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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...

Adicus House: Close to Ocracoke's beache...

Welcome to Adicus House, a striking home located in the Pamlico Point subdivision. After a day at the beach, Adicus House invites you to relax and relax on one of the two screened porches or the covered deck. Savor spectacular long range marsh...

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

Off the Deep End: Indoor heated pool, ho...

Off the Deep End features Ocracoke's only Private On-Site Indoor Heated Swimming Pool, a Hot Tub, sound and marsh vistas from upper deck, and so much more. Appreciate a one of a kind Ocracoke Island home offering comfortable furnishings, a...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Ocracoke Wild Ponies

Seasoned visitors to Ocracoke Island love to soak in its rich heritage and culture which dates back to the 1500s, and features some legendary and longstanding residents. Some of the most popular Ocracoke locals are the Wild Ponies, which are...

Serendipity: Historic Home with Modern C...
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This inviting, historic, Island bungalow handsomely blends the appeal of old Ocracoke with the modern amenities of today. Gorgeously landscaped, Serendipity offers a peaceful getaway at which you can relax and relax. Cedar shakes and old pine floors...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Mattie Midgette Cottage:  A taste of old...
4.5
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This outstanding historic bungalow is tucked down a modest village lane off Lighthouse Road. Appreciate a short walk to the close by Ocracoke Lighthouse, Springer's Point Nature Preserve, or Silver Lake Harbor. Mattie Midgett Cottage is located in a...

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

Luna Sea: Dog friendly cozy rental is ce...
5.0
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Ocracoke of yesteryear meets modern comfort in this striking, comfortable vacation rental. Silver Lake Harbor and the heart of the Village is a short walk away. Hidden down a driveway behind Sorella's Pizza & Pasta.Appreciate sipping your morning...

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

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...

Cappy's Cottage:  Dog friendly home with...

This elegant Ocracoke Island vacation home is located in a relaxing residential setting. Bright and breezy, Cappy's Cottage offers an open floor plan, ideal for family gatherings, and a nice enormous screened in porch and deck to extend the living...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Fun Facts about Ocracoke

Check out our list of fun facts about Ocracoke, NC.

Outer Banks Fishing Charters & Fishing Guide

Long before the summer vacationing families discovered the Outer Banks as a hot tourist destination, fishermen from across the country flocked to coastal North Carolina. With no roads to navigate, and no vacation homes to stay in, anglers would...

William's Villa:  Spacious centrally loc...
4.5
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William’s Villa is conveniently located in the heart of the Village, just two blocks from the Ocracoke Lighthouse and within walking distance to all eateries, stores, and entertainment. Unwind on its third-floor private deck. Two Primary Bedrooms...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4