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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CANALFRONT Avon - Bonito Rd. - In search of the ideal boating and board sports getaway? The right-outside-your-door canalfront access and vistas from this home will inspire your "CAST'N CREW." Stash your watersports gear in the lockable storage...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates - Endless ocean vistas and opulent resort amenities combine to make NEPTUNE'S NEST a seaworthy sandcastle your family will return to year after year. Start your sea odyssey with a dip in the shining private pool...
- Avon
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves - Thalassa Ave There is no reason to draw a line in the sand when choosing a resort home for your family’s next beach vacation. That is because LAUGHING GULL LANDING requires no compromise — everything you want in a restorative...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Salvo - Dory Road - Mornings provide the sunrise over the ocean and evenings provide the sunset over the sound. A more calming vacation cannot be found! Just 3 tons from the ocean leaves only a short walk to the beach. Ground level...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Isle Hills Ct. — New for 2025! — OH SAY CAN YOU SEA ... the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean? And setting beneath the Pamlico Sound? It’s yes to both when you settle into this six-bedroom/five-full and...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Avon - Angelfish Road -Painless access to the beach is just steps away as PARROT'DISE is only 2 tons back from the beach. You'll appreciate the mesmerizing oceanfront view right from the living room or while calming in an Adirondack chair...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Rodanthe- Ocean Drive Disengage from business as usual at THE ISLANDER - a cavernous and airy four-bedroom, two full and one-half-bathroom home that sits at the edge of the ocean. With the beach at your doorstep, you won’t have to...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
CANALFRONT Avon — Surreal sunsets, steady breezes and a private dock land you in the right place at RUSSELL’S LANDING. This dog-friendly (2 dogs only) three-bedroom/three bath bungalow is ready to welcome you to a getaway full of rustic...
- Avon
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Avon - Gulls Cry Road - CHANGES IN ATTITUDES IN AVON will allow your family to relax and get back into the vacation groove. Head straight for the beach or start your vacation with a dip in the private pool and have a drink at the Tiki...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Frisco — Sandpiper Dr. — Some vacation homes have exceptional vistas. Others have charming, soaring spaces. A few have a defining feature that inspires the stories you will retell for many years to come. BEAGLE BY THE SEA is the...
- Frisco
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Waves- La Waves Dr. LANDSHARK will carry you away with its roomy rooms, generous decks and impressive ocean vistas. Located on the oceanfront with simple access to the beach, this home has two outdoor showers for rinsing off the sand...
- Waves
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 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
OCEANFRONT Avon - Wahoo Circle – DAWN TREADER, a six-bedroom, seven- and one-half-bath luxury getaway, sits somewhere between idyllic and perfection, where your vacation aspirations drift into reality on a warm Hatteras Island breeze. Perched on...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Drive -Feel great vacation memories of LA VIDA LOCA. You'll have your own private swimming pool for family fun, shaded hot tub just for calming, and convenient cabana half bath close by. The village offers a...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Hatteras- Hatteras Landing Fall in adore with the sweeping ocean vistas from the decks of LANDFALL, a spectacular 5,700 sq. ft. oceanfront home in esteemed Hatteras Landing. This handsome home is located within walking distance of two...
- Hatteras
- 7 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Sunset Drive - Feel the meditative quality of ENDLESS SUNSETS from this alluring home, perched near the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac with direct sound access for kiteboarding and kayaking, within walking distance of Hatteras...
- Salvo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
OCEANFRONT Frisco - Ship Timbers Rd With opulent amenities and handsome ocean vistas from each level, TIDAL TREASURE will quickly become the jewel of your family vacation. All 5,250 sq. ft. of this home has been thought of to elevate your...
- Frisco
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores —MERTLE COVE is tucked away amongst the oaks of Kinnakeet Shores is this delightful home on the lake with vistas of the sound and ocean. Upon arrival, take a dip in the private pool to let your cares melt away...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 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...
It's easy to see why vacationers fall in love with Carova. Located almost literally off the Outer Banks map, while other towns along the barrier islands of North Carolina grew and developed over the decades and became popular East Coast tourism...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Isle Hills Ct. — New for 2025! — Discover your inner tranquility at ZEN, a six-bedroom/five-full and one-half-bath haven where both ocean and sound vistas diverge from the tranquility to compete for your...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms