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 Avon - Sandfiddler Ln. - Thinking about spending some FAMILY TIME at the beach? Well, here is the ideal location for your family. The private swimming pool is a great place to start your vacation, and the kids will adore the convenient...
SOUNDFRONT Buxton — NC 12 Hwy — New for 2026! — Located within lush greenery, THE TREEHOUSE offers a living canvas where every evening, the sun dips into a fiery blaze, painting handsome sunsets across the Pamlico Sound. The million-dollar...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras – Gray Eagle Rd. – Dive into an memorable island experience at OCEAN'S EDGE, a meticulously maintained oceanfront gem located in Hatteras Village. This gorgeous four-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home presents a ideal...
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Bring your family to WHIMSEAGULL WAVES this year for a playful island vacation. This pretty oceanfront home located on a peaceful cul de sac is decorated in appealing beach decor. The broad pool area provides...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras – Durant Station Condo, Unit 209 – Stay in luxury at this second level, two bedroom, dog friendly oceanfront condo at Durant Station. You’ll be dreaming of drinks at the beach in MARGARITAVILLA. Watch the sunrise every...
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - East Point Dr. - This comfortable traditional beach bungalow is just yards away from its own stretch of elegant beach accepting for amazing ocean vistas. ANCHORS AWAY has two bedrooms, each with its own TV. One is a queen...
OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean View Dr. – It’s time to SEAS THE DAY at this oceanfront home. In the heart of Avon village, this home will be the star of your vacation. The ocean is your backyard and the vistas are killer. Enter the first level of...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Austin Rd. - Ocean vistas from this home are striking and visible from each level! And the beach is just a min. away. Relaxation awaits at this home located just across from the ocean. Pull into the driveway, unload your...
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Sunset Drive - Feel the meditative quality of ENDLESS SUNSETS from this striking home, perched near the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac with direct sound access for kiteboarding and kayaking, within walking distance of Hatteras...
OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. - There is no confusion here, WAVES DAZE is the beach home for your family vacation. Pull the car into the shaded parking with dry entry and step into the cavernous game room with pool table, wet bar with...
OCEANFRONT Frisco — Runboat Cir. — Attempting to meet everybody’s wishes while planning your family’s Hatteras Island hideaway can be a noble cause, but you’ll find that crown jewel you’re seeking in the 4,500 sq. ft. ISLAND PRINCESS...
OCEANFRONT — Greenwood Pl. — Settle into the awe of nature’s presence located in a pristine dune-top perch at SEASHELLA. Outside, the oceanside panorama is salve for the soul. Inside this five-bedroom/three-full and one-half bath, warm...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - BIKINIS AND MARTINIS both can be appreciated when you stay at this well-appointed 7 bedroom home with so many amenities you'll need more than one week to appreciate it all. Expansive wrap-around furnished...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras Village- Lighthouse Rd. COAST ON INN to this charmingly decorated home, only five mins. from Hatteras Landing fishing, shopping and dining. One lot back from oceanfront in Captain's Beach subdivision, guests are treated to...
CANALFRONT Hatteras — Peerless Ln. — Take a private peninsula location, add a dash of impressive vistas, mix in coveted waterfront amenities and what you have is SUNSET CAY, the ideal elixir for reconnecting with yourself, each other, and that...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Seashore Dr. - TROPICAL OUTLOOK forecasts family fun with its sizable private pool, relaxing hot tub, both ocean and sound vistas and location - only a short walk from the beach and Rodanthe Fishing Pier, made famed by the...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe – Mirlo Beach – There’s no better place to soothe the soul than at BEACH THERAPY, a newly refreshed eight-bedroom/seven-full and one-half-bath home just steps away from both ocean and sound and worlds away from daily...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef - Let your vacation expectations reach new heights against the back drop of miles of blue ocean vistas, with a stay at impressive 5,820 sq. ft. MOONSHINE. Outside, you can savor long sunny days at the beach, or...
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...
Perhaps the reason that this area of maritime forest goes unnoticed, (an area which in fact comprises the majority of Frisco Village), is simply because the oceanfront beaches just yards away are too alluring to ignore, and garner the lion's share...
Get ready to enjoy some gorgeous sunsets and great times at this beautiful canal-front home! The Beacon will help light your way to lots of fun and relaxation with plenty of spacious living areas and pleasing decor to help you sink into the vacation...
























