Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty

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!

Surf or Sound Realty Vacation Rentals

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Golden Hour on the Sound

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — NC Hwy. 12 — Just before the sun disappears below the horizon, there’s a warm glow as soft golden hues paint the sky. Some say this phenomenon creates an intimate and magical mood. Perched on the edge of the sound, the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Always Dreaming

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Beacon Rd. . You’ll be ALWAYS DREAMING of this cavernous six bedroom home just steps from the beach and offering impressive ocean vistas from the top two levels. Appreciate watching the waves break against a gorgeous sunrise...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Fleur de Sea

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe – NC Hwy. 12 – FLEUR DE SEA ensures the vacation of your dreams. Windsurf from your private bulk-headed lot, plunge deep into the private pool, feel the rush of bubbles, or challenge your friends to a game of foosball in the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
September Sessions

OCEANSIDE Rodanthe — Dean Ave. — Your passion for the surf is rewarded when you survey the ocean vistas from the top floor of SEPTEMBER SESSIONS and determine that yes, you are exactly where you need to be. This newly constructed five...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Seagate Station

OCEANFRONT Avon- Pamlico Court - SEAGATE STATION in private North Avon, was constructed with your every vacation need in mind. The ground level has a carport and dry entry via the four-stop elevator. The first floor features 1 bedroom with twin...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Avocet

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Wahoo Cir. — With their striking black and white plumage, upturned bills and long legs, the avocet shorebird finds its habitat along the Hatteras coast rather hospitable. So, too, will guests of AVOCET, a...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Blown Away

SOUNDFRONT Avon – Portside Dr. in Kinnakeet Shores – Feel the gorgeous soundfront home, BLOWN AWAY. A private sandy beach is all yours, and ideal for windsport enthusiasts, fisherman, and kayakers. Launch your kiteboards, windsurfer, or kayaks...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Tide Up

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe — Ocean Dr. — Listen ... that’s the ocean reminding you from steps away that while the surf is close, the heart of your vacation is right here in the comfortable surroundings of TIDE UP. Bring your family to this...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Salty Piece of Land

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — S. Beachcomber Dr. — Discover your own island escape, a slice of heaven straight out of a Jimmy Buffett novel. SALTY PIECE OF LAND, a four-bedroom/five-full and one-half bath home offers the ideal family getaway or a...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
The Oasis

OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates With its broad living area, THE OASIS is comfortably found in Avon's most premier community. This 6,430 sq. ft. home is a exhilarating escape from reality! The seven bedrooms are all masters with private baths...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Day Drinkin'

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - America Dr. - It's five o'clock somewhere which means it's never too early to start your vacation off right at DAY DRINKIN' with a dip in the invigorating private pool, or a soak in the calming hot tub. Or drink in the vistas...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Avon Sea Breeze

OCEANVIEW Avon — Ocean Isle Estates — Life is a breeze when you settle into AVON SEA BREEZE for your Hatteras Island vacation, as this gorgeously refreshed seven-bedroom/six-full and two-half-bath home has everything you need to entirely...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Oceanview Hatteras

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Austin Rd. - Ocean vistas from this home are striking and visible from each level! And the beach is just a min. away. Relaxation awaits at this home located just across from the ocean. Pull into the driveway, unload your...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Rodanthe Fantasea

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
Champagne Views

OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. Unwind and savor CHAMPAGNE VIEWS for your vacation this year at this 3,500 sq. ft. home. Let the celebration begin in the game room with foosball table, wet bar with mini-refrigerator, full bathroom and...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Roost

SOUNDFRONT Buxton — NC Hwy 12 — Feel complimentary as a bird when you settle into THE ROOST, a five-bedroom/five- and one-half-bath home with nothing between it and a private sound beach except a lush, forested ridge. While the thicket of trees...

  • Buxton
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Sea La Vie

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — We are thrilled to announce the grandiose opening of Sea La Vie an executive estate home unlike any other, where luxury and relaxation intertwine effortlessly. Set amidst the beautiful beauty of OCEANFRONT...

  • Hatteras
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • 14.5 Bathrooms
Hook, Wine & Sinker

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Atlantic Dr. - In the heart of Rodanthe sits this well-maintained and gorgeously decorated traditional beach box home. HOOK, WINE & SINKER beach access is close to the oceanfront making beach days painless for all...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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Outer Banks Birding

For bird lovers, the Outer Banks is hard to beat. This delicate chain of barrier islands is not only home to dozens of different native shorebirds, but also thousands of migrating birds who make a rest stop on the Outer Banks every year. Add to this...

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The Outer Banks is famous for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. One of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Outer Banks is to wake up early and watch a stunning sunrise over the Atlantic ocean. With miles of pristine coastline...

Calypso

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Turtle Ct. Your family will fall in appreciate with CALYPSO, a handsome home with community sound access. The first level has two bedrooms, one queen and one with a pyramid bunk that share a hall bath - both with TVs. Also...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms