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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...

Spencer's Landing: Beautiful waterfront ...

This attractively decorated and well-maintained home is located directly on Silver Lake harbor. It offers boat docking at your doorstep and decks on both levels overlooking the harbor. Feel Ocracoke’s spectacular sunsets over Silver Lake harbor...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Shore Enuf: Waterfront home with private...

This home is located at the end of Lighthouse Road on the sound side. It provides unparalleled vistas of Pamlico Sound. This property has its own private beach with access to the sound, ideal for clamming, kayaking, and swimming in the calmer...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Hangin' Loose:  Pet friendly, deck, scre...
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This fashionable Ocracoke vacation bungalow is great for family vacations or couples. Raised above ground level, this bungalow offers both an exterior stairway and an access ramp for painless access and wheel chair accessibility. Savor the...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

CV9A: Net House A - Waterfront 1BR villa...

This waterfront villa on the upper level of The Net House offers a sun deck overlooking the harbor, full kitchen with dishwasher and ice machine, living area with TV and sizable sleep couch, king bedroom, full bath, loft bedroom with full bath...

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

Weston's House: Ocracoke Condo for 6

Escape to comfort and convenience in this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse located in the charming Down Creek area of Ocracoke Island. With a modern, refreshed kitchen featuring new appliances, this home is ideal for preparing meals to share...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 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...

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.

Cabana I:  Perfect getaway for two that ...
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Surround yourself with the beauty and splendor of this enchanting Cabana on Ocracoke Island. The shared 14' x 28' swimming pool creates a haven for rejuvenation and tranquility. The Cabana's pool is private and exclusively for use by the four...

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

There’s a reason why Ocracoke is rated...

Kitesurf and sailing instruction available upon request. The Sea Monkey is an authentic Ocracoke home, single story rambling ranchero-freshly modernized and completely equipped Kitchen, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bath if you count the out door shower as a...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8