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.

A Little Bit of Heaven

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo – Find A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN on Hatteras Island. In the opulent South Beach community, this six-bedroom home will become your next vacation destination. Beach days are painless, take the short walk to the beach on either a...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Ocean's 10

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Tarheel Ct. — On a clear day you can see forever from OCEAN’S 10, the aptly named ten-bedroom/ten-full and one-half-bath home that is equally adept at hosting multigenerational families, friend groups and special events...

  • Salvo
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
Solar Reflections

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Resort Rodanthe -Take time to reflect at SOLAR REFLECTIONS. This mid-level condo in private Resort Rodanthe provides simple access to the beach along with other convenient resort amenities such as an elevator in the building, picnic...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Barefootn'

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Oceanview Drive - Ready to go BAREFOOTN'? Then it's time for some fun at this beach home just across the street from the beach. Ground level amenities include carport, dry entry, outdoor shower, fish cleaning table, charcoal...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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
Frisco's Watch

SOUNDFRONT Frisco — Brigand’s Bay — Perched on the edge of a peaceful peninsula, FRISCO’S WATCH provides both inspired vistas and instant access to Pamlico Sound, a coveted location for watersport enthusiasts, nature lovers, dreamers, and...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Wave Breaker

OCEANSIDE Rodanthe — Sea Oats Dr. — New for 2026! — Welcome to WAVE BREAKER, where the moment you step inside, you'll feel the gentle ebb and flow of the tide reflected in every detail of this five-bedroom/three-bathroom oceanside getaway...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Horatio's Hideaway

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Laura Lane - Sister Home: This is one of two nearly identical homes sitting beside each other – rent one or both for your group. Or if this home is already rented for your week, take a look at its sister home Captain Beck’s...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Castaway Cove

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Portside Dr. — Freshly Constructed for 2026! — Cast away all cares and daily routines when you arrive at CASTAWAY COVE, a brand new nine-bedroom/nine-full and two-half-bath home perched on an inlet. Step into a personal...

  • Avon
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Sea Skeet

OCEANFRONT Avon – Sailfish Lane – Vacation never looked as good as it does at SEA SKEET. This five bedroom home has everything from an elevator to oceanfront vistas. The first level of the home opens to a sizable game room with a pool table...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Vacation Meditation

OCEANVIEW Avon - Ocean Isle Estates - Vacation has never been so calming as one spent in VACATION MEDITATION. This roomy home is located just two tons from the ocean and features many opulent amenities, both indoors and out. Enter the lower level to...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Happy Ours

SOUNDFRONT Avon - Albacore Lane - Appreciate plenty of HAPPY OURS at this splendid soundfront home in the heart of Avon, with the wide-open beaches only a short walk away! Expansive water vistas can be adored from every level of the home perched on...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
It's All Good

SOUNDSIDE Salvo – Wind Over Waves – Everything is more than alright when you discover IT’S ALL GOOD, a six-bedroom/five-full- and two-half-bath home located in an fresh community of gracious homes that share a 100-foot pier and boat ramp on...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Isabel's Retreat

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Escape Rd. - Come for a visit at ISABEL'S RETREAT and savor elegant ocean vistas and simple beach access. The kids are sure to appreciate the ground level game room with full size arcade game, table hockey, TV/DVD...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Shooting Star

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef When it comes to a vacation filled with extravagant amenities that rival any five-star resort, the sky's the limit at spectacular SHOOTING STAR. This shining 6,130 sq. ft. sandcastle features four levels of...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Pearl by the Sea

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Cutlass Lane - Make it your goal to score a great vacation this year at PEARL BY THE SEA. This splendid oceanview home, just 2 tons from the ocean and only one block from the beach access, will accommodate the active family with...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Cape Winds

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - CAPE WINDS will thrill guests of all ages with pools for both adults and little ones, a toasty hot tub, gas and charcoal grilles, Tiki bar and ample outdoor furnishings set in a cavernous and...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
My Druthers

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Galleon Dr. - The owners of this home are constantly updating with new features and personal touches and keep the home looking like new. Whether you are splashing in your own private pool, appreciating the poolside tiki...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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Outer Banks Milepost System

Many newcomers to the Outer Banks who are browsing the local restaurants, shops and area attractions online or in the local guide books notice an interesting addition to the standard address. Besides the typical business name, street name, street...

Scenic Spots on the Outer Banks

There's a reason why so many aspiring and professional photographers flock to the Outer Banks. Ocean sunrises, sound sunsets, and miles of quiet wildlife in between create some breathtaking landscapes, ideal for photographers, painters, or plain-old...

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...

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