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Duck Cottage Home ~
Edwards of
Ocracoke
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About Ocracoke
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About Ocracoke
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If you're thinking of going
somewhere without
movies, strip malls, fast food and the like,
then Ocracoke is for you. But don't spread it
around or it will become just like the rest of
the Outer Banks, and we don't want that. A hint
to the winter-weary and those looking for some
peace and quiet: Try Ocracoke Island - you'll
not be disappointed!
Shops,
restaurants, and specialty stores are located in
the village. Many are owned and operated by
locals. Historic Howard Street is located in the
heart of the village. It is a must-see,
providing a step back in time to a fishing
village of yesteryear.
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One of the
barrier islands of the "Outer Banks" of North
Carolina, Ocracoke Island is 16 miles long, and
bordered by the Pamlico Sound on the west and
the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Ocracoke is on
the eastern flyway of many migrating water and
land birds including sandpipers, herons,
willets, cardinals, indigo buntings, grosbeaks,
and warblers. Ocracoke and its environs are a
birdwatcher's paradise. Bring binoculars if you
would like a close up view of the wildlife.
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Edward Teach,
known as Blackbeard the Pirate, lived, pirated,
and died on the waters of Ocracoke Island.
Nearby is Teach's Hole, the site where
Blackbeard died in hand-to-hand combat with
members of the Royal Navy on November 22, 1718.
Portsmouth
Island, now maintained by the National Park
Service, was once a prosperous seaport village.
Ships entered the inlet between Portsmouth and
Ocracoke to pick up cargo. It was a town of
roads, houses, stores, and even a hospital. It
is much quieter today, but people still enjoy
the beauty and remoteness of this picturesque
island.
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The area offers world class fishing.
King mackerel, dolphin, tuna and
wahoo are only a short distance
outside the inlet. The Gulf Stream
is just 30 to 60 minutes away. |
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Nature is the real "pirates' gold"
of the island! Our island is
unmatched in its natural beauty. |
Soundside
fishing is outstanding. Speckle and gray trout,
flounder, puppy drum and bluefish are plentiful.
Surf fishing can be invigorating with blue
blitzes, as well as red drum and whiting runs.
South Point is a well known fishing site for a
reliable day's catch.
Four-wheel drive vehicles are allowed on the
beach all year round. With 12 miles of U.S. Park
Service Beach, your own private spot is only
minutes away.
Shelling, kayaking and bird-watching excursions
to Portsmouth Village and surrounding sand bars
are favorite family activities.
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Island
Ownership The village of Ocracoke is located
on the southern end of the island and makes up
approximately 10% of the land mass. All the
privately owned land is in the village. The
remaining 90% land mass and all of the ocean
front is owned and maintained by the U. S. Park
Service. Nothing is built on the ocean front.
This makes for outstanding beaches and for
nature lovers, it is an ideal vacation spot. You
may access the island by ferry, private boats
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Although
Ocracoke Island feels far removed from the city
hustle and bustle, it's only about 200 miles
east of Raleigh, NC.
From western Carolina take I-40 east to Raleigh;
US 70 east to Cedar Island via Morehead City and
NC 12 to the ferry. Travelers from the north or
south, take I-95 to US 70, near Smithfield,
N.C.; and US 70 east to Cedar Island via
Morehead City and NC 12 to the ferry. The ferry
ride is about two hours.
Take US 264 from Raleigh by way of Wilson,
Greenville, Washington (NC) to Swan Quarter. The
ferry ride is about two hours and forty-five
minutes.
From the northern Outer Banks and Hatteras,
follow NC 12 down the Outer Banks crossing the
Bonner Bridge at Oregon Inlet. Continue on NC 12
to the village of Hatteras on the southern tip
of Hatteras Island. Board the ferry for the
forty minute crossing to Ocracoke.
Contact Ferry
For ferry information and reservations (a must).
Hatteras ferry, 1-800-368-8949
Cedar Island ferry, 1-800-856-0343
Swan Quarter ferry, 1-800-773-1094
Ocracoke Ferry departures, 1-800-345-1665
or 1-800-BY FERRY (1-800-293-3779).
Ocracoke also
has a small airport for private planes. Pickup
for Edwards of Ocracoke guest can be arranged to
and from airport and marina areas.
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Edwards of Ocracoke -
PO Box 262 - 226 Old Beach Road - Ocracoke Island, NC 27960
(800)-254-1359 - (252)-928-4801 -
info@edwardsofocracoke.com
- Wayne, Trudy & Bert Clark
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