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 Salvo – Hattie Creef – Much like its tentacled namesake, SQUID ROW will make you feel instantly at home. Settle into this getaway with six master bedrooms, six full and three half-baths, and spectacular picture-ideal sunrise and...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Frisco - Both the ocean and sound vistas are priceless with a vacation at handsome and accommodating SAND DOLLARS. Set the suitcases in the dry entry, as you start your vacation off right with a fast walk to the beach, or even better...
- Frisco
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
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...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras by the Sea Set your sails WINDWARD for a marvelous vacation experience. Located in exclusive Hatteras Island Estates steps from the beach, this 5,800 sq. ft. premier home features elegant ocean vistas, roomy rooms...
- Hatteras
- 9 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Avon - Hatteras Lane -Imagine yourself JUS' CHILLIN' on the decks of this striking 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 3,830...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo- Colony Dr. Gather the family together and treat them to a dream vacation at A BEACH DREAM. This generously sized home features impressive ocean vistas, a huge private pool with stereo speakers, an 8-person hot tub, a three-story...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon – Kinnakeet Shores — “Unwind, relax and appreciate” declares the sign over the deck slider in AVON ANCHOR MANAGEMENT, a three-bedroom/three-bathroom home that gives you every reason and opportunity to do just that. Perched...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Summerplace Dr. — While SHOREHOUSE does indeed sit at the edge of the ocean, this 4,859 sq. ft., seven-bedroom/seven-full and two-half-bath home is desired for its fresh, modern style, comfort, and family-friendly amenities...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Drive — Along with your bags, pack your sense of adventure, your joy for discovery and your want to go with the flow when you head to LIVIN THE DREAM, a beautiful 5,000-square-foot, seven-bedroom/five-full and...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - CAPE WINDS will thrill guests of all ages with pools for both adults and little ones, a toasty hot tub, gas and charcoal grilles, Tiki bar and generous outdoor furnishings set in a roomy and handsomely...
- Rodanthe
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Moore Way The ocean is calling and HARD-A-LEE is waiting for you! Take a swim in the shining oceanfront pool and soak up the Hatteras sun. Refresh with a stop at the tiki bar before taking your drink to the hot tub and watch your...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — Book your Hatteras Island adventure at SEA CREATURE, This soundside home is located beside a gorgeous lake on the soundside of the island. Beach access is a short walk from the home and ocean and sound vistas...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Rampart Street - Savor the sweet days of summer at SUMMER BREEZE and have not a care in the world. This 3,230 sq. ft. bespoke-constructed home in Salvo is located just four tons from the beach with access at the end of the...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
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...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Live Oak Ct - This splendid soundfront getaway is ideal for taking in the vistas and experiencing the ultimate SUNSET WATCH. After a busy day of kiteboarding, take a invigorating dip in the private pool with your very own Tiki Bar...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo — S. Sunrise Ct. — Perched on pristine, protected shoreline with vistas that go on forever in any direction, the 5,200 sq. ft. SEA MONKEY is the type of vacation home that captures the imagination as well as the memories...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo — Spritsail Ct. — You don’t have to be a Jimmy Buffett fan to be a parrot head, someone who loves the laidback tropical lifestyle replete with good times, good friends, good drinks, and good vibes. THE PARROT HEAD INN...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Welcome to CHEERIO, a spectacular oceanfront home with spectacular expansive vistas and painless access to a impressive beach, representative of the Outer Banks at its very best. The ground level is home to the...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
October 9, 2025
Welcome to the 33nd Annual Parade of Homes. On behalf of the Outer Banks Homes Builders Association (OBHBA), we are thrilled to invite you to our much anticipated 33rd Annual Parade of Homes! Get ready to begin a journey of inspiration and...
The prestigious Whalehead in Historic Corolla has been a dominant attraction to Corolla visitors since it was renovated and opened to the public in 2002. As part of the Historic Corolla Park, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla serves as a northern...
Fantastic outdoor spaces await at this three-story, three-bedroom home in Salvo, ideally situated a quarter-mile stroll from the beach. Spend your days sharing breakfast on the screened porch, gathering for lunch at the picnic table on the shaded...
- Salvo
- 3 Bedrooms
