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 Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. Your GREAT EXPECTATIONS will be met at this impressive 5,800 sq. ft. oceanfront home with a floorplan designed to provide privacy to the bedrooms and roomy comfort to your stay. Located on a peaceful street...
- Hatteras
- 9 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - CAPE WINDS will thrill guests of all ages with pools for both adults and little ones, a toasty hot tub, gas and charcoal grilles, Tiki bar and generous outdoor furnishings set in a roomy and gorgeously...
- Rodanthe
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe – Mirlo Beach – There’s no better place to soothe the soul than at BEACH THERAPY, a freshly refreshed eight-bedroom/seven-full and one-half-bath home just steps away from both ocean and sound and worlds away from...
- Rodanthe
- 8 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Resort Rodanthe — New for 2025! — Escape to the rhythm of the waves at CAPTAIN'S RETREAT, a 2-bedroom/2-full-bathroom condominium where calming moments await, enhanced by private decks offering pretty sunrises and sunsets over both...
- Rodanthe
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Frisco — Robin Lane — Located near the serene shoreline, a appealing 1926 beach bungalow offers a haven of nostalgic allure amidst a sea of modern homes. At MS. CHARLOTTE’S PLACE, rustic appeal meets modern convenience as antique...
- Frisco
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Escape into luxury and simple-living when you stay at handsome BALI WIND. Your family will savor the personal touches found throughout the home including the island-themed bedrooms. The home is only a...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Ocean Street - Cavernous at 4,770 sq. ft. , the huge common areas and bedrooms, and top-of-the-line finishes separate this home from the rest. The property has a privacy fence and is located at the end of a peaceful street on the...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
CANAL FRONT Frisco — Captains Ct. — Rustic appeal abounds in BOXLEY HOME, a three-bedroom/two-bathroom home that offers a calming setting in Brigands' Bay, a bicycle-friendly neighborhood known for its canal “streets.” Bring your...
- Frisco
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Blue Sea Rd. - Wow! Welcome to your own, private mini resort in the much-coveted Mirlo Beach area! Just steps from miles of peaceful, secluded beach, the Pea Island Nature Reserve, and located on a private drive...
- Rodanthe
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - New for 2025! - Let TRANQUIL WAVES sweep your worries away and dive into effortless vacation bliss! This five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath heaven is your ticket to relaxation, entertainment, and a treasure...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Fourth St. - Evoke old memories of past Outer Banks vacations with BEACH MUSIC's classic Hatteras architecture and painless-going appeal. Spend lazy afternoons calming by the shining private pool or savor an evening soak in the...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - There are plenty of private deck spaces to savor the best vacation at PRIVASEA BEACH. Ease back into the hot tub on the pool deck while your family splashes in the pool. The glistening Pamlico Sound is visible...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Frisco - Bayside Ct - Savor serene, striking beauty at PARADISE POINT. This calming getaway offers nearly 50,000 sq. ft. of peaceful landscape, extending into the Pamlico Sound for privacy and solitude. The home is conveniently accessible...
- Frisco
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Rd. - Sister Home: This is one of two nearly identical homes sitting beside each other – rent one or both for your group. Or if this home is already rented for your week, take a look at its sister home 836...
- Hatteras
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - This cavernous, elegantly appointed home on the Atlantic shore is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate in uncompromising comfort. The paved carport at the entry level leads to a game room complete with...
- Rodanthe
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 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
OCEANFRONT Waves – Sea Isle Hills Dr. – Appreciate the salty sunny days and the starry serene nights at HATTERAS JACK. A fenced-in pool area is the ideal place to start your vacation. Take a dip in the pool, soak in a bubbly hot tub, tan on...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon- Gull's Cry Rd. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac in Avon, this home with direct beach access offers some of the best ocean vistas to be found. The first level has four bedrooms with oceanfront deck off two bedrooms, two baths, and...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
October 9, 2025
This year, the Duck Jazz Festival proudly reaches its 16th anniversary, and with it, we unveil our artistic vision:“Duck Grooves: The Sound of Jazz,” is an electrifying celebration of jazz’s dynamic, ever-evolving nature, set...
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) may be considered one of the Outer Bank's newest crazes to hit the water, but the sport itself is actually centuries old, originating in the Hawaiian and Polynesian Islands as an easy-going mode of transportation from...
This attractive home is right across from the Avon Pier and just down the street from the community pool - exactly what you've been hoping to find for a long and rejuvenating getaway to Avon! The living room is tastefully dressed in lots of...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
