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 — NC Hwy. 12 — Oceanfront or soundfront? Pool or surf? Sunrise or sunset vistas? When you think a vacation home can’t have it all, 2 FOR 1 proves otherwise. Located at one of the narrowest points on Hatteras Island, this...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Welcome to MYSTIC WIND an oceanfront getaway in Avon's Kinnakeet Shores that is tailor-made for beach lovers, offering unparalleled convenience for a memorable summer hideaway. Start your day with a casual walk...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 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 beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean, PURA VIDA shares...
- Avon
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Drive -Feel great vacation memories of LA VIDA LOCA. You'll have your own private swimming pool for family fun, shaded hot tub just for calming, and convenient cabana half bath close by. The village offers a...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Wahoo Circle - Panoramic ocean and sound vistas abound from your top floor well-equipped kitchen, dining and great rooms. Unwind and appreciate the cavernous decks loaded with comfortable furnishings. Unwind in the hot tub...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Frisco — NC Hwy. 12 — The power of nature to calm, heal and inspire are always in play at SOUND GARDEN, a brand new five-bedroom/five-full- and two-half-bath home located within the lush landscape of coastal Pamlico Sound. On an...
- Frisco
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Loop - Luxury at its best. 5,070 sq. ft. .Top of the line amenities. Entertaining conveniences and rich decor throughout the home - inside and out. Across the peaceful street from the beach with striking ocean...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - NC Highway 12 - Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, CASABLANCA is the oceanfront property you want to walk into. A pet-friendly vacation home with a private boardwalk to the beach, this 5-bedroom/5-bath...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon — N. Albacore Lane — Wind and kite surfers know that it’s all about finding the right place at the right time to revel in their soul-freeing sport, which is why you’ll want to sail into that sweet spot at LE SPOT. This...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves- Sea Isle Hills Dr. Luxury and comfort are the hallmarks of this cavernous oceanfront home. This four-level flagship gives you the space for enormous gatherings and privacy when you need it. You enter the home from the double...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl — With striking vistas that stretch from Avon’s famed pier to the iconic sound side sunsets that can be seen from its top deck, 1 TO SEA promises both panoramas and memories that will last a lifetime. The...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — BOOKING for 2026! — The sun is shining, the waves are calling, and your dream family vacation starts here. BEACH BABIES is a roomy, fresh, and smartly upgraded oceanfront getaway designed to bring...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Hatteras Ln. – Find yourself jammin’ to an island vibe at BEACH JAM’N, a four-bedroom/two-bath home that inspires a carefree spirit from sunrise to sunset, both of which you can experience from a freshly added upper...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo – Monitor Ln. – Located in the Colony Community of Salvo, this beach box home is ideal for your summer vacation. You’ll always feel at home at SAL’S HOME. Ample gravel parking in the front of the home means you can invite...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe — Resort Rodanthe, Unit 12B — Feel waves of gratitude and overwhelming satisfaction when you arrive at SURFER’S CORNER, a two-bedroom/two-bath condo that centers your soul and vacation dreams in Rodanthe. This...
- Rodanthe
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Dr. - Sun, Sand, Surf, and Cinema. ABOVE THE DUNES offers gorgeous 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
OCEANFRONT Frisco - Sandpiper Dr. - SURF'S UP at this statuesque oceanfront beach escape with unique floorplan. A line-up of oceanfront bedrooms await most members of your event along with multiple gathering and entertainment options. Begin on the...
- Frisco
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — A dream catcher’s circular shape symbolizes the uninterrupted flow of life as the moon sets and the sun rises each day. Now close your eyes and imagine a place that inspires you to thrive to a similar...
- Hatteras
- 9 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
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...
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...
Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.
OCEAN SIDE Salvo - Jolly Roger Rd. - The crown jewel of your next vacation is sure to be this SUMMER PALACE. Conveniences abound, starting with the clear blue private swimming pool and an inviting hot tub.For indoor entertainment, you can getaway...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms