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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...

Ride About is a relaxing and comfortable...

This Saturday turn day property is in the Up Trent neighborhood, and is a well-designed island home offering a calming and comfortable ambiance. The screened porch across the back of the home provides a nice getaway to appreciate the summer breeze...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Brush Stroke: Nicely decorated dog frien...

This striking and beautiful 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
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...

Soundfront Inn:  Spacious historic home ...

Located at the end of a winding lane, The Soundfront Inn is located on a cavernous, historic property on the shores of the Pamlico Sound. This older home transports you to a 'by gone era'. You are invited to return to a simpler time. The Soundfront...

  • Ocracoke
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Southwind II: Tastefully decorated condo...
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Located on Pamlico Sound with a view of Portsmouth Island, this Ocracoke Island condo offers two decks. Appreciate spectacular sunsets over Pamlico Sound. Cavernous living, dining area and kitchen.3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths: Master Bedroom with...

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

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

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

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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.

Recovery Room:  Pet friendly, spacious h...
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Appreciate this trendy, roomy pet friendly Ocracoke Island home. Rest and relaxation will be part of your Ocracoke vacation in this calming setting. Recovery Room offers unusually sizable rooms that are a favorite with visiting families. The...

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

Ocra-cork: Dock, easy access to Pamlico ...

Ocra-Cork is located on a canal in Sound Shores with access to the Pamlico Sound. Appreciate the convenience of a dock with fish cleaning bench that includes sinks and running water. Ground level decking overlooking the dock and the canal. 'Widow's...

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