2026 Ocracoke History Guide

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The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Freebird

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. Come savor this roomy, delightfully decorated home located only one lot back from the ocean in trendy Hatteras Colony. Just like the classic song, FREEBIRD has everything to provide an memorable experience! The...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

SURROUND SOUND

A pier reaches out over the sound at Surround Sound, a Carolina Designs soundfront retreat in Corolla's Monteray Shores. Drop a crab line, catch the sunset from the upper deck, and enjoy water views from every level of this five bedroom escape...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Debo's Tiki Hut

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Your Ultimate Coastal Escape at Debo’s Tiki HutStep into luxury, comfort, and unforgettable sunrise views at Debo’s Tiki Hut, a beautifully...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

428 | Betsy B

This exquisite Nags Head Oceanfront home is beautifully furnished and decorated and provides endless views of the Ocean and Beach. Your family will be thrilled w/ all this great home has to offer. The multi-level staircase climbs the front of this...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

AQUA VISTA

This stunning home has every imaginable comfort, great ocean views and easy beach access (only 30 yards from driveway). Quality is reflected throughout with hickory cabinets, granite countertops, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, and an elevator.Level...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
11/7 - 11/14
$2,995  $3,649
$654 off
11/14 - 11/21
$3,102  $3,649
$547 off
11/28 - 12/5
$3,210  $3,649
$439 off
12/5 - 12/12
$2,995  $3,649
$654 off
12/12 - 12/19
$3,126  $3,649
$523 off
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

The Loft at Oyster Pointe OYP-D1

Nestled amongst live oaks and pine trees, The Loft at Oyster Pointe is a beautifully decorated, one-bedroom condo featuring a queen en suite as well as an additional loft with a queen bed, providing comfortable accommodations for smaller groups, but...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Sunday Drive

2026 Updates:New Marble Backsplash in KitchenUpdated Kitchen Cabinets with Stainless Steal FinishesNew Living Room Sofas Experience the pinnacle of coastal luxury and design at this breathtaking oceanfront home in Nags Head. Thoughtfully crafted for...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...