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 – You’ll be CAROLINA DREAMIN’ after staying in this 4,640 sq. ft. home with 360 degree vistas of the Atlantic to the east, the Pamlico Sound to the west, the National Seashore to the north, and then back to the Atlantic...
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Seashore Drive - Unwind to the sound of the surf crashing on the sand in this handsome home that sits only two tons from the beach. The view is unbeatable from the multiple levels of decks that wrap around this ideal vacation...
SOUNDSIDE – Rodanthe – With its central location between sound and seashore, DOWN BY THE DUNES accomplishes exactly that. Pack your fishing gear, your kiteboard and your sandcastle building tools as every day can conveniently be filled with a...
SOUNDSIDE Salvo – Wind Over Waves – Easing into your vacation is like a day at the beach at SPITTIN’ KITTY, a seven bedroom/seven full- and one-half-bath home located in an modren community of gracious homes that share a 100-foot pier and...
OCEAN SIDE Salvo - Jolly Roger Rd. - The crown jewel of your next vacation is sure to be this SUMMER PALACE. Conveniences abound, starting with the clear blue private swimming pool and an inviting hot tub.For indoor entertainment, you can getaway...
OCEANFRONT Avon – Pamlico Court – You can be ABSOLUTELY SHORE that you'll savor your vacation at this appealing oceanfront home in the peaceful north end of Avon. Ideal for both leisure and activity and entirely equipped for your vacation...
CANALFRONT – Frisco – While the name of this home evokes the emerging dawn, both sunrise and sunset vistas will capture your imagination when you stay at TEQUILA SUNRISE, a four-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home perched on the edge of a...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Ct. — It’s time to feel good when you live out your vacation dreams at WALKIN’ ON SUNSHINE – HATTERAS, a lavish seven-bedroom/seven-full and three-half-bath home perched on the ocean’s edge. Only grassy...
OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl — New for 2025! — With gorgeous vistas that stretch from Avon’s famed pier to the iconic sound side sunsets that can be seen from its top deck, 1 TO SEA promises both panoramas and memories that will last a...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Farrow Drive Live THE HI LIFE in this charming 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...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras – As the sun starts to make its ascent over the horizon each morning, it illuminates everything that makes BEACH HAVEN the quintessential vacation getaway. With three levels of decking that run the length of this broad...
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 elegant. With a...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — What’s better than a million dollars? A priceless family vacation at OH BEHAVE!, a pristine five-bedroom/four-full and two-half-bath home. Oh Behave! is located just steps away from the beach boardwalk...
OCEANFRONT Avon - Fitzwater Ct. - Everything one could want for the ideal vacation. The first level entrance opens to a roomy entryway with constructed-in desk, bookshelves, broad library, mini refrigerator, TV/DVD and queen couch bed. There is a...
SOUNDFRONT Frisco - Osprey Way - SOUNDS FRISKY has something for the entire family. This Frisco soundfront bungalow has beachgoers, fishermen and watersports enthusiasts in mind. Take the boardwalk to a white sandy beach and savor the cool, calm...
OCEANVIEW Salvo- Galleon Drive With so many amenities to keep your gang entertained, you won’t want to miss out on a vacation at OCEAN'S 11. Start your stay with an afternoon calming by the private pool and welcoming hot tub. There's plenty of...
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. - Start your vacation off right with a dip in the private oceanfront pool. Sunbathe in a chaise or relax in the bubbly hot tub. A gas grille is close by for tossing some burgers on the grille for dinner. Step up the...
SOUNDFRONT Avon – Bluefish Ct. – If you are looking for a sound reason to commit well-earned vacation time to days of windsurfing, nights of stargazing, and moments of pure bliss inspired by glorious water vistas, then ULTRA SOUND is it...
October 9, 2025
This year, the Duck Jazz Festival proudly reaches its 16th anniversary, and with it, we unveil our artistic vision:“Duck Grooves: The Sound of Jazz,” is an electrifying celebration of jazz’s dynamic, ever-evolving nature, set...
The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Landing - Your heart will skip a beat when you first set your eyes on CHICKEN BY THE SEA, a majestic four-level, 6,150 square foot home on the edge of the Atlantic. Capturing a casual ambiance of carefree luxury...