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Rental unit in Nags Head
Captains Quarters,Steps to The beach&covered porch
Located just steps from the Atlantic Ocean & the Albatross St beach access. This newly renovated and spacious vacation rental is new for 2018 & perfect for a Nags Head getaway.It has a full kitchen, queen bedroom, bathroom, living room & dining area. The Old Nags Head style covered-porch is great for relaxing and taking in the salt air, faces south and has views of the beach access. It is centrally located to all that Nags Head has to offer. Apartment is located less than 1 block from the Beach.
$156 per night
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Private room in Nags Head
OBX RM3 Family Room Water Deck Amazing View Inexp
This is one of 3 possibly available rooms, each with full private bathroom inside room. This one is primarily for families, mostly beds (2 full beds and a twin). TV in the room has, Spectrum TV with many sports channels, Nature channels etc, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Pure Flix. Full access to the rest of the common spaces in the house. Children stay for free with their parents. Not set up for 4+ adults (with some exceptions). Instant book ok this room. Ask for link to other rooms in a message.
$84 per night
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Treehouse in Kitty Hawk
The East Coast Host - OBX Treehouse
The OBX Treehouse! Come experience all the Outer Banks has to offer in style at this brand new luxury treehouse located in the heart of Kitty Hawk, NC! This treehouse is packed with amenities that will make your visit here relaxing and memorable! ✓ Brand New Luxury Treehouse ✓ King Sized Bed ✓ Electric Fireplace ✓ Oversized Walk-in Shower with Two Rainfall Shower Heads ✓ Outdoor Traditional Barrell Sauna ✓ Two Outdoor Clawfoot Soaker Tubs ✓ Large Outdoor Shower with Two Rainfall Shower Heads
$464 per night
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Weekend vacation rentals in Outer Banks

Home in Kill Devil Hills
Sunset Seaker! (Soundfront Condo w/Pool)
$193 per night
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Guest suite in Kill Devil Hills
Kitty Hawk Bay Sanctuary on the Outer Banks
$100 per night
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Condo in Duck
Waterfront Luxury Beach Home-Sunset View,Spa Baths
$456 per night
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Guest suite in Nags Head
Walk to Jockey's Ridge, the BEST Soundside Sunsets
$145 per night
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Home in Kill Devil Hills
Salt Pool, Ocean Across Street, Jacuzzi: The Loft
$448 per night
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Guest suite in Kill Devil Hills
* SUGAR SHACKEfficncy PRVTEntryPRVTBath KDH MP7.25
$102 per night
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Private room in Rodanthe
Private room with en suite and hot tub
$90 per night
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Private room in Southern Shores
South Crows Nest Suite at OBX Waterfall B&B
$159 per night
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Bungalow in Kill Devil Hills
NEW! The Wedge House: Scandi Minimalism Design
$307 per night
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Rental unit in Kill Devil Hills
Bay Drive Sunset Retreat
$110 per night
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Guesthouse in Point Harbor
Soundfront w/private hot tub/deck Gorgeous views
$176 per night
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Home in Nags Head
Rum-D.C.A 600 ft to Beach, w/ Hot Tub and Backyard
$334 per night
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Outer Banks oceanfront vacation rentals

Cabin in Kill Devil Hills
Endless Oceanfront Days and Nights at Perriwinkle
$428 per night
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Condo in Kill Devil Hills
Spectacular Oceanfront Views with Pool in KDH
$224 per night
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Condo in Kill Devil Hills
Steps to the beach & NEW kitchen January 2023
$307 per night
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Condo in Kill Devil Hills
Atlantic Sunrise OCEAN FRONT+POOL Central Location
$298 per night
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Condo in Kill Devil Hills
3 bedroom condo with oceanfront just steps away!
$330 per night
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Condo in Kill Devil Hills
Dancing Dolphin - Oceanfront Retreat
$295 per night
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Townhouse in Duck
Waterfront Stunning Beach Home with Amazing View
$318 per night
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Home in Kill Devil Hills
Beach Front Condo w/Indoor Pool & Hot tub!
$323 per night
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Condo in Kill Devil Hills
Oceanfront 2 Bed 2 Bath- Surfer's Watch
$453 per night
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Guest suite in Kitty Hawk
Saltwater Pool + Hot Tub - Gated Kitty Hawk Locale
$317 per night
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Private room in Kitty Hawk
Beach Haven Tiki #3 - Only a few feet to the Ocean
$174 per night
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Guesthouse in Rodanthe
**Pet Friendly**Island Beach Shack with Pool!
$150 per night
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Outer Banks house rentals

Home in Kill Devil Hills
Blue Space OBX unit A Steps from the beach!
$218 per night
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Home in Kitty Hawk
Waterfront 2 bedroom/2 bikes/private dock
$343 per night
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Home in Kill Devil Hills
Sun & Sound - Upstairs Unit: Central OBX Getaway
$207 per night
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Home in Kill Devil Hills
Perfect for 2! Close 2beach first floor efficiency
$148 per night
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Home in Kill Devil Hills
Remodeled! Walk to beach, fire pit, hot tub
$359 per night
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Home in Kill Devil Hills
Ocean Front Condo w/Indoor Pool and Hot Tub!
$321 per night
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Home in Kitty Hawk
The Beach Cottage - Semi-Oceanfront in Duck, NC!
$411 per night
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Private room in Kill Devil Hills
BB's Bungalow -Private Bed/Bath & Private Entrance
$101 per night
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Home in Nags Head
Charming Beach Cottage
$231 per night
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Home in Nags Head
The Nags Head Cottage-steps to beach!
$235 per night
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Home in Kill Devil Hills
Waterfront Cottage With 180 Degree Views!!
$330 per night
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Private room in Rodanthe
King Bed with Natural Light and Hot Tub
$72 per night
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Your guide to Outer Banks

All About Outer Banks

The Outer Banks, a popular vacation spot off of the coast of North Carolina, isn’t just made up of many barrier islands but many charming towns, each with a distinctive personality. Hatteras, for example, traces its seafaring heritage in the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. Nearby Buxton is known for great surfing and windsurfing, as well as America's tallest brick lighthouse, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Nags Head, founded in the 19th century, boasts galleries as well as great fishing spots from its wooden piers. The Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk preserves the spot where Orville and Wilbur Wright succeeded at sending up the first powered flight in 1903.

Many people come to the Outer Banks simply to lounge on the beach, but there are plenty of opportunities for exploring the wilderness in a more active way. As part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the Outer Banks offers 75 miles of protected Atlantic coastline, with plenty of trails for hikers and bikers. Climb up the East Coast’s highest sand dune in Jockey’s Ridge State Park to watch the sunset from its apex.


When is the best time to stay in a vacation rental in Outer Banks?

There’s something to see and do in the Outer Banks all year long, aided by the weather, which remains consistent due to the Gulf Stream flowing offshore. Peak time for beachgoers is summer, of course, when the weather is hot and humid. Although the air cools in the fall, the water remains warm, making it a great season for fishing, windsurfing, and kiteboarding. The autumn schedule is also packed with events like Hatteras Island’s Day at the Docks a seafood-themed weekend in September that includes a marathon and al fresco dinners. The winter weather here can get chilly, but it rarely snows, so search out a less-crowded beach and build a bonfire. (Get a permit first.)


What are the top things to do in Outer Banks?

The Elizabethan Gardens

Located within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island, the Elizabethan Gardens inspires delight in every season, whether you’re basking in the aroma of winter jasmine in January or admiring the profusion of hydrangeas in June. You can spend several hours strolling along the paths that traverse this 10-acre sculpture garden. Before visiting, you may want to check its website to see if the John White Butterfly Center is hosting workshops (seed saving, floral arrangement) that day.

Hatteras Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

There are well over 2,000 shipwrecks off the coast of North Carolina, and the Hatteras Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum honors their memory. This small, free museum features exhibits on the maritime history of the Outer Banks, displaying artifacts rescued from pirate ships as well as World War II-era German submarines. A fun way to explore the collections is through the museum’s scavenger hunt.

Driving the Beach

The Outer Banks are one of the few spots on the East Coast that allow driving on the beach. You can bring your own four-wheel-drive vehicle or rent one from a local business that outfits cars specifically for beach driving. Before you head onto the sands, though, you’ll need to obtain a beach-driving permit online. While you’re at it, add on a free beach fire permit so you can toast marshmallows by the water. Rules around access differ between beaches and can change over the course of the year, so plan ahead to avoid disappointment.