Plan Your Hatteras Island Vacation Early

Eager to secure your favorite home in 2027?

of stays are booked prior to January 2027

Eyeing a high-demand oceanfront home for 2027?

of oceanfront homes are booked prior to January 2027

Coordinating family canine companions in 2027?

of 2027 dog-friendly homes are booked prior to January 2027

Seeking some swim time with a private pool in 2027?

of homes with private pools are booked prior to January 2027

Pre-reserve next year's home today

With over 600 premier vacation rental homes – from cottages to expansive oceanfront luxury homes in all seven of the villages on Hatteras Island, Surf or Sound Realty has the home your family will love.

Booking early means you have more choices to make your vacation dreams come true! Plus, you can plan things to do on Hatteras Island during your vacation.

Secure your home today so you can begin counting down the days to your vacation. Our Reservations Team is here if you need help planning or narrowing down the options!

Loyalty Exclusive

We extend an exclusive invitation to pre-reserve the same home and week for your 2027 vacation. Secure your preferred dates and make next year's dream a reality today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fee to book an advance reservation?

There is a $35 + tax non-refundable advance reservation processing fee per week. A non-refundable convenience fee will be applied to all credit and debit card transactions. There is no convenience fee for payment by check. Each advance reservation requires an additional non-refundable advance deposit per week (based on the schedule below) to hold your 2027 reservation until the lease is sent in the fall. The advance deposit will be credited to your first lease payment. Advance reservation deposits are charged per reserved week (not per reservation) and are non-refundable but can be transferred once to a new advance reservation for the same calendar year prior to your lease being sent in the fall.

For example, if you have two weeks pre-reserved for 2027 and later decide to change your reservation to one week, one of your advance deposits would be applied to your new 2027 reservation, but the other would be non-refundable.

What is a reference rate?

A reference rate is the current year advertised rate for that week and does not include taxes, fees, or vacation options.

Is the advance deposit refundable?

The advance deposit is non-refundable; however, we do offer the flexibility to transfer your reservation one-time to a new advance reservation in the same calendar year prior to your lease being signed.

When will I be able to finalize my reservation?

In the fall of 2026, you will be notified that your 2027 lease is ready to be acknowledged. At that time, you will have the opportunity to select vacation options such as linens, travel insurance, early check in (if available), and pool heat (if available), to make your stay an exceptional one.

If I want to switch homes later, may I transfer homes?

The advance deposit is for the home and week you are pre-reserving. You can transfer your advance deposit one time to a new reservation for a different week in the same home or to a different home or week in the same calendar year, prior to your lease being signed in the fall. The advance deposit is non-refundable. The advance reservation fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable. 

When can I add vacation options?

To make your stay exceptional, we offer vacation options including early check-in, travel insurance, pool heat (if available), linens, and flexible payment plans that can be added when you acknowledge your lease in the fall. 

If I pre-reserve a two-week reservation and decide that I only want one week, may I apply the advance deposit for both weeks to just one week?

The advance deposits are charged per reserved week (not per reservation) and is non-refundable. If you have two weeks pre-reserved for 2027 and later decide to change your reservation to one week, one of your advance deposits would be applied to your new 2027 reservation, but the other advance deposit would not be applied and non-refundable. However, we do offer the ability to transfer the deposit for the second week to a new advance reservation for the same calendar year.