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!
Find the perfect Surf or Sound Realty rental home.
OCEANFRONT Frisco - Sandpiper Drive - If your family is looking for the ideal nesting place for vacation this year, look no further than LOGGERHEAD. Access to the beach from this home is rather painless with very little dune to cross. Three levels...
- Frisco
- 8 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Buxton - Old Lighthouse Rd. - You'll be one step closer to heaven in this one-of-a-kind, spectacular oceanfront getaway. DUNE CRAB is not packed with bedrooms, at 4,484 sq. ft. ; it was designed for you to find your own space, indoors...
- Buxton
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE — Avon — Lakeside Dr. — A ideal blend of casual elegance and modern sophistication, MOMMA'S PEARL is a striking resort getaway that will transport you to a place far away from daily cares and pressures to a place of renewed...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Castaway Ct. — New for 2025! — Your ticket to heaven awaits at PARROT POINTE, a seven-bedroom/six-and one-half bath home that fronts a peaceful cul-de-sac and backs the sanctuary of Pamlico Sound. Bring your extended family...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Waves — Sea Isle Hills Dr. — In spite of trying to find a reason to continue your search for a vacation rental, IN SPITE OF OURSELVES just may make you stop right here. Located nearly equal distance from both the ocean and Pamlico...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Buxton — Tower Circle Dr. — Colors that evoke the sea, design that delights in the details, and unique touches that remind you that pampering is something we can all use a little more of is why BRIGHT AS THE SUN is the ideal home to...
- Buxton
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — NC Hwy. 12 — Gather your quiver, wax your board, and bring multigenerational families and friends together for a surf session at SOUND SESSION. There’s room for everybody to come together and prepare for a day on the...
- Rodanthe
- 10 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Pamlico Ct. – With ocean to sound vistas, SECOND WIND AVON will give you the vacation boost you need. This home is located in the idealistic north end of Avon and is a short walk to the beach. Appreciate the salty air on...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Ct. — New for 2025! — Let the sun rise one extraordinary day after another at ISLAND DAWN, a four-bedroom/four- and one-half-bath home in the peaceful community of Island Creek. Begin your journey toward...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - This premier dog-friendly oceanfront home is just steps from the beach and offers the full list of amenities: Private Pool, Hot Tub, Elevator, Theater Room with traditional theater seating, Game Room...
- Rodanthe
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. -SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. - Vacation in a home constructed for royalty. Step aboard a feat of architectural artistry, a coastal getaway crafted to evoke the grandeur of a seafaring legend...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon-Dune Way Unlike castles in the air, this SANDCASTLE is real. Step inside the first floor where you will find a sizable queen bedroom suite with deck access, Intelligent TV, and a gorgeous ocean view. There is a full bath on this...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Waves - Sea Vista Ct. Vacation with SOUTHERN GRACE at this beautiful country bungalow on the lake on Hatteras Island. A convenient carport greets you, providing covered storage for your beach and watersports gear and a dry entry into the...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Frisco — Hatterask Dr. — Appreciate quality family time and create a legacy of memories at K-SEAS LEGACY, a three-bedroom/two-bathroom home located just three tons off Frisco’s enchanting wide beach. A paved driveway offers shaded...
- Frisco
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
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...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Vista Dr. — If having your head in the clouds on a sunny beach surrounded by your favorite people sounds like the ideal vacation, then MOTHER OF WAVES is the ideal place to hit pause and let it happen. Perched on the...
- Waves
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - SUMMER SURFER provides an broad living area and with its location just one lot back from the ocean, summer surfing is closer than ever. Take a dip in the private swimming pool, and even appreciate it at...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef - Let your vacation expectations reach new heights against the back drop of miles of blue ocean vistas, with a stay at striking 5,820 sq. ft. MOONSHINE. Outside, you can savor long sunny days at the beach, or...
- Salvo
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
October 18, 2025
The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...
Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental...
Overlooking turquoise waters, this Hatteras home boasts plenty of room for you and your loved ones. Fun in the sun is inevitable with access to a private pool and hot tub at your fingertips! When you aren't hanging out in your own outdoor oasis...
- Hatteras
- 6 Bedrooms
