As spring moves ever closer, the beaches of Cape Hatteras are still quiet and the rooms, suites, and cottages we offer at Lighthouse View are ready and waiting for you to bring your long weekend of celebration over Presidents’ Day to our doorstep. Originally created to celebrate the February birthdays of our most famous presidents, Washington and Lincoln, today we use this 3 day weekend to pay homage to all of the Presidents’ birthdays and we can’t think of a better way to do so than with an all-American beach vacation on the shores of Cape Hatteras. This guide to a winter break that will give you the strength to continue with the cold and gloom of your own hometown winter, makes for impactful reading material, so grab your favorite beverage, curl under that cozy throw, and begin to be transported to the beach with our beach houses for rent in Cape Hatteras NC.
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Starting to Grow Warmer
This beach vacation isn’t going to be about swimming and water activities but more about finding the peace that the sea brings to your soul. The sandy beaches you stare at through the windows of our beachfront escapes will be mostly empty, and although the sun may shine every day of your stay, the weather rarely tops a chilly 54 degrees and can drop as low 40. This won’t cramp your style though, because forewarned is forearmed, and you packed your favorite hoodies and jackets to ensure you will be able to walk along sandy shores no matter how cold it gets. And as you begin each day with a walk along those cold waters, sea breezes chilling the tip of your nose and the roar of the ocean filling the hole in your heart you never existed, who knows? Maybe you will remember to wish our Presidents’ a happy birthday as you enjoy one of their best gifts, the gift of freedom!
The Best Moments Begin and End with Lighthouse View
Our properties are meant to be enjoyed by travel groups of all sizes, and today, we are going to shine a spotlight on all three types of properties we offer, exploring the amenities they offer, and accentuating their welcoming charm, starting with our Lighthouse View serene rooms. Offering more than a standard hotel room, travelers will cherish their warmth, and enjoy waking up every day to fresh brewed coffee while staring out at the beaches they suddenly can’t live without. Most of the rooms we offer are oceanfront, ensuring that you are never more than a few steps away, but a couple of them do offer poolside views, making them most popular during the warmer months. The configuration of beds range include rooms dominated with just one King bed, two Queen beds, or two double beds, so as you can see, you have choices. Each space features its own spacious bath, a large television, and a small kitchenette area furnished with a microwave, mini fridge, and the coffee maker we mentioned earlier. Also offering semi-private decks with views of the sea, these rooms will be a cherished, comfortable, and awe inspiring part of your vacation experience and depending on which configuration you choose, provide space for up to 4 guests.
Suite Love
When you want a little more space and a little more flexibility about meals, choosing a Lighthouse Views suite may be the secret to your vacation success. These spaces are much larger and could more accurately be described as condos or tiny homes. Offering a small kitchen that is equipped with everything you need to make a meal (minus the food), our suites also provide a dining area that is perfect for enjoying meals or playing board games on a chilly winter night. The living room portion of the suite is furnished with comfy couches, chairs, and a super-sized televisions. When night falls and it is time to climb into bed for some good rest and happy dreams, guests may enjoy a suite with a king bed and two twin beds tucked away in a loft, or rooms that include a murphy bed in addition to the king. Also providing a mixture of oceanfront and poolside rooms, the semi-private decks may be your favorite spot in each space, providing seating, small tables, and views that will speak to your soul.
Cottage Dreams
At some point in our lives, we have all dreamed about idyllic cottages that rest just feet away from sand and sea, and during your North Carolina journey to Cape Hatteras, your cottage dreams will come true. These charming escapes are designed to withstand the occasional temper tantrums thrown by Mother Nature and feature clapboard siding, wrap-around decks, and a Southern hospitality you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Filled with light, the windows in each room offer beautiful views, and because they offer between 2 to 4 bedrooms, most sizes of traveling parties can enjoy a long weekend at the beach. The two-story cottages ensure that every view is the best one, and the decks that wrap around each cottage are where you will want to spend every waking moment if possible. As expected, the cottages also provide fully equipped kitchens, dining areas, and spacious living rooms with enough seating options for every traveler in your group to have their own space in which to sit, relax, watch television, or read for hours at a time. And when night falls and the moon rises, the cottage’s proximity to the beach ensures that the sounds of the surf will be your lullaby every night of your stay.
Fun Times on Cape Hatteras
Other than some amazing sales at local shops and enjoying an extra day off from work, there is not a lot of celebration involved with Presidents’ Day, but Cape Hatteras does offer an annual Oyster Roast that often falls in the middle of the weekend. Held at Oden’s Dock in Hatteras Village, visitors can expect to gorge themselves on the freshest seafood, up to and including oysters. A bake sale is generally held in conjunction with the Oyster Roast, and the oysters are also for sale, ensuring that even after the roast you will enjoy a sweet and fresh meal at home with Lighthouse Views and our places to stay at Hatteras Island. This small town event is just another example of the hospitality that our barrier island residents offer to travelers from all over the world and although you won’t find a roller coaster in the region, the beauty of the town, the serenity of the sea, and the friendly appeal of the locals who make this their home will continue to draw you back to the sandy beaches year after year.
Island Life
The vibe of island life on Cape Hatteras is one that is laidback, casual, and welcoming, all qualities that our North Carolina sanctuaries share with the area. The décor of each space will remind you that you aren’t far from the beach, and the colors of sofas, curtains, and bedding will be the hue of sea and sky. This isn’t a getaway for those seeking big city thrills, but if the sounds of waves crashing against sandy shores and the sight of the skies lit up with the twinkling of a billion stars cheers you, a Presidents’ Day vacation on Cape Hatteras is the only one you should consider. Reserve your favorite escape today!