
Beachfront vacation rentals in Dare County
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Easy Breezy beach house on secluded waterfront
🏝️🌞🐬 Take it easy at this unique and tranquil beach cottage nestled in the woods on the Albemarle sound! This hidden gem provides a unique combo of a rural getaway and the beach! Wildlife is truly plentiful at this romantic escape or family vacay- see dolphins, otters, turtles, etc. Enjoy 3 cozy bedrooms, new hot tub, private dock, kayaks, personal balcony off each room with amazing views! Located conveniently between downtown Elizabeth city and Outer Banks. Relaxation and serenity awaits you!🌊🏖️☀️

Laughing Whales - Not your average rental!
Welcome home! We've got everything you need for a great beach vacation, except YOU! We like to know our guests. Please tell us who’s traveling with you, humans and animals. Everyone is welcome. We're all about communications too. South OBX is so quiet, relaxing and the best place to unplug. Piers, 1 mile in either direction on the beach. Shopping less than 5 miles. Lots of great restaurants. Come get your feet sandy, just 4 houses from the beach. TV's in every room & outside, just in case...

Waterfront Stunning Beach Home with Amazing View
Gorgeous, renovated, quiet waterfront townhome with amazing view in Duck NC, outer banks. Enjoy the best of everything- quiet sunsets, soundfront pool, tennis, pickleball & water sports right outside your door. Gorgeous beach just across the street (walk or free easy parking). Walk, bike, kayak or drive to the Duck shops, boardwalk & restaurants (about a mile). Amazing location with access to everything. Beautiful views, adjustable vibrating beds with luxury mattresses, & beach and sound toys!

Tiny House on semi-oceanfront lot
Tiny House living...Can you do it? Come try it out in this 240 sq ft tiny house at the beach! The custom tiny house is just steps from the ocean on a semi-oceanfront lot. Enjoy the multi level outdoor deck with lush landscape or hang out upstairs with floor to ceiling windows and a perfect view of the Rodanthe Pier. The interior exhibits wide plank pine floors, cypress ship lap & custom hickory stairs with mahogany inlay and live cedar accents. The kitchen has concrete counters and a farm sink.

The Sea Shanty - Deepwater Canal, Dogs Ok, Fenced!
Welcome to the Sea Shanty at Colington Harbour in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Epitome of Country at the Beach with views of the Albemarle Sound in the backyard. Swim, Fish, Play, Layout & Watch the Sunsets. Professionally cleaned and sanitized. Open concept, 3BR 2 Full Baths (1 King w/Ensuite, 1 Queen, 1 Full over Full Bunk), Outdoor Shower, Fire Pit, Cornhole, Games, High Speed Internet & Wifi, Smart TV's in each room, Kayaks and more! the Nautical Lifestyle awaits! Pool and Racquet Club Available.

Endless Oceanfront Days and Nights at Perriwinkle
Special *Off-Season* Offer! Book 5 or more nights and get one of those nights on us! (Special not available May 15-Sept. 15. Special available for all bookings made on or after 12/31/24.) How does it work? Simply make your reservation for 5 or more nights, send us a message to let us know you qualify for the special, and we will deduct the rate of the lowest priced rented night. Rent 5 nights? Pay for 4. Rent 7 nights? Pay for 6, etc. (The free night must be used during the same stay.)

Relax by the Sea!
Pet friendly, oceanfront Nags Head cottage featuring large ocean decks, gazebo, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an outdoor shower, hammocks. Every room has an ocean view~ the Upper Level has panoramic views of the ocean and Jockey's Ridge. Located on the edge of Nags Head's historic district, 'Cottage Row', the cottage is walking distance to Jockey's Ridge State Park's iconic sand dunes and soundside beach, Nags Head Pier, Austin's Seafood, Blue Moon, Mulligan's, and Dowdy Park for all.

The Beach House | OceanViews | Shoreline Bliss
Professionally hosted by OBX Sharp Stays: Welcome to 'The Beach House', a classic Outer Banks cottage experience. Built in 1946, this historic cottage is where families come to make beach vacation dreams come true. Located just one row back from the oceanfront, enjoy ocean views from the living room, decks, & upstairs queen bedroom. With private beach access 50 yards away & walking distance to restaurants & shops, this central location is perfect for exploring all OBX has to offer.

Waterfront Beach Bungalow
My well equipped one room bungalow sits right on the beach overlooking the confluence of the North River and the Albermarle Sound. Relax on your private beach and take in amazing sunsets or jump in a kayak and you are just minutes away from unspoiled shorelines with Cypress tree filled coves and miles long pristine undeveloped beaches. Enjoy this quiet, private location with the Outer Banks beaches and attractions only about 15 minutes away. Pet friendy.

Dune Haus: Oceanfront, Hot Tub, Private Beach
We can’t wait to host you at Dune Haus in Salvo, NC (Outer Banks). 🌊 Oceanfront 🌊 Private beach access 🌊 Cargo lift 🌊 Hot tub Dune Haus is nestled in the eclectic solitude of Salvo with Cape Hatteras National Seashore as our backyard. This cottage is a one of a kind place designed for the most discerning guest to enjoy all the adventures that the Outer Banks has to offer. ☒ Booking Guest must be 25. NO PARTIES, NO SMOKING, NO PETS ♥ @goodhostco

Amazing VIEWS! Sound Front, Kayaks, Paddle boards
Welcome to Windwatch Cottage in the Outer Banks—your waterfront retreat with stunning sound views, private pier, and direct water access. • Coastal cottage charm blended with modern design • Sunrise coffee + colorful sunset views from the hot tub • Paddleboards & kayak included—launch from your backyard • Walk to ocean beach, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops • Guest Favorite with consistent 5-star reviews • Perfect for a relaxing, scenic OBX getaway

Flat Top Bungalow
Original 1954 Southern Shores flat top which has been completely renovated. You will have the entire first floor. Owners added a second story and reside upstairs. Very private with a separate entry. Just a short walk of 1/4 mile to the beach. House includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, full kitchen and covered front porch. 50 inch tv with roku, WiFi. There is a private back yard and an outside shower. 2 parking spaces for guests.
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Vitamin Sea.

Duck Done Right:Private Retreat + Resort Amenities

“Crew’s Quarters” at Captain’s Choice Cottages

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The Swingin' Dinghy: Hot Tub, Surf, Oceanfront

Herbie's -Oceanfront, Pets OK, Centrally Located!

Sugar Shack | Private | Kayaks | Bikes | MP7.5
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3 bedroom condo with oceanfront just steps away!

Oceanfront Luxury Penthouse w/Stunning Views!

Turtle Tides - Oceanfront Penthouse Retreat

Oceanfront Luxury Heated Pool & Hot Tub

Pool | Stunning Ocean View | Balcony | MP 9

OBX Retreat | New 2BR, 5 Bed, Walk to Beach & Pool

Oceanfront-"Sun-Sational Setting" in heart of Duck

LUX Semi-Oceanfront, Pool, Hot Tub, Games, Pets
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Ocean VIEWs, NEW, Direct Access, CLEAN + EZ Cart

OBXKNOBI - Family place super close to the beach.

Pelican’s Northern Nest | Coastal Getaway w/ Pets

Shore Thing

Vintage Vibes with a front row Ocean View!

'Loophole' | Oceanfront | Historic Cottage

Salty Seahorse-POOL, 1 min walk to BEACH, 3 kings

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