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 Waves — Sea Vista Dr. — New for 2026! — Formerly Treasure Chest — Let SEPTEMBER BREEZE carry your worries away! This impressive four-bedroom/three-full and one-half-bath getaway, located just one lot back from the ocean...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
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...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Pamlico Court - Whatever your HEART'S DESIRE, you'll find it at this handsomely designed home. The first floor features a enormous living room with a cathedral ceiling, tons of windows, a constructed-in entertainment center, a...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT – Sea Vista Dr. – It’s a tall order to experience a 360-degree view of Hatteras Island, but IPANEMA WAVES pulls it off with three levels of elevated design and perspective, revealing ocean to sound vistas that will take your...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Dr. — Bring both your kiteboard and your surfboard because the sky’s the limit when you stay at ISLAND SKY, a four-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home located in the exclusive neighborhood of Island Creek...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Atlantic Dr. - In the heart of Rodanthe sits this well-maintained and elegantly decorated traditional beach box home. HOOK, WINE & SINKER beach access is close to the oceanfront making beach days simple for all. Free...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Dune Loop - This classic COTTAGE ON THE DUNES, in the roundhouse style, is located at the exclusive south end of Avon, with its own private boardwalk to the beach (shared only with the home next door), and expansive vistas...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
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...
- Salvo
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Sailfish Ln. – Find A SEA JEWEL in the middle of Avon at this semi-oceanfront home. With three levels of outside decking, vistas of the ocean and of sea oats swaying in the breeze are close. The first level of the home...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Thalassa Ave There is no reason to draw a line in the sand when choosing a resort home for your family’s next beach vacation. That is because LAUGHING GULL LANDING requires no compromise — everything you want in a restorative...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Dory Road - There is nothing better than a SALVO SIESTA at this shining bungalow in calming Salvo. This gem is located just a short walk from the ocean, and not far from the boundary of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Recreation...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT - Waves - Welcome to WAVES PARADISE! Gaze from the deck and refresh your soul with postcard vistas of the beach, pelicans, dolphins, windsports, and waves. Stroll to the beach and play in the waves, build sandcastles, or fish in the...
- Waves
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Waves — Sea Isle Hills Dr. — In spite of trying to find a reason to continue your search for a vacation rental, IN SPITE OF OURSELVES just may make you stop right here. Located nearly equal distance from both the ocean and Pamlico...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon – Jollie Rd. – From the moment you walk up to the front of this four-bedroom/two-bathroom home and pass the Zen Garden, the currents of calm are immediately apparent. There are plenty of reasons to soak up sun, sea, and sky...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Ocean Drive - You will appreciate the vistas from this alluring home, located just one lot back from the beach. Beach access is fast and simple, and calming on the decks is divine. Take a short walk to the Rodanthe...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - East Point Dr. - This comfortable traditional beach bungalow is just yards away from its own stretch of impressive beach accepting for impressive ocean vistas. ANCHORS AWAY has two bedrooms, each with its own TV. One is a...
- Rodanthe
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
CANAL FRONT Hatteras – Slash Creek Condos, Unit E7 Daydreams of heaven come to fruition with this two-bed/two-and one-half-bath home in the modren Slash Creek Community. Perched on the top floor, BAY DREAM BELIEVER features vistas of both sunrises...
- Hatteras
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Salvo - Sand Dollar Ct. - Start your ISLAND FANTASY soaking in the rays by your shining private swimming pool and enormous 8-person hot tub with convenient cabana bath. Step inside and savor the game room with pool table and wet bar with...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
Hatteras Island's first tourists were fishermen, and fishing along the 50 miles of shoreline has become an institution on the island that is still enjoyed today, in every season.
Hatteras Island is well known as the naturally family-friendly destination on the Outer Banks, and for good reason. The sprawling collection of museums, shops, and miles of outdoor terrain makes this barrier island a kids' paradise.
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Sailfish Ln. – Find A SEA JEWEL in the middle of Avon at this semi-oceanfront home. With three levels of outside decking, vistas of the ocean and of sea oats swaying in the breeze are close. The first level of the home...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms