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 Waves — NC Hwy. 12 — New for 2025! — As the sun dips below SOUND BOUND, the sky ignites in a pretty display of crimson and gold. This evening spectacle fuels dreams of tomorrow: a cloudless canvas, gentle breezes, and the ideal...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE — Avon — Lakeside Dr. — A ideal blend of casual elegance and modern sophistication, MOMMA'S PEARL is a gorgeous resort getaway that will transport you to a place far away from daily cares and pressures to a place of renewed...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Tarheel Court - PERFECT 10 makes ideal sense for your next family vacation! The 10-bedroom floorplan features nine master suites (eight kings, one bunk) and top-of-the-line amenities inside and out. This home can't be beat...
- Salvo
- 10 Bedrooms
- 10.5 Bathrooms
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 handsome sense of place. Eight master bedrooms, with an...
- Salvo
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Frisco - Sandpiper Drive - LEAVE OF ABSENCE leaves nothing to be desired. Starting with the private swimming pool, beach access, and calming 6 person hot tub, your vacation will be filled with fun and relaxation! When you enter the home...
- Frisco
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — When the dog days of summer have you yearning for the beach, lead your pack to PAWS IN THE WATER, a five-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home perched on the ocean’s edge. Enhanced by the natural elements of...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Avon — Pamlico Ct. — If contentment had its own jingle, it just might be THE SOUND OF SUNSHINE, a brand new four-bedroom/four- and two-half-bath home that offers the harmonious balance you seek in a vacation hideaway. Sitting close...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — A picture of blue matching the ocean it faces, SOUTHERN EXPOSURE is the kind of vacation home that immediately makes you feel you’ve made the right pick for your family. The seven bedroom/five-and...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Dune Loop - This classic COTTAGE ON THE DUNES, in the roundhouse style, is located at the exclusive south end of Avon, with its own private boardwalk to the beach (shared only with the home next door), and expansive vistas...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Avon — Ocean Isle Estates — Life is a breeze when you settle into AVON SEA BREEZE for your Hatteras Island vacation, as this handsomely refreshed seven-bedroom/six-full and two-half-bath home has everything you need to entirely...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Salvo — Farrow Dr. — New for 2025! — When the sun emerges from the point where the sky meets the sea, the promise of a new day is full of memories to be made at HORIZONS, a six-bedroom/four- and two-half-bath home located just...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Ocean Drive - You will appreciate the vistas from this handsome home, located just one lot back from the beach. Beach access is fast and simple, and calming on the decks is divine. Take a short walk to the Rodanthe...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Summerplace Dr. Surf your way to fun and relaxation with a vacation at POINT BREAK. This cute home just one lot from the ocean, features a private pool area that is ideal for hanging out or kicking back. Inside, the...
- Hatteras
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd — BOOKING for 2026! — The sun is shining, the waves are calling, and your dream family vacation starts here. BEACH BABIES is a roomy, fresh, and smartly upgraded oceanfront getaway designed to bring...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr.- SEADUCTION is certain to entice you to want to stay here forever. Everything you will need to complete your vacation fantasy has been considered. The entry level features a bedroom with 1 set of bunk beds and a...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe — Resort Rodanthe, Unit 12B — Feel waves of gratitude and overwhelming satisfaction when you arrive at SURFER’S CORNER, a two-bedroom/two-bath condo that centers your soul and vacation dreams in Rodanthe. This...
- Rodanthe
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
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...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Farrow Drive Live THE HI LIFE in this elegant oceanfront home. Its opulent furnishings, fresh appliances and thoughtful amenities will elevate your vacation experience. Start your vacation off right in this 4,680 sq. ft. home...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
October 18, 2025
(+ more dates)Bring your friends and family to celebrate the arrival of fall at Island Farm! Every Saturday in October, Island Farm will host its 14th annual Pumpkin Patch event, taking place on October 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M. Admission for...
It's easy to see why vacationers fall in love with Carova. Located almost literally off the Outer Banks map, while other towns along the barrier islands of North Carolina grew and developed over the decades and became popular East Coast tourism...
Discover the perfect vacation escape at Dune View in Kill Devil Hills, NC, centrally located at milepost 9.7. Immerse yourself in the serene oceanside ambiance, only 150 yards or so from the beach and within walking distance of the 8th Street Beach...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
