The Sound isn't just scenery here — it's docks at sunrise, boats headed out for the day, and towns where everyone knows the best spot for lunch on the water. Here's a look at the area Gayle calls home.
A rough sense of distance across the Sound from Occano — measured straight-line, so treat these as estimates rather than a navigation chart.
Distances are straight-line approximations for general orientation — actual boating routes (especially to Elizabeth City and Manteo) will run longer once you follow channels and rivers. Check a chartplotter or local marina for exact routes.
A gated golf-and-boat community right on the Albemarle Sound, home to an Arnold Palmer–designed course, a marina, and a boat launch. It's close to Bertie Beach (locally nicknamed "Tall Glass of Water") and the Chowan River, with a short boat ride across the Sound to historic Edenton.
This is where most of Gayle's current listings are — if you're picturing life at Occano, she can walk you through availability, pricing, and what it's actually like living there.
See current Occano listingsBeyond Occano, here's a closer look at the towns and counties that make up life along the Albemarle Sound.
Historic waterfront town with a working harbor and some of the area's most sought-after sound-front homes. Pictured: the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse, one of the town's most recognizable landmarks.
Plan a visit at VisitEdenton.com →
Home to Occano, the historic town of Windsor, Bertie Beach, and the Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge — a mix of waterfront living and small-town charm on North Carolina's Inner Banks.
Explore at DestinationBertie.com →
Known as the "Harbor of Hospitality," this historic riverfront town on the Pasquotank River offers a walkable downtown, waterfront parks, and easy access to the Sound and the Outer Banks.
Plan a visit at VisitElizabethCity.com →
Private docks, public boat ramps, and some of the best fishing on the East Coast — right out your back door.
A handful of local spots where you can dock the boat and grab lunch — Gayle's happy to make recommendations.
Low-maintenance living, pickleball courts, and neighbors in the same next chapter you are.
Gayle can walk you through specific neighborhoods, price ranges, and waterfront access before you ever step foot on a dock.
Ask Gayle about the area