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-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef -Reel in the ideal vacation with a stay at majestic YELLOW FIN. All 4,020 sq. ft. make this home the ideal home for you. Enter using the dry entry for an painless beginning to your vacation with a convenient...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Summerplace Dr. — While SHOREHOUSE does indeed sit at the edge of the ocean, this 4,859 sq. ft., seven-bedroom/seven-full and two-half-bath home is desired for its fresh, modern style, comfort, and family-friendly amenities...
OCEANFRONT Waves- Sea Isle Hills Dr. Luxury and comfort are the hallmarks of this cavernous oceanfront home. This four-level flagship gives you the space for huge gatherings and privacy when you need it. You enter the home from the double driveway...
OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Loop Appreciate your Hatteras Island vacation in true royal fashion with a stay at CASTLEMERE - ideal for sizable groups! This 5,145 sq. ft. sandcastle lives up to its regal name beginning with the sports pool...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Wahoo Cir — Don’t be surprised by the waves of emotion you feel when you step into SECOND WAVE. There is a sense of calm and tranquility along with a profound connection to the natural landscape. Perhaps there is a feeling...
SOUND FRONT Buxton — NC HWY 12 — That dream of gathering your extended family or closest friends for a hideaway that forges forever memories? It’s time. In fact, it’s ISLAND TIME PARADISE, an eight-bedroom/eight- and three-half-bath home...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef - Let your vacation expectations reach new heights against the back drop of miles of blue ocean vistas, with a stay at excellent 5,820 sq. ft. MOONSHINE. Outside, you can appreciate long sunny days at the beach, or...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Resort Rodanthe - Unit 16C - Take a well-deserved rest at RODANTHE RESPITE & RETREAT, a gorgeous condo on the top level of private Resort Rodanthe. Feel privacy and handsome vistas in this end unit. Unwind on the private balcony...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. No need to comb the beach looking for a great vacation home when BEACHCOMBER is available. This beautiful home located on a peaceful side street provides a expansive view of the ocean from the well furnished...
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Portside Dr. — Freshly 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...
SOUNDSIDE Salvo — North Sand Dollar Ct. — If you're looking for a beautiful home with vistas of both ocean and sound, KNIGHTS IN SALVO will come to your rescue. Located in Wind over Waves community with community sound access and boat ramp...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Farrow Dr. How do you ensure your family vacation is a success? Follow your INTUITION. A long private driveway leads you to the front door where you can step inside and choose from four bedrooms on the first level to appreciate a...
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - East Point Dr. - This comfortable traditional beach bungalow is just yards away from its own stretch of handsome beach accepting for striking ocean vistas. ANCHORS AWAY has two bedrooms, each with its own TV. One is a queen...
OCEANSIDE Salvo — Hattie Creef Landing — The 4,500 sq. ft. OCEAN DANCE is a pas de deux of rejuvenation and recreation, a place where everybody’s vacation dreams move to their own rhythms. Those soothed by water will be rewarded by painless...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Dolphin Lane – Time has a way of standing still at SANDS OF TIDE, a charming three-bedroom/three-bathroom home located just across the dunes from the handsome Atlantic Ocean. Savor the cozy bungalow feel of this home...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves – Mac Oca Ct. - Making memorable vacation memories is simple to do at MAKIN’ WAVES. This four-bedroom/two- and two-half-bath home provides a calming counterpoint to the active endeavors of a Hatteras Island vacation...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean Isle Loop – The newly constructed SHELL OF A GOOD TIME raises not just your spirits and joie de vivre, but the heights from which you can gaze upon the tantalizing ocean vistas that greet you with a glorious sunrise...
SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Dory Road - Just a stone's throw to the sound (10 yards away), where windsport adventures abound. Seductive breezes, legendary sunsets and expansive vistas from the triple-level decks will entertain spectators of all ages. This...
Spring and fall visitors will notice the popularity of kiteboarding on the Outer Banks the moment they ride down a stretch of soundfront highway. In the off-season months, it's not unusual to spot dozens if not hundreds of multi-colored kites lining...
Explore Hatteras Island at its natural best with a visit to the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Covering 13 miles of Cape Hatteras National Seashore land, this attraction is hard to miss, although there aren't many giant signs, hotels or...
Sans Souci is a comfortable vacation home situated on a private lake in the beautiful St. Waves subdivision! Within easy walking distance to the community tennis courts, community pool, shops, and restaurants, San Souci is the ideal location for an...
























