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 Hatteras — NC Hwy. 12 — Oceanfront or soundfront? Pool or surf? Sunrise or sunset vistas? When you think a vacation home can’t have it all, 2 FOR 1 proves otherwise. Located at one of the narrowest points on Hatteras Island, this...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Wind Over Waves - Unwind in the Outer Banks' most awe-inspiring vistas as the sun dips below the horizon and discover why SUNSETS ON SALVO really lives up to its name. Savor simple sound access, an interior designed to match...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras – Lighthouse Rd. – The tide may ebb and flow, but time has a way of standing still at TIME AND TIDE, a pretty cedar shake home perched on Hatteras Island’s pristine seashore and located in a peaceful cul de sac...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon- Kinnakeet Shores Come on down to the CROSSROADS. This towering, 5,130 sq. ft. , four level home will reel you in with broad ocean vistas from multiple gathering areas as well as all the amenities the modern vacationer expects. The...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
CANALFRONT Frisco — Salt Creek Ct. — Discover roomy one-level living at HATTERAS HAYVEN, a hidden gem located in peaceful Frisco’s Village at Salt Creek. From its creekside location, this three-bedroom/two-bath home offers direct sound access...
- Frisco
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — With a calming palette of cool blues and simple touches that impart both purpose and panache in the details, JEKYLL’S HYDEOUT is the ideal home to cast away your daily routine for a splendidly calming one. Perched just a...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Oceanview Drive - Ready to go BAREFOOTN'? Then it's time for some fun at this beach home just across the street from the beach. Ground level amenities include carport, dry entry, outdoor shower, fish cleaning table, charcoal...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo — Wind Over Waves — With the grace of a mermaid and the heart of a lion, MERLION HAVEN pulls off the ideal balance as a sanctuary of calm and a base for energetic pursuits. Located in an modren community of handsome homes...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Drive - Come discover what a fun family beach vacation is all about at BUCKEYE WAVES. The shining private pool is ideal for little ones, while the big kids can pop over to the ocean, or relax in the close by hot tub...
- Waves
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Dory Road - Mornings provide the sunrise over the ocean and evenings provide the sunset over the sound. A more calming vacation cannot be found! Just 3 tons from the ocean leaves only a short walk to the beach. Ground level...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Fitzwater Ct. - Everything one could want for the ideal vacation. The first level entrance opens to a cavernous entryway with constructed-in desk, bookshelves, broad library, mini refrigerator, TV/DVD and queen couch bed. There is...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon – Jollie Rd. – From the moment you walk up to the front of this four-bedroom/two-bathroom home and pass the Zen Garden, the currents of calm are immediately apparent. There are plenty of reasons to soak up sun, sea, and sky...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — S. Beachcomber Dr. — Discover your own island escape, a slice of heaven straight out of a Jimmy Buffett novel. SALTY PIECE OF LAND, a four-bedroom/five-full and one-half bath home offers the ideal family getaway or a...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
CANALFRONT Avon — Shallow Point Dr. — Formerly Just Askin — New for 2026! — Welome to BELLE VIE, your impressive life on the water. Step inside this comfortable, four-bedroom/three-bath canalfront getaway and instantly feel the calm...
- Avon
- 4 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
SOUNDFRONT Avon – Portside Dr. – Feel the salty breeze at BAY BREEZE. Take in the island air on the adjoining boardwalk with private entry to a sandy soundfront beach, ideal for windsurfers, fisherman, and families. Air out your gear or catch a...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Frisco – Kings Point Dr. – Look around, rather literally, this uniquely circular home and discover that TIKI HUT has an undeniable cool quotient. While occupying a modest footprint on Brigands' Bay sound front, the imprint on your...
- Frisco
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon, Kinnakeet Shores — Is it possible to find an getaway of serenity, moments of sheer exhilaration, and surroundings that inspire connection all in one vacation experience? CAYMAN SUNSET is all the proof you need that a 6,500 sq. ft...
- Avon
- 10 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
The Ocracoke Harbor is easily the busiest quarter mile stretch of Ocracoke Island. Consisting of a small, lagoon-like section of saltwater, and lined by a semi-circle of docks, restaurants, shops, marinas and motels, visitors will find that any and...
The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...
OCEANVIEW Avon — Ocean Isle Estates — Life is a breeze when you settle into AVON SEA BREEZE for your Hatteras Island vacation, as this handsomely refreshed seven-bedroom/six-full and two-half-bath home has everything you need to completely...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms