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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SOUNDSIDE Avon – Kinnakeet Shores – When the native white ibis finds a hospitable place to nest, the prized bird must be on to something. For human visitors, KINNAKEET IBIS is that place. It is surrounded by the sound’s wetlands, where nature...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT AVON – Portside Drive – Located on one of the best private kite beaches in Kinnakeet Shores, TWINTIP, a 3,400-sq.-ft. home is both serene and exhilarating. Wind-seekers can launch a kite or windsurf right from the sandy area behind...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Angelfish Rd. - You don't have to wait for the stars to align themselves to appreciate this AQUARIUS. The appealing landscaping offers a warm greeting. There are three bedrooms (1 master with queen), and a second bath off the...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Avon — Sunfish Ct. — From the moment you set your eyes on JUST BLINK, you’ll know this sweet three-bedroom/two-bath bungalow will be the source of many fond vacation memories for you and your family. Freshly refreshed and soothingly...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Isle Hills Dr. — Say hello to WAVES GOOD-BYE, the ideal vacation getaway with ocean vistas that will stay with you long after you do, indeed, bid them farewell. With direct access over the protective dunes to the beach...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras – Hatteras Landing – Oceanfront vacations have never been so extravagant, experience NAUTILUS, a seven-bedroom, 6,000 sq. ft. estate. A huge oceanfront pool deck will immediately put you in a vacation mood. Stretch out...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Landing - Your heart will skip a beat when you first set your eyes on CHICKEN BY THE SEA, a majestic four-level, 6,150 square foot home on the edge of the Atlantic. Capturing a casual ambiance of carefree luxury...
- Hatteras
- 6 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras – Lighthouse Rd. – The tide may ebb and flow, but time has a way of standing still at TIME AND TIDE, a charming cedar shake home perched on Hatteras Island’s pristine seashore and located in a peaceful cul de sac...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Welcome to MYSTIC WIND an oceanfront getaway in Avon's Kinnakeet Shores that is tailor-made for beach lovers, offering unparalleled convenience for a memorable summer hideaway. Start your day with a casual walk...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — S. Beachcomber Dr. — New for 2025! — Discover your own island escape, a slice of heaven straight out of a Jimmy Buffett novel. SALTY PIECE OF LAND, a four-bedroom/five-full and one-half bath home offers the ideal...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5.5 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
OCEANSIDE Salvo — Farrow Dr. — New for 2025! — When the sun emerges from the point where the sky meets the sea, the promise of a new day is full of memories to be made at HORIZONS, a six-bedroom/four- and two-half-bath home located just...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr.- SEADUCTION is certain to entice you to want to stay here forever. Everything you will need to complete your vacation fantasy has been considered. The entry level features a bedroom with 1 set of bunk beds and a...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon- Oceanview Drive - Make yourself comfortable in ROBIN'S NEST. Along with the huge oceanfront pool with poolside tiki bar with 43" flat screen TV, access to a cabana half bath and two outdoor showers, this home offers bountiful...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Cross of Honor Way - This playful bungalow with spectacular vistas, comfortable decor and thoughtful amenities will fill your every vacation need. Among the many extras you'll find at SALTY DAWG are an all-weather entry...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon – Since ancient times, mariners have relied on the steadfast Stella Maris — the North Star — to guide them on their seafaring journeys. In much the same way, STELLA MARIS, a five-bedroom/four-bath home perched on the...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Sand Dollar Ct. - The alluring SLAINTE (pronounced slawn-cha), which is a Gaelic word for Cheers or Good Health, has rather a few attractions to offer. Outdoor enticements include a private pool, cabana half bath next to the...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Wimble Shores North - Your troubles will seem worlds away when you're living on CLOUD 9. This centrally located oceanfront home has a lot to offer besides the front row ocean vistas. Pull up in the driveway and you'll discover the...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
Check out our list of Hatteras facts.
Swimming is a local sport that never goes out of style on the Outer Banks, and with literally miles of ocean and sound waters to paddle around, there's no shortage of refreshing locales to enjoy a dip. Vacationers will find they have their choice of...
You're sure to make plenty of happy vacation memories at Cape Joy, an ideally located home that sits just five lots - a short walk - from the ocean beach. Outside, you can relax on the screened porch, prepare summer feasts on the grill, and sit down...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
