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Things to Bring to Hatteras Island

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Now that you reserved your dream Hatteras Island vacation rental home from Surf or Sound Realty, it is time to pack up and prepare for an unforgettable vacation. To help ensure you don’t leave any important items behind, check out our packing list for recommendations and extras to prepare for your dream Hatteras Island beach vacation.

Essentials
  • Bed linens and bath towels (unless provided or rented)
  • Kitchen and beach towels (unless provided or rented)
  • Swimsuits
  • Paper/plastic products
  • Detergents like laundry soap, dishwasher soap, and all-purpose cleaner
  • Personal toiletries and bath soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Baby equipment
  • Prescriptions
  • Cell phone and personal electronics chargers
  • Staple food items, seasonings, and condiments
Other
  • Camera, memory cards, and charger
  • Flashlights and batteries
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Alarm clock
  • Iron
  • Clothes hangers
  • Beach items: toys, beach chairs, umbrella, hats, cooler, and sunscreen
  • Recreation equipment: fishing poles, tackle box, boogie boards, kites, games, DVDs, and books

Bed Linen and Bath Towel Services

Full bed linens and bath towels May 18, 2024-August 30, 2024.

If your Hatteras Island vacation home is designated as having “Full linens including sheets (with beds made), bath towels, hand towels, washcloths provided May 18, 2024 - August 30, 2024,” you are all set for a great stay. 

Additional linens including bathmats, beach towels, bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, and kitchen towels are available for rent during the booking process, or you may add to your reservation by logging in to your online guest account!

Full bed linens and bath towels all year.

If your Hatteras Island vacation home is designated as having “Full linens including sheets (with beds made), bath towels, hand towels, washcloths provided all year,” you are all set for a great stay. 

Additional linens including bathmats, beach towels, bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, and kitchen towels are available for rent during the booking process, or you may add to your reservation by logging in to your guest account!

Bed linens provided all year; and bath towels, hand towels, washcloths provided May 18-August 30, 2024.

If your Hatteras Island vacation home is designated as having “Bed linens including sheets provided all year. Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths provided May 18-August 30, 2024," you are all set for a great stay. 

Additional linens including bathmats, beach towels, bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, and kitchen towels are available for rent during the booking process, or you may add to your reservation by logging in to your online guest account!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the number of bath towels that will be provided with the home?

If bath towels are provided with the home, double towel sets (2 bath towels, 2 hand towels and 2 washcloths) are provided for king, queen and double beds and single towel sets (1 bath towel, 1 hand towel and 1 washcloth) are provided for single beds, bunk beds (2), pyramid bunk (one double and one twin-3), trundle beds, sofa beds, day beds, and futons.

What is included in a bed linen set?

Bed linen sets come with a fitted bottom sheet, a top sheet, and 2 pillowcases. Sheets will be provided for top bunks, sofa beds, trundles and futons, but these beds will not be made.

Are there linen packages that can be purchased?

For your convenience, linen packages can be purchased through the booking process and include the following:

  1. Premium package: includes sheets with beds made (however bed making is not provided for top bunk beds, trundle beds, sofa beds, day beds or futons). Bath towel sets (1 bath towel, 1 hand towel and 1 washcloth) are provided to match occupancy of bedding, one bath mat per full bathroom, 4 kitchen towels (2 sets of 2), and 1 beach towel to match occupancy of bedding (should equal the number of bath towel sets). 
  2. Deluxe package: includes sheets with beds made (however bed making is not provided for top bunk beds, trundle beds, sofa beds, day beds or futons). Bath towel sets (1 bath towel, 1 hand towel and 1 washcloth) are provided to match occupancy of bedding. 
  3. Basic package: includes sheets without beds made and bath towel sets (1 bath towel, 1 hand towel and 1 washcloth) to match occupancy of bedding.

May I customize my linen options?

Yes. You can customize your linen order.

Are blankets and pillows provided?

Yes. The beds are furnished with spreads, blankets, and pillows. 

Hatteras Island Beach Gear Rentals: Boogie Boards, Bicycles, Beach Chairs, Kayaks, & More

Save time and space in your car by ordering beach gear from VayKLife. If you are ordering beach items in advance of your arrival, take advantage of our partnership with VayKLife to rent beach gear. You could be eligible for $250 in free beach gear, including boogie boards, bicycles, beach chairs, kayaks, paddleboards, surfboards, cornhole sets, umbrellas, coolers, and more! 

If you’re staying at one of our vacation rentals that doesn’t offer $250 in free beach gear, don’t worry! Surf or Sound Realty offers a 45% discount on beach gear. The discount applies to arrivals beginning Saturday, March 23 through Saturday, November 2, 2024.

If you are ordering items after you have arrived, we recommend these local beach gear outfitters:

Additional Hatteras Island & Outer Banks Vacation information

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