Family-friendly holiday rentals in Dare County

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!🌊🏖️☀️

Beach retreat/ family & friends. Central location

Beautiful 2 bedroom 1 bath newly renovated first level apartment. Located within walking distance to the beach in peaceful Kitty Hawk NC. Approx 3/4 mile. This charming apartment can accommodate a family of 4 . There is an open family room with a large sectional sofa and a 55 inch screen TV. Wifi/ smart TV and Netflix are available. The kitchen is equipped with Full refrigerator, 2 burners, microwave, toaster oven, large griddle, Keurig coffee maker, and dishes. Eat in kitchen or outside patio

Two Fish- 1 minute 2 Beach, Oceanview, 2 Kings

Two Fish Cottage invites you to enjoy every moment of your Outerbanks Vacation! This updated cottage provides a memorable beach & vacation Experience. Only Steps to the Beach...less than a 1 minute walk. Away from the hustle & bustle in a quiet part of Nags Head. Normally 3-4 night min. but that may change due to availability. Peak summer weeks require a 7 night stay. Non-Smoking Home & Sorry, but NO PETS Allowed. High Speed Internet now included. Clean & Comfortable! Only 1 flight of stairs.

Perfect fishing village retreat with boat parking

This cottage is located in Wanchese, a quiet fishing village in the Outer Banks. The 3 bed 3.5 bath home is a mere 200 yards away from a public boat ramp & offers 61’ boat parking, an outdoor fish cleaning table, grill & picnic table. It’s a 15 min drive to the beach. Have a cup of coffee on the porch while watching fishing boats head out for their daily catch and enjoy views of Bodie Island Lighthouse. The home features photos and articles of the Daniels family business, Wanchese Fish Company.

The Salted Sunbeam | Steps to Public Beach | MP3.5

Professionally hosted by OBX Sharp Stays: Salt is in the air! Be our guest at this classic OBX Kitty Hawk cottage, just steps from the beach, beach chairs included. Centrally located at MP 3.5, you're close to shopping, dining, groceries, and entertainment. The public beach access is exactly 201 feet from the driveway—an easy walk to the sand! The cottage features 3 bedrooms (2 queens, 1 full), a full kitchen, living space, excellent WiFi, and 2 smart TVs. Enjoy a true OBX experience!

NEW! The Cabin - Close to Beach & Bay!

Welcome to The Cabin, our little log cabin at the beach in the Outer Banks. We stumbled on to the cabin and fell in love! Over the course of a year we lived in & renovated this wonderful home. It was our hope to create a space that feels warm, inviting & unique. The final result was a space that we loved sharing with friends and family, and now we are thrilled to be able to share it with our guests. We are so happy to welcome you to our home and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Casa de Calypso Unit A - Beachside, Dog Friendly!

Welcome to Casa de Calypso in Nags Head near MP 14. Epitome of Country at the Beach. Beach is Across the street. Rent one or all three cottages, with large separate yards that are professionally cleaned and sanitized. Open concept, 3BR 2 Full Baths (1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Twin over Full Bunk), large open field, outdoor shower, fire pit, cornhole, board games, wifi multiple smart tv's, near hospital, outlet malls, grocery stores, restaurants and the most secluded beach in town.

OBX Oceanfront · Private Beach · Hot Tub · Salvo

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

Surf shack Rodanthe

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. Walking distance to some of the best surfing on the east coast as well as restaurants ,coffee shop, pizza! , pier , small grocery store , and kite boarding on sound . The surf shack is rustic living ! This space is designed for serious surfers and kiteboarders , if you are looking for the 4 seasons this is not it , but if you want to hit the beach you are here!

NEW Pool • Ping Pong • 3 Ensuites | Walk to Beach

Welcome to the heart of Duck, NC - Your Outer Banks Beach Escape! This freshly decorated, fully stocked 3-level cottage is just .2 miles from the ocean—a quick stroll and your toes are in the sand. Designed with privacy and comfort in mind, this home features 3 spacious bedrooms, each with its own private en suite bathroom, making it the perfect retreat for a family or a group. ★ Brand new heated pool in 2026!

Boutique Surf Shack

This charming cottage located steps from the ocean is loaded with character, originally built to be a diner in 1948 it has been renovated into a charming rental for you to enjoy! This small cottage is 810 sqft, 1 king bedroom and 2 xl twins in bunkroom, 1 queen sofa bed in the sunroom, 1 bath, with an open living, dining, kitchen area. The porch is a favorite spot for morning coffee or evening happy hours!

Vintage Cottage in Wanchese, NC

Enjoy the fishing village of Wanchese, the quaint town of Manteo, and the nearby beaches of the Atlantic during your stay in “Aunt Vid’s Cottage.” Aunt Vid’s family restored the cottage, preserving its original charm while providing many new amenities, including WiFi, central air-conditioning, new appliances, and an outside shower and fish-cleaning sink.