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.

Carolina Dune

OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - Immerse yourself in the serene natural beauty of one of the nation's most beloved coastal destinations. Wrapped in 180-degree protected ocean vistas and miles of white sand beach surrounded by pristine conserved...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Salty Dog Beach House

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Rampart St Humans and canines alike will appreciate the well-appointed furnishings and amenities at SALTY DOG BEACH HOME. Go for a swim in the private pool (with complimentary solar heat included) or take a leisurely break in the...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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
Ocean Lady

OCEANFRONT Avon - Nova Drive - Set on a enormous, private lot with a huge dune separating it from the road and merely steps from a wide beach, this OCEAN LADY will soothe your soul. With 4 bedrooms, this split-level home is ideal for two modest...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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
Dune Crab

OCEANFRONT Buxton - Old Lighthouse Rd. - You'll be one step closer to heaven in this one-of-a-kind, spectacular oceanfront getaway. DUNE CRAB is not packed with bedrooms, at 4,484 sq. ft. ; it was designed for you to find your own space, indoors...

  • Buxton
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Bella Beach Box

OCEANFRONT Avon - Griggs Lane Come for a visit at BELLA BEACH BOX. Located on a peaceful side street in South Avon, savor direct beach access and pretty ocean vistas. The open floorplan and vaulted ceilings in the great room welcome you to this...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Treasure Island

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Plan your Hatteras Island adventure at TREASURE ISLAND. The beach is effortlessly accessed by a convenient boardwalk located just across the street and a couple of tons to the south. The open lot across the...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Hatteras Hideout

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Windlass Ct. — When it’s time to press pause on everyday life, escape to HATTERAS HIDEOUT, a calming five-bedroom/three-bathroom perched on a wooded lot in a peaceful cul-de-sac. For those who dream of sinking their toes into...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Drifting Dunes

OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Let your worries float away with the tide at DRIFTING DUNES. Located on a rather street in Avon, your family will appreciate the oceanfront vistas and access from this classic beach bungalow. Unwind poolside...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Medley Paradise

OCEANVIEW Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Amenity selection, fine furnishings and convenient location have come together to create a handsome composition at MEDLEY PARADISE. Located in the heart of Avon, you can walk to the grocery store, shopping and...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Forever Sunshine

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - FOREVER SUNSHINE and memorable moments can be found at this handsomely-decorated beach home located across a peaceful cul de sac from the beach, with the convenient community boardwalk just one lot away. Gaze...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Skipper's Gig

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Mirlo Beach - Located just one lot back from the ocean with painless 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...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Ocean's Edge

OCEANFRONT Hatteras – Gray Eagle Rd. – Dive into an memorable island experience at OCEAN'S EDGE, a meticulously maintained oceanfront gem located in Hatteras Village. This delightful four-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home presents a ideal...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Keep Dreamin'

OCEANFRONT Salvo- Colony Dr. Why KEEP DREAMIN' when you can visit this handsome 5 bedroom oceanfront home? Enter the home through a dry entry from the carport into the full-of-fun game room with 7 foot green felt pool table, comfortable seating...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Promise Kept

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Atlantic Dr. - If a vacation soaked in ocean and sound vistas sounds tempting, look no further than PROMISE KEPT. Located just 3 tons away from the Rodanthe Pier, simple access to the beach on a state maintained paved road ...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Dare Dreamer

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Summerplace Dr. - Take a dip on the wild side in DARE DREAMER. Splash around in the pool while your family grilles up lunch under the pergola. Sit at the tiki bar in the pool area and make a fast drink to sip on as you watch...

  • Hatteras
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Hatteras Comfort

OCEANFRONT Hatteras – NC Hwy 12 – Ocean or Sound? Why not both! With its perch on one of the narrowest stretches of Hatteras Island, HATTERAS COMFORT eliminates the need to narrow your choices as to how you want to spend your vacation. The...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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Outer Banks Swimming Guide

Swimming is a local sport that never goes out of style on the Outer Banks, and with literally miles of ocean and sound waters to paddle around, there's no shortage of refreshing locales to enjoy a dip. Vacationers will find they have their choice of...

Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve

When most Outer Banks visitors think of Nags Head, they imagine a classic beach town filled with warm sunny days, crashing ocean waves, and miles of beaches, shops, restaurants and all the attractions that inherently come standard with an...

Always Sunny 361

Imagine a vacation where it’s Always Sunny! This oceanside home will please not only the young ones, but also the young at heart, as it offers something for all ages! Always Sunny boasts a private 8x20 indoor pool that will add countless hours of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms