Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Hatteras Island is a serene oasis, known for its family-friendly charm and consistently earning its place on the Top Ten lists of Best Beaches in America.
For more than 45 years, Surf or Sound Realty has been the go-to choice for premier homes exclusively on Hatteras Island. From oceanfront retreats to soundfront sanctuaries, our offerings span all seven of the island’s charming villages. Our homes boast a diverse range of luxury amenities, including private swimming pools, elevators, hot tubs, game rooms, dog friendly accommodations, and more!.
Planning your Outer Banks escape is a breeze with Surf or Sound Realty. Benefit from our interest-free, flexible payment plans and multiple payment methods, allowing you to tailor your vacation to your budget. Keyless entry and optional early check-in provide seamless convenience, freeing you to focus on what truly matters – savoring golden sunsets, discovering hidden coastal gems, and creating memories that last a lifetime.
Embark on your Hatteras Island adventure today. Contact us for more information about our beautiful vacation rental homes on the wide-open beaches of the Outer Banks, NC!
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OCEANFRONT Salvo - Tarheel Court - Look no further. You have found the highest quality experience for your family vacation. Located in Salvo’s exclusive Tarheel Shores Oceanfront Resort community, the ultra-extravagant 5,230 sq. ft. SWEET...
- Salvo
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - Tucked away in a photogenic neighborhood, SUNSHINE DAYDREAM is sure to make memories to last a lifetime. You can watch the kids play in the private pool or have a calming moment in the hot tub, appreciating...
- Rodanthe
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe — Blue Sea Rd. — Finding that jewel of a vacation hideaway takes patience, but when you come upon EMERALD POINT, the effort is well worth it. With the Mirlo Beach boardwalk access next to the home, you are steps away...
- Rodanthe
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Isle Hills Ct. — Discover your inner tranquility at ZEN, a six-bedroom/five-full and one-half-bath haven where both ocean and sound vistas diverge from the tranquility to compete for your attention. Bring your...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - Great Hatteras Island vacations are adored at MORNING STAR. This impressive home overlooking a photogenic lake in Waves is just a short walk from the beach, with beach access at the end of the peaceful street...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Drive This oceanfront getaway, located in the premier St. Waves Community, is the ultimate home for families with 4 master suites and two dormitory style rooms, each with a double and two twin beds, for kids or teens...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - There's nothing but CLEAR SKIES ahead when you stay at this 4,590 sq. ft. well-appointed beach getaway. Send your suitcases up the elevator and savor some time under the CLEAR SKIES with a splash in the private swimming...
- Rodanthe
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - O'Neal Rd. - You'll savor ocean and sound vistas in this pretty semi-oceanfront beach home with direct beach access - located closer to the beach than some oceanfronts! The ground level has a double concrete drive/carport...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Sand Street - Ready for an painless-going oceanfront vacation? Then it's time for some BEACH FUN. Start your vacation with a dip in the private pool. There is even a poolside cabana half bath for convenient bathroom breaks. Or...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Salvo - North Sand Dollar Ct. - Make your dreams come true at DREAMER’S LANDING. Grille up a meal while the kids splash around in the pool. Or, comfortable up inside in the game room and watch a movie on the TV or spend the time...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Waves - Wimble Shores - Whether you bring your TWO SONS, three daughters or furry family member, this well-appointed beach bungalow is sure to please the entire group. Located four tons from the beach, the community beach access is just a...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves – Mac Oca Ct. - Making memorable vacation memories is painless to do at MAKIN’ WAVES. This four-bedroom/two- and two-half-bath home provides a calming counterpoint to the active endeavors of a Hatteras Island vacation...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Buxton - South Tower Circle - This cavernous and comfortable home is a PURE JOY for sizable family groups. Appreciate great vistas of the lighthouse, just a short bicycle ride away. The steps to the beach and convenient outside showers...
- Buxton
- 8 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — Chicamacomico Ct. — SOUND DANCE enfolds guests into its captivating surroundings and invites them to embrace the peaceful serenity of Pamlico Sound’s excellent natural landscape. Whether you come here to fish, windsurf...
- Rodanthe
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Island Pines Drive - Your own private 5,340 sq. ft. compound right in front of the glimmering Atlantic, you're sure to treasure SEA GLASS. Appreciate beautiful broad ocean to sound vistas and a feeling of openness with an ample...
- Waves
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl — With beautiful vistas that stretch from Avon’s famed pier to the iconic sound side sunsets that can be seen from its top deck, 1 TO SEA promises both panoramas and memories that will last a lifetime. The...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Summerplace Dr. - Feel oceanfront luxury at CORAL BREEZE. Located in gorgeous Hatteras village, this oceanfront home has all the amenities you need to make your vacation memorable. Vistas of the ocean and the sound from this...
- Hatteras
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Pamlico Ct. – With ocean to sound vistas, SECOND WIND AVON will give you the vacation boost you need. This home is located in the idealistic north end of Avon and is a short walk to the beach. Savor the salty air on your...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.
The Outer Banks is comprised of more water than land, as the fragile strips of terrain that make up these North Carolina barrier islands are bordered on all sides by deep blue major bodies of water.
If you're planning a relaxing day on the beach, a great beach blanket is a must-have piece of gear. We've curated a list of highly-rated beach blankets, each selected for its unique features, quality, and durability. From lightweight, compact...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Landing - ISLAND’S END invites you to experience your dream beach vacation merely steps away from diving into the majestic waters of the Atlantic, fishing for the evening's dinner or simply taking in the striking...
- Hatteras
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms