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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SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Hatteras -Hatteras Harbor Ct. Vistas, Vistas, Vistas in every direction from every room and deck. Appreciate the calming pace of the morning as you drink your coffee and observe the Pelicans as they search for breakfast. Watch the...
OCEANVIEW Buxton - Old Lighthouse Rd. - (Formerly The Playhouse Too) A pleasant short walk to the ocean, BEACH HOME makes your stay on Hatteras Island so much fun! Walk to the most famed surfing break on the east coast, bicycle to the most famed...
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Portside Dr. — Recently Constructed for 2026! — Cast away all cares and daily routines when you arrive at CASTAWAY COVE, a brand new nine-bedroom/nine-full and two-half-bath home perched on an inlet. Step into a personal...
OCEANVIEW Avon - Hatteras Lane -Imagine yourself JUS' CHILLIN' on the decks of this exceptional beach home in the middle of Avon within walking distance of shopping, eateries and of course the beach. A roomy game room welcomes you into this 3,830...
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Tarheel Court - PERFECT 10 makes ideal sense for your next family vacation! The 10-bedroom floorplan features nine master suites (eight kings, one bunk) and top-of-the-line amenities inside and out. This home can't be beat...
OCEANVIEW - Bold Dune Drive - THE PEOPLE SANCTUARY is convenient to shopping and eateries and offerings handsome vistas of the Pamlico Sound, this home provides a sanctuary for you and your guests. The private swimming pool and close by hot tub...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Not a morning person? That may change when you catch the sunrise from THE SAND JEWEL’s wide deck overlooking the dunes and the Atlantic coastline. The glorious site has been known to color your imagination on how great a day...
SOUNDSIDE Salvo - N. Sand Dollar Ct. - Your mind will be wandering back to CAROLINA DAYDREAM long after this year's vacation memories have been made. The dream begins with the private swimming pool with close by 6-person hot tub. Just steps inside...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - BIKINIS AND MARTINIS both can be adored when you stay at this well-appointed 7 bedroom home with so many amenities you'll need more than one week to appreciate it all. Expansive wrap-around furnished decks are...
OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Welcome to MYSTIC WIND an oceanfront getaway in Avon's Kinnakeet Shores that is tailor-made for beach lovers, offering unparalleled convenience for a memorable summer hideaway. Start your day with a casual walk...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Dr. - SEA WINDS, located in Avon's beautiful Kinnakeet Shores, just one lot back from the ocean affords great ocean view with painless access to the beach just across the street. Start your family vacation in the...
OCEANFRONT Avon - Jollie Rd. - A week in this cavernous home will have you singing by the light of the HATTERAS MOON. The ideal size for your group, this thoughtfully designed home offers multiple entertainment areas including the great room with...
SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Otter Way - That magnificent feeling of SWEET TRANQUILITY is just what you get from a vacation in this well-planned, extremely cavernous and well-equipped soundfront home. The upper level offers spectacular expansive vistas from...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - Tucked away in a gorgeous 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...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Welcome to CHEERIO, a spectacular oceanfront home with gorgeous expansive vistas and painless access to a impressive beach, representative of the Outer Banks at its very best. The ground level is home to the private...
OCEANFRONT Salvo — Ocean St. — With a sandy beach and 180-degree vistas to greet you from multiple decks, it’s simple to lean into a languid lifestyle at THE LAZY WHALE. This four-bedroom/two- and one-half-bath home has everything you need to...
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr.- SEADUCTION is certain to entice you to want to stay here forever. Everything you will need to complete your vacation fantasy has been considered. The entry level features a bedroom with 1 set of bunk beds and a...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Resort Rodanthe -Take time to reflect at SOLAR REFLECTIONS. This mid-level condo in private Resort Rodanthe provides simple access to the beach along with other convenient resort amenities such as an elevator in the building, picnic...
Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...
More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...
Welcome to this charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom oceanfront condo at Durant Station (Unit #103) in Hatteras Island. You will love this home away from home. It's new to the rental market for 2021 and offers an excellent location in Hatteras...