Featured35 rentals
The curated list · 35 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.

Knot Home
No. 02

Knot Home

Vacation Home
10 bedroom sleeps 16 Steps to Beach private pool

The entire place is yours with 10 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms.

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.

Bella Costa
No. 04

Bella Costa

Vacation Home
8 bedroom sleeps 16 Soundfront private pool

Bella Costa in Corolla offers eight bedrooms and ten bathrooms with a spacious layout.

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Oceanfront Gem w Pool and Spas GameRm Dune Walkover
No. 05

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.

1677 - Ocean's Eleven Corolla
No. 06

1677 - Ocean's Eleven Corolla

Vacation Home
7 bedroom sleeps 18 Beachfront private pool

Offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views.

Ballahack Cottage
No. 07

Ballahack Cottage

House
7 bedroom sleeps 14 Oceanfront private pool

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

1250 - Outrageous Beach Xperience
No. 08

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.

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Starboard Home
No. 09

Starboard Home

House
6 bedroom sleeps 12 Semi-Oceanfront private pool

Spacious holiday home with six bedrooms and six bathrooms.

Turtles Nest
No. 10

Turtles Nest

House
6 bedroom sleeps 12 Oceanfront private pool

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

Sound & Sol
No. 11

Sound & Sol

Holiday Home
6 bedroom sleeps 12 Sound front private pool

Sound & Sol in Corolla offers spacious accommodations with views and amenities.

Isle Of Skye by Village Realty
No. 12

Isle Of Skye by Village Realty

Vacation Home
6 bedroom sleeps 12 Soundfront private pool

The entire place is yours with spacious accommodations and outdoor amenities.

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Wellfleet
No. 13

Wellfleet

Home
6 bedroom sleeps 12 Soundfront private pool

Spacious Accommodations in a holiday home with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms.

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.

Hidden Gem
No. 15

Hidden Gem

Beach House
6 bedroom sleeps 12 Beachfront private pool

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

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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Animal House
No. 17

Animal House

Five-Bedroom House
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Soundfront private pool

Animal House is a gorgeous waterfront retreat boasting an unbeatable location in the sought-after Corolla Light community.

Soak up the Sun OBX
No. 18

Soak up the Sun OBX

Holiday Home
5 bedroom sleeps 12 Beachfront private pool

Spacious holiday home with family rooms and a private pool.

Sound Escape
No. 19

Sound Escape

holiday home
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Sound front private pool

Spacious holiday home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, featuring a private pool and hot tub.

Sound Sational OBX by Village Realty
No. 20

Sound Sational OBX by Village Realty

Holiday Home
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Soundfront private pool

A pet-friendly sound front home in Corolla Light, an award-winning community on the northern Outer Banks.

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Better Together
No. 21

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.

The Salty Pearl
No. 22

The Salty Pearl

Holiday home
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Ocean View private pool

The Salty Pearl in Nags Head offers a spacious holiday home with five bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Tramonti
No. 23

Tramonti

Holiday home
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Soundfront private pool

Tramonti in Nags Head offers spacious accommodations with five bedrooms and five bathrooms.

7060 - Tides Times
No. 24

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.

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Avalon
No. 25

Avalon

House
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Beachfront private pool

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

Spontaneity
No. 26

Spontaneity

House
5 bedroom sleeps 10 Bayfront private pool

Spontaneity in Corolla offers a spacious holiday home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms.

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.

Downtown Duck Resort Perks Ocean Views & Hot Tub
No. 28

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.

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WH155 Off Crew
No. 29

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.

Eagles Nest
No. 30

Eagles Nest

House
4 bedroom sleeps 10 Ocean View private pool

Eagles Nest in Corolla offers a spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

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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Avoca Blue
No. 33

Avoca Blue

House
4 bedroom sleeps 8 Soundfront private pool

Spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Its About Time
No. 34

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.

Waterfront luxury w-beach resort-pool-golf-tennis-fishing & views!
No. 35

Waterfront luxury w-beach resort-pool-golf-tennis-fishing & views!

Vacation Home
4 bedroom sleeps 8 Sound View private pool

Spacious, recently renovated holiday home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, private beach access, and amenities such as a swimming pool and tennis court.

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