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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 Back House:  Quaint two bedroom Ocra...
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The Back House offers a pleasant walk or bicycle ride to Silver Lake Harbor, coffee stores, and eateries. Featuring a reverse floor plan, The Back House provides a private setting located at the rear of a enormous property on Back Road. 2 Bedrooms...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Sunset on the Sound: Soundfront condo wi...

Sunset on the Sound - what a ideal name to describe this upper level 2 bedroom, soundfront condominium. Watch the sun sink slowly into the water from the comfort of your generously furnished private deck - where at times you can even hear the...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Sunsational:  Spacious home with saltwat...

This very cavernous two-story Ocracoke vacation home is ideal for the family desiring plenty of room. Located on Lighthouse Road, guests will savor a short walk to the Ocracoke Lighthouse, a walk or bicycle ride to Springer's Point Nature Preserve...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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.

Poker House: Waterfront home on a canal ...

Savor the island’s natural beauty from this Ocracoke vacation bungalow. Located in the Oyster Creek neighborhood over the third bridge, this bungalow overlooks Pamlico Sound and has backyard access to the canal on two sides. It is a boaters or...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Outer Banks Ferry System

Decades ago, one of the only ways to access some of the most secluded areas of the Outer Banks was via a ferry, and this tradition carries on today for thousands if not millions of visitors who want to travel to some of coastal North Carolina's most...

The Dock House: Waterfront on canal in O...

This Saturday turn day property located in the Sound Shores neighborhood everything you will need to create a lasting family vacation memory. Savor handsome vistas of Pamlico Sound from the top deck while you drink your morning coffee, read a book...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
The 11 Best Beach Toys for Summer 2025

Here is a list of some of our favorite beach toys for kiddos. We gravitate to unique, high-quality toys that inspire creativity. Some of these toys are classics, and some add a twist.

Outer Banks Real Estate

After a few days of sunny beach afternoons, fantastic local attractions, and all the amenities that attract people to the Outer Banks, many visitors find themselves daydreaming about a more permanent vacation. Whether your ultimate goal is to own an...

Gray Whale: Fenced Yard | Screened Porch

Gray Whale is a appealing coastal bungalow with three bedrooms and two full baths - ideal for a modest family or two couples. Updates include wood floors throughout and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. The open-concept living space and all...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Surfing on the Outer Banks

Forget Hawaii and California - on the East Coast, the best place for surf is on the Outer Banks, and this region is renowned as one of the best surfing destinations from New York to Florida. Surfers from all over the country and the world flock to...

Outer Banks Milepost System

Many newcomers to the Outer Banks who are browsing the local restaurants, shops and area attractions online or in the local guide books notice an interesting addition to the standard address. Besides the typical business name, street name, street...

Hangin' Loose:  Pet friendly, deck, scre...
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This trendy Ocracoke vacation bungalow is great for family vacations or couples. Raised above ground level, this bungalow offers both an exterior stairway and an access ramp for simple access and wheel chair accessibility. Savor the convenient...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Cedar Island Ferry

Experienced Outer Banks travelers attest that a local ferry ride either to or from the barrier island shorelines is a huge part of the fun, and a relaxing 2.25 hour cruise across the Pamlico Sound is certainly a welcome diversion for many road-weary...