Midgett Realty Blog

Island hopping over to the nearby Ocracoke Island just got a lot easier thanks to the newly added passenger ferry, better known as the “Ocracoke Express”. This new transportation option shuttles guests from the Hatteras Ferry Terminal to Silver Lake on Ocracoke Island in a matter of 70 minutes. Traveling at 26-30 knots, there is both indoor and outdoor seating as well as an onboard snack bar. Once you arrive...

It is a somber and harsh reality that just like anywhere else on this beautiful planet, if you aren’t fully aware of the power of your surroundings, a fun day at the beach can turn disasterous. That is why we always, always, always want to put beach safety at the forefront. This morning, a News Release, courtesy of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and National Park Service, provided trip planning...

It has been a while since we have posted!  We are busy in the office, gearing up for another great season on Hatteras Island.  We are so excited and ready to have our wonderful guests back on Hatteras for another beautiful summer!  As we draw close to spring, I take some time to look back on the winter season on Hatteras Island.  When the sun would come out, it would...

The Midgett Realty Team is very excited to take 2019 by storm as welcome changes have come to Hatteras Island. From new businesses to a fancy new bridge, we are really looking forward to the upcoming summer season and seeing all of our visitors familiar (and new ones too!) smiling faces as they fill the island once again. As with every new rental season, new changes have come to Midgett...

The Midgett Realty team was very excited to take part in the 2018 Hatteras Village Christmas Parade. Our team wanted to dedicate our float to the kids this year, so the theme was the “Baby Shark” video loved by children everywhere. Other themes were The Grinch, NPS Landmarks, cancer awareness and more! Scroll through the gallery for photos of the parade line and join us for next years parade in...

Sick of the traditional turkey and ham? Want to change up your Holiday menu this year? Need some Hatteras Island flavor in your life to ward off the oncoming winter blues? We have just the thing! Try this super simple island recipe for Oyster Stew. Even those who are domestically challenged can pull-off this crowd pleaser!   Oyster Stew Recipe   Ingredients: -1 Pint Oysters, shucked (reserve the liquid/juice) -Enough...

As Thanksgiving approaches, you may be thinking of your menu with disdain for the dreaded all-day turkey cook-off. If you want to mix it up this year, add some island flavor and prepare a Hatteras-style feast instead. The main course? Boiled drum. Quick, easy and delicious, this is one dish that is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser! This recipe is that of island native, Mrs. Zenovah Hooper of Salvo,...

There is nothing that really beats the beach in the middle of summer. Temperatures are scorching and nothing is more satisfying than a swim in the deep blue. That being said, exploring Hatteras Island in the fall is decision you certainly won’t regret. Obviously, there are a million reasons why–cooler temperatures, smaller crowds, shorter lines, quicker service, lower rates, vibrant sunsets, etc. The deal is, we know we can go...

While many folks are used to locally funded emergency services with paid employees, such as police, fire and EMT, some of Hatteras Island’s services are volunteer only. Like in the days of the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, water and fire rescue are 100% volunteer-based, with bravely trained islanders risking their lives to save the lives of others, locals and visitors alike.   Emergency Volunteer Services on Hatteras Island Hatteras Island...

The shoulder seasons, October in particular, highlight the beauty of Hatteras Island like none other. Crowds are smaller, days are shorter, sunsets are richer, nights are cooler and the holidays are creeping up, starting with Halloween at the month’s end. What better place to celebrate the fun of Halloween than on Hatteras Island? Bring your own tales to the table, but don’t forget to explore the dark happenings of the...

Fall is here and we’re coasting into October with boo-tiful beach days abounding! Shoulder season is a wonderful time to visit Hatteras Island as the kids are in school and the crowds are smaller, lines are shorter and bonus, the weather is still gorgeous!   Aside from all of the obvious perks, one thing you may not know is that rates are lower in the shoulder seasons and Fall specials...

In case you missed it, the Chicamacomico Historical Association celebrated the Mirlo Centennial Commemoration on August 16th, 2018. As natives to Hatteras Island with both ancestors and close relatives serving at the Lifesaving Station, the Midgett Family held this event very dear to their hearts, taking part as funding contributors for the significant upgrades that were needed to the historic Chicamacomico Lifesaving/U.S. Coast Guard Station and supporting the event as...