Hatteras Island Vacation Rentals
There’s a wide variety of Hatteras Island vacation rental homes for rent or sale. The most popular form of accommodation is the Hatteras vacation rental in which vacationers rent a fully equipped house by the week.
Thousands of Hatteras vacation rental homes can be found in the Cape Hatteras area, ranging from two bedrooms on Pamlico Sound to 10 or more bedrooms on the oceanfront, some luxurious, some simple. Rental home prices vary according to their amenities and proximity to the water, as is the case with all Outer Banks vacation rental homes. The rental process is made easy by many professional Hatteras Island vacation rental companies that take care of everything from deposits and contracts to cleaning and maintenance. Hatteras vacation rental homes are generally only available by the week, though you may be able to get a partial week if you can don’t mind waiting until the last minute to reserve. For late summer and fall rentals, Hatteras Island’s vacation rental companies will typically offer you the option of hurricane insurance for renters. It doesn’t cost much, and if you purchase it you won’t lose a deposit or be out any money if a hurricane threatens during your rental week.
Hatteras’s vacation rental homes are available year round, though some homes close in the winter. The summer season is when rates are at their highest because that is when there is most demand for accommodations. Be sure to make reservations well in advance. Fall is also a busy season on Hatteras Island because of the excellent fishing. Winter and early spring rates can be very affordable, and oftentimes the weather is nice in those times.
Each of the Outer Banks vacation rental companies listed below offers homes and/or condominiums for rent. Many of the companies also handle property sales. Visit our Cape Hatteras Real Estate page for more information about sales.
For Hatteras Island hotels, motels, inns and bed and breakfasts, go to Hatteras Accommodations for complete information.
Dolphin Realty
- 56821 N.C. Highway 12
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-2241, (800) 338-4775
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Dolphin Realty offers The Hatteras Cabanas, one-room efficiencies on the oceanfront in Hatteras Village. They also have available condominiums and vacation cottages from Avon to Hatteras Village. Dolphin Realty is a small company, but their small size and ability to offer personalized attention is their biggest advantage.
Hatteras Realty
- 41156 N.C. Highway 12
- Avon
- (252) 995-5466, (800) HATTERAS
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Hatteras Realty has more than 560 vacation homes on Hatteras Island, from quaint cottages and condominiums to seaside palaces with private pools. For a custom vacation, let the event coordinator help plan and arrange your family reunion, wedding, group get-together or corporate retreat. All renters enjoy exclusive access to Club Hatteras resort amenities in Avon, which includes a heated pool, a cabana with showers and changing area, tennis courts, a putting green and a children’s playground. If you arrive earlier than your check-in time, you can relax at the pool while you wait for your cottage. Club Hatteras also has high-tech conference and meeting facilities and areas that can be used for any event or special occasion. Hatteras Realty offers fee-based programs for kids and adults. In summer, the Kinnakeet Sound Safari Adventure day camp for children and a Kids’ Night Out on Tuesday nights give kids a fun break from their parents. Adults can enjoy traditional Outer Banks cuisine at the Carolina Coastal Cooking Show on Wednesday nights and folklore on Thursday nights at Hatteras Heroes: History and Mystery!
Outer Beaches Realty—Avon
- 40227 Tigrone Boulevard
- Avon
- (252) 995-4477, (800) 627-3150
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Outer Beaches Realty offers a selection of more than 550 homes throughout the seven villages of Hatteras Island. Properties are located on the sound, on the oceanfront and everywhere in between. They range from one-bedroom condos to eight-bedroom mini-resorts with private swimming pools and home theaters. Upscale properties are available in Outer Beaches Realty’s Signature Elite collection. These properties include luxurious decor and furnishings and numerous amenities plus a special gift package. You’ll find that Outer Beaches Realty has eliminated the extra fees associated with vacation rentals, including the security deposit, credit card fees, early check-in fees, advance-year reservation fees and the charges for accidental damage. Outer Beaches provides vacation value available through its Signature Program, which gets your vacation started by providing an initial supply of necessary items, such as toilet paper, soap and trash bags, that will allow you to relax in your home before embarking on your grocery store trip. Take advantage of their EZ Pay Payment Plan. Reservation staff is available 24/7.
Outer Beaches Realty—Hatteras Village
- 57205 Eagle Pass Road
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-2900, (800) 627-3150
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Outer Beaches Realty offers a selection of more than 550 homes throughout the seven villages of Hatteras Island. Properties are located on the sound, on the oceanfront and everywhere in between. They range from one-bedroom condos to eight-bedroom mini-resorts with private swimming pools and home theaters. Upscale properties are available in Outer Beaches Realty’s Signature Elite collection. These properties include luxurious decor and furnishings and numerous amenities plus a special gift package. You’ll find that Outer Beaches Realty has eliminated the extra fees associated with vacation rentals, including the security deposit, credit card fees, early check-in fees, advance-year reservation fees and the charges for accidental damage. Outer Beaches provides vacation value available through its Signature Program, which gets your vacation started by providing an initial supply of necessary items, such as toilet paper, soap and trash bags, that will allow you to relax in your home before embarking on your grocery store trip. Take advantage of their EZ Pay Payment Plan. Reservation staff is available 24/7.
Outer Beaches Realty—Waves
- 25206 Sea Vista Drive
- Waves
- (252) 987-2771, (800) 627-3150 (for all three offices)
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Outer Beaches Realty offers a selection of more than 550 homes throughout the seven villages of Hatteras Island. Properties are located on the sound, on the oceanfront and everywhere in between. They range from one-bedroom condos to eight-bedroom mini-resorts with private swimming pools and home theaters. Upscale properties are available in Outer Beaches Realty’s Signature Elite collection. These properties include luxurious decor and furnishings and numerous amenities plus a special gift package. You’ll find that Outer Beaches Realty has eliminated the extra fees associated with vacation rentals, including the security deposit, credit card fees, early check-in fees, advance-year reservation fees and the charges for accidental damage. Outer Beaches provides vacation value available through its Signature Program, which gets your vacation started by providing an initial supply of necessary items, such as toilet paper, soap and trash bags, that will allow you to relax in your home before embarking on your grocery store trip. Take advantage of their EZ Pay Payment Plan. Reservation staff is available 24/7.
Sun Realty - Avon
- 41838 N.C. Highway 12
- Avon
- (252) 995-5865, (800) 843-2034
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Sun Reality is celebrating 30 years of excellence this year, and with that longevity comes the largest selection of vacation rentals on the Outer Banks. Oceanfront to soundfront, they feature fine vacation homes from Corolla to Hatteras Island that include cozy condos, lavish oceanfront estates and everything in between. Amenities include private pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms and more. Mini-vacations and partial-week stays are also offered, and concierge services are available for weddings, family reunions and other special events. Check their website for exclusive online specials. Each of their seven office locations has a full-service sales department, and you can find them in Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and on Hatteras Island.
Sun Realty - Salvo
- 26148 N.C. Highway 12
- Salvo
- (252) 987-2766, (800) 345-0910
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Sun Reality is celebrating 30 years of excellence this year, and with that longevity comes the largest selection of vacation rentals on the Outer Banks. Oceanfront to soundfront, they feature fine vacation homes from Corolla to Hatteras Island that include cozy condos, lavish oceanfront estates and everything in between. Amenities include private pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms and more. Mini-vacations and partial-week stays are also offered, and concierge services are available for weddings, family reunions and other special events. Check their website for exclusive online specials. Each of their seven office locations has a full-service sales department, and you can find them in Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and on Hatteras Island.
Surf or Sound Realty - Avon
- 40974 N.C. Highway 12
- Avon
- (252) 995-5801, (800) 237-1138
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Surf or Sound Realty offers nearly 500 Premier Vacation Homes exclusively on Hatteras Island. Whether you are looking for a beach vacation home for your Outer Banks family vacation, destination wedding or special event, many of their vacation homes feature ocean and sound views, private pools, poolside tiki bars, elevators, theater rooms, linen service, wireless Internet, game rooms, gourmet kitchens and multiple master bedrooms with private baths. Their full-service website features online booking with property photos, floor plans, maps and more. Check availability online and find your perfect Outer Banks vacation home, from oceanfront to soundfront – with the largest selection of pet-friendly homes available on the island. Call for a free catalog.
Surf or Sound Realty—Salvo
- 26204 Rampart Street
- Salvo
- (252) 987-1444, (800) 237-1138
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Surf or Sound Realty offers nearly 500 Premier Vacation Homes exclusively on Hatteras Island. Whether you are looking for a beach vacation home for your Outer Banks family vacation, destination wedding or special event, many of their vacation homes feature ocean and sound views, private pools, poolside tiki bars, elevators, theater rooms, linen service, wireless internet, game rooms, gourmet kitchens and multiple master bedrooms with private baths. Their full-service website features online booking with property photos, floor plans, maps and more. Check availability online and find your perfect Outer Banks vacation home, from oceanfront to soundfront – with the largest selection of pet-friendly homes available on the island. Call for a free catalog.
Avon Cottages
- 40279 Younce Road, N.C. Highway 12
- Avon
- (252) 995-4123
Avon Cottages offers eight oceanfront cottages, seven semi-oceanfront cottages and 11 oceanside cottages. These modern rental homes greatly range in size, sleeping from five to 14. Each cottage has an ocean view, large living/dining/kitchen areas, central heat and air and is fully furnished. Some have Jacuzzis or hot tubs. The cottages are available to rent weekly, but there are also efficiency apartments available to rent by the night.
Colony Realty
- 40197 Bonito Road, N.C. Highway 12
- Avon
- (252) 995-5891, (800) 962-5256
Colony Realty has specialized in reasonably priced Cape Hatteras family vacations for more than 40 years. Colony helps you save money on your vacation with no reservation fees, no security deposits, no accidental damage fees, no credit card fees and multiple-week discounts. This is a small, family-run company, so you can expect very personalized, friendly service and a great knowledge of all the properties they represent. Colony also offers more than 50 long-term rentals in all the island communities
Lighthouse View Motel and Cottages
- 46677 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-5680
The Hooper family was one of the first families to welcome visitors to Hatteras Island, starting with the opening of The Lighthouse View Motel in 1953. Thoroughly modern today, Lighthouse View offers a wide range of accommodations — 24 standard motel rooms sleeping two to four people, 22 villas with kitchens and 32 cottages ranging from two to four bedrooms and sleeping six to 10 people. All rooms, villas and cottages are on the ocean side of the island in north Buxton.
Midgett Realty—Avon
- 39432 N.C. Highway 12, Island Shops
- Avon
- (252) 995-5333, (866) 966-5982
The Midgett family was the first to offer vacation rentals on Hatteras Island, and they have generations of experience hosting vacationers. Midgett Realty offers more than 550 rental homes in all seven villages on the island. Three full-service offices mean that you never have to drive far to check in or check out. Homes range from affordable, modest cottages for fishermen to luxury palaces for big families. Pet-friendly homes and kiteboarding/windsurfing homes are available.
Midgett Realty—Hatteras Village
- 57895 N.C. Highway 12
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-2841, (866) 966-5982
The Midgett family was the first to offer vacation rentals on Hatteras Island, and they have generations of experience hosting vacationers. Midgett Realty offers more than 550 rental homes in all seven villages on the island. Three full-service offices mean that you never have to drive far to check in or check out. Homes range from affordable, modest cottages for fishermen to luxury palaces for big families. Pet-friendly homes and kiteboarding/windsurfing homes are available.
Midgett Realty—Rodanthe
- Corbina Drive W. and N.C. Highway 12
- Rodanthe
- (252) 987-2350, (866) 966-5982
The Midgett family was the first to offer vacation rentals on Hatteras Island, and they have generations of experience hosting vacationers. Midgett Realty offers more than 550 rental homes in all seven villages on the island. Three full-service offices mean that you never have to drive far to check in or check out. Homes range from affordable, modest cottages for fishermen to luxury palaces for big families. Pet-friendly homes and kiteboarding/windsurfing homes are available.
Outer Banks Motel and Cottages
- 46577 N.C. Highway 12
- Buxton
- (252) 995-5601, (800) 995-1233
In addition to its 12 standard motel rooms, Outer Banks Motel offers six efficiencies with full kitchens and 13 cottages, all with phones and cable TV. The cottages and efficiencies are available by the week only in the summer. Outer Banks Motel also offers 20 cottages in the heart of Buxton, about a mile back from the ocean. These cottages range from one to three bedrooms and rent by the night or week.
Villas at Koru Village
- 40920 N.C. Highway 12
- Avon
- (252) 995-3125
With the offering of seven on-site villas, Koru Village, a Wellness and Adventure Community, has become a full-service vacation destination for health-conscious travelers. Nestled in the heart of the meditation gardens, luxury villas, named Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Sun, Moon & Stars, offer a range of two-bedroom and three-bedroom suites complete with full baths, a full kitchen, a living room, a washer and dryer, cable TV and wireless internet. Complimentary passes to the gym and fitness classes are included with a villa rental. Bike rental is also complimentary to villa guests since Koru is all about being eco-friendly! Enjoy their new outdoor Kayak Fitness classes; state-of-the-art fitness center; fitness classes like Zumba or Burn and Firm; a yoga studio with yoga classes six days a week; a world-class spa and salon; a boutique; meditation gardens; and Koru Kafé, serving juice and coffee plus homemade wraps, sandwiches, salads and cookies from Frisco Sandwich Co.
