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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...

Water's View: Waterfront Ocracoke Townho...

This two-story waterfront townhouse is the ideal place to relax and take in the striking sunset vistas over Pamlico Sound. Located on a modest side road off Silver Lake Road this property has private decks and simple water access providing an ideal...

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

Isle Of Skye:  Sandy sound side beach, e...

Isle of Skye is a sound front bungalow located on peaceful Northern Pond. This vacation home welcomes you to pamper yourself from the screened porch or in the luxury of your own private sandy beach. Offering the ideal location for bird watching...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Blackbeard the Pirate

Ocracoke's long history has some interesting highlights, but none of the local legends and legacies are as far-reaching or as popular as the island's local pirates. As the temporary home to a crew of notorious buccaneers, including Blackbeard...

The Breeze - Beautiful home tucked away ...

This handsome, vacation home, located on a peaceful street in the Wahab Village neighborhood offers two master suites. Downstairs features a master bedroom with its own bathroom, main living room, kitchen, and dining area located in the sunroom...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 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...

Harbor House 2: Waterfront home on Silve...

The old home, Harbor House I, was a appeal, sitting low and snug against Silver Lake, filled with memories, and sunsets daily. But too snug it turned out... Dorian had her way and the old place sadly succumbed.In her place, Harbor House II has...

  • 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...

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...

Shrimp House:  New England coastal style...
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Savor this unique and striking bungalow in the community of Sunset Village. Ideal for a peaceful Ocracoke vacation getaway. Reminiscent of a New England style coastal bungalow, the separate kitchen/living room and dining area add to the appeal...

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

Outer Banks Swimming Guide

Swimming is a local sport that never goes out of style on the Outer Banks, and with literally miles of ocean and sound waters to paddle around, there's no shortage of refreshing locales to enjoy a dip. Vacationers will find they have their choice of...

Olde Ocracoke Church: Light and airy fea...

Once an Ocracoke Island church, this is really a unique home! Moved to its present location in 2004, it has been lovingly refreshed. The result is a home that blends many years of Ocracoke history with a fresh, upbeat feel. Light and airy with...

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

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...

Heart's Desire is a perfect spot for you...

Heart's Desire is a cavernous home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on the main floor. The loft upstairs adds additional sleeping accommodations making this home ideal for a group of 6 or less. The sizable kitchen is ideal for cooking up your local...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

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...