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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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...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Waves - Lela Ct. - SOUND EFFECT is a waterman’s dream! Savor wind, waves, sand, and memorable sunsets. Kiters and windsurfers can launch directly from the private 130 feet of newly upgraded grassy sound front, enough space to lay...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — Cross of Honor Way — SUNSET COVE provides you with that idyllic slice of private soundfront that delivers the treasured tranquility you seek. With vistas that go on forever, this striking eight bedroom/eight- and...
- Rodanthe
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 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
SOUNDFRONT Waves – Lela Ct. – Like a hard-core kite surfer, LV 2 KITE masters the ultimate balancing act, appealing to both thrill-seekers and young families who view its perch on the sandy beach and gentle waters of Pamlico Sound as the...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Farrow Shores - Be prepared for an memorable vacation experience. CASA AZUL raises the standard in oceanside island homes. Semi-oceanfront with ocean vistas and direct beach access, this piece of heaven in Salvo has a...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Wimble Shores North - This is the ideal beach home for you if you want a huge master bedroom on the great room level that lets you go to sleep looking out over the sand dunes and features a sliding door to the deck and an upsized...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
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...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Dr. - Sun, Sand, Surf, and Cinema. ABOVE THE DUNES offers gorgeous ocean vistas from three levels of decks. The crow's nest observation deck provides spectacular expansive vistas of both the ocean and the sound for...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Galleon Dr. - The owners of this home are constantly updating with new features and personal touches and keep the home looking like new. Whether you are splashing in your own private pool, appreciating the poolside tiki...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Cross of Honor Way - This playful bungalow with spectacular vistas, comfortable decor and thoughtful amenities will fill your every vacation need. Among the many extras you'll find at SALTY DAWG are an all-weather entry...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Austin Rd. - Ocean vistas from this home are striking and visible from each level! And the beach is just a min. away. Relaxation awaits at this home located just across from the ocean. Pull into the driveway, unload your...
- Hatteras
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Resort Rodanthe — Escape to the rhythm of the waves at CAPTAIN'S RETREAT, a 2-bedroom/2-full-bathroom condominium where calming moments await, enhanced by private decks offering beautiful sunrises and sunsets over both the ocean and...
- Rodanthe
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Juliann Court - With a secluded soundfront location and striking soundfront vistas, WINDY is a breath of fresh air. If the family forecast calls for plenty of evenings outdoors, you’ll appreciate the broad under home area and...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - O'Neal Road - Be the 1st to catch the sun and surf at 1st WAVE, a luxury home boasting wide ocean frontage that will make you feel like #1! Located on a peaceful cul de sac, this attractively decorated home lends a boutique hotel...
- Waves
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
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...
- Salvo
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon- Ocean View Dr. This home has more than WINDOWS TO THE SEA, your family will adore calming to the sounds of the sea on the two levels of wraparound decks with plenty of seating and accessible by multiple sliders. The first level of...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 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
Many newcomers to the Outer Banks who are browsing the local restaurants, shops and area attractions online or in the local guide books notice an interesting addition to the standard address. Besides the typical business name, street name, street...
Swimming is a local sport that never goes out of style on the Outer Banks, and with literally miles of ocean and sound waters to paddle around, there's no shortage of refreshing locales to enjoy a dip. Vacationers will find they have their choice of...
You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...