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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SOUNDFRONT Avon — Windy Ln. — Set your vacation dreams and aspirations AFLOAT ON WINDY LANE (formerly South Wind), a five-bedroom/four-full and one-half-bathroom home overlooking the Pamlico Sound, a world-class kiteboarding, windsurfing and...
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Cross of Honor Way - This playful bungalow with spectacular vistas, comfortable decor and thoughtful amenities will fill your every vacation need. Among the many extras you'll find at SALTY DAWG are an all-weather entry...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. You won't see another home like THE SCRUFFY PELICAN on Hatteras Island. This unique octagonal home on the oceanfront will delight any discriminating vacationer. Chic coastal style welcomes you with painted board...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras – The tide may ebb and flow, but time has a way of standing still at TIME AND TIDE, a elegant cedar shake home perched on Hatteras Island’s pristine seashore and located in a peaceful cul de sac neighborhood. This...
OCEANVIEW Avon — Ocean Isle Estates — Life is a breeze when you settle into AVON SEA BREEZE for your Hatteras Island vacation, as this handsomely refreshed seven-bedroom/six-full and two-half-bath home has everything you need to entirely...
SOUNDSIDE Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Don't wait to book your date with CAPTAIN'S BELLE. Located in family friendly Kinnakeet Shores, start your vacation off right with a walk to the beach via the convenient boardwalk across the lake, just one lot...
OCEANVIEW Frisco - Hatterasman - Embrace the serenity and immerse yourself in the tranquility of SEA BISCUIT, a four-bedroom, five-full-bath bespoke designed home tucked away on a tree-lined street, yet conveniently walkable to the Atlantic Ocean...
OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores Everyone's winning at WINFINITY with its impressive ocean vistas and painless beach access. The huge concrete drive and carport provide parking for multiple cars and the 1st level dry entry accepts convenient...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Entirely Renovated for 2025! — Feel the peak of contentment at DREAM GABLES, an idyllic six-bedroom/five-bathroom escape where your vacation dreams take flight. Located along Hatteras Island's sun-kissed...
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 roomy, modren, and smartly upgraded oceanfront getaway designed to bring...
OCEANFRONT Waves - Thalassa Ave There is no reason to draw a line in the sand when choosing a resort home for your family’s next beach vacation. That is because LAUGHING GULL LANDING requires no compromise — everything you want in a restorative...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. - You'll think it's ALMOST PARADISE AT SALVO from the moment you arrive and smell the cool ocean air. The oceanfront swimming pool beckons as you unload your things into the bedroom level, conveniently located on the...
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...
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — Freshly constructed for 2025! — It doesn’t take much for the avid kite and windsurfer to experience the sheer joy of gliding across the shallow waters of Pamlico Sound ... some wind, some waves, and a lavish getaway to...
OCEANVIEW Hatteras – Slash Creek Rd. – Vacation is always a enjoyment when you stay at SAILOR’S DELIGHT. With all level decks, spectacular vistas, and plenty of parking, this home is sure to delight everybody. Laze around in the fenced-in...
OCEANSIDE Salvo - Colony Drive - Let your SOULSHINE this year at this striking home in peaceful Salvo village, with convenient beach access just a few mins. walk from the home. Park in the deep, shaded carport and unpack your body boards and hot...
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 simple with very little dune to cross. Three levels of...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Landing Escape to USQUAEBACH, a grand 4,780 sq. ft. home on the tip of Hatteras Island and surrounded by 320-degree vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound. Lovingly reimagined by new owners, guests will...
October 9, 2025
Welcome to the 33nd Annual Parade of Homes. On behalf of the Outer Banks Homes Builders Association (OBHBA), we are thrilled to invite you to our much anticipated 33rd Annual Parade of Homes! Get ready to begin a journey of inspiration and...
The prestigious Whalehead in Historic Corolla has been a dominant attraction to Corolla visitors since it was renovated and opened to the public in 2002. As part of the Historic Corolla Park, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla serves as a northern...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the heart of Kitty Hawk lies Starfish Starlight, a charming beach house perfect for your next Outer Banks vacation. This delightful property...