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 - Atlantic Dr. - If a vacation soaked in ocean and sound vistas sounds tempting, look no further than PROMISE KEPT. Located just 3 tons away from the Rodanthe Pier, simple access to the beach on a state maintained paved road ...
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...
OCEANVIEW Avon - Moore Way - Escape from it all in extravagant BEACH HAVEN, only 3 tons back from the beach with a sizable open view of the ocean. Thoughtfully designed to care for your every need, this home will take your worries away. The lower...
OCEANSIDE – Frisco Have you ever considered how a sunset can ignite the memory of a ideal day? Feel it for yourself at SUNSET CELEBRATION, a five-bedroom/three-full and one-half-bath home that gives you every reason to celebrate each day from...
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Fourth St. - Find more than just SAFE HAVEN at this comfortable vacation home located in south Salvo. Unwind poolside on a comfortable lounger next to the huge and deep in-ground pool. Guests have their choice of four bedrooms...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — New for 2026! — When it comes to booking the ideal Hatteras Island hideaway, the question shouldn’t be why, but WHY KNOT? This six-bedroom/four-bath home has all the answers encompassed within roomy...
SOUNDFRONT Frisco - Sunset View - WINDSURFER was designed and constructed specifically with windsurfers and kiteboarders in mind. The ground level has a concrete drive, carport, and all-weather entry. The first level has three bedrooms (one with...
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. -When you really deserve a secluded vacation, consider this your HATTERAS ESCAPE. Your troubles will feel miles away with a dip in the clear blue private pool, a soak in the close by hot tub and a favorite drink...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Fifth St. - At the end of a long drive, there aren't many places you'd rather relax than at SALVOASIS BY THE SEA, this well-appointed beach home just one lot back from the beach and close to an ORV ramp. Start your vacation...
OCEANVIEW Waves - Wimble Shores Dr. - DOWN BY THE SEA is just a short walk to the ocean or the sound for watersports access, just one block from eateries, and is loaded with great amenities such as cavernous 9' ceilings. The downstairs game room...
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Wimble Shoals Dr. - Welcome Home! This impressive vacation heaven has everything you could ask for in a Hatteras Island vacation getaway. Just thirty feet from the Pamlico Sound, GONE WITH THE WIND sits on over an acre of land...
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...
SOUNDSIDE Rodanthe – W. Corbina Dr. – Center yourself in the heart of Hatteras Island at JOLLY MON, a three-bedroom/two-bath home that takes beach bungalow appeal to a whole new level. You’ll adore the ease of this thoughtfully modernized...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras – NC Hwy 12 – Ocean or Sound? Why not both! With its perch on one of the narrowest stretches of Hatteras Island, HATTERAS COMFORT eliminates the need to narrow your choices as to how you want to spend your vacation. The...
SOUNDSIDE Frisco — Heaven Dr. — Look all around and there’s nothing but BLUE SKY, a completely refreshed four-bedroom/three-bathroom home to fulfill your vacation dreams of successful fishing trips, paddleboarding adventures, family bicycle...
OCEANSIDE Salvo — Farrow Dr. — 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 across the street from...
SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Ct. — Let the sun rise one extraordinary day after another at ISLAND DAWN, a four-bedroom/four- and one-half-bath home in the peaceful community of Island Creek. Begin your journey toward serenity by relishing...
OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - The flavor of the island awaits you in this enchanting getaway amid the rolling dunes. Start off your vacation with a dip in the 12' x 25' private swimming pool. An all-weather entry leads to the first level with...
The Outer Banks offers plenty of opportunities for a healthy, family fun vacation. Visitors can spread out over more than 100 miles of pristine shoreline. Local restaurants and eateries are providing abundant take-out and delivery...
You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...
OCEANSIDE Avon — Greenwood Pl. — A quintessential blend of coastal appeal and rustic elegance, AVON BEACH DREAM is a haven of relaxation and tranquility. Located in peaceful Greenwood Place, a natural screen of trees offers a private enclave...























