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 Rodanthe - Cross of Honor Way - 2nd WIND is the only home in Mirlo Beach with its own private sandy soundfront beach, ideal for kids's wading and exploring in safety without the worry of big waves. Unwind, recharge and rejuvenate in this...
CANALFRONT Avon — Weakfish Dr. — Encompassed by water, a relaxing ambience, and the company of your favorite people, SURROUND SOUND AVON is destined to be the place that brings you back to center. It won’t take long as you settle into this...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Ocean St - Retreat from your every day grind to SANDY BEACH RETREAT! But there is so much more to this getaway than its direct access to the sandy beach. This gorgeous oceanfront estate features 8 master bedrooms with sizable...
OCEANVIEW Salvo –Monitor Ln. – Located in the Colony Community of Salvo, this beach box home is ideal for your summer vacation. You’ll always feel at home at SAL’S HOME. Ample gravel parking in the front of the home means you can invite...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Ocean St. - Let the sounds of the WHISPERING SURF lull you into relaxation as you sit back in your Adirondack chair on the deck of this gorgeous home, located across a peaceful street from the Atlantic. If you prefer to get...
OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - CANARY SINGS, perched on Kinnakeet Shores' oceanfront, features roomy, open, bright oceanfront living in the heart of Avon. The great room’s cathedral ceilings and floor-to-ceiling wall of windows overlook...
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Windy Pt. - The seafarers of the old world looked to AEOLUS, the Greek divine keeper of the winds to safely guide them home. Avid kite and windsurfers will certainly share the same reverence when they discover this Outer Banks...
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Tarpon Dr. — HIGH TIDES, GOOD VIBES is a handsome place for your family to settle into the rhythm of calming and rejuvenating. This home is charmingly located near the sound for extraordinary sunset vistas, and only a...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Isle Hills Ct. — New for 2025! — OH SAY CAN YOU SEA ... the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean? And setting beneath the Pamlico Sound? It’s yes to both when you settle into this six-bedroom/five-full and...
SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Resort —For those drawn to the water, whether for its natural inclination to soothe the soul or provide the ultimate enchanted playground, ISLAND STORM obliges with the ideal location to pursue your dream...
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...
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...
OCEANSIDE Waves – Sea Isle Hills Dr. THE BEACH HOME IN WAVES is an adorable beach home just a short walk from the beach with access just at the end of the street. Your family will appreciate the tasteful beachy décor and fresh luxury package. The...
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - Immerse yourself in the serene natural beauty of one of the nation's most beloved coastal destinations. Wrapped in 180-degree protected ocean vistas and miles of white sand beach surrounded by pristine conserved...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Landing HATTERAS SEADUCTION will Sea-duce you with gorgeous vistas, Mediterranean stylings and bespoke decor. Unwind in the private pool area with 8 person hot tub, or play in the bottom level game room with...
OCEANFRONT Avon- Kinnakeet Shores VISTA lives up to its name with exceptional ocean vistas from its two levels of wraparound decks and multiple bedroom decks with ample Adirondack furnishings for calming and gathering with friends and family. The...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — When the dog days of summer have you yearning for the beach, lead your pack to PAWS IN THE WATER, a five-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home perched on the ocean’s edge. Enhanced by the natural elements of...
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT – Hatteras Village – Both anglers and art-lovers will find a kindred spirit in KOKOMO SANDS, a brand-new home designed as a catalyst to iconic memories, down to the very last detail. Bring your dreams and passions: there’s...
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...
Ask any crowd of visiting kiteboarders about Kite Point, and they'll readily give you exact directions to this unmarked but internationally renowned soundside beach. Located in between Avon and Buxton villages abutting the Pamlico Sound, Kite Point...
A Peace of Paradise #550 is located on the ocean-side in Salvo. Enjoy a private pool and hot tub in the fenced backyard, where you can experience ultimate relaxation. There are also two outdoor grills to choose from, making this an ideal escape for...