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.

Wave Breaker

OCEANSIDE Rodanthe — Sea Oats Dr. — New for 2026! — Welcome to WAVE BREAKER, where the moment you step inside, you'll feel the gentle ebb and flow of the tide reflected in every detail of this five-bedroom/three-bathroom oceanside getaway...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Rain Dance

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Ocean Street - Roomy at 4,770 sq. ft. , the enormous common areas and bedrooms, and top-of-the-line finishes separate this home from the rest. The property has a privacy fence and is located at the end of a peaceful street on the...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Island Stylin'

OCEANSIDE Frisco — Your private little slice of tranquility awaits at ISLAND STYLIN’, a four-bedroom/three-full and two-half-bath home that sits within walking distance to the beach, yet far, far away from your pre-vacation life. Ideal for the...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Sandcastle

OCEANFRONT Avon-Dune Way Unlike castles in the air, this SANDCASTLE is real. Step inside the first floor where you will find a sizable queen bedroom suite with deck access, Intelligent TV, and a impressive ocean view. There is a full bath on this...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Inn at Rodanthe

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe — Featured in “Nights in Rodanthe” If a home could elicit 1,000 sighs, it would most certainly be INN AT RODANTHE, the iconic setting for the movie “Nights in Rodanthe” starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane, based on...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Kinnakeet Ibis

SOUNDSIDE Avon – Kinnakeet Shores – When the native white ibis finds a hospitable place to nest, the prized bird must be on to something. For human visitors, KINNAKEET IBIS is that place. It is surrounded by the sound’s wetlands, where nature...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Topside

OCEANFRONT Avon - Askins Creek - One glimpse of the vistas at this vacation mainship and you'll be glad you went TOPSIDE. The ground level has a double concrete carport. The first level has four bedrooms and two baths. A master king with ensuite...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Harmona

OCEANFRONT Hatteras Village — Sea View Dr. — Listen to the breeze ripple through the dune grasses, the surf roll gently onto the shore and the gulls singing overhead and know that all is in harmony at HARMONA, a newly refreshed...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Wind 'N Waves

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — Freshly constructed for 2025! — It doesn’t take much for the avid kite and windsurfer to experience the sheer joy of gliding across the shallow waters of Pamlico Sound ... some wind, some waves, and a striking getaway to...

  • Rodanthe
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Sandy Keeks

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Tarpon Dr. — Conjure up the magic of your own childhood beach vacation memories at SANDY KEEKS, a three-bedroom/three-full and one-half bath home offering up a unique layout that can adeptly host two families with plenty of...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Carolina Coastin'

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. - Go CAROLINA COASTIN' this year in this impressive home just one lot back from the ocean and a short walk to shopping, eateries and world-class watersports. The ideal size for a modest group, this home...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Sunset Cove

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — Cross of Honor Way — SUNSET COVE provides you with that idyllic slice of private soundfront that delivers the treasured tranquility you seek. With vistas that go on forever, this gorgeous eight bedroom/eight- and...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Alex’s Hideaway

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Atlantic Dr. - Share ALEX'S HIDEAWAY with your family this year! Start your vacation off with a splash in the private pool with a poolside tiki bar or a dip in the calming hot tub. When it's time for a break, step inside to the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Waves Paradise

OCEANFRONT - Waves - Welcome to WAVES PARADISE! Gaze from the deck and refresh your soul with postcard vistas of the beach, pelicans, dolphins, windsports, and waves. Stroll to the beach and play in the waves, build sandcastles, or fish in the...

  • Waves
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Heart's Desire

OCEANFRONT Avon - Pamlico Court - Whatever your HEART'S DESIRE, you'll find it at this handsomely designed home. The first floor features a sizable living room with a cathedral ceiling, tons of windows, a constructed-in entertainment center, a...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sunset Hideaway

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Portside Dr. — The private boardwalk that stretches toward the serene soundfront is but one connection SUNSET HIDEAWAY will inspire when you settle into this six-bedroom/six-full and three-half-bath home. You’ll also find...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Calypso

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Turtle Ct. Your family will fall in appreciate with CALYPSO, a impressive 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...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
No Time Flat

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Wahoo Circle - Panoramic ocean and sound vistas abound from your top floor well-equipped kitchen, dining and great rooms. Unwind and savor the roomy decks loaded with comfortable furnishings. Unwind in the hot tub while star...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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Pumpkin Patch Saturdays at Island Farm
Oct 18

October 18, 2025

(+ more dates)

Bring your friends and family to celebrate the arrival of fall at Island Farm! Every Saturday in October, Island Farm will host its 14th annual Pumpkin Patch event, taking place on October 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M. Admission for...

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

C103A - Sweet Sound Memories

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Sweet Sound Memories, your dream OBX vacation rental! Nestled along the serene soundfront of Nags Head, this stunning condo exudes coastal...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms