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.

Mertle Cove

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores —MERTLE COVE is tucked away amongst the oaks of Kinnakeet Shores is this gorgeous home on the lake with vistas of the sound and ocean. Upon arrival, take a dip in the private pool to let your cares melt away. An...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Surf Music

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. Be prepared to be pampered because this striking one-lot-back home has anticipated your every need. Located on a peaceful, low traffic street, SURF MUSIC sets the standard for beach vacation comfort and...

  • Hatteras
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Mermaid's Keep

OCEANVIEW Frisco - Shoresurf Lane - Conjuring thoughts of mermaids brings to mind sea breezes, the sound of waves, and birds calling to each other. Let MERMAID'S KEEP fill your mind with thoughts of rest, relaxation, fun in the sun, and a peaceful...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Always Dreaming

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Beacon Rd. . You’ll be ALWAYS DREAMING of this roomy six bedroom home just steps from the beach and offering gorgeous ocean vistas from the top two levels. Savor watching the waves break against a impressive sunrise just past...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Semper Sun

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

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
About Time

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — It’s time to trade your backyard for a beach towel; carpools for carefree days, and memos for memories. Yes, it’s ABOUT TIME, a four-bedroom/three-full and one-half-bath home that can make all that...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Bikini Bottoms

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Summerplace Dr. - Get to the bottom of your beach bucket list this year at BIKINI BOTTOMS. A stay at this alluring oceanfront home will satiate any desires for sea, sun, sandy toes and salty breezes. The private swimming pool...

  • Hatteras
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Hatteras Escape

OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. -When you really deserve a secluded vacation, consider this your HATTERAS ESCAPE. Your troubles will feel miles away with a dip in the clear blue private pool, a soak in the close by hot tub and a favorite drink...

  • Waves
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 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, appreciate direct beach access and pretty ocean vistas. The open floorplan and vaulted ceilings in the great room welcome you to...

  • Avon
  • 4 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
Cast'N Crew

CANALFRONT Avon - Bonito Rd. - In search of the ideal boating and board sports getaway? The right-outside-your-door canalfront access and vistas from this home will inspire your "CAST'N CREW." Stash your watersports gear in the lockable storage...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Loggerhead

OCEANFRONT Frisco - Sandpiper Dr. - If your family is looking for the ideal nesting place for vacation this year, look no further than LOGGERHEAD. Access to the beach from this home is rather simple with very little dune to cross. Three levels of...

  • Frisco
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Water's View

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Seashore Drive - Unwind to the sound of the surf crashing on the sand in this handsome home that sits only two tons from the beach. The view is unbeatable from the multiple levels of decks that wrap around this ideal vacation...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Privasea Beach

SOUNDFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - There are plenty of private deck spaces to appreciate the best vacation at PRIVASEA BEACH. Ease back into the hot tub on the pool deck while your family splashes in the pool. The glistening Pamlico Sound is...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Up on the Roof

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Beachcomber Dr. -UP ON THE ROOF has very painless beach access via the beach walkway located just off the driveway. This home is well cared-for by conscientious homeowners and features great vistas of the Cape Hatteras...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Big Blue

OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean Isle Loop — Awarded the Builder’s Excellence Award as part of the 2024 Outer Banks Parade of Homes! — The calming qualities of the color blue are undeniable, which is why when your eyes align on ocean and sky, you...

  • Avon
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
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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...

Currituck Beach Lighthouse

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order Fresnel light, (the largest size...

Ocracoke, NC Vacation Guide

The Ocracoke Harbor is easily the busiest quarter mile stretch of Ocracoke Island. Consisting of a small, lagoon-like section of saltwater, and lined by a semi-circle of docks, restaurants, shops, marinas and motels, visitors will find that any and...

Kinnakeet Dunes

OCEANFRONT Avon – Due East Rd. – Located on the peaceful Avon beachfront, KINNAKEET DUNES doesn't hold back a single beautiful sunrise or one memorable moment from being yours. With cavernous, sunny decks providing a front-row seat to the...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms