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 Avon - This coastal getaway located in Avon offers a calming escape by the ocean. CAKE BY THE OCEAN, featuring 5 bedrooms and three full baths, is located amidst protective dunes and is dog friendly, as up to three of your furry friends...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Vista Dr. — If having your head in the clouds on a sunny beach surrounded by your favorite people sounds like the ideal vacation, then MOTHER OF WAVES is the ideal place to hit pause and let it happen. Perched on the...
- Waves
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Farrow Shores - Be prepared for an memorable vacation experience. CASA AZUL raises the standard in oceanside island homes. Semi-oceanfront with ocean vistas and direct beach access, this piece of heaven in Salvo has a...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Let the sizable staircase on the front of SELAH welcome you to your dream 5,200 sq. ft. Hatteras Island vacation. Unique features mark this enchanting home like the brick wall which surrounds the stone-laid...
- Salvo
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — What’s better than a million dollars? A priceless family vacation at OH BEHAVE!, a pristine five-bedroom/four-full and two-half-bath home. Oh Behave! is located just steps away from the beach boardwalk...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon, Island Creek Resort — Let your cares drift and good vibes flow as you settle into ISLAND BREEZE AVON, one of just 16 homes in a peaceful community with a communal connection to water. Launch both your watercraft and your dreams...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Salvo - Sunset Drive - Life sure is GRAND at this soundside delight. The lockable watersports storage and the fact that the home is just steps away from the shared boardwalk to the sound makes GRAND BANKS a marvelous home for watersports...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Waves - Island Pines Dr. - Bring the whole team to this cavernous first-class getaway. With eight bedrooms and first-class amenities, COACHES COVE is one of Hatteras Island's biggest and brightest stars. Cool off in the private pool or...
- Waves
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. -When you really deserve a secluded vacation, consider this your HATTERAS ESCAPE. Your troubles will feel miles away with a dip in the clear blue private pool, a soak in the close by hot tub and a favorite drink...
- Waves
- 8 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Wahoo Cir — Don’t be surprised by the waves of emotion you feel when you step into SECOND WAVE. There is a sense of calm and tranquility along with a profound connection to the natural landscape. Perhaps there is a feeling...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SEMI-SOUNDFONT Salvo — Wind Over Waves — Whether your want is to slow your pace or fuel an adrenaline rush, you can embrace the journey at RIDE LIKE THE WIND, a seven-bedroom/seven full- and one-half-bath home to fulfill your vacation dreams...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Waves - Island Pines Dr. - It's PLAY TIME and there's plenty of fun for all ages at this home with ocean vistas, this impressive home features wrap around deck space, a pretty dining gazebo, pool, calming porch daybed, and a 6-person hot...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Waves - North Wimble Shores - The lure of the sea, the sun, the sand, and the appeal of Hatteras Island are SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE, and this enchanting home sets them all off to full advantage with two oceanside decks and impressive vistas...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon- Gull's Cry Rd. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac in Avon, this home with direct beach access offers some of the best ocean vistas to be found. The first level has four bedrooms with oceanfront deck off two bedrooms, two baths, and...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Waves — NC Hwy. 12 — As the sun dips below SOUND BOUND, the sky ignites in a impressive display of crimson and gold. This evening spectacle fuels dreams of tomorrow: a cloudless canvas, gentle breezes, and the ideal conditions to...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Live the LIFE AQUATIC at this Hatteras Island beach hideaway. Breathtaking beauty is seen through the great room windows that reach to the sky. Morning coffee has never tasted better than when seated at the café...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Tarpon Dr. — HIGH TIDES, GOOD VIBES is a gorgeous place for your family to settle into the rhythm of calming and rejuvenating. This home is attractively located near the sound for spectacular sunset vistas, and only a...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates - Endless ocean vistas and extravagant resort amenities combine to make NEPTUNE'S NEST a seaworthy sandcastle your family will return to year after year. Start your sea odyssey with a dip in the shining private...
- Avon
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
October 17, 2026
The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...
The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65...
Vacationers will notice a handful of sailboats at every local Outer Banks port, either saddled up to the docks or breezing across the harbor, en route to the nearest sound for a cruise, or to the continent-spanning Intracoastal Waterway to continue...
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Tarpon Dr. — HIGH TIDES, GOOD VIBES is a gorgeous place for your family to settle into the rhythm of calming and rejuvenating. This home is attractively located near the sound for spectacular sunset vistas, and only a...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms