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 Waves - Thalassa Ave. - Dive right into an oceanfront vacation that’s calming, rejuvenating and HEAVEN, TOO. Appreciate broad ocean to sound vistas and a feeling of openness with an ample supply of natural light. You’ll appreciate...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Frisco - Tide's Edge Road - Twin Home: This is one of two nearly identical 6,450 sq. ft. sizable homes on the same road. Rent one or both for your group – ideal for accommodating huge-scale get-togethers, multi-generational families...
- Frisco
- 9 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — NC Hwy. 12 — Just before the sun disappears below the horizon, there’s a warm glow as soft golden hues paint the sky. Some say this phenomenon creates an intimate and magical mood. Perched on the edge of the sound, the...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Tarheel Court - Dream a big dream for vacation this year. Dream of grandiose Atlantic vistas and opulent surroundings. Dream of nine master bedrooms with private baths and sizable screen TVs. Dream of a gourmet kitchen, real...
- Salvo
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Moore Way The ocean is calling and HARD-A-LEE is waiting for you! Take a swim in the shining oceanfront pool and soak up the Hatteras sun. Refresh with a stop at the tiki bar before taking your drink to the hot tub and watch your...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Turtle Ct. The striking sunsets you'll see from this sizable, finely-appointed home will take your breath away! Stay at FIRE ISLAND and appreciate all of the activities the Outer Banks has to offer including community sound...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Pompano Drive — This attractively priced bungalow is a trendy favorite for charming couples, windsurfers, fishermen and anyone else seeking a peaceful home away from home. With unspoiled natural land on both sides, SERENITY...
- Avon
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Salvo – Wind Over Waves – Easing into your vacation is like a day at the beach at SPITTIN’ KITTY, a seven bedroom/seven full- and one-half-bath home located in an modren community of gracious homes that share a 100-foot pier and...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Salvo — Tarheel Ct. — On a clear day you can see forever from OCEAN’S 10, the aptly named ten-bedroom/ten-full and one-half-bath home that is equally adept at hosting multigenerational families, friend groups and special events...
- Salvo
- 10 Bedrooms
- 10.5 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Avon — Sunfish Ct. — From the moment you set your eyes on JUST BLINK, you’ll know this sweet three-bedroom/two-bath bungalow will be the source of many fond vacation memories for you and your family. Freshly refreshed and soothingly...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Avon - Ocean Isle Estates - Vacation has never been so calming as one spent in VACATION MEDITATION. This roomy home is located just two tons from the ocean and features many extravagant amenities, both indoors and out. Enter the lower...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Hatteras — Sutton Pl. — Formerly Mahalo — Settle into SEMPER SUN, a four-bedroom/three-bathroom freshly-constructed home that sits just four tons from the beach, close to Hatteras Village’s many eateries, shopping, and marinas...
- Hatteras
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Sea Haven Dr. - When it comes to vacation fun, the sky is the limit at OCEAN HI - tucked away on a peaceful side street and just steps from the beach, which is only one lot away. You can start your vacation with a dip in...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — S. Beachcomber Dr. — Discover your own island escape, a slice of heaven straight out of a Jimmy Buffett novel. SALTY PIECE OF LAND, a four-bedroom/five-full and one-half bath home offers the ideal family getaway or a...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5.5 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 cavernous, modren, and smartly upgraded oceanfront getaway designed to bring...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — There aren't many places better to watch the AVON SURF from than this cavernous, modern beach home. A boardwalk to the beach is accessed directly from the property making it a fast and painless trip between the...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Outer Banks vacationers may come for the gorgeous beaches, but often they come back again and again for the attractions and activities off the sand. Because of the Outer Banks' mixture of natural landscapes and historical attractions, one of the...
Avid Outer Banks Surfers and sightseers alike are familiar with Old Lighthouse Beach, a stretch of sand in the heart of Buxton that was once the sight of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Convenient and renowned for its good shelling and great waves...
The southernmost attraction on Hatteras Island is Hatteras Inlet, and fishermen, mariners, beachcombers, and island lovers all know this area of the Outer Banks shoreline very well. Located approximately half mile past the edge of the populated...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - GA Kohler Ct - As blue as a cloudless sky, CASA DEL SOL evokes serenity with a symphony of breaking waves. Rise with sun or gaze at the stars on one of the open or covered oceanfront decks or simply wander to the ocean...
- Rodanthe
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms