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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...

Landshark:  Dog friendly waterfront home...

Appreciate handsome vistas from this marvelous Pet Friendly soundfront home. Landshark is located directly on Pamlico Sound. Unwind and relax, savor countless vistas from the waterside interior or generously furnished deck.3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths: 2...

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

Guardian of the Sea:  adorable home away...

You will feel like you are right at home in Guardian of the Sea. This adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home comfortably sleeps 6. Everything is on one floor so the only stairs are the front stairs. The front door opens to an inviting living room where you...

  • 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...

Charming Waterfront 2-bedroom apartment ...

Your pet friendly home away from home in Ocracoke with 2 bedrooms right on the water. This pleasant apartment features 2 queen beds, a comfortable living space, a completely equipped kitchen, enormous porch and a brand new dock for boat tie up...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Ocracoke Beach Information

All of the beaches along Ocracoke Island are part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and as such, National Park Service (NPS) rules and regulations apply to every stretch of shoreline. Keep these following rules, regulations and NPS ordinances...

Fresh Fruit:  Pet Friendly, pleasant sin...
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Delightful single story bungalow with new and antique character. This bungalow is located down a peaceful lane, welcoming kids, family pets and bare feet. Refreshing! Look for the road everybody's on, then DON'T follow it! Wishing you long dreamy...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 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...

Outer Banks 2025 Vacations - Wide Open Spaces

The Outer Banks offers plenty of opportunities for a healthy, family fun vacation. Visitors can spread out over more than 100 miles of pristine shoreline.  Local restaurants and eateries are providing abundant take-out and delivery...

La Fortezza: Soundfront, large yard, cov...
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La Fortezza is a cavernous, elegant home that sits on a vast lot directly on Pamlico Sound. An abundance of windows gives natural light throughout the home. Unwind and surround yourself with the most spectacular unobstructed sound front vistas on...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Sailing the Outer Banks

Vacationers will notice a handful of sailboats at every local Outer Banks port, either saddled up to the docks or breezing across the harbor, en route to the nearest sound for a cruise, or to the continent-spanning Intracoastal Waterway to continue...

Ocracoke, NC History

Ocracoke has a unique history that revolves around pirates, shipwrecks, and offshore battles. Occupied for hundreds of years, this now booming tourism destination has deep roots that run parallel to the history of the country.

Sandpiper's Nest: Within walking distanc...
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Sandpiper’s Nest is a comfortable, cozy two-level, one bedroom condo located within simple walking distance of Silver Lake harbor, Ocracoke’s Lighthouse, stores, and eateries. Appreciate your morning coffee on the front porch as you watch the...

  • Ocracoke
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) may be considered one of the Outer Bank's newest crazes to hit the water, but the sport itself is actually centuries old, originating in the Hawaiian and Polynesian Islands as an easy-going mode of transportation from...

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.

Sandpiper's Nest: Within walking distanc...
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Sandpiper’s Nest is a comfortable, cozy two-level, one bedroom condo located within simple walking distance of Silver Lake harbor, Ocracoke’s Lighthouse, stores, and eateries. Appreciate your morning coffee on the front porch as you watch the...

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