About 20 years ago my daughter Hannah and I went to Cape Cod in the postseason and although the rentals were cheap, the water was already wicked cold. I had always wanted to go to the OBX when I was a kid having heard about the wild horses, but the furthest my dad would go was Jones Beach. I rectified that by coming to Frisco the following year and have been coming back ever since. We camped at the campground and went to the beach every day. She ran around in her birthday suit and after nine days was completely brown while I drank beer on the beach with my truck and played in the surf with her. It was the high point of our summer and the whole year. 15 years later I was doing the same thing with my three-year-old son Joey Fatts. We came upon one of the oldest historic structures, the Homer Wood Styron Jr. house by accident as we got lost on our way to the fish house. It was badly in need of repair but foolishly I said to myself, “ I can live in Hatteras”, this was probably my best decision in life as I truly believe Hatteras is a slice of paradise. If you come you will know what I mean and will keep coming back. We welcome you to the Promised Land.
The Main House was constructed shortly after the land purchase in 1918 by Captain Homer Wood Styron Jr., a commercial fisherman. Long before the Bonner Bridge, Hatteras Village truly was a remote place. Originally located on the creek front where the Hatteras Marlin Club currently sits, he lost it in a poker game. The benevolent winner allowed him to keep the house, and after the move, he made several additions to the original structure now situated on the corner of Saxon Cut Drive. Next door the Captain Ronald Stowe House, whose owner was a notorious duck decoy thief, the original footprint dates back to the same timeframe and has seen numerous additions including the Netting Shack which we transformed into The Love Shack. Hatteras is a unique place steeped in colonial history. The first English born settlers, Blackbeard and assorted other rogues of the sea, and generations of people who love blue water have called this sandbar home. From the first colony, the Wright brothers and the beginning of aviation, Billy Mitchell and the modern navy, to the Chicamacomico lifesaving station and the birth of the Coast Guard, Hatteras Island is truly a one of a kind place.
Established in 1886 the Red & White, a short 50-yard walk to gourmet food, wine, and an impressive beer selection is open year round. Within walking distance are the Post Office, Library, A.S. Austin, a sports and golf cart rental company, the volunteer Firehouse-home of the Saturday night fish fry, and the Snackery, a world-class bakery and pastry shop. Not to be forgotten, Nedo Hardware has “one of everything”.
Two of the best restaurants on Hatteras Island, Dinky’s, and the Breakwater are just far enough to walk off your delicious meal. Or visit The Hatteras Marlin Club, host of the annual charity Marlin tournament where million-dollar 50 foot boats convene to catch the “Big one”. Prefer to cook your own meal? Two houses away on the waterfront is Tillman’s Fish House, literally the freshest fish, we will assist you to buy fresh catch right off the boat.On the boardwalk are dozens of charter boats and the Miss Hatteras head boat fleet. Angling off Hatteras is described as the best in the world, where the Labrador current and the Gulf Stream meet not far off shore. A truly unique place to stay. A vacation you will not forget, we look forward to hosting you!