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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CANALFRONT Frisco — Brooks Ct. — Psssst ... want to know a secret? Life does slow down when the world around you is tinged by brilliant sunsets, calming waters and surroundings that inspire laid-back living. Welcome to OUR LITTLE SECRET, a...
- Frisco
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Hatteras — Hatteras Estates — When planning a beach vacation, do you include a balance of rest, relaxation, recreation, and maybe even a little personal reinvention in your future endeavors? An affirmative answer may lead you to the...
- Hatteras
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Farrow Dr. How do you ensure your family vacation is a success? Follow your INTUITION. A long private driveway leads you to the front door where you can step inside and choose from four bedrooms on the first level to appreciate a...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Dr. - Sun, Sand, Surf, and Cinema. ABOVE THE DUNES offers gorgeous ocean vistas from three levels of decks. The crow's nest observation deck provides spectacular expansive vistas of both the ocean and the sound for...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Salvo — Tarheel Ct. — It’s crazy that you didn’t have to search long to find the ideal Outer Banks vacation rental, right? But here it is — LUNASEA — a modern six-bedroom/five-full and one-half-bath home that meets all of...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT - Resort Rodanthe, Unit 15C -Savor the unobstructed vistas from the top-level private deck of TOP NOTCH where you can see the ocean over the dunes. The beach is just a fast walk away on the wide private Resort Rodanthe boardwalk. The...
- Rodanthe
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Resort —For those drawn to the water, whether for its natural inclination to soothe the soul or provide the ultimate enchanted playground, ISLAND STORM obliges with the ideal location to pursue your dream...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - Tucked away in a striking neighborhood, SUNSHINE DAYDREAM is sure to make memories to last a lifetime. You can watch the kids play in the private pool or have a calming moment in the hot tub, appreciating the...
- Rodanthe
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Isle Shores Dr. - - Freshly refreshed with premium upgrades throughout the home, SO RIGHT has impressive sunrises, breath-taking sunsets, a short walk three-min. walk to the beach, a cavernous private pool area with freshly...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates - Endless ocean vistas and extravagant resort amenities combine to make NEPTUNE'S NEST a seaworthy sandcastle your family will return to year after year. Start your sea odyssey with a dip in the shining private...
- Avon
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Sea Oats Dr. Time really does come to a standstill when you cross the bridge or ferry onto Hatteras Island. Slow down and relax, you're at BRIGHTWATERS, just 4 tons from the ocean. Brightly colored walls, blonde-wood...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo — Sand St. — New for 2026! — Welcome to HIDEAWAY EAST, a cavernous 5-bedroom/three full- and two-half-bath beach home where cherished family memories are just waiting to be made! This dog-friendly home ensures no member of...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon – Portside Dr. in Kinnakeet Shores – Feel the handsome soundfront home, BLOWN AWAY. A private sandy beach is all yours, and ideal for windsport enthusiasts, fisherman, and kayakers. Launch your kiteboards, windsurfer, or kayaks...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Appreciate painless living at HI LIFE and gaze at the handsome lake vistas and Pamlico Sound. Don't let the soundside location fool you - the boardwalk across the street provides an simple path to the ocean, just...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...
There's a reason why so many aspiring and professional photographers flock to the Outer Banks. Ocean sunrises, sound sunsets, and miles of quiet wildlife in between create some breathtaking landscapes, ideal for photographers, painters, or plain-old...
Welcome to Otter’s Run, your peaceful soundfront escape tucked away in the gated community of Colington Harbour in Kill Devil Hills. With direct access to the Albemarle Sound right from your backyard, this charming coastal cottage is a dream come...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
