Vacation RentalBuxton
Swell Motel
A simple Buxton stay near the lighthouse, the national seashore, and the surf
(252)
Lodging near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Hotels, cabins, campgrounds, and more near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Lodging on the Outer Banks
Outer Banks lodging is dominated by vacation home rentals rather than hotels — large beach houses are the norm for weekly summer stays, alongside a smaller supply of hotels, motels, and inns concentrated in the northern beach towns (Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head). Book well ahead for summer weeks, especially July and August, since inventory is tighter than a typical hotel market.
112 listings found
Vacation RentalNags Head
Tar Heel Motel
A Beach Road vacation rental in Nags Head with long daily office hours for easy check-ins
(363)
Vacation RentalHatteras
The Atlantic Inn Bed & Breakfast
A bed-and-breakfast stay in Hatteras village, minutes from the Ocracoke ferry dock
(151)
Vacation RentalKitty Hawk
The Cypress Moon Inn
A private vacation rental in quieter Kitty Hawk, minutes from Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills
(59)
Vacation RentalBuxton
The Inn on Pamlico Sound
Soundside lodging in Buxton, minutes from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and the national seashore
(646)
Vacation RentalManteo
The Manteo House
A whole-house stay on Sir Walter Raleigh Street, an easy walk from Manteo's waterfront
(17)
Vacation RentalManteo
The Pearl Hotel
Independent lodging in Manteo, minutes from Roanoke Island's historic north-end sites
(51)
Vacation RentalManteo
The Roanoke Island Inn
A quiet stay on Fernando Street, a short walk from Shallowbag Bay and minutes from Roanoke Island's historic sites
(164)
Vacation RentalDuck
The Sanderling Resort
A full-service resort and spa on Duck Road, minutes from both Duck village and Corolla's historic district
(988)
Vacation RentalOcracoke
The Sea Monkey Ocracoke- Kite Surfing, Sailing School and Guest Lodge
Kiteboarding lessons, sailing instruction, and a bed to fall into afterward, all on one Ocracoke address
(68)
Vacation RentalOcracoke
The Silver Lake Hotel at Ocracoke
Village lodging in Ocracoke, an easy walk from Silver Lake Harbor
(222)
Vacation RentalManteo
The Tranquil House Inn - Manteo, NC
Waterfront lodging on Shallowbag Bay, steps from downtown Manteo's harbor district
(445)
Vacation RentalBuxton
The Treehouse
A Buxton vacation home on NC-12, in the village anchored by the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
(4)
Vacation RentalOcracoke
Thurston House Inn
Ocracoke village lodging just a short walk from Silver Lake Harbor and the historic lighthouse
(50)
Outer Banks Lodging FAQ
Is it better to book a hotel or a vacation rental on the Outer Banks?
Vacation home rentals are the dominant lodging style here, especially for weekly summer stays — hotels and motels exist but are a smaller share of the market, concentrated in the northern beach towns.
How far ahead should I book Outer Banks lodging?
As early as possible for summer weeks (especially July and August) — vacation rental inventory is tighter than a typical hotel market and popular weeks book up months in advance.