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 - Croaker Ct KINNAKEET RETREAT provides the best of both oceanfront convenience with great value! Walk directly from the home over the dune to the beach and savor a day of sun and surf. Return to a invigorating rinse int he outdoor...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Landing -Remarkable SEVEN COUSINS COTTAGE - a work of art, inspired by classic Hatteras architecture - offers broad spaces and every convenience. At this 7,000 sq. ft. bungalow, your family will savor a restorative...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Dean Ave. -Closer to the ocean than many oceanfront homes, tales of the high seas and striking vistas will be told forever after a stay at OCEAN’S LORE. Take a dip in the pool or lounge poolside outside this gorgeous home...
OCEANVIEW Avon - Between Pamlico Court and NC 12 - Make an epic journey of your own this year by reserving ODYSSEY II. This home is only 2 tons back from the ocean, only 1 lot south of 12 miles of pristine National Seashore and near to a...
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Drive This oceanfront getaway, located in the premier St. Waves Community, is the ultimate home for families with 4 master suites and two dormitory style rooms, each with a double and two twin beds, for kids or teens...
OCEANFRONT Avon- Ocean View Dr. This home has more than WINDOWS TO THE SEA, your family will adore calming to the sounds of the sea on the two levels of wraparound decks with plenty of seating and accessible by multiple sliders. The first level of...
SOUNDFRONT Buxton — NC Hwy 12 — Feel complimentary as a bird when you settle into THE ROOST, a five-bedroom/five- and one-half-bath home with nothing between it and a private sound beach except a lush, forested ridge. While the thicket of trees...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Landing -Tucked away in the secluded Hatteras Landing community with uncrowded beaches, shopping, eateries and a museum just a short walk away, HATTERAS HI'D AWAY is a true island find. Amazing location which boosts...
OCEANVIEW Waves - North Wimble Shores - The lure of the sea, the sun, the sand, and the appeal of Hatteras Island are SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE, and this enchanting home sets them all off to full advantage with two oceanside decks and impressive vistas...
SOUNDSIDE Salvo - North Sand Dollar Ct. - Make your dreams come true at DREAMER’S LANDING. Grille up a meal while the kids splash around in the pool. Or, comfortable up inside in the game room and watch a movie on the TV or spend the time...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Live the LIFE AQUATIC at this Hatteras Island beach hideaway. Breathtaking beauty is seen through the great room windows that reach to the sky. Morning coffee has never tasted better than when seated at the café...
OCEANFRONT Frisco - Tide's Edge Road - Twin Home: This is one of two nearly identical 6,450 sq. ft. grandiose homes on the same road. Rent one or both for your group – ideal for accommodating huge-scale get-togethers, multi-generational...
OCEANFRONT Salvo — Colony Dr. — Kick back and leave your work and cares back home. You deserve a rest, and there's no better place to appreciate your break than A BEACH SONG. The ground level has a concrete drive, carport, ground level deck and...
CANALFRONT Avon - Bonito Rd. - BONITO LANDING offers the ideal amenities for the kiteboarding, kayaking and fishing enthusiast in the family. In addition to its peaceful location and striking vistas, it is just a fast walk to the beach and an even...
OCEANFRONT Avon- Kinnakeet Shores Come on down to the CROSSROADS. This towering, 5,130 sq. ft. , four level home will reel you in with broad ocean vistas from multiple gathering areas as well as all the amenities the modern vacationer expects. The...
Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...
Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...
Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Sailfish Ln. – Find A SEA JEWEL in the middle of Avon at this semi-oceanfront home. With three levels of outside decking, vistas of the ocean and of sea oats swaying in the breeze are close. The first level of the home...





















