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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SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves – Island Pines Dr. — LEGASEA is the gift that keeps on giving, a seven-bedroom/five-full and two-half bath getaway that brings family and friends together to reconnect, relax, and revel in each other’s company. Wake up...
- Waves
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — Located in the desired Kinnakeet Shores community, SECRET SPOT is sure to become your new lakefront spot on Hatteras Island. With vistas of the island and lake from wrap around decking, and screened porch...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Beachcomber Drive - Consider this beach treasure a while and your mind will start its journey. Watch the colors of sunrise or a graceful formation of pelicans from this exceptional setting. Lots of decking, well appointed...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Mermaids may be a thing of myth, but this genteel SEA LADY has a magical way of turning your vacation fantasies into real memories. Located on a peaceful street just 100 feet away from the beach-bound...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Fifth St. - At the end of a long drive, there aren't many places you'd rather relax than at SALVOASIS BY THE SEA, this well-appointed beach home just one lot back from the beach and close to an ORV ramp. Start your vacation...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe — Featured in “Nights in Rodanthe” If a home could elicit 1,000 sighs, it would most certainly be INN AT RODANTHE, the iconic setting for the movie “Nights in Rodanthe” starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane, based on...
- Rodanthe
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT – Resort Rodanthe, Unit 9B – Set your sights on a glorious beach hideaway at SEA SITE HEIGHTS, a two-bedroom/two-bathroom condo with painless access to the sandy shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Ideal for a modest family, this...
- Rodanthe
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Welcome to CHEERIO, a spectacular oceanfront home with gorgeous expansive vistas and simple access to a striking beach, representative of the Outer Banks at its very best. The ground level is home to the private...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 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 savor the...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo – Spritsail Ct. - With a private pool and ocean vistas to die for, STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN will not disappoint. This home is also located a few tons from the southernmost end of Salvo with broad vistas of the Cape Hatteras National...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - FOREVER SUNSHINE and memorable moments can be found at this charmingly-decorated beach home located across a peaceful cul de sac from the beach, with the convenient community boardwalk just one lot away. Gaze...
- Waves
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Cross of Honor Way - Wind and watersport enthusiasts take note! This gorgeous home has a private boardwalk that leads you to your own private sandy soundfront beach and launch. Choose from four comfortable and warmly decorated...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Ocean St. - Let the sounds of the WHISPERING SURF lull you into relaxation as you sit back in your Adirondack chair on the deck of this gorgeous home, located across a peaceful street from the Atlantic. If you prefer to get...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean Isle Loop – Pura Vida! ... in Costa Rica, it’s a phrase that means “pure life” and is extended as a welcoming greeting to express optimism and joy. With its elegant view of the Atlantic Ocean, PURA VIDA shares the...
- Avon
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Avon - Angelfish Rd. - If you are looking for someone to visit at the beach, come visit with ISLAND GIRL. The beach is just 4 tons away, at the end of the peaceful cul de sac. A huge outdoor shower with changing area welcomes you back from...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef Discover enchanting beach days and charming ocean sunrises, while surrounded by extravagant amenities worthy of any five-star resort, with a stay at RISING SUN. Begin a busy beach morning with a walk to the ocean, or...
- Salvo
- 10 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Ocean Street It's simple to plan the best vacation you can IMAGINE at this premier oceanfront home located on the southern end of Salvo. Let your imagination run wild in the broad outdoor entertainment area featuring a private...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras – Hatteras by the Sea – FOREVER MOORE: this extravagant executive estate home is located on a half-acre lot at the end of the cul-de-sac in Hatteras By The Sea, the island's most exclusive HOA. Location, location! The...
- Hatteras
- 10 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) may be considered one of the Outer Bank's newest crazes to hit the water, but the sport itself is actually centuries old, originating in the Hawaiian and Polynesian Islands as an easy-going mode of transportation from...
It's easy to see why vacationers fall in love with Carova. Located almost literally off the Outer Banks map, while other towns along the barrier islands of North Carolina grew and developed over the decades and became popular East Coast tourism...
Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras – Lighthouse Rd. – The tide may ebb and flow, but time has a way of standing still at TIME AND TIDE, a elegant cedar shake home perched on Hatteras Island’s pristine seashore and located in a peaceful cul de sac...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms