Waves is the middle of the locally coined “Tri-Villages” on Hatteras Island. A quaint fishing village, the area has amassed a large kiteboarding following. We recommend touring the village of Waves on an optimal weather day as the plethora of outdoor explorations is endless! 9:15am: Head to REAL Watersports in Waves and setup a beginner’s kiteboarding lesson. Start with the Ground Control Lesson (currently offered Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-12)...
Rodanthe is the most northern village on Hatteras Island, so depending on the location of your vacation rental home, it could be up to a 45 minute to one hour trek to get there from the southern end. That being said, it’s worth the drive, bike or walk there. With that, we’ll assume that wherever you’ve started, you’ve gotten ready for the day, made the haul and are in Rodanthe...
We may not have a Walmart or any other chain super-stores, but Hatteras Island does boast several unique shops, both locally owned and exclusive to this area, which you can find treasures outside of the box-store norm. One of our favorite Hatteras Village specialty boutiques is Family Jewels, located at the Stowe on 12 shopping center on the northern end of town. Just as fun and witty as the name,...
Great news! We’ve moved some things around and Midgett Realty’s Design Tips have moved to Tuesdays! When the paint is on the walls and your staple pieces are in place, the fun part begins. Making your coastal look feel like home is all about the textiles you choose. Like I’ve said before, no matter what your style, there is always room for the beach. My favorite thing to do to...
Hatteras Island is laced with several shops that are sure to fit all of your shopping needs while visiting. One of the latest to pop up is Coastal Cottage Outfitters, a family-run business started by Marylin Epping and her husband and local contractor, Mike Epping and their daughter, Jessica. Often times you’ll also catch their sweet little mascot, Maya, a precious dog they adopted, peacefully hanging out behind the counter...
Hatteras Island offers a different vacation venue in the Fall than the summer. The traffic isn’t quite so thick on the infamous scenic byway and the lines aren’t quite so long in the island’s handful of grocery stores. The warm summer breeze takes on a crisp air and even the most inexperienced of anglers is practically guaranteed to get a bite on their line. Not sure what to do? Check...
A waterman can take on about as many roles as there are creatures in the sea. Weathered by time, their war stories with mother nature and her elements can be read like an open book on the lines of their sun-kissed faces. To touch his or her hands, oh those hands, is to be taken through space and time into the middle of the open sea, onto a tiny little...
This Friday, May 31 the Dare County Arts Council will be hosting the inaugural Rock the Cape festival from 2-10pm at Koru Village’s Beach Klub in Avon. Rock The Cape will be a kick-off-to-summer festival to benefit the Dare County Arts Council program outreach on Cape Hatteras and the Community Music School. The fundraiser will celebrate life on the water’s edge and will feature 10 local art and craft vendors,...
We don’t want you to miss out on anything while you are here on vacation this summer! Memorial Day is right around the corner and this week will kick-off another great summer season here on Hatteras Island. With guests all about and warm weather, the events light up this time of year. Live music, family fun events, art classes, day trip events and so much more are waiting for you...
If you love horseback riding, then Equine Adventures has just what you need for your Hatteras Island adventure! Back in December 2012, a group of Midgett Realty employees took an afternoon group ride with Equine Adventures! The ride is absolutely beautiful and peaceful at that. The tour guides, Lacey and Jessica, were absolutely great! They took us through the North Carolina Coastal Reserve, through the Buxton Woods, the Maritime Forest...
It was a perfect day for the Hatteras Village Christmas Parade this past Saturday, December 8, at 2pm. The weather was beautiful with sunny skies, and warmer temperatures than past parades. Islanders gathered along the streets of Hatteras Village to see the decorated floats, golf carts, boats, horses, and more. Children were delighted to see all the decorations, and Santa, of course, who was on top of the last ride,...
Fall is in the air, and it’s a wonderful time to visit Hatteras Island! Autumn brings more beauty and tranquility to Hatteras. Enjoy the uncrowded beaches, cool temperatures, and the serenity of fall! There are also some great events going on this time of year. If you are planning a vacation during the fall months, here are some great events you don’t wait to miss out on! We can’t wait...
