Testimonials and Reviews
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At Surf or Sound Realty, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable vacations on Hatteras Island. From pristine, well-maintained homes to friendly, responsive service, every detail is designed with our guests in mind. Don’t just take our word for it—read testimonials from travelers who made lasting memories with us.
Exceptional Service, Thoughtful Touches & the Perfect Stay at Lucky Oyster
Sheila H.
August 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "What a great week we had at Lucky Oyster! The owners of this house have thought of everything you would ever need or want for your stay in Salvo. The house is located next to a reserve which provided beautiful and peaceful views. The pool area was plenty big and where we spent time every day. Even our dogs had a great place to safely run and play. Surf or Sound Realty reached out several times during the week to check on us. We will definitely consider the Lucky Oyster for our vacation stay next year!"
A First-Class Experience — Like a Hotel, But in a Home
Tyler F.
August 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "First time going through a rental company, and I could certainly tell a difference. Everything was first class, well thought through. If there was a problem there would be a team of people there to fix it, it's like a hotel experience but in a home and even better."
Outstanding Service!
Rebecca K.
August 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The house we rented for our week of vacation in Avon, NC was perfect for our family. The customer service from Surf or Sound Realty was top notch. We had all information we needed to check in and out smoothly as well as how to request assistance if needed while there (which we didn’t need to access as everything was great and in good repair). We like to cook meals at home and the kitchen was well stocked with cooking appliances, pots/pans, etc. The beds were comfy and we had plenty of seating area to eat meals together, play games, and watch movies. We will definitely book a vacation again through Surf or Sound Realty.”
Highly recommend!
Kate U.
August 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Surf or Sound is very customer oriented. Soon after arrival, we received both text messages and phone calls. They wanted to make sure everything was ok. We were also given two direct points of contact should we need anything or should we have an issue. We have used many rental companies over the past 20 years. We have never experienced such thorough customer service. We will absolutely use Surf or Sound next year!"
Outstanding Service!
Stacey W.
July 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"We go to the Outer Banks annually and have stayed at a Vacasa managed property for the last couple of years and switched this year because of poor experiences with their management. Surf or Sound Realty was amazing from before to even after our stay. They were responsive to requests and followed up on the cleanliness of the home, which was 5-star cleaned upon arrival. Another perk is that they rolled out the trash cans to the street on trash days. We will be planning our annual trips to Hatteras Island with Surf or Sound from now on!”
Great Experience!
Christy R.
June 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Renting from Surf or Sound Realty was truly a great experience. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful when answering any questions we had. Their website is very user friendly and easy to navigate. Our overall experience with them and the immaculately clean house we stayed in was exceptional. We will definitely rent from them again!”
Very clean!
Bill M.
May 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Surf or Sound Realty makes planning a beach vacation easy and convenient. Great communication throughout our stay and very accurate representation of their properties. Our check-in was on time and our house was very clean. We have rented homes with Surf or Sound Realty for over ten years and will definitely be back!”
Phenomenal Service and Stunning Views
Lindsey Y.
April 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Surf or Sound Realty was absolutely wonderful and went above and beyond for our recent stay. We stayed in Tequila Sunrise #1108 and it was gorgeous! The house and the views were amazing! The owner takes excellent care of their home and it shows throughout. I cannot thank Surf or Sound Realty enough which is why we’ll always rent from them for our Hatteras Island vacations. This was our third trip in the last year and as always, phenomenal service. We can’t wait to go back!”