Long-Term Rentals on Hatteras Island

Year-round housing on Hatteras Island is rare. Most homes in Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras village are vacation rentals. Lease NC leases year-round homes at Stowe on 12 in Hatteras village.

Year-Round Rentals in Hatteras Village

Living on Hatteras Island

Hatteras village sits at the southern end of Hatteras Island, near the ferry to Ocracoke and the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a short drive north in Buxton. Island life means world-class fishing and surfing, a tight-knit community and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore at your door.

• Who rents here: people who work on the island in the fishing, hospitality, schools, healthcare, National Park Service and Coast Guard sectors
• Tip: year-round inventory is very limited, so get on our waitlist early

Need Something Closer to Nags Head or Manteo?

Our communities in Kill Devil Hills and Manteo offer more year-round options on the northern Outer Banks.

More Ways to Find a Home

See all of our Outer Banks long-term rentals, browse every Lease NC community, or look at rentals in Elizabeth City on the mainland.

Nearby Amenities in Hatteras Village & Hatteras Island

Hatteras Island offers a close-knit village lifestyle with world-class fishing and beaches. Here are nearby essentials for year-round residents, with links to their official sites.

Groceries & Pharmacies

• Beach Pharmacy of Hatteras 57331 NC Highway 12, Hatteras, NC 27943
• Conner's Supermarket 47468 NC Hwy 12, Buxton, NC 27920
• Food Lion 41934 NC Hwy 12, Avon, NC 27915
• Beach Pharmacy of Avon 41934 NC Hwy 12, Avon, NC 27915

Restaurants & Coffee

• Breakwater Restaurant 57878 NC Hwy 12 (Oden's Dock), Hatteras, NC 27943
• Dinky's Waterfront Restaurant Village Marina, Hatteras, NC 27943
• Happy Belly Ice Cream 57204 NC Hwy 12, Hatteras, NC 27943
• Diamond Shoals Restaurant & Sushi Bar 46843 NC Hwy 12, Buxton, NC 27920
• Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe 47206 NC Hwy 12, Buxton, NC 27920
• Outer Banks Boil Company - Avon 41934 NC Hwy 12, Avon, NC 27915

Healthcare

• Outer Banks Health Family Medicine - Avon 40894 NC Highway 12, Avon, NC 27915
• Outer Banks Health Hospital 4800 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959

Parks, Beaches & Attractions

• Cape Hatteras National Seashore Hatteras Island, NC
• Cape Hatteras Light Station 46379 Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920
• Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum 59200 Museum Dr, Hatteras, NC 27943
• Hatteras Island Ocean Center 57204 NC Highway 12, Hatteras, NC 27943
• Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry (NCDOT) Hatteras Village ferry terminal, Hatteras, NC 27943
• Hatteras Harbor Marina 58058 NC Hwy 12, Hatteras, NC 27943
• Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge NC Hwy 12, north Hatteras Island, NC

Fitness, Libraries & Community

• Hatteras Library (Dare County Library) 57689 NC Highway 12 (Hatteras Community Building), Hatteras, NC 27943
• Fessenden Center (Dare County Parks & Recreation) Buxton, NC 27920

Schools & Colleges

• Cape Hatteras Elementary School 47500 Middle Ridge Trail, Buxton, NC 27920
• Cape Hatteras Secondary School 48576 NC Hwy 12, Buxton, NC 27920
• College of The Albemarle - Dare 205 Highway 64 S, Manteo, NC 27954

Shopping & Services

• Hatteras Landing 58848 Marina Way, Hatteras, NC 27943

Employers & Local Government

• Cape Hatteras National Seashore (NPS) 1401 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC 27954
• Dare County Government 954 Marshall C. Collins Dr, Manteo, NC 27954

Business hours and seasonal schedules vary. Please check each website before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there long-term rentals on Hatteras Island?

Yes, but they are limited. Lease NC leases year-round homes at Stowe on 12, 56910 NC Highway 12 in Hatteras.

How do I get on the waitlist?

Contact us with your move-in date and what you're looking for, and we'll let you know when something opens up.

How do I apply?

Browse available rentals and apply online, or call our Kill Devil Hills leasing office at (866) 364-9534, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.