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.

Captain's Quarters

OCEANFRONT Waves - Mac-Oca Ct. - One of the best kept secrets on Hatteras Island. This home sits right on the oceanfront so access to these pristine beaches is right out your back door. Catch some rays on the sundeck, take a soak in the hot tub or...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Hatteras Moon

OCEANFRONT Avon - Jollie Rd. - A week in this cavernous home will have you singing by the light of the HATTERAS MOON. The ideal size for your group, this thoughtfully designed home offers multiple entertainment areas including the great room with...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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
Marooned

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Ocean Dr. - MAROONED on a pristine, well-appointed island is a dream come true – especially if the island is Hatteras Island. Find your happy place in this 3,350 sq. ft. home, try one of the oceanside decks or...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Just Beachy

OCEANVIEW Waves – La Waves Dr. – Sure to impress your family, JUST BEACHY has something for everybody to get the most out of their stay. Perched on a peaceful street in the heart of Waves, bring your group to the beach, lounge by the pool, or...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Hideaway East

OCEANFRONT Salvo — Sand St. — New for 2026! — Welcome to HIDEAWAY EAST, a cavernous 5-bedroom/three full- and two-half-bath beach home where cherished family memories are just waiting to be made! This dog-friendly home ensures no member of...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Castaway Key

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Summerplace Dr. — Formerly ShoreHouse — While CASTAWAY KEY does indeed sit at the edge of the ocean, this 4,859 sq. ft., seven-bedroom/seven-full and two-half-bath home is desired for its fresh, modern style, comfort, and...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Aquamarine

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Fathom Ct. — AQUAMARINE, both the color and this five-bedroom/four-full and one-half-bath beauty of a home, evokes feelings of calm and serenity. Here, you will discover a calming escape, where the rhythmic ebb and flow of the...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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
One
One

OCEANFRONT Avon — NC Hwy. 12 — When finding the quintessential getaway where being one with yourself and your surroundings is essential to realizing your vacation dreams, then ONE is where you belong. Perched high above the dunes on the last...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Decked Out

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Ocean Dr. - Bedecked in both modern coastal appeal and wrap-around verandas that reveal spectacular expansive vistas, DECKED OUT lives up to its name in every possible way. Sitting just a block off the ocean, this...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Lemonade

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo — Ocean St. — Fun fact: just a whiff of lemon can boost your mood and reduce anxiety. Maybe that’s why sipping a thirst-quenching, cool glass of lemonade evokes all those laid-back feels of a carefree hideaway. Loaded...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Sandy Keeks

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Tarpon Dr. — Conjure up the magic of your own childhood beach vacation memories at SANDY KEEKS, a three-bedroom/three-full and one-half bath home offering up a unique layout that can adeptly host two families with plenty of...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
The Ghost Crab

SOUNDFRONT Salvo — Turtle Ct. — Match your mood with the golden glow that envelops THE GHOST CRAB as the sun sinks below the sound and paints the sky in a brilliant show of color. Perched on a private beach, this brand new six-bedroom/five-full...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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
God's Promise

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Summerplace Dr. — There’s only one way to describe the 4,500 sq. ft. GOD’S PROMISE. It’s simply heavenly. Ideal for one extended or multiple families, this six-bedroom/six- and two-half-bath home offers the promise...

  • Hatteras
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station

The Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station is one of Rodanthe's greatest treasures. This historical lifesaving station has been a popular attraction for Hatteras Island visitors for decades, and stands on the very edge of the small town of Rodanthe. Over...

The 11 Best Beach Games for Summer 2026

Many beachgoers enjoy the simplicity of soaking up the sun, sipping a beverage or reading a book. Sometimes we prefer a little friendly competition or just some play time in the surf. And of course, kids are always in motion on the sand. Here are...

Walkin' on Sunshine - Hatteras

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Ct. — It’s time to feel good when you live out your vacation dreams at WALKIN’ ON SUNSHINE – HATTERAS, a excellent seven-bedroom/seven-full and three-half-bath home perched on the ocean’s edge. Only...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms