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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SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Dolphin Lane – Time has a way of standing still at SANDS OF TIDE, a pretty three-bedroom/three-bathroom home located just across the dunes from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Savor the cozy bungalow feel of this home...
SOUNDFRONT Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — That BEAUTIFUL SOUND you hear is the deep sigh of contentment that escapes when you first lay eyes on this majestic 4,500 sq. ft. six-bedroom/six- and one-half-bath waterfront home. Everything on your...
OCEANSIDE Salvo - Rampart St. You'll want to "STAY" at SURF DOGS, with a cavernous great room with cathedral ceilings, tile floor, and living area with enormous flat screen TV/DVD with surround sound. The handsome, modern kitchen has plenty of...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef Take a well-deserved TIME OUT in this handsome oceanfront getaway located in the southern end of Salvo in the exclusive Hattie Creef estates. Jump into your vacation in the private swimming pool with constructed-in...
CANALFRONT Avon - Bonito Road -It’s a breeze to find your vacation rhythm at SUMMER WIND, an ideal getaway for those who feel a close connection to the water. That’s because this four-bedroom/four full- and one-half-bath home sits right on the...
SOUNDFRONT Avon – Bluefish Ct. – If you are looking for a sound reason to commit well-earned vacation time to days of windsurfing, nights of stargazing, and moments of pure bliss inspired by glorious water vistas, then ULTRA SOUND is it...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Welcome to CHEERIO, a spectacular oceanfront home with exceptional expansive vistas and simple access to a striking beach, representative of the Outer Banks at its very best. The ground level is home to the private...
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - New for 2025! - Let TRANQUIL WAVES sweep your worries away and dive into effortless vacation bliss! This five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath heaven is your ticket to relaxation, entertainment, and a treasure...
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe — Featured in “Nights in Rodanthe” If a home could elicit 1,000 sighs, it would most certainly be INN AT RODANTHE, the iconic setting for the movie “Nights in Rodanthe” starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane, based on...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Sea Oats Dr. Time really does come to a standstill when you cross the bridge or ferry onto Hatteras Island. Slow down and relax, you're at BRIGHTWATERS, just 4 tons from the ocean. Brightly colored walls, blonde-wood...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras Village- Lighthouse Rd. COAST ON INN to this charmingly decorated home, only five mins. from Hatteras Landing fishing, shopping and dining. One lot back from oceanfront in Captain's Beach subdivision, guests are treated to...
CANAL FRONT Frisco — Discover roomy one-level living at HATTERAS HAYVEN, a hidden gem located in peaceful Frisco’s Village at Salt Creek. From its creekside location, this three-bedroom/two-bath home offers direct sound access via a private...
OCEANFRONT Avon – Kinnakeet Shores – While the wild, natural beauty of Hatteras Island inspires the imagination, THE SANDLOT enthralls it, with its effortless ability to create family memories that linger long after you leave. Perched on the...
OCEANVIEW Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Amenity selection, fine furnishings and convenient location have come together to create a striking composition at MEDLEY PARADISE. Located in the heart of Avon, you can walk to the grocery store, shopping and...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - Discover your own private TROPICAL PARADISE at this island vacation home. Pull up past the tropical landscaping, step up into the home, and ride with your suitcases in the elevator. You might prefer to...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Escape Rd. Come for a visit at ISABEL'S RETREAT and savor handsome ocean vistas and painless beach access. The kids are sure to appreciate the ground level game room with full size arcade game, table hockey, TV/DVD...
SOUNDFRONT – Frisco – Osprey Way – STAR GAZE? Why not, when you can see the star filled galaxies above every nighttime from this sound front home’s two wrap-around decks or from the hammock? Set your sights on expansive sound to ocean...
CANALFRONT Avon - Cobia Way - SUN KIST is ripe with amenities and conveniences that make for a sweet vacation experience. The concrete driveway and carport lead to an under-home laundry room that is huge enough for stowing watersports gear. Take the...
October 18, 2025
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...
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...
Overview Situated on the ocean's edge, Kokomo 7 is a beautiful Outer Banks home that promises a serene and relaxing beach vacation experience. This unique design perfectly showcases dune and water vistas, so guests can rise and shine to...