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 - Ocean View Dr. - There will be no FLIP FLOPPIN' after deciding to book this impressive oceanfront home in Avon. With modren furnishings and fashonable decor, this impeccable home is a must for your next Hatteras Island vacation...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Salvo — Black Dog Ln. — Located in a private harborside community, HARBORMASTER’S sound front location is ideal for the whole family. From the moment you step foot on the property, you will be welcomed by spectacular vistas of...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Sunset Drive - Feel the meditative quality of ENDLESS SUNSETS from this alluring home, perched near the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac with direct sound access for kiteboarding and kayaking, within walking distance of Hatteras...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Windlass Ct. — When it’s time to press pause on everyday life, escape to HATTERAS HIDEOUT, a relaxing five-bedroom/three-bathroom perched on a wooded lot in a peaceful cul-de-sac. For those who dream of sinking their toes...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe- Ocean Drive Disengage from business as usual at THE ISLANDER - a cavernous and airy four-bedroom, two full and one-half-bathroom home that sits at the edge of the ocean. With the beach at your doorstep, you won’t have to...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - O'Neal Rd. - You'll appreciate ocean and sound vistas in this impressive semi-oceanfront beach home with direct beach access - located closer to the beach than some oceanfronts! The ground level has a double concrete...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon- Pamlico Court - SEAGATE STATION in private North Avon, was constructed with your every vacation need in mind. The ground level has a carport and dry entry via the four-stop elevator. The first floor features 1 bedroom with twin...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
CANALFRONT Avon - Bonito Rd. - In search of the ideal boating and board sports getaway? The right-outside-your-door canalfront access and vistas from this home will inspire your "CAST'N CREW." Stash your watersports gear in the lockable storage...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — A private location on a safe neighborhood cul-de-sac. 4,000 sq. ft. of well-designed space. Beautiful vistas as far as the eye can see. That’s what we call SOUND LIVING, a seven-bedroom/seven-full and...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Entirely 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...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores Are you looking for a beach home on the lake in Kinnakeet Shores with pretty water vistas, space for the family, a fast 5-min. walk to the beach and walking distance to the grocery store, shopping and eateries...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. Be prepared to be pampered because this elegant one-lot-back home has anticipated your every need. Located on a peaceful, low traffic street, SURF MUSIC sets the standard for beach vacation comfort and...
- Hatteras
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Bluebeard Rd. - Make LOU'S RETREAT your family's favorite beach hideaway. Known by the neighbors as the “Castle home”, it’s just a five min walk from the ocean. Lou’s offers simple beach access with ample ocean and sound...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — NC Hwy. 12 — When finding the quintessential getaway where being one with yourself and your surroundings is essential to realizing your vacation dreams, then ONE is where you belong. Perched high above the dunes on the last...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Waves - Island Pines Dr. - Located only 4 tons from the ocean, this thoughtfully designed home has three separate entertainment areas, including a game room with 7' pool table and wet bar with refrigerator, a den with couch bed , and a...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — W. Sunfish Ct. — The ideal blend of idyllic Cape Cod appeal and Hatteras Island coastal comfort? Yes, please! BEACH DAY RETREAT, a distinctive three-bedroom/two-bath bungalow delivers on both with loads of family-friendly...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Salvo — Wind Over Waves — How would you define the striking life? If it involves surrounding yourself with family and friends in handsome, calming surroundings; experiencing nature’s presence from morning to nighttime; and...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Seashore Blvd. — Settle into one-level living at MARY AND CLEM SEA and find yourself in the middle of Avon, located between both the gentle, shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound and the wide-open Atlantic beaches. This newly...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
With 150 miles of pristine coastline, and some of the East Coast's largest swaths of undisturbed maritime forest, the Outer Banks is a popular destination for nature lovers. As an important spot on America's "Flyway," which is the route that...
Ask any crowd of visiting kiteboarders about Kite Point, and they'll readily give you exact directions to this unmarked but internationally renowned soundside beach. Located in between Avon and Buxton villages abutting the Pamlico Sound, Kite Point...
When most Outer Banks visitors think of Nags Head, they imagine a classic beach town filled with warm sunny days, crashing ocean waves, and miles of beaches, shops, restaurants and all the attractions that inherently come standard with an...