The Outer Banks vacation rentals
The Carolinas · North Carolina

The Outer Banks
vacation rentals

Explore privately owned The Outer Banks vacation rentals, professionally managed with a destination specialist available to help you compare the options.

83 homes listed 57 beachfront
83Homes listed
57Beachfront
83Houses & villas
About The Outer Banks vacation rentals

Choosing a vacation rental in The Outer Banks

Emerald Kite currently represents 83 professionally managed The Outer Banks vacation rentals. The collection includes houses and villas, including 57 beachfront options. Each property is privately owned and represented by an established property-management company responsible for guest support during the stay.

Luxury Outer Banks vacation rentals are our speciality. Whether you are seeking a cozy cottage in Corolla or a magnificent luxury beach house on Nags Head or Kill Devil Hills, we have the best of the best. View our world class luxury Outer Banks beach vacation rentals in Manteo Hatteras Island, Duck, Seven Shores, Corolla. Call our Villa Specialist today.

Beachfront Villas & houses Pet-friendly
83homes listed here
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Find the right fit

Explore The Outer Banks vacation rentals by size & style

Start with the space your group needs, then use the available property and experience links to narrow the collection. Each direct link opens matching The Outer Banks vacation rentals, with the closest bedroom and guest-capacity matches shown first.

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Featured The Outer Banks vacation rentals

Compare a rotating selection of professionally managed houses and villas in The Outer Banks. Each card shows bedrooms, bathrooms, sleeping capacity and a starting rate where one has been supplied.

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Around The Outer Banks

Ways to spend the week

Things to do in The Outer Banks

Corolla:Known for its Unspoiled Beauty and Majestic Wild Horses:

Eating in The Outer Banks

Nestled in Nags Head, Blue Moon Beach Grill offers a relaxed atmosphere and a menu bursting with flavor.

Why book with us

Booking The Outer Banks with Emerald Kite

Every home on this page is privately owned and represented by an established property-management company, with a destination specialist available to help you compare the options.

  • Privately owned homes, each represented by an established management company
  • Vetted on location, quality, amenities and the manager’s responsiveness — and removed if that slips
  • A destination specialist helps compare the homes that fit your trip
  • Payment, cancellation and check-in terms supplied before you book
  • Villa Specialists available by phone
  • A complimentary concierge service for dining, activities and directions
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The Outer Banks vacation rental FAQs

Answers to common questions about choosing and booking a professionally managed stay in The Outer Banks.

Are these The Outer Banks homes professionally managed?

Yes. Every home is privately owned but represented by an established property-management company responsible for cleaning, maintenance and guest support during your stay. Before a property joins the portfolio it is assessed on location, the quality of the accommodation, access to amenities and the reputation and responsiveness of the management company, and it is removed if it stops meeting that standard.

Can we bring a dog?

It varies by property rather than by destination. Ask your agent to identify homes that currently accept pets, then confirm the type, number and size limits before booking. Property rules, including smoking policies, are supplied for the individual home.

How is my payment protected?

Payment schedules, cancellation terms and any protections vary by property manager and destination. Your agent will identify the contracting property manager and provide the applicable rental agreement and payment terms for review before you book.

What do Platinum, Gold and Silver mean on a listing?

They are our own rankings and they describe the interior furnishings only - not the price, the view or the location. A Platinum or Gold home can cost less than a Silver one in a better position. Rankings move up when a home is upgraded and down when it has not been refreshed in a while.

How much does a rental cost, and when do we check in?

Where a manager has supplied a starting rate you will see it on the listing; where they have not, rates are quoted on request because they change with season and length of stay. Check-in and checkout times vary by property and manager, and your agent will confirm both for the home you choose.

Need help choosing?

Tell us who is travelling and when, and a destination specialist will shortlist the homes that suit you.

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