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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CANALFRONT Avon - Bonito Rd. - BONITO LANDING offers the ideal amenities for the kiteboarding, kayaking and fishing enthusiast in the family. In addition to its peaceful location and beautiful vistas, it is just a fast walk to the beach and an even...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Galleon Drive - With an painless walk to the waves, you'll find plenty of reasons to go and SURF IT UP. For a break from the breakers, take a splash in the private pool with Tiki bar or soak in the bubbly hot tub. Step inside and...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Ocean Drive - You will appreciate the vistas from this pretty home, located just one lot back from the beach. Beach access is fast and painless, and calming on the decks is divine. Take a short walk to the Rodanthe...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates - Your beach vacation awaits at OCEAN ISLE. This roomy home offers generously sized bedrooms, common areas and decks to make even a sizable group feel comfortable. Located just one lot back from the beach...
- Avon
- 8 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon – Portside Dr. – Appreciate a vacation fit for royalty at ISLAND ROYALE. This tropical getaway with planted palm trees has every luxury you need for the best vacation. Float around in the private fenced-in pool, work on your...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Mirlo Beach - Located just one lot back from the ocean with painless beach access and four levels of decks with ample wooden deck furnishings. Set sail for your Hatteras Island vacation at SKIPPER'S GIG. Captains and...
- Rodanthe
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Buxton - Diamond Point Estates - Location is what HELLO WORLD is all about. Your kids will adore the fact that the home is within view of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. You can see the famed light sweeping over the home at nighttime. Just...
- Buxton
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
CANALFRONT Frisco — Captains Ct. — Rustic appeal abounds in BOXLEY HOME, a three-bedroom/two-bathroom home that offers a relaxing setting in Brigands' Bay, a bicycle-friendly neighborhood known for its canal “streets.” Bring your...
- Frisco
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Tarheel Court - PERFECT 10 makes ideal sense for your next family vacation! The 10-bedroom floorplan features nine master suites (eight kings, one bunk) and top-of-the-line amenities inside and out. This home can't be beat...
- Salvo
- 10 Bedrooms
- 10.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Waves - North Wimble Shores - The lure of the sea, the sun, the sand, and the appeal of Hatteras Island are SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE, and this enchanting home sets them all off to full advantage with two oceanside decks and impressive vistas...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Turtle Ct. - SALVO SUNSETS don't get any better than the ones you will watch from the wrap-around decks and covered porches of this fresh home. Venture down the secluded sound boardwalk, (privately shared with one other home)...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Bluebeard Rd. - Does the anxiety of day to day living get you down? Then you can experience CHANGES IN ATTITUDE at this handsome Hatteras Island hideaway. Retreat from the hustle and bustle, leave your cares behind and plunge...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon – Portside Dr. – Feel the salty breeze at BAY BREEZE. Take in the island air on the adjoining boardwalk with private entry to a sandy soundfront beach, ideal for windsurfers, fisherman, and families. Air out your gear or catch a...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - S. Sunrise Ct. - UNIQUE LOCATION: The Lucky Oyster is 1 of only 2 rental properties in Salvo bordering the Cape Hatteras National Seashore featuring unobstructed vistas of this 13-mile Federal Park. The Lucky Oyster’s...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Drive - Come discover what a fun family beach vacation is all about at BUCKEYE WAVES. The shining private pool is ideal for little ones, while the big kids can pop over to the ocean, or relax in the close by hot tub...
- Waves
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Avon - Ocean Isle Estates - Vacation has never been so calming as one spent in VACATION MEDITATION. This roomy home is located just two tons from the ocean and features many extravagant amenities, both indoors and out. Enter the lower...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — When it’s more than just sand and surf that lures you to Hatteras Island, it’s hard to trade TRADER VIC’s for just any location in this premier fishing destination. Here, you have the best of both...
- Hatteras
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - This shining with bespoke tile floors, hand painted murals, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, walnut floors in the great room and fine detailing throughout. Enter SUNNY SHORES, the ...
- Rodanthe
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
The Outer Banks is known for its breathtaking sunsets. Watching sunsets is a popular activity for both locals and visitors, and there are plenty of photogenic sunset spots to create special memories. Here are the top places to watch a sunset on the...
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...
SOUNDFRONT Avon – Weakfish Dr. – When the sun sinks below the horizon beyond WINDY POINT, the sky bursts into a kaleidoscope of red and orange hues. The evening light show colors the imagination with what lies ahead for tomorrow: a cloudless...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms