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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...

Soundview:  Dog friendly sound front hom...

You will really relax in this outstanding, pet friendly home located directly on the Pamlico Sound. Appreciate some of the most beautiful sunrises from the soundside deck which features a hot tub. Soundview offers a 100 foot dock on Pamlico Sound...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Lindley:  Near restaurants, spacious scr...
4.7
(3)

Private Ocracoke Island vacation home with roomy screened porch and great treetop sunset vistas from rooftop deck. Located on a dead end lane in a residential area. Simple walk to stores, galleries, eateries and Silver Lake Harbor.2 Bedrooms, 1...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Piper Green:  Dog friendly on nearly an ...
5.0
(1)

This unique, Ocracoke Island rental home sits on nearly an acre, in a peaceful setting. Piper Green features vaulted ceilings and many windows, making it open, light, and airy. Some of our guests liken Piper Green to being in a treehouse...

  • 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...

Skynear:  Private sweeping panorama of n...

With some of the most spectacular vistas on the Island, Skynear offers a sweeping private panorama of the natural salt marsh and the Pamlico Sound, along with the distant shining waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This handsomely designed home is located...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Educational Activities

On the Outer Banks, it's easy to throw in a little education in with a vacation filled with fun, adventures, and new explorations.

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.

McNeal Cottage:  Comfortable home, large...

Cozy Ocracoke Island bungalow located in a peaceful residential setting with canal access at the end of the road, ideal for kayaking. Appreciate the convenience of a first floor living area and second floor TV room. Comfortable and private with a...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Outer Banks Lighthouses

Each of the Outer Banks five lighthouses is unique. For a beautiful view, visitors can climb Currituck Beach Light, Bodie Island Light and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse for a small fee in season. It's an unforgettable way to see the Outer Banks! Don't...

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...

Myrtlewood: Dog friendly, island views f...

Myrtlewood offers expansive vistas from the rooftop lookout. The landscaped, backyard garden offers an outdoor seating area and accepts for painless passage to the Savanna Cottage - book both homes for the ideal combination for the sizable family or...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Surf Fishing Guide

When it comes to surf fishing, it’s hard to beat the coastline of North Carolina. Well known for hundreds of miles of beaches where record-breaking catches are landed on a regular basis, the North Carolina shoreline is arguably one of the top...

Red Beard's Retreat Suite 3 - Private 1Q...

3 story pastel orange beach home with white trim. Less than a mile walk from the beach. This second-floor private suite has 1 queen bed and 1 full bath with private kitchenette (NO STOVE) and queen sleeper couch. This space is located on the front...

  • Ocracoke
  • 1 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 choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.