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.

Winfinity

OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores Everyone's winning at WINFINITY with its gorgeous ocean vistas and simple beach access. The enormous concrete drive and carport provide parking for multiple cars and the 1st level dry entry accepts convenient...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Shore Sounds Good

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — A Hatteras Island vacation SHORE SOUNDS GOOD - especially at this charmingly maintained home on a lake in the heart of Avon. Two docks for fishing, crabbing or launching kayaks to paddle in the lake offer a...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Caribbean Wave

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe – Caribbean Way - Watch the waves in luxury at CARIBBEAN WAVE. This eight-bedroom, 5,200 sq. ft., estate is only steps from the ocean and outfitted with all the amenities you need to make your vacation memorable. With...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Aquamarine

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Fathom Ct. — New for 2025! — 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...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Sunset Hideaway

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Portside Dr. — The private boardwalk that stretches toward the serene soundfront is but one connection SUNSET HIDEAWAY will inspire when you settle into this six-bedroom/six-full and three-half-bath home. You’ll also find...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Aqua Sol

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — NC Hwy 12 — New for 2026! — The ocean blue + golden sun = AQUA SOL, a 10-bedroom/10-full and one-half-bath home that is equally adept at hosting multigenerational families, friend groups, and special events like...

  • Hatteras
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
Sounds Frisky

SOUNDFRONT Frisco - Osprey Way - SOUNDS FRISKY has something for the entire family. This Frisco soundfront bungalow has beachgoers, fishermen and watersports enthusiasts in mind. Take the boardwalk to a white sandy beach and savor the cool, calm...

  • Frisco
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Sunset Corner

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Durant Station Condo, Unit 311 — It’s a rare thing when an oceanfront location reveals both sunrise and sunset vistas, but SUNSET CORNER magnificently obliges with a wrap-around balcony to take in the dual delight...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Afterglow

CANALFRONT Avon - S. Albacore Ln. - Bask in the AFTERGLOW of the gorgeous sunsets from the decks of this brightly decorated home. With under-home storage for watersports gear and direct access to the sound from the property from the private dock...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Hatteras Hayven

CANAL FRONT Frisco — Discover roomy one-level living at HATTERAS HAYVEN, a hidden gem located in peaceful Frisco’s Village at Salt Creek. From its creekside location, this three-bedroom/two-bath home offers direct sound access via a private...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Changes In Attitudes in Avon

OCEANFRONT Avon - Gulls Cry Road - CHANGES IN ATTITUDES IN AVON will allow your family to relax and get back into the vacation groove. Head straight for the beach or start your vacation with a dip in the private pool and have a drink at the Tiki...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Salvocean

OCEANFRONT Salvo- Colony Dr. - Imagine the ocean and dunes for as far as you can see - a place of refuge and a home for making memories with family and friends. This is SALVOCEAN, a home constructed for escaping the world.The ground level has a...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Kinnakeet Dunes

OCEANFRONT Avon – Due East Rd. – New for 2025! – Located on the relaxing 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...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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
Waves Crest

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - O'Neal Rd. - You'll savor ocean and sound vistas in this handsome semi-oceanfront beach home with direct beach access - located closer to the beach than some oceanfronts! The ground level has a double concrete drive/carport...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
1st Wave

OCEANFRONT Waves - O'Neal Road - Be the 1st to catch the sun and surf at 1st WAVE, a luxury home boasting wide ocean frontage that will make you feel like #1! Located on a peaceful cul de sac, this charmingly decorated home lends a boutique hotel...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Buxton Sunsets

SOUNDFRONT Buxton – NC Highway 12 – Surrounded by live oak trees, BUXTON SUNSETS is the ideal Hatteras Island hideaway for your vacation. Savor the broad decks with sound vistas surrounded by the rustling of nature. The first level of this...

  • Buxton
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Frolicking Seaward

OCEANSIDE – Avon There’s nothing like a beach bungalow that captures the breezy feel of the coast, especially when it envelopes you in a warm, comfortable hug. The moment you step into FROLICKING SEAWARD, the gorgeous vibe of this...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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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...

Sailing the Outer Banks

Vacationers will notice a handful of sailboats at every local Outer Banks port, either saddled up to the docks or breezing across the harbor, en route to the nearest sound for a cruise, or to the continent-spanning Intracoastal Waterway to continue...

7022 - East Point El Dorado

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!East Point El Dorado has everything you need to have a wonderful vacation in Rodanthe!  Just a short walk to the beach, this...

  • Rodanthe
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms