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.

Island Blast

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Resort — Sunrise, sunsets, and shooting stars ... when nature decides to put on a show, ISLAND BLAST provides the ideal perch to watch in wonder. Located on the edge of Island Creek, this...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sea Creature

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — Book your Hatteras Island adventure at SEA CREATURE, This soundside home is located beside a enchanting lake on the soundside of the island. Beach access is a short walk from the home and ocean and sound...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Beach Haven Hatteras

OCEANFRONT Hatteras – As the sun starts to make its ascent over the horizon each morning, it illuminates everything that makes BEACH HAVEN the quintessential vacation getaway. With three levels of decking that run the length of this broad...

  • Hatteras
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Whit's End

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - Wimble Shores North - Great vacations begin at WHIT'S END…a semi-oceanfront island hideaway just one lot back from the ocean. Savor unique amenities, roomy areas, and ocean vistas from every room! Unwind in the hot tub...

  • Waves
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Cayman Sunset

SOUNDFRONT Avon, Kinnakeet Shores — Is it possible to find an getaway of serenity, moments of sheer exhilaration, and surroundings that inspire connection all in one vacation experience? CAYMAN SUNSET is all the proof you need that a 6,500 sq. ft...

  • Avon
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Ocean's 11

OCEANVIEW Salvo- Galleon Drive With so many amenities to keep your gang entertained, you won’t want to miss out on a vacation at OCEAN'S 11. Start your stay with an afternoon calming by the private pool and welcoming hot tub. There's plenty of...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Queen Anne's Revenge

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. -SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. - Vacation in a home constructed for royalty. Step aboard a feat of architectural artistry, a coastal getaway crafted to evoke the grandeur of a seafaring legend...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Bali Wind

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Escape into luxury and simple-living when you stay at handsome BALI WIND. Your family will savor the personal touches found throughout the home including the island-themed bedrooms. The home is only a...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Trader Vic's

OCEANFRONT —Hatteras Village — When it’s more than just sand and surf that lures you to Hatteras Island, it’s hard to trade TRADER VIC’s for just any location in this premier fishing destination. Here, you have the best of both worlds —...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Beautiful Sound

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — That BEAUTIFUL SOUND you hear is the deep sigh of contentment that escapes when you first lay eyes on this majestic 4,500 sq. ft. six-bedroom/six- and one-half-bath waterfront home. Everything on your...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Five Fathoms

SOUNDSIDE Avon - Fathom Ct. - This impressive home located in Kinnakeet Shores has access to all of the community amenities including pool, tennis courts and sound access. You will begin to fathom all that this home has to offer when you see the...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Hard-A-Lee

OCEANFRONT Avon - Moore Way The ocean is calling and HARD-A-LEE is waiting for you! Take a swim in the shining oceanfront pool and soak up the Hatteras sun. Refresh with a stop at the tiki bar before taking your drink to the hot tub and watch your...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Knights in Salvo

SOUNDSIDE Salvo — North Sand Dollar Ct. — If you're looking for a gorgeous home with vistas of both ocean and sound, KNIGHTS IN SALVO will come to your rescue. Located in Wind over Waves community with community sound access and boat ramp. Load...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Castaway Cove

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Portside Dr. — Recently 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
Avon Anchor Management

SOUNDSIDE Avon – Kinnakeet Shores — “Unwind, relax and savor” declares the sign over the deck slider in AVON ANCHOR MANAGEMENT, a three-bedroom/three-bathroom home that gives you every reason and opportunity to do just that. Perched on a...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Tropical Outlook

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Seashore Dr. - TROPICAL OUTLOOK forecasts family fun with its enormous private pool, calming hot tub, both ocean and sound vistas and location - only a short walk from the beach and Rodanthe Fishing Pier, made famed by the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Loggerhead

OCEANFRONT Frisco - Sandpiper Drive - 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 painless with very little dune to cross. Three levels...

  • Frisco
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
No Time Flat

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Wahoo Circle - Panoramic ocean and sound vistas abound from your top floor well-equipped kitchen, dining and great rooms. Unwind and savor the roomy decks loaded with comfortable furnishings. Unwind in the hot tub while star...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...

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...

Zen Den  #18-B

A great master once said that a successful vacation begins with a single step...the reservation of Buxton's beautiful oceanside ZEN DEN. This beach house is less than a 2 minute walk from ocean's edge. This location offers some of the best fishing...

  • Buxton
  • 4 Bedrooms