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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SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — Chicamacomico Ct. — SOUND DANCE enfolds guests into its captivating surroundings and invites them to embrace the peaceful serenity of Pamlico Sound’s impressive natural landscape. Whether you come here to fish...
- Rodanthe
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - It’s JAMAICAN ME HAPPY just describing this 4,130 sq. ft. home to you. It will be JAMAICAN you HAPPY to vacation in it! The fun begins as soon as you arrive and escape to the outdoor entertaining...
- Rodanthe
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Beacon Rd. . You’ll be ALWAYS DREAMING of this roomy six bedroom home just steps from the beach and offering beautiful ocean vistas from the top two levels. Appreciate watching the waves break against a striking sunrise just...
- Rodanthe
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Sand St. - With the Atlantic waves just a fast, sandy walk away, it's time to succumb to A REEL ADDICTION. Savor the private pool or relax in the hot tub while listening to your favorite coastal tunes over the Bluetooth®...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
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...
- Rodanthe
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. - Go CAROLINA COASTIN' this year in this enchanting home just one lot back from the ocean and a short walk to shopping, eateries and world-class watersports. The ideal size for a modest group, this home...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — A picture of blue matching the ocean it faces, SOUTHERN EXPOSURE is the kind of vacation home that immediately makes you feel you’ve made the right pick for your family. The seven bedroom/five-and...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Ocean Dr. - Bedecked in both modern coastal appeal and wrap-around verandas that reveal spectacular expansive vistas, DECKED OUT lives up to its name in every possible way. Sitting just a block off the ocean, this...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Pompano Drive — This attractively priced bungalow is a fashionable favorite for charming couples, windsurfers, fishermen and anyone else seeking a peaceful home away from home. With unspoiled natural land on both sides...
- Avon
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Atlantic Dr. - If a vacation soaked in ocean and sound vistas sounds tempting, look no further than PROMISE KEPT. Located just 3 tons away from the Rodanthe Pier, simple access to the beach on a state maintained paved road ...
- Rodanthe
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — NC Hwy 12 — New for 2026! — The ocean blue + golden sun = AQUA SOL, a 10-bedroom/10-full and one-half-bath home that is equally adept at hosting multigenerational families, friend groups, and special events like...
- Hatteras
- 10 Bedrooms
- 10.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon – Kinnakeet Shores — “Unwind, relax and savor” declares the sign over the deck slider in AVON ANCHOR MANAGEMENT, a three-bedroom/three-bathroom home that gives you every reason and opportunity to do just that. Perched on a...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 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
OCEANFRONT Frisco — Sandpiper Dr. — Some vacation homes have amazing vistas. Others have handsome, soaring spaces. A few have a defining feature that inspires the stories you will retell for many years to come. BEAGLE BY THE SEA is the rarity...
- Frisco
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive – LA DOLCE VITA offers the sweet life indeed, where families can surround themselves with everything they need to make their vacation dreams and desires come true. Located just steps from the beach, this...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — South Beach Ct. — Make a splash with your friends and family when you book SPLASH LANDING, an definitely impressive home that fulfills every vacation whim or want. Settle into this six-bedroom/six- and two-half-bath home...
- Hatteras
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Let your worries float away with the tide at DRIFTING DUNES. Located on a rather street in Avon, your family will adore the oceanfront vistas and access from this classic beach bungalow. Unwind poolside in...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Frisco — Robin Lane — Located near the serene shoreline, a striking 1926 beach bungalow offers a haven of nostalgic allure amidst a sea of modern homes. At MS. CHARLOTTE’S PLACE, rustic appeal meets modern convenience as antique...
- Frisco
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
While several of the Outer Banks' most popular sports seemingly flew onto the scene in the past decade or two, like kiteboarding or stand up paddle boarding (SUP), windsurfing has been drawing water sports lovers to the North Carolina coast for...
Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...
Beach canopies and umbrellas create shade, lower ambient temperatures and block UV rays on hot, sunny Summer days. Sitting under the canopy of a quality beach umbrella can make the difference between comfort and sweltering. When choosing an...
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Windlass Ct. — Cue the sighs. As soon as you arrive at RISK IT 4 DA BISCUIT, you’ll feel the serenity of contentment inspire you to slow down and simply be present. Whether that means seizing the moment on a kiteboard or...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms