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 Rodanthe - Cross of Honor Way - SUMMER DUCK is located across a peaceful cul-de-sac from the calming Pamlico Sound. Appreciate spectacular vistas of the sound to the west, the pristine Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge to the...
OCEANVIEW Waves - La Waves Drive - Just four tons from the ocean with elegant vistas, DANCING DUNES just might be the next dream hideaway for your family. Expansive beaches plus the unique package of alluring design, splendid vistas, private pool...
CANALFRONT Avon- Bonito Rd. BONITO LANDING offers the ideal amenities for the kiteboarding, kayaking and fishing enthusiast in the family. In addition to its peaceful location and charming vistas, it is just a fast walk to the beach and an even...
CANALFRONT Frisco – Blackbeards Ct. – Cozied up near the end of the peaceful Brigands' Bay neighborhood, L’ESCAPE is the ideal week hideaway. Pull up under the home and unload your car, feeling the breeze off the canal. A private 25’ dock...
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...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Turn an ordinary beach hideaway into a sensational one when you bring your family to SUNSATIONAL, a seven-bedroom/eight-and one-half bath home perched on the ocean’s edge. Sitting on a half-acre in a...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates - Your beach vacation awaits at OCEAN ISLE. This roomy home offers generously sized bedrooms, common areas and decks to make even a enormous group feel comfortable. Located just one lot back from the beach...
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Galleon Dr. - The owners of this home are constantly updating with new features and personal touches and keep the home looking like new. Whether you are splashing in your own private pool, appreciating the poolside tiki...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Due East Rd. — Have you ever really thought what it means to be “in a good place,” where the stars align to give you the beach hideaway you’ve longed dreamed for? That sweet spot is THE GOOD PLACE — a...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Landing ISLAND’S END invites you to experience your dream beach vacation merely steps away from diving into the majestic waters of the Atlantic, fishing for the evening's dinner or simply taking in the gorgeous...
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...
OCEANSIDE Salvo — Tarheel Ct. — New for 2025! — It’s crazy that you didn’t have to search long to find the ideal Outer Banks vacation rental, right? But here it is — LUNASEA — a modern six-bedroom/five-full and one-half-bath home...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - Tucked away in a photogenic 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...
SOUNDFRONT Frisco — Kings Point Dr. — New for 2025! — Look what the breeze has blown your way ... the ideal home and setting to live out your Outer Banks vacation dreams. Perched on the very edge of the Pamlico Sound in the Brigands’ Bay...
OCEANSIDE Salvo — Park Rd. — In the Hawaiian language, “mahi” means strong, the ideal name for a home to match your deep want for the ideal Hatteras Island hideaway. Bright and colorful like the mighty fish, this four-bedroom/three- and...
SOUNDFRONT Avon — N. Albacore Lane — Wind and kite surfers know that it’s all about finding the right place at the right time to revel in their soul-freeing sport, which is why you’ll want to sail into that sweet spot at LE SPOT. This...
OCEANFRONT Avon - Wahoo Circle – DAWN TREADER, a six-bedroom, seven- and one-half-bath luxury getaway, sits somewhere between idyllic and perfection, where your vacation aspirations drift into reality on a warm Hatteras Island breeze. Perched on...
OCEANFRONT Frisco - Tide's Edge Rd. Twin Home: This is one of two nearly identical 6,450 sq. ft. grandiose homes on the same road. Rent one or both homes for your group – ideal for accommodating huge-scale get-togethers, multi-generational...
The Outer Banks is famous for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. One of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Outer Banks is to wake up early and watch a stunning sunrise over the Atlantic ocean. With miles of pristine coastline...
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...
Like its beautiful seashell namesake, sound-side Nautilus is a study in beauty and proportion. This well-kept, 2,296-square-foot Kinnakeet Shores home provides access to great walking and biking paths, as well as numerous sound and beach access...