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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SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo — Ocean St. — Fun fact: just a whiff of lemon can boost your mood and reduce anxiety. Maybe that’s why sipping a thirst-quenching, cool glass of lemonade evokes all those laid-back feels of a carefree hideaway. Loaded...
- Salvo
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe — Featured in “Nights in Rodanthe” If a home could elicit 1,000 sighs, it would most certainly be INN AT RODANTHE, the iconic setting for the movie “Nights in Rodanthe” starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane, based on...
- Rodanthe
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SOUND FRONT Avon – Wave hello to your next great windsurfing adventure when you settle into SOUND WAVE, a three-bedroom/two-full-bath home perched right on the water’s edge. From this location on one of Pamlico Sound’s most revered wind sport...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Salvo — North Sand Dollar Ct. — If you're looking for a beautiful home with vistas of both ocean and sound, KNIGHTS IN SALVO will come to your rescue. Located in Wind over Waves community with community sound access and boat ramp...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Spritsail Ct. — The gentle breezes will carry away all of your anxiety if you plan your vacation at LAS BRISAS. From the ocean to sound vistas from the observation tower, to the exhilarating private pool, relaxing hot tub, and...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — NC Hwy 12 — Oceanfront or soundfront? Pool or surf? Sunrise or sunset vistas? When you think a vacation home can’t have it all, 2 FOR 1 proves otherwise. Located at one of the narrowest points on Hatteras Island, this...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
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 hot...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Fifth St. - At the end of a long drive, there aren't many places you'd rather relax than at SALVOASIS BY THE SEA, this well-appointed beach home just one lot back from the beach and close to an ORV ramp. Start your vacation...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - There are plenty of private deck spaces to appreciate the best vacation at PRIVASEA BEACH. Ease back into the hot tub on the pool deck while your family splashes in the pool. The glistening Pamlico Sound is...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Isle Shores Dr. - - Freshly refreshed with premium upgrades throughout the home, SO RIGHT has elegant sunrises, breath-taking sunsets, a short walk three-min. walk to the beach, a roomy private pool area with newly installed...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo — Ocean St. — With a sandy beach and 180-degree vistas to greet you from multiple decks, it’s simple to lean into a languid lifestyle at THE LAZY WHALE. This four-bedroom/two- and one-half-bath home has everything you need to...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Spectacular ocean vistas delight all who stay in SURFER'S DELIGHT. For a home on the sound side of Avon, this home has an ocean view better than some homes on the oceanside of the village. The beach is just...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Avon — Bluefish Ct — It’s nothing but smooth sailing when you settle into SAIL RIGHT UP, a four-bedroom/two-bath home with an enviable elevated perch to maximize the glorious vistas of Pamlico Sound. Let the water soothe your soul...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves – Sea Isle Hills Dr. – Appreciate the salty sunny days and the starry serene nights at HATTERAS JACK. A fenced-in pool area is the ideal place to start your vacation. Take a dip in the pool, soak in a bubbly hot tub, tan on...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Resort Rodanthe - You’ll always remember NEVER FORGOTTEN, a vacation getaway with amazing ocean vistas that will linger in your mind long after your vacation is over. Take the elevator to the top level and enter into the roomy kitchen...
- Rodanthe
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Frisco - Sandpiper Drive - If your family is looking for the ideal nesting place for vacation this year, look no further than LOGGERHEAD. Access to the beach from this home is rather painless with very little dune to cross. Three levels...
- Frisco
- 8 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - This premier dog-friendly oceanfront home is just steps from the beach and offers the full list of amenities: Private Pool, Hot Tub, Elevator, Theater Room with traditional theater seating, Game Room...
- Rodanthe
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Waves - La Waves Drive - SPLISH SPLASH, with its private pool, hot tub, game room with pool table, and location just two tons from the ocean, is certain to make a splash with your vacation crew. The home is located on a peaceful...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
Decades ago, one of the only ways to access some of the most secluded areas of the Outer Banks was via a ferry, and this tradition carries on today for thousands if not millions of visitors who want to travel to some of coastal North Carolina's most...
There's a reason why so many aspiring and professional photographers flock to the Outer Banks. Ocean sunrises, sound sunsets, and miles of quiet wildlife in between create some breathtaking landscapes, ideal for photographers, painters, or plain-old...
Mariah calls Avon's windy sound-front home! The ground level has good parking, concrete carports, lots of grassy sail rigging area, and a great sound-front launch, while the all-weather entry includes some storage. The first level features a tiled...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
