Places to Stay in Outer Banks

208 places to stay in Outer Banks

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Vacation Home

Beach Therapy! on OBX

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4 bedrooms

$454 per night incl. taxes & fees Rate based on Dec 4 – Dec 11 Free cancellation View Deal Book on Trip.com

Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel

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$152 per night incl. taxes & fees Rate based on Dec 4 – Dec 11 View Deal Book on Trip.com

Vacation Home

Soundfront Retreat

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7 bedrooms

$843 per night incl. taxes & fees Rate based on Dec 4 – Dec 11 View Deal Book on Trip.com

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Saltaire Cottages

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$377 per night incl. taxes & fees Rate based on Dec 4 – Dec 11 Free cancellation View Deal Book on Trip.com

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Sea Gull

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$115 per night incl. taxes & fees Rate based on Dec 4 – Dec 11 Free cancellation View Deal Book on Trip.com

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Sand Spur Cottages

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$224 per night incl. taxes & fees Rate based on Dec 4 – Dec 11 View Deal Book on Trip.com

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About Outer Banks

The Outer Banks are a long chain of barrier islands off North Carolina’s coast, with wide Atlantic beaches, tall sand dunes, historic lighthouses and wild horses. Most visitors rent a beach house for the week, from big oceanfront homes in the northern towns to quiet cottages on Hatteras Island.

Where to stay

  • Corolla and Duck on the northern end are quieter and upscale, with large rental homes. North of Corolla, wild horses roam the beaches that are reachable only by four-wheel drive.
  • Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head in the middle have the most hotels, restaurants and shops, close to the Wright Brothers National Memorial and Jockey’s Ridge State Park.
  • Roanoke Island and Manteo, on the sound side, have a small waterfront town and historic sites.
  • Hatteras Island (Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras) is wilder and less developed, inside Cape Hatteras National Seashore and popular with anglers and kiteboarders.

Best times to visit

  • Best overall: Late May through mid-June, and September through early October: warm days, fewer crowds and lower rates than midsummer.
  • Busiest: Mid-June through August, when many rentals book Saturday to Saturday for the full week.
  • Best value: Late fall through early spring has the lowest rates, but the water is cold and some restaurants and shops close for the season.
  • Weather to know: Hurricane season runs June through November, peaking from mid-August through early October.

Getting there

There’s no major airport on the islands. Norfolk International (ORF) in Virginia is about 1.5 to 2 hours from the northern beaches, and Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is about 3.5 hours away. NC-12 runs the length of the islands, and a free state ferry connects Hatteras to Ocracoke.

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Things to do

  • Climb the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States, or visit the Bodie Island Lighthouse.
  • Walk or sandboard the dunes at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head.
  • See where the Wright brothers made the first powered flight at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills.

Outer Banks FAQ

How much does a vacation rental in Outer Banks cost?

Among the vacation rentals we list in Outer Banks, nightly prices start at $54 and the typical stay is about $241 a night. 44 are $150 or less. Prices are sample rates for the dates shown on each stay and change with your dates, so open the deal to see your exact price.

Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Outer Banks?

Yes. 27 stays we list welcome pets. Use the Pet friendly filter to see them, and check pet fees and rules on the partner’s page before you book.

Which vacation rentals in Outer Banks have a hot tub or pool?

Of the stays we list, 28 have a hot tub and 36 have a pool. Use the Hot Tub and Pool filters to see them; pools at some resorts are shared or seasonal, so check the listing.

Are there vacation rentals for large groups in Outer Banks?

Yes. 47 stays have four or more bedrooms, up to 8. Use the Large groups filter, and check how many guests each one sleeps.

How do I book a stay in Outer Banks?

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