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!
Find the perfect Surf or Sound Realty rental home.
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Laura Lane - Sister Home: This is one of two nearly identical homes sitting beside each other – rent one or both for your group. Or if this home is already rented for your week, take a look at its sister home Captain Beck’s...
- Rodanthe
- 8 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Beachcomber Dr. -UP ON THE ROOF has very simple beach access via the beach walkway located just off the driveway. This home is well cared-for by conscientious homeowners and features great vistas of the Cape Hatteras National...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Waves - Wimble Shores Dr. - DOWN BY THE SEA is just a short walk to the ocean or the sound for watersports access, just one block from eateries, and is loaded with great amenities such as roomy 9' ceilings. The downstairs game room has a...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Colony Dr. - Discover your fairy tale of a vacation at THE BEAUTY & THE BEACH, where this gorgeously refreshed six-bedroom/five full-bath and two-half bath home is destined to make your dreams come true. A few tons from the...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Plan your Hatteras Island adventure at TREASURE ISLAND. The beach is effortlessly accessed by a convenient boardwalk located just across the street and a couple of tons to the south. The open lot across the...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates -BRAMASOLE is a Tuscan term which means to yearn for the sun. Unwind in this thoughtfully designed 6,700 sq. ft. home, with five separate living areas and furnished decks on every level, offering plenty of room...
- Avon
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Frisco - Tide's Edge Rd. Twin Home: This is one of two nearly identical 6,450 sq. ft. sizable homes on the same road. Rent one or both homes for your group – ideal for accommodating huge-scale get-togethers, multi-generational...
- Frisco
- 9 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Ocean Dr. KAI SURF HOME is inviting you to the beach! Come visit this striking beach home located directly on the beach and just a short walk to the Rodanthe Fishing Pier. You can't get much closer to the beach than this...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Askins Creek - One glimpse of the vistas at this vacation mainship and you'll be glad you went TOPSIDE. The ground level has a double concrete carport. The first level has four bedrooms and two baths. A master king with ensuite...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Buxton – NC Highway 12 – Surrounded by live oak trees, BUXTON SUNSETS is the ideal Hatteras Island hideaway for your vacation. Savor the broad decks with sound vistas surrounded by the rustling of nature. The first level of this...
- Buxton
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - LIFE'S A BEACH in this fun home across the street from the ocean on a lot that backs up to undeveloped land. Enter the first level entry with kids bunk room with Intelligent TV, a second bedroom, and full...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo — Sand St. — New for 2026! — Welcome to HIDEAWAY EAST, a cavernous 5-bedroom/three full- and two-half-bath beach home where cherished family memories are just waiting to be made! This dog-friendly home ensures no member of...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Gulls Cry Rd. – Located in a ideal cul-de-sac, GOOD LATITUDE is sure to bring good vibes to your vacation. From the moment you pull into the carport, you will be in vacation mode. Splash around in the pool or appreciate...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Rodanthe — Sea Oats Dr. — New for 2026! — Welcome to WAVE BREAKER, where the moment you step inside, you'll feel the gentle ebb and flow of the tide reflected in every detail of this five-bedroom/three-bathroom oceanside getaway...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Austin Rd. - Ocean vistas from this home are striking and visible from each level! And the beach is just a min. away. Relaxation awaits at this home located just across from the ocean. Pull into the driveway, unload your...
- Hatteras
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr - BLUE WAVES was made for calming. Appreciate a anxiety-complimentary day out by the shining private pool, complete with a tiki bar with a mini refrigerator, sink, and ice machine, where you have room to host...
- Waves
- 8 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - The flavor of the island awaits you in this enchanting getaway amid the rolling dunes. Start off your vacation with a dip in the 12' x 25' private swimming pool. An all-weather entry leads to the first level with...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Hatteras — Hatteras Estates — When planning a beach vacation, do you include a balance of rest, relaxation, recreation, and maybe even a little personal reinvention in your future endeavors? An affirmative answer may lead you to the...
- Hatteras
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
After a few days of sunny beach afternoons, fantastic local attractions, and all the amenities that attract people to the Outer Banks, many visitors find themselves daydreaming about a more permanent vacation. Whether your ultimate goal is to own an...
Decades ago, one of the only ways to access some of the most secluded areas of the Outer Banks was via a ferry, and this tradition carries on today for thousands if not millions of visitors who want to travel to some of coastal North Carolina's most...
Enjoy spectacular views in an intimate community of Nags Head style townhouses. Each home features 2,000 square feet of living area.10 yards to beach access. Pelican Watch complex has great beach access and is next door to the Kitty Hawk Pier and...
- Southern Shores
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
