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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OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - America Dr. - It's five o'clock somewhere which means it's never too early...

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  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Atlantic Dr. - If a vacation soaked in ocean and sound vistas sounds...

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  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms

OCEANFRONT Avon- Kinnakeet Shores - Your family will be amazed by MOONGLADE's spectacular ocean...

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  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — NC 12 Hwy — New for 2026! — The ocean blue + golden sun = AQUA SOL, a...

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  • Hatteras
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Wind Over Waves - Unwind in the Outer Banks' most awe-inspiring vistas as...

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  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms

OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - The fictional KOKOMO revealed a tropical heaven in...

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  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms

OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl — New for 2025! — With elegant vistas that stretch from...

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  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — With a calming palette of cool blues and simple touches that impart both...

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  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms

OCEANFRONT Buxton - Old Lighthouse Rd. - You'll be one step closer to heaven in this...

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  • Buxton
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms

OCEANSIDE Waves - Sea Vista Court This alluring home, located on the lake in fresh “St...

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  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

CANALFRONT Frisco — Formerly Sea Y'all — It’s painless to see yourself appreciating the...

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  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean View Dr. – It’s time to SEAS THE DAY at this oceanfront home. In...

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  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — Let nature take its course at SOUND THERAPY and wrap you...

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  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms

SOUNDSIDE Salvo – Wind Over Waves – Easing into your vacation is like a day at the beach at...

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  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Dean Ave. - Formerly Becca's Beach Retreat - SALTY LIL BEACH is the...

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  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Avon — Water, water everywhere, as far as the eye can see. For those who crave...

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  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms