Old Light House Road

Staying on Old Lighthouse Road in Buxton offers a truly legendary experience, placing you directly at the historic site where the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse stood for over a century. Known globally by surfers as home to the "Old Lighthouse Beach" jetties, this area is a premier destination for those seeking the best waves on the East Coast. 

These Hatteras island vacation rentals range from nostalgic beach cottages to modern luxury rentals, providing a unique "living history" atmosphere within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Guests can walk from their doorstep to the famous surf break, explore the nearby Buxton Woods maritime forest trails, or take a short bike ride to the lighthouse’s current location. 

For travelers who prioritize proximity to iconic landmarks and world-class surfing, vacation rentals in Hatteras, NC, don't get more authentic than Old Lighthouse Road.


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Enjoy this fabulous and fabulously located charming Outer Banks home! Witness spectacular panoramic views of the ocean, the charming town of Buxton, and the famous lighthouse (whose light flashes through the house and on the dunes as you gaze out looking over the ocean from the top and bottom oceanfront decks at night!). An oceanfront home, it is s
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BXOL44 Sea Star #44-B Rating 4.8 (31)
Oceanfront
- Buxton
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 baths
Half Baths 1 half bath
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
An easy walk from the Buxton Highway 12 shops and restaurants, this top-floor, Cottage Avenue Duplex home has a shared pool, two bedrooms, and is super-close to the beach and ocean. You'll enjoy the semi-oceanfront location, the central AC, the full kitchen, the bedrooms, and the bath when you want to come to the beach to enjoy all that it has
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BXCHSA21 Cape Top #21A-B Rating 4.7 (34)
Oceanfront
- Buxton
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 1 bath
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Here's the skinny on Fishbonz-Almost Heaven 2, a lovely Buxton Oceanside cottage. This recently remodeled Lindal Cedar Diamond Point Estates home is built close to the ground and provides easy access for all ages. The house is just a five-minute walk to Buxton's best fishing, sunning, and surfing beaches. With just a short drive south, you
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BXDPE6 Fishbonz #6-BB Rating 4.8 (49)
Oceanside
- Buxton
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 baths
At Elusive Daydream, the beach permeates every moment! This Cape Hatteras home is perched directly on one of the best beaches for surfing, fishing, and swimming on Hatteras Island, with the famed Cape Hatteras Lighthouse less than a mile away. You can even see the lighthouse from the top floor, and watch the light sweep across the ocean at night as
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Oceanfront
- Buxton
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 baths
Let your worries and your cares slip away at this gorgeous Outer Banks escape. Boasting a private in-ground pool, a fully fenced yard, and a covered patio area beneath the home, this coastal retreat comes primed for endless fun in the sun. When you're not enjoying the comforts of home, discover the island's pristine coastline with a day at
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BXDPE75 Knot a Care Rating 4.7 (40)
Oceanside
- Buxton
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 baths
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
This bottom-floor, Cottage Avenue Duplex condo, has two bedrooms and is an easy walk to the beach and ocean. A semi-oceanfront home, the condo features a kitchen and a bath for those who want to come to the beach to enjoy all that it has to offer. You'll be close to all the Buxton Highway 12 shops and restaurants, plus Fessenden Center Skate Pa
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BXCHSB21 Cape Bottom #21B-B Rating 4.6 (43)
Oceanfront
- Buxton
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 1 bath
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wraparound porches and lots of poolside seating make this ocean-view home a top stop for guests looking to enjoy the beach! Jump into this home's fun, sparkling private pool or have a relaxing soak in the covered hot tub. You can shower off sand from the beach in the outdoor shower first, of course (it features both hot and cold water!). The pr
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BXDPE101 The Jetty Cottage Rating 4.9 (194)
Oceanside
- Buxton
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 5 baths
Half Baths 1 half bath
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Sunny beach days await at Cape Point, a charming home in Buxton that's just 10 lots from the oceanfront and 350 yards from the beach. Enjoy the ease and comfort of single-level living, with sundecks on both sides of the cottage where you can relax with a cool ocean breeze. The spacious living and dining area provides ample room for the family t
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BX240 Cape Point 240 Rating 4.9 (34)
Oceanside
- Buxton
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 baths
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
This top-floor, Tower Circle Duplex home, with two bedrooms, is just an easy walk to the beach and ocean. This semi-oceanfront condo has a beautiful kitchen, two well-appointed bedrooms, and a bath for those who want to come to the beach to enjoy all that it has to offer. You'll be an easy walk to Buxton Highway 12 shops and restaurants and to
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BXTCA9 Tower Top #9A-B Rating 4.9 (33)
Oceanfront
- Buxton
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 1 bath
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Tower Bottom is a Tower Circle Duplex bottom-floor condo just an easy walk from the beach and ocean. This semi-oceanfront unit includes a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bath for people who want to come to the beach to enjoy all that it has to offer. You'll be close to Buxton Highway 12 shops and restaurants and to Fessenden Center Skate Park. A g
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BXTCB9 Tower Bottom #9B-B Rating 4.7 (37)
Oceanfront
- Buxton
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 1 bath
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bright, relaxed, dog friendly beach house with easy beach access just a few lots down the quiet side street.Feel the flow of positive energy the moment you arrive at this classic Hatteras Island beach cottage! Located just a few houses down from the oceanfront and right in the vibrant heart of Buxton, you'll be perfectly positioned to enjoy eve
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BX94 Even Flow 94 Rating 4.7 (48)
Oceanside
- Buxton
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 baths
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Native Sune: Semi-Oceanfront home one lot back in Buxton, NC. Enjoy a private pool and BRAND NEW hot tub. A rec room with a pool table. And an all-floor elevator. Bed Sizes: 7 Kings, 2 TwinsNative Sun has beautiful views of both the ocean and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. With 4,000 square feet, Native Sun is located along Buxton's beach and v
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BXOLRD2 Native Sun #9-BB Rating 4.4 (23)
Semi-Oceanfront
- Buxton
Bedrooms 8 bedrooms
Bathrooms 7 baths
Half Baths 1 half bath

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