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.

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 striking vibe of this...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Semper Sun

OCEANSIDE Hatteras — Sutton Pl. — Formerly Mahalo — Settle into SEMPER SUN, a four-bedroom/three-bathroom newly-constructed home that sits just four tons from the beach, close to Hatteras Village’s many eateries, shopping, and marinas, and...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Ocean's 12

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Portside Dr. — Looking for the ultimate hideaway? OCEAN’S 12 could be your next big score, a brand-new jewel adorning the best kite beach on the Outer Banks that draws passionate watersports enthusiasts from all over the...

  • Avon
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
Windsurfer's Dream

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo – Wind Over Waves – With unobstructed sound vistas, rigging area in the front of the home and the community boat launch merely feet away, it's painless to see why this vacation rental home is a WINDSURFER'S DREAM. The...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Atlantic Dream at Tarheel

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Tarheel Court - Dream a big dream for vacation this year. Dream of huge Atlantic vistas and opulent surroundings. Dream of nine master bedrooms with private baths and huge screen TVs. Dream of a gourmet kitchen, real theater...

  • Salvo
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Sand N'at

OCEANSIDE Frisco — Ships Timbers Rd. – Even the quietest retreats harbor a certain level of noise — the gentle call of seagulls, the waves breaking on the shore — that remind you of exactly where you are. Can you hear it? Then SAND N’AT is...

  • Frisco
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Beachfront Bliss

OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Much like its multi-faceted façade, there are multi-memories to be made at BEACHFRONT BLISS, a four-bedroom/three-bathroom home that evokes an ambiance of warmth and nostalgia whisking you worlds away from...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Avocet

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Wahoo Cir. — With their striking black and white plumage, upturned bills and long legs, the avocet shorebird finds its habitat along the Hatteras coast rather hospitable. So, too, will guests of AVOCET, a...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Peaceful Retreat

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - From its prime location near the beach, all 5,900 sq. ft. , to the many amenities of the home, you're sure to appreciate this PEACEFUL RETREAT. Green features set this home apart with its huge array...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Safe Haven

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Fourth St. - Find more than just SAFE HAVEN at this comfortable vacation home located in south Salvo. Unwind poolside on a comfortable lounger next to the sizable and deep in-ground pool. Guests have their choice of four bedrooms...

  • Salvo
  • 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
Island Fantasy

SOUNDSIDE Salvo - Sand Dollar Ct. - Start your ISLAND FANTASY soaking in the rays by your shining private swimming pool and sizable 8-person hot tub with convenient cabana bath. Step inside and appreciate the game room with pool table and wet bar...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Skipper's Landing

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores Are you looking for a beach home on the lake in Kinnakeet Shores with pretty water vistas, space for the family, a fast 5-min. walk to the beach and walking distance to the grocery store, shopping and eateries...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Point Break

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Summerplace Dr. Surf your way to fun and relaxation with a vacation at POINT BREAK. This cute home just one lot from the ocean, features a private pool area that is ideal for hanging out or kicking back. Inside, the...

  • Hatteras
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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
Message in a Bottle

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Wimble Shores Dr. — Imagine walking along a beach and discovering a message in a bottle. Such serendipity! The phenomenon of finding such an unexpected treasure is how you will feel about the four-bedroom/three- and...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Endless Summer

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. -Whether you are looking for a vacation during the summer, or seeking to extend your summer to another season, you'll find all the amenities you need at this enchanting home, just a short walk from the ocean and...

  • Rodanthe
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Salvo Siesta

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Dory Road - There is nothing better than a SALVO SIESTA at this shining bungalow in calming Salvo. This gem is located just a short walk from the ocean, and not far from the boundary of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Recreation...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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Outer Banks Birding

For bird lovers, the Outer Banks is hard to beat. This delicate chain of barrier islands is not only home to dozens of different native shorebirds, but also thousands of migrating birds who make a rest stop on the Outer Banks every year. Add to this...

Kite Point

Ask any crowd of visiting kiteboarders about Kite Point, and they'll readily give you exact directions to this unmarked but internationally renowned soundside beach. Located in between Avon and Buxton villages abutting the Pamlico Sound, Kite Point...

SALTY PAWS

Located in the heart of Duck “Salty Paws” will be your vacation getaway year after year…but don’t forget to include your four legged, furry family members in this dog friendly Outer Banks Vacation Rental! With a private  pool for you will...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8