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 — Get a jump on creating memorable family memories when you settle into SALTY FROG, a handsomely-appointed four-bedroom/three-bath home that places you close to both the ocean and sound shorelines along with cozy and convenient...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANSIDE Waves — Sea Isle Hills Dr. — In spite of trying to find a reason to continue your search for a vacation rental, IN SPITE OF OURSELVES just may make you stop right here. Located nearly equal distance from both the ocean and Pamlico...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — NC Hwy. 12 — It doesn’t take much for the avid kite and windsurfer to experience the sheer joy of gliding across the shallow waters of Pamlico Sound ... some wind, some waves, and a gorgeous getaway to infuse you with...
- Rodanthe
- 10 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Rodanthe - NC Hwy 12 - This semi-soundfront home is located next door to Aeolus #165 on Windy Point, one of North Hatteras' best kiteboarding/windsurfing sites. It has direct sound access, and the shore is only 60 yards away. Inside you...
- Rodanthe
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - Immerse yourself in the serene natural beauty of one of the nation's most beloved coastal destinations. Wrapped in 180-degree protected ocean vistas and miles of white sand beach surrounded by pristine conserved...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. - Somewhere, waiting for me is a home by the sea. That home is right here, BEYOND THE SEA. Gorgeously decorated with light, cool colors, you will feel nothing but relaxation and exhilaration during your...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe — Ocean Dr. — Listen ... that’s the ocean reminding you from steps away that while the surf is close, the heart of your vacation is right here in the comfortable surroundings of TIDE UP. Bring your family to this...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. -Whether you are looking for a vacation during the summer, or seeking to extend your summer to another season, you'll find all the amenities you need at this enchanting home, just a short walk from the ocean and...
- Rodanthe
- 7 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Savor painless living at HI LIFE and gaze at the handsome lake vistas and Pamlico Sound. Don't let the soundside location fool you - the boardwalk across the street provides an simple path to the ocean, just a...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Farrow Drive Live THE HI LIFE in this elegant oceanfront home. Its opulent furnishings, modren appliances and thoughtful amenities will elevate your vacation experience. Start your vacation off right in this 4,680 sq. ft. home...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon- Pamlico Court - SEAGATE STATION in private North Avon, was constructed with your every vacation need in mind. The ground level has a carport and dry entry via the four-stop elevator. The first floor features 1 bedroom with twin...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Rd. - REJUVENATION, a nine-bedroom/ nine-full and one-half bath home in the esteemed Hatteras by the Sea oceanfront community, is alluring and comfortable. The top floor is open with wet bar, half bath, living and...
- Hatteras
- 9 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Wahoo Circle – DAWN TREADER, a six-bedroom, seven- and one-half-bath luxury getaway, sits somewhere between idyllic and perfection, where your vacation aspirations drift into reality on a warm Hatteras Island breeze. Perched on...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Resort — Sunrise, sunsets, and shooting stars ... when nature decides to put on a show, ISLAND BLAST provides the ideal perch to watch in wonder. Located on the edge of Island Creek, this...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Tigrone Blvd. — Get a sunny dose of vitamin D from THE SUNNY B, a five-bedroom/four- and-one-half-bath home located in the heart of Avon and next to the boardwalk that leads the way to the beach just a short walk away. Bring...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Buxton - Old Lighthouse Rd. - (Formerly The Playhouse Too) A pleasant short walk to the ocean, BEACH HOME makes your stay on Hatteras Island so much fun! Walk to the most famed surfing break on the east coast, bicycle to the most famed...
- Buxton
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo – Spritsail Ct. - With a private pool and ocean vistas to die for, STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN will not disappoint. This home is also located a few tons from the southernmost end of Salvo with broad vistas of the Cape Hatteras National...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 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
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...
Explore Hatteras Island at its natural best with a visit to the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Covering 13 miles of Cape Hatteras National Seashore land, this attraction is hard to miss, although there aren't many giant signs, hotels or...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean View Dr. – For that sand between your toes feeling you’ve been dreaming about since last summer; THE SANDY HOME is ready to turn those reveries into your summer reality. Located just a short walk to the beach...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms