• 8 Bedrooms

  • 6.5 Bathrooms

  • 20 Guests

  • 3500 Sq Ft

Enjoy The Beautiful Beaches Oceanfront Vacation Rental in Outer Banks, NC

Rio Rodanthe is the only home on Cape Hatteras Island with its own private lazy river. Built for big families and groups who want something genuinely different, this oceanfront house sleeps 20 across three levels and adds a 140-foot lazy river (with a working replica of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse at its center), a private pool, kiddie pool with sprayers, hot tub, sand volleyball court, fire pit, and direct beach access.

Drop a line off nearby Rodanthe Pier, catch dinner, and bring it back to cook in the brand-new custom kitchen. Float the lazy river while the kids splash in the wading pool. Watch the sunrise from one deck and the sunset from another. Then gather around the fire pit at the end of the day.

The home spreads across three levels with an indoor elevator connecting them all — making this one of the more accessible vacation homes in the Outer Banks. The upper level holds the heart of the house: a great room with vaulted ceilings, gas log fireplace, wet bar, and panoramic ocean views, plus a custom kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The dining table seats 16; a breakfast bar adds 4 more.

The mid level has four king master bedrooms, including an accessible master with a roll-in shower. The ground level is the kid-friendly zone: game room with pool table and wet bar, two more king bedrooms, and a bunk room with two twin/full pyramid bunks.

Rodanthe, NC

Book This Property Now

Start a New Adventure - Outer Banks, NC

Rodanthe is one of the three Tri-Villages (Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo) on Hatteras Island, known for natural beauty, a slower pace, and a strong local feel. Rodanthe Pier is a short walk for fishing (no NC fishing license required from the pier) and ocean breezes. The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum is just down the road, with preserved buildings and historical reenactments.

For watersports, this stretch of island is a mecca — Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding School, Rodanthe Watersports, and Hatteras Island Sail Shop offer lessons and rentals for kiteboarding, windsurfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, particularly on the calmer Pamlico Sound side. Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge sits just to the north for birdwatchers and nature lovers.

Local restaurants like Good Winds (sound views) and Lisa’s Pizzeria, plus boutiques and art galleries scattered through the village, give you reasons to leave the lazy river — but only some of them. Golfers can head to Nags Head Golf Links, about 33 minutes away.

  • Private Pool* & Hot Tub
  • Private Water Park
  • Beach Front
  • Handicap Friendly
  • Pool Table
  • Pets Welcome*
  • Free WiFi & Cable
  • Washer & Dryer

*Additional charges may apply for pet fees. Call or email us for more information.

Enjoy Your Stay in Rio Rodanthe

Book Now

Experience Rodanthe's only Private Lazy River!

Beautiful Views & Amenities

Spacious Interior For The Whole Family

Testimonials What our guests say

See All reviews Leave a Review