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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...

Cozy Island Cottage, centrally located i...
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Cozy Cottage, ideal for couples or modest families. Short walk away from the inlet and all the stores and eateries surrounding. This is a 350 sq ft bungalow. This handsome bungalow is finished with a queen size bed, a pull out couch (full), a full...

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

Kith And Kin:  Old Ocracoke style cottag...
3.3
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Kith and Kin is a striking and unique three-bedroom old-style Ocracoke Island bungalow with a cavernous screened porch and a second-story open-air cupola. Savor painless walking or cycling distance to Silver Lake Harbor, water sports, stores...

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

Lindley:  Near restaurants, spacious scr...
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Private Ocracoke Island vacation home with cavernous screened porch and great treetop sunset vistas from rooftop deck. Located on a dead end lane in a residential area. Painless walk to stores, galleries, eateries and Silver Lake Harbor.2 Bedrooms...

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

Seafield House:  Dog friendly home, soun...

Located in secluded Sound Shores, this 3 bedroom vacation home on Ocracoke Island offers privacy and amazing vistas of the sound and marsh. This unique property offers a sandy beach, ideal for kayaking or simply calming on the waterfront. A generous...

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

Cole Bin: Located on a quiet street in O...

Escape the hustle of life and sink into an island state of mind at Cole Bin. This Sunday turn day property is a single-story, two bedrooms, and one and a half bathrooms. Located right on the corner of two peaceful streets, sit out on the screened...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

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.

Salty Escape: Beautiful Condo in the Hea...

Located in the heart of the village, this two-bedroom, third floor unit is within walking distance of the harbor, stores, and eateries. Each bedroom is a master bedroom with its own master bathroom with whirlpool tub and shower. This Saturday turn...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Susan's Island Villa:  Condo convenient ...
4.0
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Susan's Island Villa at Lighthouse Villas is conveniently located in the center of Ocracoke Village. This one-bedroom end Villa has painless first-floor access to unload all your vacation items quickly. It is located within walking distance to all...

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