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 — NC Hwy. 12 — Gather your quiver, wax your board, and bring multigenerational families and friends together for a surf session at SOUND SESSION. There’s room for everybody to come together and prepare for a day on the...
- Rodanthe
- 10 Bedrooms
- 11 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 Hatteras – Gray Eagle Rd. – Dive into an memorable island experience at OCEAN'S EDGE, a meticulously maintained oceanfront gem located in Hatteras Village. This elegant four-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home presents a ideal...
- Hatteras
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon – Portside Dr. in Kinnakeet Shores – Located in the charming Kinnakeet Shores community, WAHOOWA! is waiting for you. This ten-bedroom home has everything you need for a ideal soundside vacation. Kick your shoes off on the...
- Avon
- 10 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Waves — Sea Isle Hills Dr. — In spite of trying to find a reason to continue your search for a vacation rental, IN SPITE OF OURSELVES just may make you stop right here. Located nearly equal distance from both the ocean and Pamlico...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo — Sand St. — New for 2026! — Welcome to HIDEAWAY EAST, a cavernous 5-bedroom/three full- and two-half-bath beach home where cherished family memories are just waiting to be made! This dog-friendly home ensures no member of...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Croaker Ct KINNAKEET RETREAT provides the best of both oceanfront convenience with great value! Walk directly from the home over the dune to the beach and appreciate a day of sun and surf. Return to a exhilarating rinse int he...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Spaciousness, comfort and carefree living rule at SEA QUEEN, a seven-bedroom/six-full and one-half bath home located just steps from the ocean’s edge. Build castles in the sand before returning to your...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Resort — Let a whisper of serenity envelope you at ISLAND MIST, a four-bedroom/four-full and one-half bath coastal escape where inspiration is found in every sunset’s gorgeous palette or in the thrill of...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — A Hatteras Island vacation SHORE SOUNDS GOOD - especially at this elegantly maintained home on a lake in the heart of Avon. Two docks for fishing, crabbing or launching kayaks to paddle in the lake offer a...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Avon – Sandfiddler Ln. –Discover your own slice of heaven at the EDGE OF THE WORLD, a home that envelopes you in a comfortable, coastal warmth. Knotty pine walls lending a nostalgic appeal seamlessly coexist with all the modern...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Let the grandiose staircase on the front of SELAH welcome you to your dream 5,200 sq. ft. Hatteras Island vacation. Unique features mark this gorgeous home like the brick wall which surrounds the stone-laid...
- Salvo
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Farrow Dr. How do you ensure your family vacation is a success? Follow your INTUITION. A long private driveway leads you to the front door where you can step inside and choose from four bedrooms on the first level to appreciate a...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Dr. - Sun, Sand, Surf, and Cinema. ABOVE THE DUNES offers handsome ocean vistas from three levels of decks. The crow's nest observation deck provides spectacular expansive vistas of both the ocean and the sound for...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Avon - Wahoo Circle - Stunning MIRAMAR, and just two tons from the ocean, is where vacation dreams come true. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac, MIRAMAR offers ocean vistas and access nearly as good as oceanfront. The first level features a...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — It’s time to trade your backyard for a beach towel; carpools for carefree days, and memos for memories. Yes, it’s ABOUT TIME, a four-bedroom/three-full and one-half-bath home that can make all that...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Salvo — Merrimac Ln. — New for 2026! — Freshly constructed in 2025, BELLA SALVO ensures your family vacation is really handsome, starting with a five-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath coastal getaway where treasured memories are...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Avon – Sailfish Lane – Smell the sea and feel the sky, indeed, when you settle INTO THE MYSTIC, a three-bedroom/three-bath home located just steps from the sandy Atlantic shore. Freshly refreshed and soothingly calm, this home is the...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...
Outer Banks vacationers may come for the gorgeous beaches, but often they come back again and again for the attractions and activities off the sand. Because of the Outer Banks' mixture of natural landscapes and historical attractions, one of the...
Many newcomers to the Outer Banks find the best way to delve into the local history, scenery and culture is via a tour, and luckily the Outer Banks has a world of different tours available. Vacationers can take to the sea, skies, or the land for an...
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