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

Find the perfect Surf or Sound Realty rental home.

Walkin' on Sunshine - Hatteras

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Ct. — It’s time to feel good when you live out your vacation dreams at WALKIN’ ON SUNSHINE – HATTERAS, a impressive seven-bedroom/seven-full and three-half-bath home perched on the ocean’s edge. Only...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Patagonia by the Sea

OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean View Dr. — If treasured family moments feel like they are few and fleeting, PATAGONIA BY THE SEA will inspire you to reclaim that precious time in a oceanside setting that defies description. Everything you want for that...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Sound of Sunshine

OCEANSIDE Avon — Pamlico Ct. — If contentment had its own jingle, it just might be THE SOUND OF SUNSHINE, a brand new four-bedroom/four- and two-half-bath home that offers the harmonious balance you seek in a vacation hideaway. Sitting close...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Casablanca

OCEANFRONT Avon - NC Highway 12 - Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, CASABLANCA is the oceanfront property you want to walk into. A pet-friendly vacation home with a private boardwalk to the beach, this 5-bedroom/5-bath...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Sound Dance

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — Chicamacomico Ct. — SOUND DANCE enfolds guests into its captivating surroundings and invites them to embrace the peaceful serenity of Pamlico Sound’s gorgeous natural landscape. Whether you come here to fish, windsurf...

  • Rodanthe
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Down By The Sea

OCEANVIEW Waves - Wimble Shores Dr. - DOWN BY THE SEA is just a short walk to the ocean or the sound for watersports access, just one block from eateries, and is loaded with great amenities such as roomy 9' ceilings. The downstairs game room has a...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Surf Side

OCEANFRONT Avon- Moore Way As its name implies, this striking getaway is right beside the surf - on a pleasant cul-de-sac in central Avon - but it's also convenient to the Kinnakeet Shores community pool & tennis courts, the post office, and a...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Imagine

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Ocean Street It's painless to plan the best vacation you can IMAGINE at this premier oceanfront home located on the southern end of Salvo. Let your imagination run wild in the broad outdoor entertainment area featuring a private...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Sunrise, Sunset, Repeat

OCEANVIEW Salvo - South Beach - Imagine sitting on any one of the multiple decks of your beach bungalow and seeing the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean on your left, the sunset over the Pamlico Sound on your right, and 14 miles of unspoiled barrier...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Sea Lady II

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - NC12 - Spend a week appreciating striking sunsets and decadent accommodations with SEA LADY II, located just 2 tons from the side-road walk to the beach. Tucked along the Rodanthe soundfront with a private sandy beach ideal for...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Boppers and Bells

OCEANVIEW – Salvo – Fourth Street – You can have it both ways when you stay at BOPPERS AND BELLS, a peaceful getaway that provides convenient access to both the rolling waves and uncrowded beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and the gentle...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Ocean Escape

OCEANVIEW Avon - East Antillas Drive - A vacation at OCEAN ESCAPE enables you to escape from it all while still remaining close to it all. The home is located in a super location – a short walk to eateries, stores, groceries and the Avon Pier...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Blown Away

SOUNDFRONT Avon – Portside Dr. in Kinnakeet Shores – Feel the handsome 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
Mary and Clem Sea

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Seashore Blvd. — Settle into one-level living at MARY AND CLEM SEA and find yourself in the middle of Avon, located between both the gentle, shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound and the wide-open Atlantic beaches. This newly...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sea Castle

OCEANFRONT Waves - Mac-Oca Dr. Appreciate the island lifestyle and a touch of the royal treatment with a stay at decadent SEA CASTLE. This towering oceanfront palace offers front row vistas from multiple levels of decks, and regal amenities around...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Frolicking Seaward

OCEANSIDE – Avon There’s nothing like a beach bungalow that captures the breezy feel of the coast, especially when it envelopes you in a warm, comfortable hug. The moment you step into FROLICKING SEAWARD, the appealing vibe of this...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Penguin Point

SOUNDFRONT Avon - South Albacore Lane - Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac, PENGUIN POINT, a three-bedroom/two-bath home, is conveniently located within painless access of Avon’s shopping, fishing, watersports access, and more. You’ll appreciate...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Forever Waves

OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - Located on a wide, uncrowded beach in exclusive St. Waves, FOREVER WAVES offers charming ocean vistas, a enormous private pool, poolside dining table set, poolside stereo speakers, hot tub and community pool and...

  • Waves
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 18

October 18, 2025

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...

Outer Banks Scenic Byway

Take a long and lingering trip along the coastline that includes two ferries, 21 coastal villages, and miles of stunning scenery in every direction with a trip along the Outer Banks Scenic Byway. Known as one of the most beautiful stretches of...

The Sandlot

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