FROM BEHIND THE INNKEEPER’S DESK – “Fifty Favorite Things”

A few months ago as we began to plan our 50^th season celebration, we asked you to tell us what you like best about the Cape Hatteras Motel. You provided us with a heart-warming list of those things that mean the most to you – the things that make you want to return year after year – the things that make us your “happy place.”  We have compiled your thoughts into a list of 50 (imagine that!) and are happy to share them with you now.  Hopefully you will find your suggestions in this mix, or maybe even find a favorite thing you hadn’t thought about before.  You might even think of something that’s not on the list! Happy counting! And thanks for being a part of our 50^th season of “Making Memories!”

1. So close to the ocean
2. The view
3. The rocking chairs (probably the number one response!) 
4. The memories made there
5. The variety of room options 
6. Sand between the toes
7. The calming sound of the waves
8. The location
9. The owners and staff (thank you for that!)
10. Privacy on the beach
11. Hospitality
12. Porch sitting
13. Sunrises
14. Moonrises
15. Comfortable rooms
16. Salt air
17. Ghost crab hunting right outside your door
18. Whales in the winter, dolphin in the summer
19. Beach walks
20. The beautiful drive on Highway 12 to get there
21. Special gifts for special life events
22. The hot tub
23. The pool for the kids when the ocean is rough
24. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore right next door
25. The special packages for Valentine’s and New Year’s
26. Fishing just steps from your room
27. The gift shop with different kids of gifts
28. Shelling
29. Watching surfers and kiters
30. No phones in the rooms
31. “Winter Wanderland”
32. Social media posts
33. Cleanliness (again, thank you!)
34. Watching storms pass by – watching lightening from the porch
35. Cool breezes on the porch
36. Resilience after major storms
37. Helping give recommendations for places to see and things to do
38. A feeling of family
39. Serenity and tranquility
40. The Cliff Morrow Art Gallery and the family connection 
41. Bird watching
42. Family friendly – giving shells to kids
43. Watching the trawlers
44. Honeymoon haven
45. Staying true to the character of the island
46. Bonfires on the beach
47. Sunrise yoga
48. Watching the tides come and go
49. Being able to truly let go and relax
50. Having your motel as a bucket list item!