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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...

Sawbones: Unique Pet Friendly A Frame Ho...
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This freshly remodeled and gorgeously decorated Pet Friendly Ocracoke home offers a unique split-level design. Sawbones is located across from North Pond, offering a glimpse of Pamlico Sound. Appreciate simple walking or cycling distance to Silver...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

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. Savor the convenience of a first floor living area and second floor TV room. Comfortable and private with a huge...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Best Surf Fishing Gear for 2025

Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...

Holloman House: Dog friendly home with p...
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Holloman House is a great family and dog friendly home with room to spread out. This bungalow features a living room area on both the first and second floor. Appreciate a walk or bicycle ride to stores and eateries.3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths: First floor...

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

Graceland:  Dog Friendly Home Convenient...
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Welcome to Graceland, a phenomenal Ocracoke home conveniently located on Ocracoke’s Back Road. This home offers a roomy open floor plan featuring high ceilings. Savor a awesome screened porch, covered front porch, and sizable side deck to enhance...

  • 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...

Paws and Relax: Pet Friendly, Canalfront...

Paws and Unwind welcomes you to an idyllic getaway that blends comfort, style, and the serene beauty of nature. This gorgeous waterfront property features a private boat dock, making exploration of the surrounding waters effortlessly enchanting. The...

  • 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...

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.

After Math:  Comfortable open floor plan...

After Math is a delightful bungalow on a peaceful street within walking distance of the Variety Store and fashionable eateries on the North side of the village. Two queen beds, one in the downstairs bedroom and one in the loft, make After Math ideal...

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

Outer Banks Ferry System

Decades ago, one of the only ways to access some of the most secluded areas of the Outer Banks was via a ferry, and this tradition carries on today for thousands if not millions of visitors who want to travel to some of coastal North Carolina's most...

Sundance:  Spacious waterfront home with...

Located on Pamlico Sound, Sundance is a new Ocracoke Island home offering an exceptional Ocracoke vacation destination. Sundance offers a cavernous interior featuring modern amenities. A reverse floor plan offers spectacular long distance water...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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.