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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SOUNDSIDE Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Sensational ocean vistas delight all who stay in SURFER'S DELIGHT. For a home on the sound side of Avon, this home has an ocean view better than some homes on the oceanside of the village. The beach is just...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - Take a break from your busy life and relax at SURF’S UP RODANTHE. Float around the private pool or sit back on the pool area seating. Watch the pool from the screened porch or savor the air conditioning...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - Immerse yourself in the serene natural beauty of one of the nation's most beloved coastal destinations. Wrapped in 180-degree protected ocean vistas and miles of white sand beach surrounded by pristine conserved...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon - Fathom Ct. - This handsome home located in Kinnakeet Shores has access to all of the community amenities including pool, tennis courts and sound access. You will begin to fathom all that this home has to offer when you see the...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hatteras Colony – If getting away from your daily cares is what you hope to achieve with a Hatteras Island holiday, then TJ’s HIDEAWAY holds the key to your vacation dreams. Settled on a peaceful beachfront that provides a...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Waves – Island Pines Dr. — FUN FACTORY is not just a beach home; it's a sanctuary for those who crave relaxation and memorable memories where every moment is an opportunity to embrace life to the fullest. Freshly constructed in a...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Totally Renovated for 2025! — Feel the peak of contentment at DREAM GABLES, an idyllic six-bedroom/five-bathroom escape where your vacation dreams take flight. Located along Hatteras Island's sun-kissed...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Rodanthe — Sea Oats Dr. — New for 2026! — Welcome to WAVE BREAKER, where the moment you step inside, you'll feel the gentle ebb and flow of the tide reflected in every detail of this five-bedroom/three-bathroom oceanside getaway...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Salvo — Tarheel Ct. — It’s crazy that you didn’t have to search long to find the ideal Outer Banks vacation rental, right? But here it is — LUNASEA — a modern six-bedroom/five-full and one-half-bath home that meets all of...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo – Wimble Shores Dr. – Your stay at OSPREY will top any vacation you’ve experienced, so don’t delay and book now! This bungalow is more than meets the eye. Lean back in the bubbly hot tub and let your worries steam away, or...
- Salvo
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon-Dune Way Unlike castles in the air, this SANDCASTLE is real. Step inside the first floor where you will find a huge queen bedroom suite with deck access, Intelligent TV, and a impressive ocean view. There is a full bath on this level...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
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
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Wimble Shores North - Great vacations begin at WHIT'S END…a semi-oceanfront island hideaway just one lot back from the ocean. Appreciate unique amenities, cavernous areas, and ocean vistas from every room! Unwind in the...
- Waves
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
CANALFRONT Avon — Shallow Point Dr. — Formerly Just Askin — New for 2026! — Welome to BELLE VIE, your pretty life on the water. Step inside this comfortable, four-bedroom/three-bath canalfront getaway and instantly feel the calm you’ve...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Askins Creek Dr. - See the ocean from a unique VANTAGE POINT in this home with many modern and comfortable features. Unwind and appreciate a movie in the den with home theater system, or escape for a bit of peaceful time in the...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Dr. - SEA WINDS, located in Avon's beautiful Kinnakeet Shores, just one lot back from the ocean affords great ocean view with simple access to the beach just across the street. Start your family vacation in the...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 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 refreshed...
- Rodanthe
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon – Kinnakeet Shores – When birds of a feather vacation together, there’s no better place to nest than SPARROW’S TREEHOUSE, a rare Hatteras home encircled by a natural privacy barrier of indigenous trees. Above the treetops...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
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...
Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) may be considered one of the Outer Bank's newest crazes to hit the water, but the sport itself is actually centuries old, originating in the Hawaiian and Polynesian Islands as an easy-going mode of transportation from...
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores —MERTLE COVE is tucked away amongst the oaks of Kinnakeet Shores is this splendid home on the lake with vistas of the sound and ocean. Upon arrival, take a dip in the private pool to let your cares melt away. An...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms