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.

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 freshly constructed five...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Island Sky

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Dr. — Bring both your kiteboard and your surfboard because the sky’s the limit when you stay at ISLAND SKY, a four-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home located in the exclusive neighborhood of Island Creek...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Mother of Waves

OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Vista Dr. — If having your head in the clouds on a sunny beach surrounded by your favorite people sounds like the ideal vacation, then MOTHER OF WAVES is the ideal place to hit pause and let it happen. Perched on the...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Las Brisas

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Spritsail Ct. — The gentle breezes will carry away all of your anxiety if you plan your vacation at LAS BRISAS. From the ocean to sound vistas from the observation tower, to the invigorating private pool, calming hot tub, and...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
L'Escape

CANALFRONT Frisco – Blackbeards Ct. – Cozied up near the end of the peaceful Brigands' Bay neighborhood, L’ESCAPE is the ideal week hideaway. Pull up under the home and unload your car, feeling the breeze off the canal. A private 25’ dock...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Island Attitude

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Avon — Water, water everywhere, as far as the eye can see. For those who crave it, then ISLAND ATTITUDE is the ideal place to satisfy your vacation dreams of glorious sunsets, ideal conditions for kitesurfing and boarding and...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Blue Heaven

OCEANFRONT Avon – Jollie Rd. – From the moment you walk up to the front of this four-bedroom/two-bathroom home and pass the Zen Garden, the currents of calm are immediately apparent. There are plenty of reasons to soak up sun, sea, and sky...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Afloat on Windy Lane

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Windy Ln. — Set your vacation dreams and aspirations AFLOAT ON WINDY LANE (formerly South Wind), a five-bedroom/four-full and one-half-bathroom home overlooking the Pamlico Sound, a world-class kiteboarding, windsurfing and...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Waves Good-bye

OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Isle Hills Dr. — Say hello to WAVES GOOD-BYE, the ideal vacation getaway with ocean vistas that will stay with you long after you do, indeed, bid them farewell. With direct access over the protective dunes to the beach...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Shell of a Good Time

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean Isle Loop – The freshly constructed SHELL OF A GOOD TIME raises not just your spirits and joie de vivre, but the heights from which you can gaze upon the tantalizing ocean vistas that greet you with a glorious...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Sound Garden

SOUNDFRONT Frisco — NC Hwy. 12 — The power of nature to calm, heal and inspire are always in play at SOUND GARDEN, a brand new five-bedroom/five-full- and two-half-bath home located within the lush landscape of coastal Pamlico Sound. On an...

  • Frisco
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Knights in Salvo

SOUNDSIDE Salvo — North Sand Dollar Ct. — If you're looking for a appealing home with vistas of both ocean and sound, KNIGHTS IN SALVO will come to your rescue. Located in Wind over Waves community with community sound access and boat ramp...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
The Sleepy Dog

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Colony Drive - If you're looking for a home to accommodate your group with a nice selection of amenities in a great location and at a good value, try THE SLEEPY DOG. Just 3 tons from the beach, access is just a short walk away. The...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Carolina Coastin'

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. - Go CAROLINA COASTIN' this year in this gorgeous 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
Mystic Wind

OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Welcome to MYSTIC WIND an oceanfront getaway in Avon's Kinnakeet Shores that is tailor-made for beach lovers, offering unparalleled convenience for a memorable summer hideaway. Start your day with a casual walk...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Dancing Dunes

OCEANVIEW Waves - La Waves Drive - Just four tons from the ocean with beautiful vistas, DANCING DUNES just might be the next dream hideaway for your family. Expansive beaches plus the unique package of alluring design, splendid vistas, private pool...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Soulshine

OCEANSIDE Salvo - Colony Drive - Let your SOULSHINE this year at this beautiful home in peaceful Salvo village, with convenient beach access just a few mins. walk from the home. Park in the deep, shaded carport and unpack your body boards and hot...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Coaches Cove

OCEANVIEW Waves - Island Pines Dr. - Bring the whole team to this roomy first-class getaway. With eight bedrooms and first-class amenities, COACHES COVE is one of Hatteras Island's biggest and brightest stars. Cool off in the private pool or relax...

  • Waves
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
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Outer Banks Lighthouses

Each of the Outer Banks five lighthouses is unique. For a beautiful view, visitors can climb Currituck Beach Light, Bodie Island Light and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse for a small fee in season. It's an unforgettable way to see the Outer Banks! Don't...

Outer Banks Tours

Many newcomers to the Outer Banks find the best way to delve into the local history, scenery and culture is via a tour, and luckily the Outer Banks has a world of different tours available. Vacationers can take to the sea, skies, or the land for an...

Another Day at the Beach 4032

Another Day at the Beach is waiting for you! Spend your Outer Banks vacation in the 7 bedroom, 5.5 bath Corolla vacation rental that’s had a TON of renovations for the 2020 season. This roomy home in Whalehead is the perfect oceanside home for you...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms