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-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates - Your beach vacation awaits at OCEAN ISLE. This cavernous home offers generously sized bedrooms, common areas and decks to make even a huge group feel comfortable. Located just one lot back from the beach...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — 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 can make all that...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Dr. - Sun, Sand, Surf, and Cinema. ABOVE THE DUNES offers impressive ocean vistas from three levels of decks. The crow's nest observation deck provides spectacular expansive vistas of both the ocean and the sound...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Gulls Cry Rd. – Located in a ideal cul-de-sac, GOOD LATITUDE is sure to bring good vibes to your vacation. From the moment you pull into the carport, you will be in vacation mode. Splash around in the pool or appreciate...
SOUND FRONT Avon – Wave hello to your next great windsurfing adventure when you settle into SOUND WAVE, a three-bedroom/two-full-bath home perched right on the water’s edge. From this location on one of Pamlico Sound’s most revered wind sport...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Ocean St - Retreat from your every day grind to SANDY BEACH RETREAT! But there is so much more to this getaway than its direct access to the sandy beach. This impressive oceanfront estate features 8 master bedrooms with huge...
OCEANFRONT – Avon – You’ll be CAROLINA DREAMIN’ after staying in this 4,640 sq. ft. home with 360 degree vistas of the Atlantic to the east, the Pamlico Sound to the west, the National Seashore to the north, and then back to the Atlantic...
OCEANSIDE Waves — Wimble Shores North — When the stars align, a family vacation can leave an imprint of lasting memories. COUNTING STARS is the constellation you’ve been looking for, where warm and comfortable surroundings entice you to hit...
OCEANFRONT Salvo — Colony Drive — Big vacation aspirations call for BIG WEDNESDAY, a five-bedroom/four-full- and one-half-bath home perched on a wide stretch of oceanfront beach where surfing conditions will stoke novices and pros alike. For...
SOUNDFRONT Avon - Albacore Lane - Appreciate plenty of HAPPY OURS at this pretty soundfront home in the heart of Avon, with the wide-open beaches only a short walk away! Expansive water vistas can be appreciated from every level of the home perched...
OCEANFRONT — Greenwood Pl. — Settle into the awe of nature’s presence located in a pristine dune-top perch at SEASHELLA. Outside, the oceanside panorama is salve for the soul. Inside this five-bedroom/three-full and one-half bath, warm...
SOUNDFRONT Frisco - Osprey Way - SOUNDS FRISKY has something for the entire family. This Frisco soundfront bungalow has beachgoers, fishermen and watersports enthusiasts in mind. Take the boardwalk to a white sandy beach and appreciate the cool...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef Discover enchanting beach days and handsome ocean sunrises, while surrounded by opulent amenities worthy of any five-star resort, with a stay at RISING SUN. Begin a busy beach morning with a walk to the ocean, or with...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Drive - Feel the RHYTHM OF THE SEA from the decks of this extravagant Hatteras Island escape. Just across the street from the beach, the ocean vistas are captivating. Located in the heart of Avon, multiple eateries...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Nova Dr . — If clear ocean vistas rising above pristine natural dunes remind you that, for now, no problems need to exist, then the NO PROBLEM bungalow is where you want to be for your next beach hideaway. Pass the convenient...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Wahoo Cir — Don’t be surprised by the waves of emotion you feel when you step into SECOND WAVE. There is a sense of calm and tranquility along with a profound connection to the natural landscape. Perhaps there is a feeling...
OCEANVIEW Buxton - Old Lighthouse Rd. - (Formerly The Playhouse Too) A pleasant short walk to the ocean, BEACH HOME makes your stay on Hatteras Island so much fun! Walk to the most famed surfing break on the east coast, bicycle to the most famed...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - At 6450 sq. ft. this elegant 8 bedrooms and 7½ baths home has an elevator, exercise room, game room, a gourmet kitchen and chic furnishing. TIPSY TURTLE will give you a huge Hatteras Island...
The Outer Banks is comprised of more water than land, as the fragile strips of terrain that make up these North Carolina barrier islands are bordered on all sides by deep blue major bodies of water.
The Outer Banks is rich in history, from the early explorers who first set foot on its shores 400 years ago to the groundbreaking first flight that launched modern aviation. Every community has a story and a resonant heritage, and as a result, the...
Welcome to Cape Point Retreat by KEES Vacations! Note: this area of Buxton experienced erosion in late 2025 removing the pool from the home. The home is still in great condition with excellent views of the Atlantic Ocean. New for 2026: Hot Tub will...
























