Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging Blog

As winter comes to an end, you may have some very important questions weighing heavily on your mind. What are you going to do for your spring vacation? Where are you going to go, and which vacation rental should you choose to get comfortable in during your adventures? Of course, we at Lighthouse View have answers for you, answers that will take you to our Cape Hatteras doorstep and give...

Spring Break is the perfect opportunity to escape the everyday routine and enjoy time with family, friends, or even just yourself. Cape Hatteras, with its wide sandy beaches, iconic lighthouses, and relaxed coastal charm, is an ideal destination for a memorable spring vacation. The area offers a unique combination of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and small-town coastal charm that appeals to all types of travelers, whether you are seeking adventure,...

Book Direct Day 2026 is the perfect reminder that how you book your vacation matters just as much as where you go. If Cape Hatteras is calling your name, there’s no better way to plan your escape than booking directly with us at Lighthouse View. Skipping third-party platforms doesn’t just simplify your planning—it adds more value, flexibility, and peace of mind to your Hatteras vacation experience. Cape Hatteras is known...

As one year comes to a close, we often find ourselves beginning to plan the trips we will take in the next year, knowing how important it is to have something to look forward to and eager to start daydreaming about our next adventure. As we at Lighthouse View love our island home so much, we would like to take a few minutes at the beginning of 2026 to explore...

There are some places in this world that you only want to visit during a certain season, but even though Cape Hatteras is often thought of as a summer destination spot, we want to show you that it is so much more! Cape Hatteras has something wonderful and unique to offer every season of the year, including during winter. Even though a Cape Hatteras winter vacation will look very different from...

Your annual family vacation has the possibility of being the one that you compare all others against simply because you chose Cape Hatteras for your destination and our Lighthouse View beachy retreats for your accommodations. This area is one that families adore, encouraging them to return year after year, to discover how everything and nothing has changed, and to re-remember how comfortable it felt to stay in our beachfront escapes....

Can you believe it? Another new year is upon us. You’ve been so busy with life that you haven’t given thought to your resolutions! Likely you’re looking for opportunities to do things differently. Maybe you want to get more active, eat healthier, connect with loved ones, or just slow down and enjoy life more fully. These are great resolutions. But the thing about resolutions is that they tend to fizzle...

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by how busy life gets during the holidays. Schedules are crazy, shops and malls are crowded, and there are appointments, school plays, and the list goes on. The idea of planning another Christmas celebration at home seems like it would be added stress. You might be thinking that you could really use a vacation right now. But planning a vacation at the last minute seems...

Vacations don’t always need to be major productions that have been planned months in advance. Sometimes a weekend away can do wonders at freshening up your routine. Taking a weekend escape to Cape Hatteras is a relaxing good time by the beach where you can slow down and enjoy time by the water. Here’s your complete itinerary for a North Carolina weekend escape to Cape Hatteras. Delicious seafood, ocean views,...

Cape Hatteras is a special kind of place that is meant for slowing down and enjoying the rhythm of the ocean. If you’re in the middle of planning a getaway to the coast, you might already be dreaming of the endless blue horizon, sweet sea breezes, majestic lighthouses, and seafood aplenty! Are your suitcases packed already? No? Well then, this is the blog for you. It’s a travel checklist with...