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 Salvo - Rampart St. - Humans and canines alike will savor the well-appointed furnishings and amenities at SALTY DOG BEACH HOME. Go for a swim in the private pool (with complimentary solar heat included) or take a leisurely break in the...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Beachcomber Dr. -UP ON THE ROOF has very painless beach access via the beach walkway located just off the driveway. This home is well cared-for by conscientious homeowners and features great vistas of the Cape Hatteras...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Sea Chest Ct. - Your luxury vacation is waiting at SHOOTING SHARK. Custom-constructed just for you, this home has everything from your home and more. Every inch of the home makes for a ideal vacation. The bottom level of the home...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 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 peaceful escape by the sea...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SOUND FRONT Buxton — NC HWY 12 — That dream of gathering your extended family or closest friends for a hideaway that forges forever memories? It’s time. In fact, it’s ISLAND TIME PARADISE, an eight-bedroom/eight- and three-half-bath home...
- Buxton
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Waves - Lela Ct. - SOUND EFFECT is a waterman’s dream! Savor wind, waves, sand, and memorable sunsets. Kiters and windsurfers can launch directly from the private 130 feet of newly upgraded grassy sound front, enough space to lay...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Ocean Spray Rd. - SOLARE (pronounced so-lar-ay) is only one lot back from the ocean, but that's just one of the benefits of this appealing home. There is an enclosed garage with dry entry to the ground level where you'll...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Summerplace Dr. - Take a dip on the wild side in DARE DREAMER. Splash around in the pool while your family grilles up lunch under the pergola. Sit at the tiki bar in the pool area and make a fast drink to sip on as you watch...
- Hatteras
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Frisco — Heaven Dr. — Look all around and there’s nothing but BLUE SKY, a completely refreshed four-bedroom/three-bathroom home to fulfill your vacation dreams of successful fishing trips, paddleboarding adventures, family bicycle...
- Frisco
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive – LA DOLCE VITA offers the sweet life indeed, where families can surround themselves with everything they need to make their vacation dreams and desires come true. Located just steps from the beach, this...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Bold Dune Drive - From the vantage at TOPGALLANT, you'll get impressive vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound and get a feel for how narrow the island really is. The ground floor of this home features two covered...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — BOOKING for 2026! — The sun is shining, the waves are calling, and your dream family vacation starts here. BEACH BABIES is a cavernous, classy, and smartly upgraded oceanfront getaway designed to bring...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon — Find your true north — or south, east and west for that matter — from the towering coastal escape of ABOVE ALL ELSE, a beachfront home that provides expansive vistas that will inspire treasured vacation memories from its...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 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
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Pony Pasture Dr. — New for 2026! — TURTLE WATCH is a calming haven as inviting and predictable as the ebb and flow of Avon’s tides. This three-bedroom/three- and one-half-bathroom home has the power to soothe the soul...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Hatteras - NC Hwy. 12 - The ideal beach bungalow is waiting for you at BUBBA’S LAST RESORT. Sit on the deck on the back of the home and watch a famed Hatteras Island sunset. Listen to the sound and grab your binoculars and catch sight...
- Hatteras
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
CANALFRONT Avon — Barracuda Ct. — Water enthusiasts rejoice! ROBERT’S DIVERSION is your diversion to countless days of fishing, boating, and watersports. With painless access to the Pamlico Sound from a private dock and boat ramp, plus...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Escape into luxury and simple-living when you stay at gorgeous BALI WIND. Your family will appreciate the personal touches found throughout the home including the island-themed bedrooms. The home is only a...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
There are seven villages on Hatteras Island, including the "tri-villages" of Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo, which are located adjacent to each other, and essentially feel like one, long town.
The Hatteras Island shoreline, from Oregon Inlet to Hatteras Inlet, is under the management of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. As a result, certain National Park Service (NPS) rules and regulations apply for all Hatteras Island beach goers...
OCEANFRONT Avon – Since ancient times, mariners have relied on the steadfast Stella Maris — the North Star — to guide them on their seafaring journeys. In much the same way, STELLA MARIS, a five-bedroom/four-bath home perched on the...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms