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 Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. - Vacation in a home constructed for royalty. Step aboard a feat of architectural artistry, a coastal getaway crafted to evoke the grandeur of a seafaring legend. From the moment you arrive at QUEEN ANNE’S...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Nova Drive - Set on a huge, private lot with a sizable dune separating it from the road and merely steps from a wide beach, this OCEAN LADY will soothe your soul. With 4 bedrooms, this split-level home is ideal for two modest...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon – Kinnakeet Shores – Open all of your senses to the natural beauty of Pamlico Sound from THE KINNAKEET RETREAT, a three-level home that surrounds you in opulent comfort in a magnificently pristine and secluded location. This...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon – Weakfish Dr. – When the sun sinks below the horizon beyond WINDY POINT, the sky bursts into a kaleidoscope of red and orange hues. The evening light show colors the imagination with what lies ahead for tomorrow: a cloudless...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Beacon Rd. . You’ll be ALWAYS DREAMING of this cavernous six bedroom home just steps from the beach and offering beautiful ocean vistas from the top two levels. Savor watching the waves break against a gorgeous sunrise just...
- Rodanthe
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Let your worries float away with the tide at DRIFTING DUNES. Located on a rather street in Avon, your family will appreciate the oceanfront vistas and access from this classic beach bungalow. Unwind poolside...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Durant Station Condo, Unit 311 — It’s a rare thing when an oceanfront location reveals both sunrise and sunset vistas, but SUNSET CORNER magnificently obliges with a wrap-around balcony to take in the dual delight...
- Hatteras
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - SUMMER SURFER provides an broad living area and with its location just one lot back from the ocean, summer surfing is closer than ever. Take a dip in the private swimming pool, and even appreciate it at...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Landing - HATTERAS SEADUCTION will Sea-duce you with impressive vistas, Mediterranean stylings and bespoke decor. Unwind in the private pool area with 8-person hot tub, or play in the bottom level game room with...
- Hatteras
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon - Fathom Ct. - This alluring 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
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 enormous enough for stowing watersports gear. Take...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Feel a sense of blissful tranquility at NAUTICAL BY NATURE, a five-bedroom/four-bathroom home that inspires families to forge memories through shared laughter, adventures, and cherished moments. With a...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - Great Hatteras Island vacations are adored at MORNING STAR. This alluring home overlooking a beautiful lake in Waves is just a short walk from the beach, with beach access at the end of the peaceful street. Also...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 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, chic, and smartly upgraded oceanfront getaway designed to bring...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Blue Sea Rd. - Wow! Welcome to your own, private mini resort in the much-coveted Mirlo Beach area! Just steps from miles of peaceful, secluded beach, the Pea Island Nature Reserve, and located on a private drive...
- Rodanthe
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Dune Loop - This classic COTTAGE ON THE DUNES, in the roundhouse style, is located at the exclusive south end of Avon, with its own private boardwalk to the beach (shared only with the home next door), and expansive vistas...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - FOREVER SUNSHINE and memorable moments can be found at this attractively-decorated beach home located across a peaceful cul de sac from the beach, with the convenient community boardwalk just one lot away...
- Waves
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef When it comes to a vacation filled with opulent amenities that rival any five-star resort, the sky's the limit at spectacular SHOOTING STAR. This shining 6,130 sq. ft. sandcastle features four levels of indulgent...
- Salvo
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
While several of the Outer Banks' most popular sports seemingly flew onto the scene in the past decade or two, like kiteboarding or stand up paddle boarding (SUP), windsurfing has been drawing water sports lovers to the North Carolina coast for...
Forget Hawaii and California - on the East Coast, the best place for surf is on the Outer Banks, and this region is renowned as one of the best surfing destinations from New York to Florida. Surfers from all over the country and the world flock to...
Located just South of Salvo proper, the Salvo Day Use Area provides a peaceful haven for families, beachgoers, and watersports lovers. This park offers the perfect backdrop for taking in the Outer Banks' rich history and natural beauty. Everyone may...
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe- Ocean Drive Disengage from business as usual at THE ISLANDER - a cavernous and airy four-bedroom, two full and one-half-bathroom home that sits at the edge of the ocean. With the beach at your doorstep, you won’t have to...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms