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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...

Castle Villa I: Escape to a place of ser...

Escape to a place of serenity and beauty. Located on Silver Lake Harbor with a gorgeously landscaped lawn leading to the harbor. Unwind at the shared pool. Appreciate a short walk or bicycle ride to multiple of Ocracoke's most trendy attractions...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Windswept: An antique lovers dream in Oc...

Transport yourself to another era at Windswept—an memorable experience awaits. Simplicity reigned supreme. This unique 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is not just a vacation rental—it's a journey back in time. Wander through this museum-like property...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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.

We Still Do: Beautiful home on the canal...

'We Still Do' features 2 bedrooms, 1 and a half baths and comfortably sleeps 6. The enormous living area provides ample room for the entire family to relax as well as a dining area to come together for meals. The screened porch is the ideal place to...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Blackbeard and other Pirates

The Southern Outer Banks, particularly Ocracoke Island, is notorious as the stomping grounds for some of history's most infamous pirates. Notable swashbucklers from Calico Jack to Anne Bonney and Mary Reed, arguably the most famous women pirates...

Mermaid Manor: Contemporary spacious hom...

Unwind and appreciate Mermaid Manor, a roomy and conveniently located reverse living vacation home on Ocracoke Island. Savor the many decks and screened porches that offer a variety of outdoor living space. A huge open floor plan with cathedral...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

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.

Sound Breeze:  Contemporary canal front,...

Sound Breeze is a modern canal front home in Oyster Creek. Appreciate canal front living with deep water boat dockage at your doorstep providing painless access to the Pamlico Sound. Sound Breeze offers 2 single kayaks, ideal for exploring the close...

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

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...

Corinne's Upstairs: Suite with great vie...

Corinne’s Upstairs offers painless walking distance to village activities, stores, galleries and eateries. Located in town, appreciate this peaceful, upper unit suite with a great view of Silver Lake Harbor. Unwind and savor the beautiful sunsets...

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

Outer Banks Nature Spots

With 150 miles of pristine coastline, and some of the East Coast's largest swaths of undisturbed maritime forest, the Outer Banks is a popular destination for nature lovers. As an important spot on America's "Flyway," which is the route that...

SeaClusion I and SeaClusion II: Centrall...

Savor all of the amenities of SeaClusion I & SeaClusion II when you rent this duplex as a whole. SeaClusion I & SeaClusion II are centrally located, ideal for cycling or walking to stores and eateries. This home is a great escape where you can relax...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13

Springer's Point is a gorgeous nature preserve with a legendary past. Populated for centuries, and open to the public, this small parcel of Ocracoke Island is one of the last undeveloped sections of land on the island, and thanks to extensive...