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 – Frisco – Osprey Way – STAR GAZE? Why not, when you can see the star filled galaxies above every nighttime from this sound front home’s two wrap-around decks or from the hammock? Set your sights on expansive sound to ocean...
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — NC 12 Hwy — Just before the sun disappears below the horizon, there’s a warm glow as soft golden hues paint the sky. Some say this phenomenon creates an intimate and magical mood. Perched on the edge of the sound, the...
OCEANSIDE Rodanthe — Dean Ave. — Your passion for the surf is rewarded when you survey the ocean vistas from the top floor of SEPTEMBER SESSIONS and determine that yes, you are exactly where you need to be. This freshly constructed five...
OCEANVIEW Avon - Angelfish Road -Simple access to the beach is just steps away as PARROT'DISE is only 2 tons back from the beach. You'll appreciate the mesmerizing oceanfront view right from the living room or while calming in an Adirondack chair on...
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...
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - Located on a wide, uncrowded beach in exclusive St. Waves, FOREVER WAVES offers gorgeous ocean vistas, a enormous private pool, poolside dining table set, poolside stereo speakers, hot tub and community pool and...
OCEANFRONT Waves - Island Pines Drive - Your own private 5,340 sq. ft. compound right in front of the glimmering Atlantic, you're sure to treasure SEA GLASS. Appreciate beautiful broad ocean to sound vistas and a feeling of openness with an ample...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. Come appreciate this cavernous, handsomely decorated home located only one lot back from the ocean in trendy Hatteras Colony. Just like the classic song, FREEBIRD has everything to provide an memorable...
OCEANVIEW Salvo – Ocean Spray Rd. – Your family will be happy as a FAT GULL at this fun and amenities-filled Hatteras Island beach home. Beach access is just at the end of this peaceful street in south Salvo, and there is nothing finer than...
SOUNDSIDE Avon – Kinnakeet Shores - Tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac, CREATIVE IMAGE is the ideal place for an island vacation. Splash in the private pool, located behind greenery, and eat a picnic lunch on the picnic table or savor a...
OCEAN SIDE Avon — Ocean Isle Estates — Set your sights on clear horizons when you settle into SEA SMOKE, a elegantly appointed six-bedroom/five-full and one-half bath home just a short walk to the community beach boardwalk and the ocean’s...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - Say HI to this beautiful home with private swimming pool, convenient elevator and beach access close by. Featuring 5 bedrooms, you'll find the first bedroom on the first floor with 2 singles joined by a hall...
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Fathom Ct. — New for 2025! — AQUAMARINE, both the color and this five-bedroom/four-full and one-half-bath beauty of a home, evokes feelings of calm and serenity. Here, you will discover a relaxing escape, where the rhythmic...
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Merrimac Ln. - If you've been looking for your own private island escape, then look no further than SALVO VERA. This elegantly decorated modren getaway, a short walk from the ocean, is just what you've been looking for. The first...
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - NC12 - Spend a week appreciating charming sunsets and decadent accommodations with SEA LADY II, located just 2 tons from the side-road walk to the beach. Tucked along the Rodanthe soundfront with a private sandy beach ideal for...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef -Reel in the ideal vacation with a stay at majestic YELLOW FIN. All 4,020 sq. ft. make this home the ideal home for you. Enter using the dry entry for an simple beginning to your vacation with a convenient...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — There aren't many places better to watch the AVON SURF from than this cavernous, modern beach home. A boardwalk to the beach is accessed directly from the property making it a fast and painless trip between the...
SOUNDFRONT Hatteras - Ellwood Ct. - SAIL ON is a huge, bespoke-designed home constructed on a bulkheaded peninsula in Hatteras Village. With its broad vistas of the sound, it simply can't be beat. Appreciate the private pier with 2 boat slips...
October 9, 2025
This year, the Duck Jazz Festival proudly reaches its 16th anniversary, and with it, we unveil our artistic vision:“Duck Grooves: The Sound of Jazz,” is an electrifying celebration of jazz’s dynamic, ever-evolving nature, set...
If you're planning a relaxing day on the beach, a great beach blanket is a must-have piece of gear. We've curated a list of highly-rated beach blankets, each selected for its unique features, quality, and durability. From lightweight, compact...
Overview Vacation days are ahead at Tannin' By The Sea, a Duck Landing oceanfront home with eight spacious bedrooms and panoramic water views. Complete with an oceanside pool, tiki bar, game room, and media room, Tannin' By The Sea is...