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 — Sea View Dr. — Listen to the breeze ripple through the dune grasses, the surf roll gently onto the shore and the gulls singing overhead and know that all is in harmony at HARMONA, a newly refreshed...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras- Lighthouse Ct. - For a slower paced, carefree island vacation, savor a calming hideaway at TERRAPIN'S PACE. This 5,100 sq. ft. home is sure to relax you.Step into the backyard pool area and find your very own private resort...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — There aren't many places better to watch the AVON SURF from than this roomy, modern beach home. A boardwalk to the beach is accessed directly from the property making it a fast and simple trip between the home...
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — A private location on a safe neighborhood cul-de-sac. 4,000 sq. ft. of well-designed space. Beautiful vistas as far as the eye can see. That’s what we call SOUND LIVING, a seven-bedroom/seven-full and...
SOUNDSIDE Salvo — N. Sand Dollar Ct. — New for 2026! — Imagine a place where golden sunsets paint the sky every evening, and the only thing on your family's agenda is deciding between a poolside beverage or a movie marathon. Now make it a...
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo — The cherry on top to the ideal vacation is being close to the people you appreciate, surroundings that inspire you, and doing the things that bring you joy. That is what makes CHOCOLATE SUNDAE the complete confection for a...
SOUNDFRONT Salvo — Black Dog Ln. — Located in a private harborside community, HARBORMASTER’S sound front location is ideal for the whole family. From the moment you step foot on the property, you will be welcomed by spectacular vistas of...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Ocean Street - Cavernous at 4,770 sq. ft. , the sizable common areas and bedrooms, and top-of-the-line finishes separate this home from the rest. The property has a privacy fence and is located at the end of a peaceful street on...
SOUNDSIDE Rodanthe – W. Corbina Dr. – Center yourself in the heart of Hatteras Island at JOLLY MON, a three-bedroom/two-bath home that takes beach bungalow appeal to a whole new level. You’ll adore the ease of this thoughtfully modernized...
OCEANFRONT Salvo — Ocean St. — With a sandy beach and 180-degree vistas to greet you from multiple decks, it’s painless to lean into a languid lifestyle at THE LAZY WHALE. This four-bedroom/two- and one-half-bath home has everything you need...
OCEANVIEW Salvo - South Beach - Imagine sitting on any one of the multiple decks of your beach bungalow and seeing the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean on your left, the sunset over the Pamlico Sound on your right, and 14 miles of unspoiled barrier...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Seashore Drive - Unwind to the sound of the surf crashing on the sand in this handsome home that sits only two tons from the beach. The view is unbeatable from the multiple levels of decks that wrap around this ideal vacation...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo – Find A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN on Hatteras Island. In the opulent South Beach community, this six-bedroom home will become your next vacation destination. Beach days are simple, take the short walk to the beach on either a...
OCEANFRONT Waves - O'Neal Road - Be the 1st to catch the sun and surf at 1st WAVE, a luxury home boasting wide ocean frontage that will make you feel like #1! Located on a peaceful cul de sac, this attractively decorated home lends a boutique hotel...
OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Dr. - This oceanfront is SHORE TO PLEASE you on your vacation. Come back home after playing in the ocean and wash your feet at the foot wash station before using the outdoor showers. Step into the game room and...
OCEANFRONT Avon - Wahoo Circle – DAWN TREADER, a six-bedroom, seven- and one-half-bath luxury getaway, sits somewhere between idyllic and perfection, where your vacation aspirations drift into reality on a warm Hatteras Island breeze. Perched on...
CANALFRONT Hatteras — Peerless Ln. — Take a private peninsula location, add a dash of impressive vistas, mix in coveted waterfront amenities and what you have is SUNSET CAY, the ideal elixir for reconnecting with yourself, each other, and that...
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...
The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...
Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental...
There's a reason why so many aspiring and professional photographers flock to the Outer Banks. Ocean sunrises, sound sunsets, and miles of quiet wildlife in between create some breathtaking landscapes, ideal for photographers, painters, or plain-old...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — New for 2026! — When it comes to booking the ideal Hatteras Island hideaway, the question shouldn’t be why, but WHY KNOT? This six-bedroom/four-bath home has all the answers encompassed within cavernous...
























