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Vacation “at Home” on the Outer Banks “Vacation” is a word that causes eyes to light up and corners of mouths to shift upward. Why not choose accommodations that optimize the meaning of vacation – spending time together? Try a vacation home this year and you will discover that vacation homes allow families affordable options for staying together while allowing plenty of room to relax, play, and gather. With amenities like spacious kitchens with upscale appliances, game rooms with private baths, gathering for the family vacation becomes an anticipated annual event. Whether gathering for a simple summer beach vacation or to celebrate family milestones such as a wedding, special birthday, anniversary or notable success, staying in a vacation home can provide an unforgettable experience for the entire family.

Celebrating 35 Years Since 1978, Surf or Sound Realty has had the privilege of offering the finest vacation homes to Hatteras Island guests, welcoming tens of thousands of vacationers to our homes each year. We currently represent 420 of Hatteras Island’s premier homes, from single family beach cottages along the Pamlico Sound to large oceanfront estates overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. One of the biggest changes we’ve seen in the past 35 years is the way we utilize modern technology to communicate our homes to the world in contrast to the paper and pen of days gone by. Last year we introduced our custom mobile app allowing our guests to retrieve information specific to their rental home and vacation needs right at their fingertips. This year we will launch our new feature-laden website expected to be an industry leader. One thing that has not changed is the beauty of Hatteras Island found outside our window. Of course, we love our jobs!

Southern Charm Found 30 Miles into the Atlantic Located 30 miles off the North Carolina coast, Hatteras Island is home to seven charming coastal villages and offers the finest beaches the Outer Banks of North Carolina has to offer; unspoiled, un-crowded and abounding with natural beauty. With very little franchise and mainly authentic “mom and pop” businesses scattered along NC Highway 12, you will feel a sense of peace as your worries fly out the window cruising down a portion of the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway on the way to your vacation home. Stop for lunch at a locally-owned shop offering a unique seasonal menu incorporating locally caught seafood in the form of sandwiches and wraps to southern coastal entrees. You are sure to enjoy the food, company and the natural

SURF OR SOUND REALTY | P.O. Box 100 | Avon, NC 27915 | (252) 995-5801 | (800) 237-1138 Hatteras Island  Real Estate Sales Property Management and  Vacation Rentals Sales  Property Management Since 1978

island ambiance while dining amongst local islanders. As you drive NC Highway 12, admire kiteboarders riding the waters of the Pamlico Sound and be sure to save time for a climb of the renowned Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and a trek through the Buxton Woods maritime forest. There are many opportunities for adventure and exploration on Hatteras Island! Enjoy the island as a “local” for the week and immerse yourself in southern hospitality and island life.

What’s Your Fancy – Classic Island Style or All Decked Out? For a journey back in time, visit Ms. Charlotte’s Place, an original coastal cottage circa 1926 located in the southern village of Frisco on Hatteras Island. You’ll discover that she has weathered many storms but has been classically renovated and continues to welcome Hatteras Island guests year after year to share laughter and togetherness within her walls. For a more modern take on island living, gather your group and relax oceanfront in Bramasole, an immaculate oceanfront estate all decked out with upscale amenities, top of the line appliances and luxurious furnishings. Whichever vacation experience suits your fancy, Hatteras Island offers an extensive selection of both.

All That and the Kitchen Sink… Vacation homes have evolved over the years to offer a wide array of amenities that allow vacationers to enjoy their stay to the fullest which enjoying Hatteras Island. Examples include luxurious master bedrooms with private baths featuring tile showers and Jacuzzi tubs, all-level elevators making it easier for multi-generational travel, great rooms with endless windows exposing water views redefining the meaning of great, private swimming pools with outdoor entertaining areas for family gatherings, spacious gourmet kitchens with upscale appliances that allow for smooth meal preparation, game rooms with pool tables and large screen TVs, and home theater rooms with comfortable stadium seating and state of the art electronics. With amenities like these, it’s sometimes surprising that our guests venture outside of the home!

Hatteras Island Must Dos Other than the obvious beach-going, wave-riding, rest and relaxation that accompanies an island vacation, we’ve compiled a list of adventures that are a must while here on Hatteras Island.

Must Visit:  Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: In 1999, at the ripe old age of 129, America’s 248 stair lighthouse was moved to its current location due to the encroaching Atlantic Ocean.  Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum: Housing artifacts from one of the highest densities of shipwrecks in the world including the U.S.S. Monitor, this collection holds dear some of America’s maritime history.  Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station: The first operational lifesaving station in North Carolina is the scene of the most highly-awarded maritime rescue in American history and still performs full beach apparatus drill demonstrations in season.

Must Do:  Kiteboarding lesson with REAL Waterports: Learn this exhilarating sport in the top-rated kiteboarding destination on the East Coast.  Offshore charter trip to catch the elusive blue marlin: Enjoy a day offshore where the Labrador and Gulf Stream currents converge to provide some of the best fishing conditions on the East Coast.  Horseback riding on the beach: Trail ride through part of the 995 acre Buxton Woods before cantering down the wide-open beaches with salt air whipping through your hair.  Full moon tour of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: Atop this famous icon, view the island by moonlight just as a light-keeper would have done many years before.

Top 2014 Hatteras Island Events:

Hatteras Storytelling Festival - May A 3-day festival in the quaint village of Hatteras, presented by Our State magazine featuring America’s most celebrated storytellers along with music, local storytellers , local east and much more.

Triple-S Invitational Kiteboarding Competition - June This annual event attracts professional kiteboarders to compete at one of the top 3 kiteboarding destinations in the world, Hatteras Island. This is an opportunity to meet the pros and learn more about the sport.

American Heroes Day - August Spend the day at Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station watching the United States Coast Guard, Honor Guard and Color Guard perform popular lifesaving demonstrations including a Coast Guard search and rescue and beach apparatus drill, also known as the Breeches Buoy Reenactment.

Surf or Sound Realty, a premier vacation rental and property sales company since 1978, manages vacation homes in all seven villages of Hatteras Island. For vacation information, please visit www.surforsound.com or call 1-800-237-1138.

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SURF OR SOUND REALTY | P.O. Box 100 | Avon, NC 27915 | (252) 995-5801 | (800) 237-1138