Beach HouseDune Haven Cottage
Corolla · Outer Banks
4 bd3 baSleeps 10
Ocean viewBeach accessPrivate pool
from $465 / night
See live dealsVacation rentals in Outer Banks
A string of barrier islands where beach cottages outnumber high-rises, wild mustangs roam the northern shore, and sunset over the sound is a nightly event.
Best time to book
Late May through early October for beach weather; September and October bring warm water and thinner crowds.
Common rental types
Oceanfront cottages · Canal-front homes with docks · Soundside estates · Condos & townhomes
Getting there
Fly into Norfolk International (ORF), about 90 minutes north; most visitors drive in via US-158 or NC-12.
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Typical rentals in Outer Banks
Representative homes based on the layouts Outer Banks visitors book most — use them to compare space, amenities, and nightly budget before you book.
Beach HouseSoundside HomeSound Sunset Retreat
Duck · Outer Banks
3 bd2 baSleeps 8
Sound viewKayaks includedPet friendly
from $340 / night
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Nags Head · Outer Banks
2 bd1 baSleeps 5
Walk to pierBeach accessOutdoor shower
from $245 / night
See live dealsWhere to stay in Outer Banks
Corolla
Upscale homes, wide beaches, and the famous wild horse herd on the 4x4 sands of Carova.
Duck
A walkable village with a soundfront boardwalk, shops, and calm sunset water.
Nags Head
Classic OBX — central location, fishing piers, and Jockey's Ridge dunes.
Hatteras Island
Quieter villages, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and some of the East Coast's best surf and fishing.
Ocracoke Island
Ferry-access only, with a tiny harbor village and uncrowded national seashore beaches.
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