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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SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - NC Hwy. 12 - The seafarers of the old world looked to AEOLUS, the Greek divine keeper of the winds to safely guide them home. Avid kite and windsurfers will certainly share the same reverence when they discover this Outer Banks...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Loop - Luxury at its best. 5,070 sq. ft. .Top of the line amenities. Entertaining conveniences and rich decor throughout the home - inside and out. Across the peaceful street from the beach with handsome ocean...
SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Turtle Ct. - WINDY DAZE is extraordinary living. Every detail was thought about in the 5270 sq. ft. home. The first floor features a game room with pool table, kitchenette with refrigerator, TV/DVD, stereo, half bath and...
OCEANSIDE Avon — Marlin Dr. — If handsome ocean vistas, simple access to the beach, and an inviting coffee shop within walking distance sounds like the ideal trifecta, then SEA BISCUIT - AVON is the home for you. Located in a striking and...
SOUND SIDE – Avon Located on a peaceful sound side street, TROPICANA CABANA, a three-bedroom/two-bath home, is ideally poised for the Hatteras Island vacationer desiring to be near the action. Placed within painless access of shopping, fishing...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean Isle Loop — Awarded the Builder’s Excellence Award as part of the 2024 Outer Banks Parade of Homes! — The calming qualities of the color blue are undeniable, which is why when your eyes align on ocean and sky, you...
OCEANVIEW Avon - Dolphin Lane - Three stories of fun and sun can be found in this whimsical beach home with vistas of ocean and sound, located just a short walk from the boardwalk beach access. Spend lazy days in the hammock on the deck, or soak...
CANALFRONT Frisco – Blackbeards Ct. – Cozied up near the end of the peaceful Brigands' Bay neighborhood, L’ESCAPE is the ideal week hideaway. Pull up under the home and unload your car, feeling the breeze off the canal. A private 25’ dock...
SOUNDFRONT Hatteras - Ellwood Ct. - SAIL ON is a sizable, bespoke-designed home constructed on a bulkheaded peninsula in Hatteras Village. With its broad vistas of the sound, it simply can't be beat. Savor the private pier with 2 boat slips...
SOUNDSIDE Rodanthe - NC Hwy 12 - This semi-soundfront home is located next door to Aeolus #165 on Windy Point, one of North Hatteras' best kiteboarding/windsurfing sites. It has direct sound access, and the shore is only 60 yards away. Inside you...
SOUNDFRONT Avon, Island Creek Resort — Let your cares drift and good vibes flow as you settle into ISLAND BREEZE AVON, one of just 16 homes in a peaceful community with a communal connection to water. Launch both your watercraft and your dreams...
OCEANVIEW Avon — Due East Dr. — We see you. You’re ready for a family vacation intent on calming, restoring and re-connecting; a place to gather together and hit the pause button as one. Please meet SEA YOU SOON, a five-bedroom/four-full and...
OCEANFRONT Avon - Angelfish Rd. - You don't have to wait for the stars to align themselves to savor this AQUARIUS. The beautiful landscaping offers a warm greeting. There are three bedrooms (1 master with queen), and a second bath off the hallway...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — New for 2025! — It’s time to trade your backyard for a beach towel; carpools for carefree days, and memos for memories. Yes, it’s ABOUT TIME, a four-bedroom/three-full and one-half-bath home that...
OCEANFRONT Salvo – Hattie Creef Landing Ct. – Live out your grandest vacation dreams in SPLASH MANSION, a impressive 7,500-sq.-ft. home designed to exemplify luxury living with a beautiful sense of place. Eight master bedrooms, with an...
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Windlass Ct. — Cue the sighs. As soon as you arrive at RISK IT 4 DA BISCUIT, you’ll feel the serenity of contentment inspire you to slow down and simply be present. Whether that means seizing the moment on a kiteboard or...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Hatteras Ln. – Find yourself jammin’ to an island vibe at BEACH JAM’N, a four-bedroom/two-bath home that inspires a carefree spirit from sunrise to sunset, both of which you can experience from a freshly added upper...
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...
More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...
Avid Outer Banks Surfers and sightseers alike are familiar with Old Lighthouse Beach, a stretch of sand in the heart of Buxton that was once the sight of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Convenient and renowned for its good shelling and great waves...
2025 Updates: Remodeled Kitchen and Top Level En-suite Bath. Find your Hidden Treasure at this beautiful 8 bedroom home that makes for a spacious environment for your family to sprawl out and enjoy your OBX vacation. Surround yourself with lovely...
























