
Beachfront vacation rentals in North Carolina
Find and book unique beachfront homes on Airbnb
Top-rated beachfront rentals in North Carolina
Guests agree: these beachfront homes are highly rated for location, cleanliness, and more.

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!🌊🏖️☀️

Lake Front Retreat & Water Sports
The downstairs apartment is available for AirBnB guests. Our home is on the lake in the Foothills of NC with water sports in our back yard. Great atmosphere, views, lake, and R&R. The apartment includes one bedroom (1 king size bed, 1 queen foam mattress), a living room, an entertainment area with pool table and darts. It also has a full private bath. The apartment steps out onto a private lower deck overlooking the lake. Our place is good for couples, adventurers, business people, and families.

The Yates Cottage
Welcome to the beauty and nature of Core Sound! The Yates Cottage is directly on the water and is designed for spectacular views of Core Sound and Cape Lookout Lighthouse with large windows on 3 sides. Other amenities are a large screen porch, fire pit, and a large yard for lawn games. The Yates cottage is great for couples, families, dogs, joggers, walkers, bikers, fishers and boaters. You will be welcomed with freshly-made beds, towels and a full kitchen with Keurig and Rachel Ray cookware.

Lake Front Living with Private Sandy Beach!
Get a slice of peaceful lakefront living in this welcoming Aframe home with spectacular views! Awake each morning to the sun rising over the lake, then fill the day playing on your own private sandy beach, kayaking, fishing, or birdwatching. Take a short walk to the deeper lake for a refreshing swim or go for hike at Bay Tree Lake State Park which is right around the corner. Whip up a fabulous meal in the large open kitchen and end the evening with s’mores by the fire and unbelievable stars!

Lakefront Retreat: Kayaks, Dock, Fire Pit & Grill
Indulge in tranquil lakefront living at this newly built 2BR/2BA retreat on High Rock Lake. Experience 1250 sq ft of comfort and inspiration, perfect for families or remote workers with 1 GIG WiFi. Start your mornings sipping coffee on the screened porch, then explore the lake with the provided kayaks and paddleboard. As evening approaches, fire up the grill and gather around the fire pit for a night under the stars. Book now and make unforgettable memories at this serene escape.

Lake Lookout Guest Cottage - Whole House Rental
Lake Lookout Guest Cottage Waterfront private guest cottage located on over 3 acres of land on Lake Lookout Shoals is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet lakefront escape. Enjoy the lake views from the comfort of your own 1,000 square foot cottage. The Guest Cottage is located off of the main channel with 235 feet of shoreline! Spend your time indoors, outdoors, in the lake, on the beach or in the canoe - something for everyone! Come visit us and enjoy a bit of "Lake Life!"

Cozy Quail Shores Lake Gaston
Quaint, cozy lake home nestled on 1.4 acres with a fabulous Main Lake view! Open and bright one level floor plan with living room, dining area, kitchen with granite counter tops and eat-in bar, 2BR/1 Bath. Awesome sun room with furniture for enjoying the sunrise over the main lake with your morning coffee. Walk down the beautiful landscaping to a nice sandy beach and boathouse. Absolutely perfect for kayaking, swimming, and boating at your next summer getaway vacation home!

Your Private Island | Eco-Glamping | NC Coast
FEATURED ON: HGTV and TrentTheTraveler (2 Days ALONE on an Island) Glamp in a Tiny Cabin! Swansboro is named in “The 25 coolest towns in America to visit in 2021” Matador Network No boat? No problem. We have a licensed captain that will get you to and from the island included in your booking. Th entire island with Tiny House Cabin Completely private with 360 degrees of shoreline 40' Private Dock Cabin 4 kayaks 1 Queen Bed 1 Double Bed in Loft Fire pit Generator AC/Heat

Waterfront Beach Bungalow
My well equipped one room bungalow sits right on the beach overlooking the confluence of the North River and the Albermarle Sound. Relax on your private beach and take in amazing sunsets or jump in a kayak and you are just minutes away from unspoiled shorelines with Cypress tree filled coves and miles long pristine undeveloped beaches. Enjoy this quiet, private location with the Outer Banks beaches and attractions only about 15 minutes away. Pet friendy.

Waterside Cottage 'HoriZen'
This is a recently renovated rustic 1947 cottage with an outstanding view of and access to the Intracoastal Waterway. It is perfect for meditation or quiet time by the water's edge, or for fishing, art, reading, writing, kayaking or paddleboarding. It is close to Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Island and Hampstead where there is shopping, restaurants, outdoor and cultural activities and beautiful beaches. It's old, but it is full of charm!

Lazy Moss Cabin at Lake Glenville and pet friendly
Welcome to Lazy Moss Cabin in Western North Carolina, you can see more if you go to You Tube and search for the name Lazy Moss cabin. Situated among the lush mountain laurel, native rhododendron and moss covered yard at a cool elevation of 3500 feet. We area a pet friendly rental with a limit of 2 pets per visit but NO pet fee because we have found that pet owners are very considerate of our cute cabin so thank you and enjoy your stay.

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!
Popular amenities for North Carolina beachfront rentals
Pet-friendly beachfront home rentals

Oceanfront Condo-1A-Pet Friendly! Linens Provided!

Ocean Front 5Bedroom/3Bathroom DogFriendly Home!

Little House On The Beach

Oak Island Oceanfront 2BR Condo

Amazing VIEWS! Sound Front, Kayaks, Paddle boards

Hot tub, Beach Front, Private, Walk to Restaurants

Oceanfront 4BR | Porch Swinging + Dolphin Watching

Summer Lovin - Kure Beach oceanfront w/ hot tub
Beachfront home rentals with a pool

Ocean Cove Mermaid

Rise and Shine! Beach, pool, & amazing views!

Dual master, end unit condo with amazing views

Oceanfront home- pool, playground, 3 suites, beach

Step Onto the Beach! Inviting Oceanfront Suite

Waterfront Luxury Beach Home-Sunset View,Spa Baths

Luxury Ocean Front

LAKE FRONT Comfort ! Canoe Firepit Hike fish relax
Private beachfront home rentals

Lodge on Grey Log Cove

Cozy On-the-Beach w/ Private Deck

Oceanfront Paradise 1BR condo in Kure Beach

La Vista - oceanfront condominium

Great Marsh View & 2 Blocks to Beach-LongStayDscnt

Serenity by the Sea, cozy beachfront with a view

Serene Oceanfront GetAway! #NamasteHereYall

Water’s Edge
Destinations to explore
- Campsite rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with a home theater North Carolina
- Tent rentals North Carolina
- Apartment rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with a washer and dryer North Carolina
- Castle rentals North Carolina
- Cottage rentals North Carolina
- Guesthouse rentals North Carolina
- Luxury rentals North Carolina
- Bungalow rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with an accessible height bed North Carolina
- Boutique hotels North Carolina
- Hostel rentals North Carolina
- House rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with a balcony North Carolina
- Beach house rentals North Carolina
- Mansion rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with an EV charger North Carolina
- Bed and breakfasts North Carolina
- Rentals with pools North Carolina
- Smoking-friendly rentals North Carolina
- Yurt rentals North Carolina
- Barn rentals North Carolina
- Fitness-friendly rentals North Carolina
- Aparthotel rentals North Carolina
- Houseboat rentals North Carolina
- Chalet rentals North Carolina
- Condo rentals North Carolina
- Earth house rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with a kayak North Carolina
- Pet-friendly rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with beach access North Carolina
- Beach condo rentals North Carolina
- Villa rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with an accessible height toilet North Carolina
- Farmstay rentals North Carolina
- Boat rentals North Carolina
- Shipping container rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with a fire pit North Carolina
- Treehouse rentals North Carolina
- Resort rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with a sauna North Carolina
- Rentals with a hot tub North Carolina
- Rentals with outdoor seating North Carolina
- Family-friendly rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with a fireplace North Carolina
- Cabin rentals North Carolina
- Loft rentals North Carolina
- Dome rentals North Carolina
- RV rentals North Carolina
- Serviced apartment rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with a patio North Carolina
- Tiny house rentals North Carolina
- Private suite rentals North Carolina
- Ski-in/ski-out rentals North Carolina
- Waterfront rentals North Carolina
- Townhouse rentals North Carolina
- Nature eco lodge rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with breakfast North Carolina
- Hotel rooms North Carolina
- Lakehouse rentals North Carolina
- Rentals with lake access North Carolina
- Vacation home rentals North Carolina
- Beachfront rentals United States
- Things to do North Carolina
- Nature and outdoors North Carolina
- Sports activities North Carolina
- Tours North Carolina
- Food and drink North Carolina
- Wellness North Carolina
- Sightseeing North Carolina
- Art and culture North Carolina
- Entertainment North Carolina
- Things to do United States
- Nature and outdoors United States
- Sightseeing United States
- Art and culture United States
- Sports activities United States
- Wellness United States
- Food and drink United States
- Entertainment United States
- Tours United States
- Family travel hub Tips and inspiration
- Family budget travel Get there for less
- Vacation ideas for any budget Make it special without making it spendy
- Travel Europe on a budget How to take the kids to Europe for less
- Outdoor adventure Explore nature with the family
- Bucket list national parks Must-see parks for family travel
- Kid-friendly state parks Check out these family-friendly hikes





