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 - Step inside this inviting home through the dry entry where an all-level elevator awaits you and your belongings. Just like its namesake, CRAB LOUIE is delightfully satisfying at 5,050 sq. ft. . You can start...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
CANAL FRONT Hatteras – Slash Creek Condos, Unit E7 Daydreams of heaven come to fruition with this two-bed/two-and one-half-bath home in the modren Slash Creek Community. Perched on the top floor, BAY DREAM BELIEVER features vistas of both sunrises...
- Hatteras
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2.5 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
OCEANFRONT Hatteras – NC Hwy 12 – Ocean or Sound? Why not both! With its perch on one of the narrowest stretches of Hatteras Island, HATTERAS COMFORT eliminates the need to narrow your choices as to how you want to spend your vacation. The...
- Hatteras
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean Isle Loop – Who doesn’t hear “Walking on Sunshine” — that 80’s homage to happiness —without feeling the same? This same-named 5,638 sq. ft. eight-bedroom/seven-full and three-half-bath home will not only...
- Avon
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Jollie Rd. - You’ll leave a piece of yourself in I LEFT MY HEART IN AVON. This home is an ocean front property with two levels of decks to see every bit of the shining ocean beauty on your vacation. Access the game room through...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras – NC Hwy. 12 – BELLAVUES features pretty unobstructed vistas of both the ocean and sound from the splendid decks that extend from every room, both front and back. This nine-bedroom, nine - and two-half-bath home is ideal for...
- Hatteras
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - This is the ultimate prime oceanfront location in Avon! The ocean is your backyard in this five bedroom, four full bath home in Kinnakeet Shores! Conveniently located, you can walk to the grocery store, multiple...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 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
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Escape into luxury and simple-living when you stay at elegant BALI WIND. Your family will appreciate the personal touches found throughout the home including the island-themed bedrooms. The home is only a...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Thalassa Ave. - Dive right into an oceanfront vacation that’s calming, rejuvenating and HEAVEN, TOO. Appreciate broad ocean to sound vistas and a feeling of openness with an ample supply of natural light. You’ll adore the...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Salvo - Rampart St. You'll want to "STAY" at SURF DOGS, with a cavernous great room with cathedral ceilings, tile floor, and living area with sizable flat screen TV/DVD with surround sound. The handsome, modern kitchen has plenty of...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
CANALFRONT Avon - S. Albacore Ln. - Bask in the AFTERGLOW of the gorgeous sunsets from the decks of this brightly decorated home. With under-home storage for watersports gear and direct access to the sound from the property from the private dock...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Buxton - Rocky Rollison Rd. - On a clear day you can see forever, or at least as far as Avon from the smartly refreshed SOUNDS GOOD, a four-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home perched on Pamlico Sound. Ideal for both watersport...
- Buxton
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Vista Dr. — If having your head in the clouds on a sunny beach surrounded by your favorite people sounds like the ideal vacation, then MOTHER OF WAVES is the ideal place to hit pause and let it happen. Perched on the...
- Waves
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. - This home is the ideal spot for your family vacation. There's something for everybody in the open-floor-plan oceanfront home. Wake up in the morning to the brilliant ocean-side sunrise. Appreciate cooking in the...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Fifth St. - At the end of a long drive, there aren't many places you'd rather relax than at SALVOASIS BY THE SEA, this well-appointed beach home just one lot back from the beach and close to an ORV ramp. Start your vacation...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Sea Oats Dr. - SANDY BRITCHES is full of surprises for your next vacation. Take a dip in the private pool or walk to the painless beach access only 4 tons away. When you are done at the beach, stow your gear in the huge...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65...
Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.
For bird lovers, the Outer Banks is hard to beat. This delicate chain of barrier islands is not only home to dozens of different native shorebirds, but also thousands of migrating birds who make a rest stop on the Outer Banks every year. Add to this...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr - BLUE WAVES was made for calming. Savor a anxiety-complimentary day out by the shining private pool, complete with a tiki bar with a mini refrigerator, sink, and ice machine, where you have room to host the...
- Waves
- 8 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms