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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OCEANFRONT Hatteras – Hatteras by the Sea – FOREVER MOORE: this opulent executive estate home is located on a half-acre lot at the end of the cul-de-sac in Hatteras By The Sea, the island's most exclusive HOA. Location, location! The...
- Hatteras
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - It’s JAMAICAN ME HAPPY just describing this 4,130 sq. ft. home to you. It will be JAMAICAN you HAPPY to vacation in it! The fun begins as soon as you arrive and escape to the outdoor entertaining...
- Rodanthe
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
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...
- Frisco
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Drive — Located in the peaceful village of Avon, CAROLINA GIRL offers the ideal beach getaway for multigenerational family get-togethers, friend group vacations or anyone seeking a relaxing escape by the sea...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Drive — Find yourself just steps away from a glorious stretch of sandy beach and miles away from life’s daily cares and distractions at THE MOTHERSHIP, a five-bedroom/five-full and one-half-bath home in...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - This cavernous, attractively appointed home on the Atlantic shore is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate in uncompromising comfort. The paved carport at the entry level leads to a game room complete with...
- Rodanthe
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon- Kinnakeet Shores Come on down to the CROSSROADS. This towering, 5,130 sq. ft. , four level home will reel you in with broad ocean vistas from multiple gathering areas as well as all the amenities the modern vacationer expects. The...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Totally Renovated for 2025! — Feel the peak of contentment at DREAM GABLES, an idyllic six-bedroom/five-bathroom escape where your vacation dreams take flight. Located along Hatteras Island's sun-kissed...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon - Pheasant Ct. - The location of this comfortable and family-friendly bungalow, located at the peaceful southern end of Avon on a secluded cul-de-sac, offers the best of multiple worlds: less than five mins.’ walk from the beach, a...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Salvo — Turtle Ct. — Match your mood with the golden glow that envelops THE GHOST CRAB as the sun sinks below the sound and paints the sky in a brilliant show of color. Perched on a private beach, this brand new six-bedroom/five-full...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Salvo - North Sand Dollar Ct. - Make your dreams come true at DREAMER’S LANDING. Grille up a meal while the kids splash around in the pool. Or, comfortable up inside in the game room and watch a movie on the TV or spend the time...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Atlantic Dr. - You have a place to stay at the beach at BRENDAN'S COTTAGE! This striking bungalow is attractively decorated and well-suited for 1 or 2 modest families. The beach and Rodanthe Fishing Pier are just a fast walk up...
- Rodanthe
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Salvo – Wind Over Waves – Everything is more than alright when you discover IT’S ALL GOOD, a six-bedroom/five-full- and two-half-bath home located in an fresh community of gracious homes that share a 100-foot pier and boat ramp on...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. Your GREAT EXPECTATIONS will be met at this impressive 5,800 sq. ft. oceanfront home with a floorplan designed to provide privacy to the bedrooms and roomy comfort to your stay. Located on a peaceful street...
- Hatteras
- 9 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT – Avon – Lush greenery and sand dunes make for a BEACH-N-VIEW at this oceanfront home. A green grass yard welcomes you to the front of this home, take the well-appreciated trail to the beach from the back of the home and appreciate...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean View Drive – Kinnakeet Shores – A calming and fun vacation is the name of the game at CHECKMATE, a six-bedroom/five- and one-half bath home. Strategically placed in the heart of Avon, you have simple access to all...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef When it comes to a vacation filled with extravagant amenities that rival any five-star resort, the sky's the limit at spectacular SHOOTING STAR. This shining 6,130 sq. ft. sandcastle features four levels of...
- Salvo
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Buxton - Rocky Rollison Rd. - On a clear day you can see forever, or at least as far as Avon from the smartly refreshed SOUNDS GOOD, a four-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home perched on Pamlico Sound. Ideal for both watersport...
- Buxton
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...
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...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Seashore Drive - Unwind to the sound of the surf crashing on the sand in this handsome home that sits only two tons from the beach. The view is unbeatable from the multiple levels of decks that wrap around this ideal vacation...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms