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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SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Cross of Honor Way - SUMMER DUCK is located across a peaceful cul-de-sac from the peaceful Pamlico Sound. Savor spectacular vistas of the sound to the west, the pristine Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge to the north...
OCEANVIEW Avon - Ocean Isle Loop -Spend your vacation with MISS CAPE MAY. This elite home, with 4,260 sq. ft. in Ocean Isle Estates offers all the fresh amenities, furnishings and little touches to awaken your family's fond memories of vacations...
OCEANFRONT Frisco - Ship Timbers Rd. With extravagant amenities and impressive ocean vistas from each level, TIDAL TREASURE will quickly become the jewel of your family vacation. All 5,250 sq. ft. of this home has been thought of to elevate your...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Isle Hills Dr. — Wow, just wow. It’s the one word that best describes the 5,200 sq. ft. WINDOWS OVER WAVES, a spectacular seven-bedroom/seven- and one-half-bath vacation home located one block off the ocean. As...
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - W. Dory Rd. - HATTERAS BLAST is appropriately named. You'll have a blast kite boarding, windsurfing, kayaking, bird watching, or just taking in the fantastic unobstructed sound vistas from this handsome home located just 1...
OCEANFRONT Waves - Mac-Oca Ct. - One of the best kept secrets on Hatteras Island. This home sits right on the oceanfront so access to these pristine beaches is right out your back door. Catch some rays on the sundeck, take a soak in the hot tub or...
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. -When you really deserve a secluded vacation, consider this your HATTERAS ESCAPE. Your troubles will feel miles away with a dip in the clear blue private pool, a soak in the close by hot tub and a favorite drink...
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...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Totally Renovated for 2025! — Feel the peak of contentment at DREAM GABLES, an idyllic six-bedroom/five-bathroom escape where your vacation dreams take flight. Located along Hatteras Island's sun-kissed...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo — Ocean St. — Fun fact: just a whiff of lemon can boost your mood and reduce anxiety. Maybe that’s why sipping a thirst-quenching, cool glass of lemonade evokes all those laid-back feels of a carefree hideaway. Loaded...
OCEANFRONT Resort Rodanthe — Escape to the rhythm of the waves at CAPTAIN'S RETREAT, a 2-bedroom/2-full-bathroom condominium where relaxing moments await, enhanced by private decks offering striking sunrises and sunsets over both the ocean and...
SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Dory Road - Just a stone's throw to the sound (10 yards away), where windsport adventures abound. Seductive breezes, legendary sunsets and expansive vistas from the triple-level decks will entertain spectators of all ages. This...
SOUNDSIDE Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Stunning ocean vistas delight all who stay in SURFER'S DELIGHT. For a home on the sound side of Avon, this home has an ocean view better than some homes on the oceanside of the village. The beach is just about a...
OCEANSIDE Avon – Sandfiddler Ln. –Discover your own slice of heaven at the EDGE OF THE WORLD, a home that envelopes you in a comfortable, coastal warmth. Knotty pine walls lending a nostalgic appeal seamlessly coexist with all the modern...
OCEANFRONT Waves- Sea Isle Hills Dr. Luxury and comfort are the hallmarks of this cavernous oceanfront home. This four-level flagship gives you the space for huge gatherings and privacy when you need it. You enter the home from the double driveway...
SOUNDFRONT Avon - Bluefish Ct. - At the end of an intimate cul-de-sac, WINDS UP is the final ideal vacation home. A few steps from the sound with a private dock for windsurfing and watersports, you’re surrounded by water and nature. You won’t...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive – LA DOLCE VITA offers the sweet life indeed, where families can surround themselves with everything they need to make their vacation dreams and desires come true. Located just steps from the beach, this...
OCEANSIDE Salvo — Merrimac Ln. — New for 2026! — Recently constructed in 2025, BELLA SALVO ensures your family vacation is really impressive, starting with a five-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath coastal getaway where treasured memories are...
Head south over the Marc Basnight bridge, or take the Hatteras / Ocracoke ferry from Ocracoke Island, and you'll land on the shores of Hatteras Island.
Forget Hawaii and California - on the East Coast, the best place for surf is on the Outer Banks, and this region is renowned as one of the best surfing destinations from New York to Florida. Surfers from all over the country and the world flock to...
A great choice for that perfect Outer Banks vacation. Spend your days relaxing on the beach or lounging by the pool. Have morning coffee on the dune deck while watching the sun rise over the beautiful, blue Atlantic Ocean. This very comfortable...
























