Tar Heel Motel

A Beach Road vacation rental in Nags Head with long daily office hours for easy check-ins

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Nags Head, NC

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Tar Heel Motel sits on S Virginia Dare Trail — Beach Road — in Nags Head, the oceanfront corridor that runs the length of this stretch of the northern Outer Banks. Listed as a vacation rental, it puts guests within easy reach of the sand without the commitment of booking a full house, and it's close to the shops, restaurants, and Jockey's Ridge State Park that make this part of Nags Head easy to settle into for a few days or a week.

The rental office keeps long daily hours, open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. every day of the week — plenty of flexibility for an early check-in or a late arrival after a day on the water or a long drive down the coast.

Oceanfront-corridor address on S Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road), Nags Head
Easy walk to the beach; close to Jockey's Ridge State Park and area dining
Office open daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Because this is a vacation rental rather than a full-service hotel, it's worth calling ahead at (877) 585-3292 or checking tarheelobx.com directly to confirm current availability and check-in details for your stay. Peak season on the northern Outer Banks runs Memorial Day through Labor Day, with the shoulder months of spring and fall offering the same beach access minus the crowds.

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Tonya Sewell

a week ago

Nicely updated cute little rooms. Can walk to the beach. Great locations. Parking good if u can parallel park! Would stay again

Cameron C.

2 weeks ago

It was the cheapest for my spontaneous OBX trip, old fisherman motel that I think their in the process of renovating, it wasn't bad for a motel. The first room I got the bathroom was a little rough like a motel 6, the second room on my last night was much better - parking lot crowded and cramped and people hanging out front camper style.

Chad Bartlome

2 weeks ago

This one is kinda short and to the point. For OBX, this was an AMAZING find. We loved the location as well as the cost. Room was clean and tidy as described. My one and only complaint is parking. We were unsure if you can drive around (no you can't) so we had to time parking with traffic as we were right up front. Other than that, great spot especially for the cost.

Damien MacDougall

3 weeks ago

So, um, apparently no one actually works here? Good luck if you have trouble checking in... which you probably will. Room was quite dirty and run down. Pool is very small. Parking is horrible. Splurge a little and find a decent place to stay.

Nirmala Anand

3 weeks ago

We had a great stay! The location is amazing—just a 3-minute walk to the public beach, where we enjoyed beautiful sunrises every day. There are plenty of restaurants, parks, kids’ activities, and beach access nearby, so the location gets a 10/10 from us. The motel has a pool, free Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, and a toaster in the room. The staff was friendly, and the room was cleaned daily. The room code access was convenient and secure. The only downsides were limited parking, some difficulty adjusting the hot water, and figuring out how to operate the TV. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and enjoyed our vacation!