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.

Coast On Inn

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras Village- Lighthouse Rd. COAST ON INN to this charmingly decorated home, only five mins. from Hatteras Landing fishing, shopping and dining. One lot back from oceanfront in Captain's Beach subdivision, guests are treated to...

  • Hatteras
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Crossroads

OCEANFRONT Avon- Kinnakeet Shores Come on down to the CROSSROADS. This towering, 5,130 sq. ft. , four level home will reel you in with broad ocean vistas from multiple gathering areas as well as all the amenities the modern vacationer expects. The...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Bay Breeze

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
Stairway to Heaven

OCEANVIEW Salvo – Spritsail Ct. - With a private pool and ocean vistas to die for, STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN will not disappoint. This home is also located a few tons from the southernmost end of Salvo with broad vistas of the Cape Hatteras National...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Windows over Waves

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Isle Hills Dr. — Wow, just wow. It’s the one word that best describes the 5,200 sq. ft. WINDOWS OVER WAVES, a spectacular seven-bedroom/seven- and one-half-bath vacation home located one block off the ocean. As...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Askin Cottage

SOUNDSIDE Avon - Pheasant Ct. - The location of this comfortable and family-friendly bungalow, located at the peaceful southern end of Avon on a secluded cul-de-sac, offers the best of numerous worlds: less than five mins.’ walk from the beach, a...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Windsurfer

SOUNDFRONT Frisco - Sunset View - WINDSURFER was designed and constructed specifically with windsurfers and kiteboarders in mind. The ground level has a concrete drive, carport, and all-weather entry. The first level has three bedrooms (one with...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Crab Louie

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Hattie Creef - Step inside this inviting home through the dry entry where an all-level elevator awaits you and your belongings. Just like its namesake, CRAB LOUIE is delightfully satisfying at 5,050 sq. ft. . You can start...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Surround Sound

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — Cross of Honor Way — Ready to ditch life’s sensory overload for the gentle pace of soundfront living? Immerse yourself in SURROUND SOUND, a four-level, five-bedroom/five-bathroom home where relaxing moments, calming...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Ocean's 11

OCEANVIEW Salvo- Galleon Drive With so many amenities to keep your gang entertained, you won’t want to miss out on a vacation at OCEAN'S 11. Start your stay with an afternoon calming by the private pool and welcoming hot tub. There's plenty of...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Topgallant

OCEANFRONT Waves - Bold Dune Drive - From the vantage at TOPGALLANT, you'll get magnificant vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound and get a feel for how narrow the island really is. The ground floor of this home features two covered...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
In Spite of Ourselves

OCEANSIDE Waves — Sea Isle Hills Dr. — In spite of trying to find a reason to continue your search for a vacation rental, IN SPITE OF OURSELVES just may make you stop right here. Located nearly equal distance from both the ocean and Pamlico...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Momma's Pearl

SOUNDSIDE — Avon — Lakeside Dr. — A ideal blend of casual elegance and modern sophistication, MOMMA'S PEARL is a striking resort getaway that will transport you to a place far away from daily cares and pressures to a place of renewed...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Hard-A-Lee

OCEANFRONT Avon - Moore Way The ocean is calling and HARD-A-LEE is waiting for you! Take a swim in the shining oceanfront pool and soak up the Hatteras sun. Refresh with a stop at the tiki bar before taking your drink to the hot tub and watch your...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Gone With The Wind

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Wimble Shoals Dr. - Welcome Home! This gorgeous vacation heaven has everything you could ask for in a Hatteras Island vacation getaway. Just thirty feet from the Pamlico Sound, GONE WITH THE WIND sits on over an acre of land...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Summer's Wind Salvo

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Colony Dr. — When the summer wind comes blowing in it carries the promise of sun-filled days, starlit nights, and family getaways that morph into treasured memories. Feel that collective breezy vibe at SUMMER’S WIND SALVO...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Boxley House

CANALFRONT 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
Salty Frog

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Get a jump on creating memorable family memories when you settle into SALTY FROG, a handsomely-appointed four-bedroom/three-bath home that places you close to both the ocean and sound shorelines along with cozy and convenient...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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Outer Banks Ferry System

Decades ago, one of the only ways to access some of the most secluded areas of the Outer Banks was via a ferry, and this tradition carries on today for thousands if not millions of visitors who want to travel to some of coastal North Carolina's most...

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Visitors to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will simultaneously be visiting the gorgeous Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One of the largest preserved parcels of the Outer Banks, the National Seashore stretches across 70 miles of shoreline...

Buxton Woods

Perhaps the reason that this area of maritime forest goes unnoticed, (an area which in fact comprises the majority of Frisco Village), is simply because the oceanfront beaches just yards away are too alluring to ignore, and garner the lion's share...

Sunset Watch

SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Live Oak Ct - This handsome soundfront getaway is ideal for taking in the vistas and experiencing the ultimate SUNSET WATCH. After a busy day of kiteboarding, take a invigorating dip in the private pool with your very own Tiki Bar...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms