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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SOUNDFRONT Avon – Portside Dr. – Feel the salty breeze at BAY BREEZE. Take in the island air on the adjoining boardwalk with private entry to a sandy soundfront beach, ideal for windsurfers, fisherman, and families. Air out your gear or catch a...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo – Wind Over Waves – With unobstructed sound vistas, rigging area in the front of the home and the community boat launch merely feet away, it's painless to see why this vacation rental home is a WINDSURFER'S DREAM. The...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDFRONT Frisco - Bayside Ct - Savor serene, impressive beauty at PARADISE POINT. This relaxing getaway offers nearly 50,000 sq. ft. of calming landscape, extending into the Pamlico Sound for privacy and solitude. The home is conveniently...
- Frisco
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Jollie Rd. - A week in this cavernous home will have you singing by the light of the HATTERAS MOON. The ideal size for your group, this thoughtfully designed home offers multiple entertainment areas including the great room with...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Durant Station Condominiums, Unit 305 — Are you ready for ISLAND TIME? Located on the third floor of this oceanfront condominium complex at Durant Station, this three-bedroom/two-bath unit is the ideal place to savor the...
- Hatteras
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves- Sea Isle Hills When you tell vacation stories, your visit to STORM'S END will be anything but inclement. When you arrive, take a dip in the 9' x 22' private pool. Step inside the ground level game room for a fun game of foosball...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo- Colony Drive This broad 5,870 sq. ft. oceanfront home earns the name BIG KAHUNA with its generous room sizes, two family suites, convenient elevator to access all four floors and multiple gathering areas and entertainment...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Buxton - Old Lighthouse Rd. - You'll be one step closer to heaven in this one-of-a-kind, spectacular oceanfront getaway. DUNE CRAB is not packed with bedrooms, at 4,484 sq. ft. ; it was designed for you to find your own space, indoors...
- Buxton
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Welcome to CHEERIO, a spectacular oceanfront home with striking expansive vistas and simple access to a impressive beach, representative of the Outer Banks at its very best. The ground level is home to the private...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves- Sea Isle Hills Dr. Luxury and comfort are the hallmarks of this cavernous oceanfront home. This four-level flagship gives you the space for sizable gatherings and privacy when you need it. You enter the home from the double...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras – Lighthouse Rd. – BY THE SEA HATTERAS – by the handsome sea is where you will find this appealing and roomy four-bedroom/two-bath bungalow, located just steps from the ocean and where bigger-than-life vistas will capture...
- Hatteras
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Farrow Shores - Be prepared for an memorable vacation experience. CASA AZUL raises the standard in oceanside island homes. Semi-oceanfront with ocean vistas and direct beach access, this piece of heaven in Salvo has a...
- Salvo
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - NC-12 - REDEMPTION is one of the tallest homes in Rodanthe giving it a unique perspective from its decks. Feel beautiful vistas of the Atlantic ocean and sunset vistas over the sound, spectacular beach access - just steps from...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
CANAL FRONT Frisco — Captains Ct. — Rustic appeal abounds in BOXLEY HOME, a three-bedroom/two-bathroom home that offers a relaxing setting in Brigands' Bay, a bicycle-friendly neighborhood known for its canal “streets.” Bring your...
- Frisco
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Blue Sea Rd. - Wow! Welcome to your own, private mini resort in the much-coveted Mirlo Beach area! Just steps from miles of peaceful, secluded beach, the Pea Island Nature Reserve, and located on a private drive...
- Rodanthe
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Salvo - Farrow Dr. How do you ensure your family vacation is a success? Follow your INTUITION. A long private driveway leads you to the front door where you can step inside and choose from four bedrooms on the first level to appreciate a...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — A private location on a safe neighborhood cul-de-sac. 4,000 sq. ft. of well-designed space. Handsome vistas as far as the eye can see. That’s what we call SOUND LIVING, a seven-bedroom/seven-full and...
- Avon
- 7 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon – Kinnakeet Shores – While the wild, natural beauty of Hatteras Island inspires the imagination, THE SANDLOT enthralls it, with its effortless ability to create family memories that linger long after you leave. Perched on the...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
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...
Beach canopies and umbrellas create shade, lower ambient temperatures and block UV rays on hot, sunny Summer days. Sitting under the canopy of a quality beach umbrella can make the difference between comfort and sweltering. When choosing an...
This stunning home has every imaginable comfort, great ocean views and easy beach access (only 30 yards from driveway). Quality is reflected throughout with hickory cabinets, granite countertops, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, and an elevator.Level...
- Southern Shores
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
