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 Avon — Greenwood Pl. — There aren't many places better to watch the AVON SURF from than this cavernous, modern beach home. A boardwalk to the beach is accessed directly from the property making it a fast and painless trip between the...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Waves - Wimble Shores - Whether you bring your TWO SONS, three daughters or furry family member, this well-appointed beach bungalow is sure to please the entire group. Located four tons from the beach, the community beach access is just a...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Ocean St. - Let the sounds of the WHISPERING SURF lull you into relaxation as you sit back in your Adirondack chair on the deck of this enchanting home, located across a peaceful street from the Atlantic. If you prefer to...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo – Skip Jack Ct. – Sitting in the peaceful Colony neighborhood of Salvo, SEALOFT is the ideal home for the cozy vacation you have been dreaming of. Let the island suntan your skin as you relax in the pool. Private and set to the...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves- Sea Isle Hills Drive - On a peaceful street in the heart of Waves, LAS OLAS makes for the ideal peaceful hideaway. At this oceanfront location you can sit on the two levels of decks and watch the sea oats sway in the wind as you...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Hatteras — Shoal Dr. — Calypso, the Greek goddess of the sea, was acclaimed for her beauty, which makes CALYPSO HATTERAS fittingly named, as the sunset and sound vistas from this uniquely round home are indescribably handsome. With...
- Hatteras
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — With a relaxing palette of cool blues and simple touches that impart both purpose and panache in the details, JEKYLL’S HYDEOUT is the ideal home to cast away your daily routine for a splendidly calming one. Perched just a...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Salvo - North Sand Dollar Ct. - ISLE BE BREEZY is a seven-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath vacation heaven perched on Pamlico Sound. With a community boat ramp and a short walk to the beach ready to enthrall boaters, anglers, and beach...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — Welcome to CAROLINA BLISS, a impressive 6,700 sq. ft. getaway designed for memorable gatherings with family and friends. From sunrise to sunset, this 10-bedroom, 10-full and 2-half-bath home offers...
- Hatteras
- 10 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - America Dr. - It's five o'clock somewhere which means it's never too early to start your vacation off right at DAY DRINKIN' with a dip in the exhilarating private pool, or a soak in the calming hot tub. Or drink in the vistas...
- Rodanthe
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Galleon Dr. - The owners of this home are constantly updating with new features and personal touches and keep the home looking like new. Whether you are splashing in your own private pool, appreciating the poolside tiki...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - LONGVIEW, located just across a peaceful side street from the beach offers roomy rooms, private swimming pool and plenty of deck space to stretch out and breathe in the sea air. Enter the home through a dry...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon-Dune Way Unlike castles in the air, this SANDCASTLE is real. Step inside the first floor where you will find a enormous queen bedroom suite with deck access, Intelligent TV, and a handsome ocean view. There is a full bath on this...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Salvo – Turtle Ct. – Discover the ideal harmonious getaway at SUNSET SERENADE, a striking eight-bedroom/eight- and two-half-bath home that effortlessly immerses an getaway of luxury into the natural surroundings of Pamlico Sound...
- Salvo
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 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
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
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr - BLUE WAVES was made for calming. Savor a anxiety-complimentary day out by the shining private pool, complete with a tiki bar with a mini refrigerator, sink, and ice machine, where you have room to host the...
- Waves
- 8 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Summerplace Dr. - Get to the bottom of your beach bucket list this year at BIKINI BOTTOMS. A stay at this enchanting oceanfront home will satiate any desires for sea, sun, sandy toes and salty breezes. The private swimming...
- Hatteras
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
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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...
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Portside Dr. — Freshly Constructed for 2026! — Cast away all cares and daily routines when you arrive at CASTAWAY COVE, a brand new nine-bedroom/nine-full and two-half-bath home perched on an inlet. Step into a personal...
- Avon
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms