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July 14th, 2016

7/14/2016

We have had the perfect beach weather all week! Dolphin Realty has a few vacancy for the rest of the summer. We are taking reservations for the Fall! You can book online at https://www.dolphinrealtyhatteras.com or give us a call at 252-986-2241
Hope to see you at the beach!

May 05th, 2016

5/5/2016

Happy Cinco De Mayo from Mr. Ghost Crab!

April 29th, 2016

4/29/2016

Mr.Ghost Crab invites you to come join us at the beach for your 2016 vacation!

April 21st, 2016

4/21/2016

The season is upon us and we are knocking on summer's door! Have you reserved your cottage or cabana? If not, make sure to call us quick! We can't wait to see you at the beach!

Outer Banks Nominated Best Beach for Families!

3/31/2016

Nominted by two national ranking list! The second link you will have to copy and paste.

http://www.familyvacationcritic.com/10-best-beaches-for-families-in-2016/art/

http://travel.usnews.com/Rankings/Best_Family_Beach_Vacations_in_the_USA/

March 31st, 2016

3/31/2016

Today is National Crayon Day! Read some interested facts about Crayola! Think of the colors of the seashore!

February 21st, 2016

2/21/2016

Things to bring on my vacation?
So, you’ve booked your vacation property with Dolphin Realty and now the countdown begins until your toes are in the warm sandy beaches of Hatteras. A few weeks before you’re ready to start your vacation, you start to brain storm….what do I need to bring? What should I pack? Here are some helpful hints and tips as a guideline for prepping for your vacation! Of course food and clothes are a given but, here are some other suggestions.

Linens-including towels, wash cloths, and sheets.
Toiletries-including paper products, soaps, shampoo/conditioner, etc
Paper Products for the kitchen- Paper towels, napkins, paper plates, etc.
Condiments for the fridge (unless you buy them on the island)
Beach Gear- beach towels, sunscreen, beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, flip flops, dog bowl (if you have a pet)
Going on an adventure while on vacation?- Pack water shoes, tennis shoes, back pack/fanny pack

February 12th, 2016

2/12/2016

Things to do on Hatteras Island for little to no cost

Many vacationers spend a year or more in time saving for their vacation. They want to make sure they do all the things they would like to, make memories and experience all they can in one trip. Not everyone knows there are quite a few things to do on the island that will cost you little to no money at all. It’s hard to believe in this day and time that there is anything “free” but, there is!!!! Below, you will find things to do on the island that are little to no cost to you.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is located in Buxton. Admission to climb is: $8 for adults/ $4 for kids 12 & under/ $4 for senior citizens. Experience the island from a birds eye view; it’s an extraordinary sight.
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum is located in Hatteras Village. Admission is donation only. Learn about shipwrecks and the history of the Outer Banks,
Ferry Ride to Ocracoke is located in Hatteras Village that takes you to Ocracoke Island. The ferry ride is free. Find many shops, eateries, gift shops, golf cart and bike rentals, a lighthouse and more on the island.
Unloading Catches at the Docks- Going out on a boat does cost money but, watches the boats come in from fishing and throwing the different fish on the dock is free: you can find many marinas in Hatteras Village that have boats coming in daily (between 3:30 and 5pm) and unload their catch of the day onto the docks; then follow the fish cleaners to their stations and watch how quickly they can clean fish.
U.S. Weather Bureau Station is located in Hatteras Village. This is the welcome center for Hatteras and is free. You can find different pamphlets and information on the island there.
Buxton Woods Nature Trail is located in Buxton and Sea Breeze Trail is located in Hatteras. Visit these two nature trails; look for different wildlife creatures and enjoy beautiful scenery and a nice walk. Both trails are free.
Frisco Native American Museum is located in Frisco. The admission is $5 for adults or $3 for seniors. You will find many interesting artifacts and other fascinating this in this museum.
Avon Fishing Pier is located in Avon. It costs $1 to walk to the pier (definitely a bang for your buck at sunset) or you can fish all day: $10 for adults and $7 for kids 12 and under. They have all your fishing needs (even rent gear) buy bait, food, etc.
Hatteras Island Ocean Center is located in Hatteras. They have different things that are free and a great experience such as: “Beginner Birding”- learn about different birds and use their binoculars to scope out some of the birds you learned about. “Let’s Get Crabby”- Learn about crabs and then go out crabbing with everything provided by the Ocean Center. There are also some other things you can do here that only cost $5 such as: “Sea Turtle Talk”, “Island Science” and “Nature & Art”.

February 03rd, 2016

2/3/2016

Why you should rent a vacation home instead of staying at a hotel
There are many reasons that a vacation home is better to stay in than a hotel room. A hotel room rarely ever has a kitchen or living/dining area. There is not much privacy in a hotel for you to have your own space. You find yourself eating out every night when you stay at a hotel room. While it’s nice to eat out sometimes on vacation; it’s not always cost effective for some families. If you rent a vacation home, you have your own kitchen and you’re able to make whatever you’d like for dinner and keep the budget lower than if you were eating out. With a vacation home, you have the benefit of a living room to watch TV, relax and make memories with your family. There’s a dining area for you to eat as a family and play games after a nice meal. You will also find, most vacation homes have decks to enjoy the outdoors versus many hotel rooms that don’t have the decking or balconies that a vacation home would have. The other benefit of having a deck and/or balcony is being able to enjoy a meal outside with your family in the salt air breeze on a summer night. You have so much more space to put away all of your belongings in a vacation home; because in a hotel you don’t have the dresser/closet space you normally would to store items.
In conclusion, it’s more beneficial to stay in a vacation rental than it would be to stay in a hotel room. You’ll really have an enjoyable vacation!

January 30th, 2016

1/30/2016

Beach Treasures
Hatteras Island has some of the best treasures in the world. From colorful sea glass to so many unique shells, sand dollars, starfish, sea urchins and much more. The ocean is an amazing place that pushes countless, distinctive beach treasures. The picture featured is just a few of the precious gems found along the Atlantic Ocean. Each shell that you find along the beach has its own character, shape and color. Beachcombing the island for precious beach gems is a very relaxing and calming hobby for many. One of the best times to go on the beach looking for shells and beautiful things from the ocean is after a storm, hurricane or nor’easter because usually the ocean has stirred up everything in the Atlantic and pushed it back up on the beach!

Scotch Bonnet~ also known in scientific terms as “Semicassis granulate”; which is a species of sea snail. You can find scotch bonnets in a variety of different colors, such as: yellow, orange or brown with very unique patterns and textures.
Olive Shell~ the correct name is: Olive Snail and the scientific term is known as “Olividae”. They are predatory sea snails; their shells are very smooth and shiny. They have an oval shape and are oblong.
Sea Glass~ is weathered glass that has been tossed around in salt water. The weathering makes it produce a natural “frost” look. You can find almost any color of sea glass but, the most common colors are: green, clear and brown.