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Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

The Sea Glass Cottage - Gorgeous waterfr...

The Sea Glass Cottage is freshly constructed waterfront property with spectacular vistas of the Pamlico Sound. Enter through a screened porch where you can savor your evening beverage safe from any pesky mosquitoes. The open concept dining and...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

Recently Remodeled-New for 2025-Pet Frie...

Your family and your four-legged friends are welcome at this comfortable historic home. Recently refreshed and new to rent in 2025, you will find this home has tons of Ocracoke character! Unwind on the screened porch or take your dog to play in the...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65...

Pirate's Quay 3 North: Incredible harbor...
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Located on Silver Lake Harbor, Pirate's Quay (pronounced 'key') is a 6 unit condominium with striking Harbor vistas from every unit! Centrally located and a short walk to many stores and eateries, Pirate's Quay is the ideal getaway for a family...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocracoke Harbor

The Ocracoke Harbor is easily the busiest quarter mile stretch of Ocracoke Island. Consisting of a small, lagoon-like section of saltwater, and lined by a semi-circle of docks, restaurants, shops, marinas and motels, visitors will find that any and...

The Breeze - Beautiful home tucked away ...

This alluring, vacation home, located on a peaceful street in the Wahab Village neighborhood offers two master suites. Downstairs features a master bedroom with its own bathroom, main living room, kitchen, and dining area located in the sunroom...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kiteboarding

Spring and fall visitors will notice the popularity of kiteboarding on the Outer Banks the moment they ride down a stretch of soundfront highway. In the off-season months, it's not unusual to spot dozens if not hundreds of multi-colored kites lining...

Rainy Day Activities

No need for a rainy day to dampen the fun on Ocracoke Island. These rainy day activities will ensure that vacationers of all ages will have a blast without the beach.

Hooligan Sunset:  Waterfront deck, sunse...

Beautiful sound front home. Located in the Northern Pond neighborhood. Savor fantastic sunsets over Pamlico Sound. Private boat dock with painless access to the Pamlico Sound and the Ocracoke Inlet.Hooligan Sunset is located on a modest peaceful...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The 7 Best Beach Chairs 2025

You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...

Cedar Island

Cedar Island is the closest mainland region to Ocracoke Island, and serves as the launching point for many Ocracoke visitors who arrive on the Outer Banks from the south, via the Cedar Island / Ocracoke Ferry.

Last minute April Opening
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Pearl is a Hidden Gem in the Village. When you enter you will see the main home to the right. You will enter the Kitchen area of our home. The kitchen offers an open concept to the living and dining area so that as the "resident chef" you can...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocracoke Ferry System

Ocracoke is separated from the rest of the world by the 20+ mile wide Pamlico Sound, which means that the only way to access the island is via a personal vessel, or more commonly, by a North Carolina State Ferry.

Outer Banks Birding

For bird lovers, the Outer Banks is hard to beat. This delicate chain of barrier islands is not only home to dozens of different native shorebirds, but also thousands of migrating birds who make a rest stop on the Outer Banks every year. Add to this...

Fried Ocra:  Pet friendly, marsh and pon...

Bandit's Bungalow consists of one part Ocracoke, one part fun, one part sun, and one part relaxation. Within walking distance to local eateries. Appreciate delightful marsh and pond vistas.3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths: 2 Primary Bedrooms each with King and...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8