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.

Winfinity

OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores Everyone's winning at WINFINITY with its gorgeous ocean vistas and painless beach access. The sizable concrete drive and carport provide parking for multiple cars and the 1st level dry entry accepts convenient...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
The Scruffy Pelican

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. You won't see another home like THE SCRUFFY PELICAN on Hatteras Island. This unique octagonal home on the oceanfront will delight any discriminating vacationer. Chic coastal style welcomes you with painted board...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Morning Star

OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - Great Hatteras Island vacations are appreciated at MORNING STAR. This delightful home overlooking a gorgeous lake in Waves is just a short walk from the beach, with beach access at the end of the peaceful street...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Caribbean Wave

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe – Caribbean Way - Watch the waves in luxury at CARIBBEAN WAVE. This eight-bedroom, 5,200 sq. ft., estate is only steps from the ocean and outfitted with all the amenities you need to make your vacation memorable. With...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 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
Island Magic

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT AVON — Island Creek Resort — It’s painless to conjure up vacation perfection when you settle into ISLAND MAGIC, a three-bedroom/two- and one-half-bath home that will delight anyone who is drawn to the water. Water sport...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Summer Wind

CANALFRONT Avon - Bonito Road -It’s a breeze to find your vacation rhythm at SUMMER WIND, an ideal getaway for those who feel a close connection to the water. That’s because this four-bedroom/four full- and one-half-bath home sits right on the...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Selah

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Let the huge staircase on the front of SELAH welcome you to your dream 5,200 sq. ft. Hatteras Island vacation. Unique features mark this alluring home like the brick wall which surrounds the stone-laid deck...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Rise n' Shine

OCEANFRONT Waves — Lee O'Neal Ln. — New for 2026! — As you awake in RISE N' SHINE, the first sensation is the rhythmic lull of the ocean, followed by the glow of the sun cresting the horizon. Consider it a transformative start to your day...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
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
The Krusty Krab

OCEANFRONT Avon — Kinnakeet Dr. — Formerly Surf Tones — Welcome to THE KRUSTY CRAB, an oceanfront getaway destined to transform your fantasy vacation into reality. Sitting right on the beach, this freshly remodeled four-bedroom/two full- and...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Sandfiddler

OCEANSIDE Waves - Sea Vista Court This delightful home, located on the lake in modren “St. Waves”, is just a short walk to the beach. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac, you will appreciate the solitude this home offers. Step up to the first...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
LandShark

OCEANFRONT Waves- La Waves Dr. LANDSHARK will carry you away with its roomy rooms, generous decks and striking ocean vistas. Located on the oceanfront with painless access to the beach, this home has two outdoor showers for rinsing off the sand...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
La Familia

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Mirlo Beach - LA FAMILIA, that's what life is really all about, and at 5,945 sq. ft. and 12 bedrooms, you can bring the whole family to this oceanside estate. Located on a private, shallow soundfront beach, this home is the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Skipper's Gig

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Mirlo Beach - Located just one lot back from the ocean with simple beach access and four levels of decks with ample wooden deck furnishings. Set sail for your Hatteras Island vacation at SKIPPER'S GIG. Captains and mates...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Fun Factory

OCEANSIDE Waves – Island Pines Dr. — FUN FACTORY is not just a beach home; it's a sanctuary for those who crave relaxation and memorable memories where every moment is an opportunity to embrace life to the fullest. Recently constructed in a...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Tropical Outlook

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Seashore Dr. - TROPICAL OUTLOOK forecasts family fun with its sizable private pool, calming hot tub, both ocean and sound vistas and location - only a short walk from the beach and Rodanthe Fishing Pier, made famed by the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Salty LiL Beach

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Dean Ave. - Formerly Becca's Beach Retreat - SALTY LIL BEACH is the ideal place for calming, reading, fishing, playing and engaging in some much-needed family time on the handsome Outer Banks. The first level features a...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms