Hatteras Island Vacation Rentals
There is a wide variety of Hatteras Island vacation homes for rent or sale. The most popular form of accommodation is the rental home in which Hatteras vacationers rent a fully equipped house by the week.
Thousands of Hatteras Island 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. The rental process is made easy by several professional Outer Banks property management companies who 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 rental company 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.
Home rentals on Hatteras Island 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 property management 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.
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 rents houses, duplexes and condominiums in Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Village, specializing in single family-friendly rentals. There’s a range of choices, from one-bedroom condos to two-bedroom cottages to larger oceanfront properties. 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.
Dolphin Realty
- 56821 N.C. Highway 12
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-2241, (800) 338-4775
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
Hatteras Realty has more than 500 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 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!
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 Beaches Realty—Avon
- 40227 Tigrone Boulevard
- Avon
- (252) 995-4477, (800) 627-3150
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 ocean front 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 décor 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. OBR provides the best vacation VALUE available through our 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.
Outer Beaches Realty—Hatteras Village
- 57205 Eagle Pass Road
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-2900, (800) 627-3150
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 ocean front 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 décor 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. OBR provides the best vacation VALUE available through our 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.
Outer Beaches Realty—Waves
- 25206 Sea Vista Drive
- Waves
- (252) 987-2771, (800) 627-3150 (for all three offices)
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 ocean front 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 décor 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. OBR provides the best vacation VALUE available through our 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.
Sun Realty—Avon
- 41838 N.C. Highway 12
- Avon
- (252) 995-5865, (800) 843-2034
With offices from Corolla to Hatteras, Sun Realty offers the largest selection of vacation rentals on the Outer Banks. Sun offers homes and condos from one to 14 bedrooms, oceanfront to soundfront, from private pools and hot tubs to handicap accessibility and pet friendly. Weekly and partial week stays are offered. Concierge services are available for weddings, family reunions and other special events. Each office also has a full-service sales department. The company has handled Outer Banks vacation and real estate needs since 1980.
Sun Realty—Salvo
- 26148 N.C. Highway 12
- Salvo
- (252) 987-2766, (800) 345-0910
With offices from Corolla to Hatteras, Sun Realty offers the largest selection of vacation rentals on the Outer Banks. Sun offers homes and condos from one to 14 bedrooms, oceanfront to soundfront, featuring amenities such as private pools and hot tubs to handicap accessibility and pet friendly locations. Weekly and partial week stays are offered. Concierge services are available for weddings, family reunions and other special events. Each office also has a full-service sales department. The company has handled Outer Banks vacation and real estate needs since 1980.
Surf or Sound Realty—Avon
- 40974 N.C. Highway 12
- Avon
- (252) 995-5801, (800) 843-2034
Relax in one of nearly 500 of Hatteras Island’s premier vacation homes represented by Surf or Sound — oceanfront to soundfront — many with pools, hot tubs, elevators, linens and high-speed internet. Enjoy the National Seashore’s uncrowded beaches, famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and world-class watersports and fishing. Their full-service website allows you to browse photos and floor plans, check availability and book online. Call for a free catalog.
Surf or Sound Realty—Salvo
- 26204 Rampart Street
- Salvo
- (252) 987-1444, (800) 237-1138
Relax in one of nearly 500 of Hatteras Island’s premier vacation homes represented by Surf or Sound — oceanfront to soundfront — many with pools, hot tubs, elevators, linens and high-speed internet. Enjoy the National Seashore’s uncrowded beaches, famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and world-class watersports and fishing. Their full-service website allows you to browse photos and floor plans, check availability and book online. Call for a free catalog.
