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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...

Sound Advice: Soundfront with panoramic ...

Sound Advice is a handsome Ocracoke Island condo at the Horizons Condos located on the Pamlico Sound. Appreciate expansive vistas of colorful sunsets and Portsmouth Island in the distance. Walking distance to stores, eateries and the historic...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Brush Stroke: Nicely decorated dog frien...

This beautiful and chic home will make your next Ocracoke vacation “picture ideal.” Owned by a local oil painter, its walls feature original works by himself and other artists he admires. The mid-century modern décor is both hip and...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
The 8 Best Beach Blankets and Towels for 2025

If you're planning a relaxing day on the beach, a great beach blanket is a must-have piece of gear. We've curated a list of highly-rated beach blankets, each selected for its unique features, quality, and durability. From lightweight, compact...

Lighthouse Villas 10: Centrally located ...
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Lighthouse Villas 10 at Lighthouse Villas is centrally located in Ocracoke Village. Featuring an open floor plan with living, dining, and kitchen. Master Bath with whirlpool garden tub and separate shower. Two covered decks. This condo has a King...

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

Friendly Grrrl: 3 bedrooms, 2 Baths. Dog...

Friendly Grrrl is a modern and cavernous pet friendly home located in a peaceful, central location but close to the Coffee Shop and other village stores and eateries. Appreciate calming on the decks constructed to follow the sun throughout the day...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocracoke's Banker Ponies

The Ocracoke Wild Horses, or "Banker Ponies" are easily Ocracoke's oldest residents, and have been plodding along the island for the last few hundred years. These famed horses are arguably one of the island's top attractions, and can be easily...

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...

Pickled Ocra:  Pet friendly, sandy beach...

Appreciate pretty sunset vistas and a sandy beach at this much sought after pet-friendly vacation home on Northern Pond (a great cove on Pamlico Sound). Kayak the calm waters and delight in the broad water vistas. The interior features a enormous...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 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...

Best Outer Banks Sunrise Spots

The Outer Banks is famous for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. One of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Outer Banks is to wake up early and watch a stunning sunrise over the Atlantic ocean. With miles of pristine coastline...

Badger Bungalow:  Sunsets over Pamlico S...

Savor marvelous Pamlico Sound vistas from this waterfront home with a cavernous interior. Bright and airy, the interior will enhance your island stay. There is simple walking distance to Silver Lake Harbor, village activities, stores, galleries, and...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Ocracoke Fishing Guide

Fishing drives Ocracoke Island's off-season tourism economy, as the beaches are world renowned for excellent surf fishing. Because the island is just 12 miles away from the Gulf Stream, anglers will have easy access to big game offshore catches as...

Stromayer Cottage:  Enjoy this cabin lik...

Appreciate this three-story, 2 Bedroom Jackson Dunes bungalow with broad marsh vistas appreciated from its screened porch and second-floor living area. The very rustic decor, exposed beams, cabin-like ambiance, and simplicity of design provide an...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6