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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OCEANVIEW Avon - Hatteras Lane -Imagine yourself JUS' CHILLIN' on the decks of this spectacular beach home in the middle of Avon within walking distance of shopping, eateries and of course the beach. A cavernous game room welcomes you into this...
OCEANFRONT Buxton - South Tower Circle - This roomy and comfortable home is a PURE JOY for sizable family groups. Appreciate great vistas of the lighthouse, just a short bicycle ride away. The steps to the beach and convenient outside showers...
OCEANVIEW Buxton — Tower Circle Dr. — Colors that evoke the sea, design that delights in the details, and unique touches that remind you that pampering is something we can all use a little more of is why BRIGHT AS THE SUN is the ideal home to...
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Bluebeard Rd. - Make LOU'S RETREAT your family's favorite beach hideaway. Known by the neighbors as the “Castle home”, it’s just a five min walk from the ocean. Lou’s offers simple beach access with ample ocean and sound...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Sand St. - Plan a playful vacation this year in BEACH PLAY. Frolic in the private swimming pool or a soak-tired muscles in the bubbly hot tub. Dry off on the new pool chairs and take in the Hatteras sun. The first level of the...
SOUNDFRONT Avon - South Albacore Lane - Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac, PENGUIN POINT, a three-bedroom/two-bath home, is conveniently located within painless access of Avon’s shopping, fishing, watersports access, and more. You’ll adore the...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — South Beach Ct. — Make a splash with your friends and family when you book SPLASH LANDING, an definitely gorgeous home that fulfills every vacation whim or want. Settle into this six-bedroom/six- and two-half-bath home...
OCEANSIDE Waves – Sea Isle Hills Dr. THE BEACH HOME IN WAVES is an adorable beach home just a short walk from the beach with access just at the end of the street. Your family will appreciate the tasteful beachy décor and fresh luxury package. The...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. -Whether you are looking for a vacation during the summer, or seeking to extend your summer to another season, you'll find all the amenities you need at this enchanting home, just a short walk from the ocean and...
OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. - There is no confusion here, WAVES DAZE is the beach home for your family vacation. Pull the car into the shaded parking with dry entry and step into the cavernous game room with pool table, wet bar with...
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Cross of Honor Way - 2nd WIND is the only home in Mirlo Beach with its own private sandy soundfront beach, ideal for kids's wading and exploring in safety without the worry of big waves. Unwind, recharge and rejuvenate in this...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates - Your beach vacation awaits at OCEAN ISLE. This cavernous home offers generously sized bedrooms, common areas and decks to make even a huge group feel comfortable. Located just one lot back from the beach...
OCEANFRONT – Avon – You’ll be CAROLINA DREAMIN’ after staying in this 4,640 sq. ft. home with 360 degree vistas of the Atlantic to the east, the Pamlico Sound to the west, the National Seashore to the north, and then back to the Atlantic...
CANALFRONT Hatteras — Peerless Ln. — Take a private peninsula location, add a dash of impressive vistas, mix in coveted waterfront amenities and what you have is SUNSET CAY, the ideal elixir for reconnecting with yourself, each other, and that...
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Otter Way - Prevailing Wind Drive up to this roomy beauty, park under the home, enter through the all-weather entrance, and get ready to savor. The first level features a game room with pool table and wet bar with full-size...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Welcome to CHEERIO, a spectacular oceanfront home with spectacular 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...
OCEANVIEW Waves – La Waves Dr. – Sure to impress your family, JUST BEACHY has something for everybody to get the most out of their stay. Perched on a peaceful street in the heart of Waves, bring your group to the beach, lounge by the pool, or...
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - This roomy, attractively appointed home on the Atlantic shore is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate in uncompromising comfort. The paved carport at the entry level leads to a game room complete with air...
Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway...
On the Outer Banks, it's easy to throw in a little education in with a vacation filled with fun, adventures, and new explorations.
There's a reason why so many aspiring and professional photographers flock to the Outer Banks. Ocean sunrises, sound sunsets, and miles of quiet wildlife in between create some breathtaking landscapes, ideal for photographers, painters, or plain-old...























